The 4th of July is a day filled with barbecues under the hot sun, fireworks at night, and plenty of time with friends and family. With all of this activity and the heat from the hot summer sun, do you really want to eat heavy foods that’ll slow you down? Luckily, it’s berry season: strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. These tasty fruits are as festive as any 4th of July decoration.
Plus, after you spend days planning the perfect outfit to feel your best, do you really want to ruin it by spending the day snacking on greasy foods? Raspberries help reduce bloat, so your dress will fit just as well at the end of the night as it did in the morning. Snacking on them all day will keep you energized without feeling guilty.
While throughout the day berries are a perfect alternative to chips and dip, at night they go perfectly with dessert.
Here are a few yummy recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth:
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Cream and berries are a much lighter alternative to cake and cookies.
Here’s the recipe for this festive dish.
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If you can’t stand a holiday without a little cake, this is the perfect option.
The recipe for these personal desserts can be found, here.
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As hard as you may try, it isn’t easy to avoid eating cookies and cake on holidays, but what about pizza?
This fruit covered dessert pizza is another great option. The recipe can be found here.
Which dessert will you try this 4th of July?
Guest Blogger: Morgan Casper
Blog: warmweatherwishes.com
Twitter: @morgan_casper
College: Siena College
Age: 20
