Pack up your favorite snacks to create the ultimate picnic for Independence Day!
Use this guide to help you create a delicious and healthy meal. Get the kids involved too.
In the spirit of American freedom, whether you’re in your backyard, at home or on the beach, let’s celebrate the right to choose healthy foods for the meals and ingredients that we prepare.
The essentials of a picnic for the 4th of July…
SNACKS
Ingredients for the ultimate snack: something crunchy and something to dip. The snacks you think of are usually full of additives and other hidden nasties. Let’s not add any additives to the Independence Day celebrations. The kids will be already on a high. Create your own crunch using
Roasted Chickpeas are delicious!
Enjoy the ultimate dipping with our
Sweet Chili Cashew Dip
!
DRINK
Make your own soda from scratch. Our sodas are flavored and colored by Mother Nature, so your kids will not realize they’re drinking something healthy.
Berry Lemonade and Orange, Ginger & Turmeric Spritzer
. These are also great for adults!
EASY MAINS
If you’re packing for a picnic, your meals should be easy to pack and transport. Organize your favorite salads. You can make as many as you want. These are easy to make and have a lot of flavor. They will please anyone’s palate!
Roast Kumara Chickpeas and Feta with Spiced Lemon Dressing
Wild Rice & Quinoa Mushrooms Salad
Delicata Squash Salad With Almond Parmesan & Cider Vinaigrette
Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Cranberries Salad
DESSERT
A picnic would not be complete without some sweet treats to finish with.
No-bake Patriotic Tart
It’s so simple to make, even the kids can do it!
Want more delicious recipes like this? Find the best new recipes from the
Food Matters Kitchen.
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Pack up your favorite snacks to create the ultimate picnic for Independence Day!
Use this guide to help you create a delicious and healthy meal. Get the kids involved too.
In the spirit of American freedom, whether you’re in your backyard, at home or on the beach, let’s celebrate the right to choose healthy foods for the meals and ingredients that we prepare.
The essentials of a picnic for the 4th of July…
SNACKS
Ingredients for the ultimate snack: something to dip, and something crunchy. The snacks you think of are usually full of additives and other hidden nasties. Let’s not add any additives to the Independence Day celebrations. The kids will be already on a high. Create your own crunch using
Roasted Chickpeas are delicious!
Enjoy the ultimate dipping with our
Sweet Chili Cashew Dip
!
DRINK
Make your own soda from scratch. Our sodas are flavored and colored by Mother Nature, so your kids will not realize they’re drinking something healthy.
Berry Lemonade and Orange, Ginger & Turmeric Spritzer
. These are also great for adults!
EASY MAINS
If you’re packing for a picnic, your meals should be easy to pack and transport. Organize your favorite salads. You can make as many as you want. These are easy to make and have a lot of flavor. They will please anyone’s palate!
Roast Kumara Chickpeas and Feta with Spiced Lemon Dressing
Wild Rice & Quinoa Mushrooms Salad
Delicata Squash Salad With Almond Parmesan & Cider Vinaigrette
Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Cranberries Salad
DESSERT
A picnic would not be complete without some sweet treats to finish with.
No-bake Patriotic Tart
It’s so simple to make, even the kids can do it!
Want more delicious recipes like this? Find the best new recipes from the
Food Matters Kitchen.
