37 Healthy Desserts for the 4th of July

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37 Healthy Desserts for the 4th of July1/37 Patriotic Pops 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Patriotic Pops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids love homemade ice pops, and I love knowing that the ones we make are good for them. We whip up a big batch with multiple flavors so they have many choices, but these patriotic red, white and blueberry ones are always a favorite! —Shannon Carino, Frisco, Texas 2/37 Apricots with Herbed Goat Cheese 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Apricots

with Herbed Goat Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20

with Herbed Goat Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After ending up with bunches of apricots one summer, I created this quick and simple dish. My friends were blown away with its fresh taste and uniqueness. —Wendy Weidner, Ham Lake, Minnesota 3/37 Lemon-Apricot Fruit Pops Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 6 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With just 31 calories and less than 1 tsp. sugar per serving, these lemon ice pops are one light and refreshing summer dessert

everyone can find room for!

everyone can find room for! —Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho. Looking for quick recipes? Check out our collection of easy 4th of July desserts. 4/37 Strawberry-Rosemary Yogurt Pops Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 6 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We planted strawberries a few years ago and these tangy-sweet frozen yogurt pops are my very favorite treats to make with them! The options are endless. Try using other yogurt flavors like lemon, raspberry or blueberry. —Carmell Childs, Orangeville, Utah 5/37 Mango Glace with Pineapple Pomegranate Salsa 1 Review Contest Winner

Very ripe fruit eliminates the need for added sugar

Test Kitchen Approved Mango Glace with Pineapple Pomegranate Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’d like to say this dish was a brilliant idea that came from expert planning. But the truth is that between the quickly ripening fruit on my counter and the 100-degree heat, it pretty much invented itself! Very ripe fruit eliminates the need for added sugar. —Jodi Taffel, Altadena, California 6/37 Minted Fruit Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Minted Fruit Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20

The hint of mint adds a refreshing note to the colorful melon compote

min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Filled with the season’s best, freshest fruit, this salad shouts summer. The hint of mint adds a refreshing note to the colorful melon compote. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah 7/37 Mixed Berry Sundaes for 2 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These delightful yogurt sundaes are an easy way to add fruit and calcium to your diet. Berries star in the dish, which I enjoy as a simple breakfast or healthy

dessert for two

dessert for two. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah 8/37 Strawberry-Citrus Freezer Pops Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I knew that clementines and strawberries would create a luscious combination in a fruit pop, and I have to say these are delicious! —Colleen Ludovice, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 9/37 Mango Rice Pudding 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mangoes are my son’s favorite fruit, so I was ecstatic to incorporate them into a healthy dessert. You can

I love the idea of cooking everything from appetizers to desserts on the grill

also use ripe bananas instead of mango, almond extract instead of vanilla or regular milk in place of soy. —Melissa McCabe, Victor, New York 10/37 Ginger-Glazed Grilled Honeydew Test Kitchen Approved Ginger-Glazed Grilled Honeydew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’ve never grilled fruit like this before, you’re in for a real treat! I love the idea of cooking everything from appetizers to desserts on the grill. This grilled honeydew recipe is sweet and really light. —Jacqui Correa, Landing, New Jersey 11/37 Frozen Watermelon Lemon

These fruit tarts are so refreshing on a hot summer day!

Cream Tarts 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Frozen Watermelon Lemon Cream Tarts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These fruit tarts are so refreshing on a hot summer day! They are extremely healthy and convenient, and just a few ingredients means they’re easy to make, too. —Bethany DiCarlo, Harleysville, Pennsylvania 12/37 Frozen Berry & Yogurt Swirls 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Frozen Berry & Yogurt Swirls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 10 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Blueberries and peaches are such a delightful flavor combination

I enjoy these frozen yogurt pops because they double as a healthy snack and a cool, creamy sweet treat. —Colleen Ludovice, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 13/37 Fruit & Granola Crisp with Yogurt Test Kitchen Approved Fruit & Granola Crisp with Yogurt Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s an easy recipe you can feel good about. Blueberries and peaches are such a delightful flavor combination. —Sue Schmidtke, Oro Valley, Arizona 14/37 Honey Poppy Seed Fruit Salad 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total

The subtle honey sauce in this salad steals the show

Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This colorful fruit salad with poppy seed dressing pairs well with any morning entree and takes just 10 minutes to prepare. The subtle honey sauce in this salad steals the show. —Dorothy Dinnean, Harrison, Arkansas 15/37 Star-Spangled Parfaits 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Star-Spangled Parfaits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The best time for this dessert is midsummer, when the blueberries are thick in our northern woods. Red raspberries can be added

to the mixed berries, too, to brighten the patriotic colors

to the mixed berries, too, to brighten the patriotic colors. —Anne Theriault, Wellesley, Massachusetts 16/37 Honey-Melon Salad with Basil 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Put the taste of summer in your salad! Loaded with juicy cantaloupe and honeydew, and glazed with a sweet honey dressing, this dish will be gone in minutes. Watermelon is a tasty addition, too. —Khurshid Shaik, Omaha, Nebraska 17/37 Berry White Ice Pops 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 10 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Nothing says summer like an ice pop

Nothing says summer like an ice pop. Kids and adults alike love this fruit-filled version. —Sharon Guinta, Stamford, Connecticut 18/37 Slow-Cooker Baked Apples Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Baked Apples Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Coming home to this irresistible dessert on a dreary day is just wonderful; it’s slow-cooker easy. — Evangeline Bradford, Erlanger, Kentucky 19/37 Frozen Pineapple-Kiwi Pops 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Frozen Pineapple-Kiwi Pops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe

It’s great for dessert and even as a side dish with ham or pork chops

From the Recipe Creator: Kiwi, pineapple, sugar and water are all you need to make these easy, breezy freezer pops.—Colleen Ludovice, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 20/37 Chili-Lime Grilled Pineapple 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love grilled pineapple. This recipe combines the fruit’s natural sweetness with the tart and spicy flavors of lime and chili powder. It’s great for dessert and even as a side dish with ham or pork chops. —Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico 21/37 Frosty Watermelon Ice 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

This berry salad

Frosty Watermelon Ice Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a fun twist on watermelon. It’s so refreshing on a summer day, and you don’t have to worry about seeds while you’re enjoying it. —Kaaren Jurack, Manassas, Virginia 22/37 Honey-Yogurt Berry Salad 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey-Yogurt Berry Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I wanted my family to eat more fruit but not more sugary ingredients. This berry salad

lets you play with different low-fat yogurts and fruits

lets you play with different low-fat yogurts and fruits. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota 23/37 Chunky Banana Cream Freeze 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings (3 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone loves ice cream, but we all know it doesn’t make a great after-school snack. Until this! With its sweet banana-almond flavor and chunky texture, this appealing banana peanut butter “ice cream” is a crowd-pleaser. People who ask me for the recipe can’t believe how easy it is to make. —Kristen Bloom,

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