7 Healthy Patriotic Recipes

By Andrea Cohen
Published 6/23/2025
7 Healthy Patriotic Recipes
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Want your next summer holiday celebration to be festive, memorable and healthy? Put these 7 healthy patriotic recipes on your table. Whether you’re planning a summer kick-off for Memorial Day, a neighborhood bash for Independence Day, or an end-of-season soirée over Labor Day weekend, these 7 red, white and blue recipes are as American as the flag they celebrate.

Red, white, and blue foods are fun. And Health eCooks patriotic recipes are fast and healthy to make with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, watermelon, and bananas. Call them Memorial Day recipes or 4th of July recipes, they are so easy you’ll want to make a couple dishes for every summer cookout or BBQ. These healthy party recipes can be pulled together in minutes.

Whether you’re looking for a patriotic dessert, a star-shaped snack, or a refreshing red, white, and blue drink, you’ll find something here to celebrate America’s favorite summer holidays. In addition to our red, white, and blue recipes, you’ll also find plenty of other recipes on our site to serve at patriotic parties and celebrations. Just browse our healthy Memorial Day recipes, 4th of July recipes, and Labor Day recipes for summer-friendly foods, from juicy burgers and colorful pasta salads to refreshing drinks and tasty finger foods, to serve at your cookouts, picnics, and seasonal festivities.

Healthy Patriotic Recipes

Add some fun to summer holiday meals with these festive foods that are decked out in red, white, and blue to celebrate American the Beautiful. These healthy and simple patriotic recipes are easy to make and can be doubled (or tripled) to feed a crowd at your next barbecue, potluck, or block party.

  1. 01

    Red, White and Blueberry Tart

    Heart Healthy Red, White and Blueberry Tart
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    60 mins

    This colorful tart combines Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and maple syrup with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries for a deliciously fun treat. Its red, white, and blue theme and star-shaped pastry makes it the hit of any Independence Day, Memorial Day or Labor Day celebration.

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  2. 02

    Frozen Berry Mocktails

    Heart Healthy Frozen Berry Mocktails
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    30 mins

    These fruity frozen mocktails include a strawberry, blueberry, and coconut layer that come together to create a festive and refreshing drink that feels like a party in a glass. The patriotic colors and nonalcoholic ingredients will make these drinks a hit at any family cookout or holiday picnic.

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  3. 03

    Fruit Rocket Kebabs

    Heart Healthy Fruit Rocket Kebabs
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    15 mins

    These playful kebabs stack blueberries and banana slices on skewers that are topped off with vibrant strawberries so they resemble rockets. A kid-friendly treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat, the bold red, white, and blue colors are perfect for patriotic holidays and backyard get-togethers.

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  4. 04

    Blueberry Pie

    Heart Healthy Blueberry Pie
    Photo Credit: iStock
    75 mins

    Our healthy blueberry pie is bursting with naturally sweet flavor along with a flaky, golden crust that’s hard to resist. Its vibrant hue makes it a festive choice for patriotic holidays like the 4th of July or any summer party. To add more holiday-themed fun, cut the dough into mini stars instead of flowers.

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  5. 05

    Star-Spangled Fruit Salad

    Heart Healthy Star-Spangled Fruit Salad
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    30 mins

    This refreshing fruit salad features watermelon stars along with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries for a simple, crowd-pleasing dish. Its patriotic palette, fun shapes, and fresh flavor make it perfect for summer holidays shared with family and friends.

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  6. 06

    Berry Cheesecake

    Heart Healthy Berry Cheesecake
    Photo Credit: Shutterstock
    45 mins

    With a rich filling and bright layers of berries, this cheesecake is indulgent and festive. The biggest surprise is that this decadent-tasting dessert contains no cheese (silken tofu gives it a smooth, creamy texture). The red, white, and blue design makes it a standout for patriotic holiday gatherings.

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  7. 07

    Watermelon Pizza

    Heart Healthy Watermelon Pizza
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    15 mins

    Juicy watermelon slices are topped with fresh berries, banana slices, and coconut flakes to create a patriotic dessert or snack that’s a crowd-pleasing favorite. It’s a refreshing treat that’s ideal for outdoor summer celebrations such as the 4th or Labor Day holidays.

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