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15 Fun 4th of July Recipes for Kids You Need to Make

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If you’re throwing an Independence Day party then you’ll need some fabulous 4th of July recipes for the kids as well as the grown ups.

Loving these patriotic recipes - let's celebrate the red white and blue!

While it’s too dangerous for them to help out with grilling the meat, your children can have fun making these patriotic recipes that they can then enjoy with their friends.

We’ve got so many fabulous recipes so make sure you check out all three pages so you don’t miss any – and be sure to pin your favourites along the way!

Fun 4th of July Recipes for Kids

15. 4th of July Surprise Cupcakes

 4th of July Surprise Cupcakes

Found it here >> Happiness is Homemade

These chocolate topped cupcakes look amazing, and then when you bite into them you get a patriotic surprise!

14. Kid-Friendly Patriotic Punch

Kid-Friendly Patriotic Punch

Found it here >> Mom Endeavours

This patriotic punch is the perfect 4th of July drink for the kiddos, mamas-to-be and designated drivers. We LOVE the idea of using Twizzlers as edible straws!

13. Patriotic Oreos

Patriotic Oreos

Found it here >> Happy Brown House

If you’ve got no time to bake for your 4th of July party, or you want a recipe the kids can help to make then check out these fabulous candy dipped OREOs!

12. Patriotic Strawberry Kool-Aid Pie

Patriotic Strawberry Kool-Aid Pie

Found it here >> Easy Peasy and Fun

This Patriotic Strawberry Kool Aid pie is super SIMPLE to make, so you might want to make two, because everyone will want seconds!

11. Patriotic OREO Pops for the 4th of July

Patriotic OREO Pops for the 4th of July

Found it here >> Happiness is Homemade

Here’s another candy dipped OREO recipe for you to try, only this time you use lollipop sticks to turn them into OREO pops!

10. 4th of July Toast

4th of July toast

Found it here >> Taste and Tell

Can you think of a better way to kick off your 4th of July celebrations than with some patriotic toast?

9. Red, White And Blue Fruit Skewers

Red, white and blue fruit skewers

Found it here >> Skinny taste

You could actually eat these red, white and blue fruit skewers as a July 4th appetizer or dessert because alongside the blueberries and strawberries are little cubes of yummy angel cake!

8. Star Shaped Fruit Salad

Star shaped fruit salad

Found it here >> Chic and Jo

I bet you’ve never thought of using a cookie cutter to make watermelon shapes before right? Well grab a star shaped cutter and let the kids have fun making this star shaped fruit salad.

7. Decorated Dip With Red And Blue Cracker Crumb Stars

Decorated dip with red and blue cracker crumb stars

Found it here >> Hungry Happenings

No 4th of July appetizers for kids list is complete without a patriotic dip and this one with it’s red and blue cracker crumb stars looks incredible!

6. Patriotic Puppy Chow

Patriotic puppy chow

Found it here >> Sweet as a Cookie

This wonderful patriotic puppy chow looks yummy and the kids will love sharing it with their friends.

5. Patriotic Yoghurt Pops

Patriotic yoghurt pops

These delicious patriotic yogurt pops which will be perfect to cool the kids down on a hot 4th of July and they are stuffed full of natural fruit.

The red, white and blue comes from the strawberries, yoghurt and blueberries, and if you have any ingredients left you can mix them together to make a yummy smoothie!

Want more? We have loads more recipes that you are going to love in our
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4. American Flag Donuts

American flag donuts

Found it here >> The First Year

We just had to share these awesome American flag donuts, don’t they just scream July 4th desserts?

The kids are just going to gobble these up, and since you’re a busy mom I won’t tell anyone if you just buy the donuts from the store and then follow Beth’s instructions to decorate them!

3. Pretzel Rod Sparklers

Pretzel rod sparklers

Found it here >> Frosting and Smile

Are you having fireworks to top off your 4th of July celebrations? If you are then these pretzel rod sparklers will make the perfect accompaniment.

You can buy the pretzel rods from the store, and then get the kids to help you decorate them ahead of the party. When you’re done display them in a jar or wrap them in cellophane for a great party gift.

2. Red, White And Blue Ice Cream Sandwiches

Red, white and blue ice cream sandwiches

Found it here >> A Worthey Read

Another wonderful July 4th dessert to help the kids cool off are these very patriotic red, white and blue ice cream sandwiches!

Whether you bake the shortbread cookies yourself using Tatanisha’s recipe, or you cheat and pick some up at the store, we think this would be a wonderful 4th of July kid’s activity. Lay the cookies and ice cream out on the table, with the ingredients they need to decorate them and let them have a blast designing their own sandwiches. These tiny red, white and blue star sprinkles would be the perfect addition to those ice cream sandwiches!

1. Patriotic Rice Krispie Treat Pops

Patriotic rice krispy treat pops

Found it here >> Baking Beauty

We don’t think a 4th of July desserts for kids list can be complete without patriotic Rice Krispie treat pops, do you?

If you’re looking for a no fuss treat to make for a July 4th party then these are the perfect choice. Oh and you could make these for Halloween, Valentines or Christmas just by switching the colours!

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These 4th of July recipes for kids are so much fun!Loving these easy patriotic recipes for kids! Thanks for sharing!