17 Amazingly Light Desserts for a Healthier Fourth of July!

Krista Rollins

1 July 2024 at 10:55 am·4-min read

Can you believe how close we are getting to the 4th of July weekend? When did that happen?! This summer has been a whirlwind for us, going by at lightning-fast speed! If you're anything like me and constantly playing "catch up" to get ready for the next holiday event, you're going to love this post!

Assuming you already have your best red, white and blue recipes ready, appetizers picked out and summer cocktails ready, today I compiled my favorite healthy and light Fourth of July desserts. Adding fun and healthy desserts to your 4th of July recipes amidst the other treats (like maybe some 4th of July pies!) is an easy way to help you and your guests stick to your health and wellness goals even as you join in the celebrations.

So often, I find that last-minute recipes tend to skimp on the health aspect...but not today! These 4th of July desserts are not only delicious but also nutritious and delicious. You're sure to love these healthy dessert recipes that will get you prepared for the Fourth of July in no time at all.

Related: Inspiring 4th of July quotes.

<p>Parade</p><p>No one will ever guess how much healthier this pretty, rainbow-colored Jell-O salad is! It’s high in protein…and incredibly easy to make! It's a light 4th of July dessert your guests will love. Plus the red, white and blue layers make this a perfect healthy 4th of July treat. <a href="/21440/lorilange/red-white-and-blue-finger-jell-o-recipe/" data-ylk="slk:Click HERE for recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Click HERE for recipe</strong></a></p> — Parade
No one will ever guess how much healthier this pretty, rainbow-colored Jell-O salad is! It’s high in protein…and incredibly easy to make! It's a light 4th of July dessert your guests will love. Plus the red, white and blue layers make this a perfect healthy 4th of July treat. **Click HERE for recipe**

<p>Joyful Healthy Eats</p><p>A healthy dessert option for the summer with fresh mixed berries and topped with a slightly sweet honey maple mascarpone cheese. <strong><a href="http://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/mixed-berries-honey-maple-mascarpone/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click HERE for recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click HERE for recipe</a>.</strong></p> — Joyful Healthy Eats
A healthy dessert option for the summer with fresh mixed berries and topped with a slightly sweet honey maple mascarpone cheese. **Click HERE for recipe.**

<p>Cookin Canuck</p><p>These easy strawberry oat bars will be the star of the dessert table at any potluck. They’re beyond addictive, with a side of “healthy.” <strong><a href="https://www.cookincanuck.com/whole-wheat-strawberry-oat-bars-recipe-2/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click HERE for recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click HERE for recipe</a>. </strong></p> — Cookin Canuck
These easy strawberry oat bars will be the star of the dessert table at any potluck. They’re beyond addictive, with a side of “healthy.” **Click HERE for recipe.**

<p>An Edible Mosaic</p><p>Pretty and refreshing red, white, and blue popsicles that are perfect for summertime celebrations! <a href="http://www.anediblemosaic.com/double-berry-coconut-pops-no-added-sugar/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click HERE for recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Click HERE for recipe</strong></a>.</p> — An Edible Mosaic
Pretty and refreshing red, white, and blue popsicles that are perfect for summertime celebrations! **Click HERE for recipe**.

<p>Joyful Healthy Eats</p><p>Cheesecake bars filled with creamy cheesecake goodness, fresh mint and lime juice, then topped with a fresh raspberry compote – only 130 calories! Perfect for summer parties! <a href="http://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/skinny-raspberry-mojito-cheesecake-bars/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click HERE for recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Click HERE for recipe</strong></a>.</p> — Joyful Healthy Eats
Cheesecake bars filled with creamy cheesecake goodness, fresh mint and lime juice, then topped with a fresh raspberry compote – only 130 calories! Perfect for summer parties! **Click HERE for recipe**.

<p>Iowa Girl Eats</p><p>Mojito fruit salad is a refreshing, non-alcoholic fruit and berry salad that tastes just like a sweet mojito. <a href="https://iowagirleats.com/mojito-fruit-salad-non-alcoholic/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click HERE for recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Click HERE for recipe</strong></a>.</p> — Iowa Girl Eats
Mojito fruit salad is a refreshing, non-alcoholic fruit and berry salad that tastes just like a sweet mojito. **Click HERE for recipe**.

<p>Joyful Healthy Eats</p><p>A 5-minute healthy frozen yogurt recipe perfect to cool you down in summer, made with only 5 ingredients and naturally sweetened! It's also a festive red dessert, so you'll have a 4th-inspired sweet treat. <strong><a href="http://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/strawberry-basil-homemade-frozen-yogurt-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click HERE for recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click HERE for recipe</a>. </strong></p> — Joyful Healthy Eats
A 5-minute healthy frozen yogurt recipe perfect to cool you down in summer, made with only 5 ingredients and naturally sweetened! It's also a festive red dessert, so you'll have a 4th-inspired sweet treat. **Click HERE for recipe.**

<p>Food Faith Fitness</p><p>These healthy freezer pops are so quick and easy! They’re made with fresh fruit and Greek yogurt and are great for kids and perfect for summer! <a href="http://www.foodfaithfitness.com/healthy-freezer-pops/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click HERE for recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Click HERE for recipe</strong></a>.</p> — Food Faith Fitness
These healthy freezer pops are so quick and easy! They’re made with fresh fruit and Greek yogurt and are great for kids and perfect for summer! **Click HERE for recipe**.

<p>Homemade Interest</p><p>This red, white, and blue trail mix is an easy snack to pack up and take with you to the fireworks! <a href="http://www.homemadeinterest.com/red-white-and-blueberry-almond-trail-mix-ad-sponsored/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click HERE for recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Click HERE for recipe</strong></a>.</p> — Homemade Interest
This red, white, and blue trail mix is an easy snack to pack up and take with you to the fireworks! **Click HERE for recipe**.

<p>Yummy Healthy Easy</p><p>Looking for a fun last-minute treat for your 4th of July celebration? Make these easy patriotic white chocolate strawberries! <a href="https://www.yummyhealthyeasy.com/patriotic-white-chocolate-strawberries" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click HERE for recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Click HERE for recipe</strong></a>.</p> — Yummy Healthy Easy
Looking for a fun last-minute treat for your 4th of July celebration? Make these easy patriotic white chocolate strawberries! **Click HERE for recipe**.

<p>Namely Marly</p><p>Red, white, and blueberry vegan cheesecake is a dessert best served frozen! <strong><a href="http://namelymarly.com/red-white-and-blueberry-vegan-cheesecake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click HERE for recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click HERE for recipe</a>.</strong></p> — Namely Marly
Red, white, and blueberry vegan cheesecake is a dessert best served frozen! **Click HERE for recipe.**

<p>Fit Foodie Finds</p><p>These healthy chocolate cupcakes include Greek yogurt and coconut sugar to keep things light! <strong><a href="http://fitfoodiefinds.com/2014/06/caveman-chocolate-cupcakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click HERE for recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click HERE for recipe</a>. </strong></p> — Fit Foodie Finds
These healthy chocolate cupcakes include Greek yogurt and coconut sugar to keep things light! **Click HERE for recipe.**

<p>The Lemon Bowl</p><p>An easy, make-ahead breakfast packed with plenty of protein and heart-healthy fats to give you all day energy. <strong><a href="https://thelemonbowl.com/make-ahead-fruit-and-yogurt-protein-parfaits/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click HERE for recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click HERE for recipe</a>. </strong></p> — The Lemon Bowl
An easy, make-ahead breakfast packed with plenty of protein and heart-healthy fats to give you all day energy. **Click HERE for recipe.**

<p>Tasting Page</p><p>Chia seed pudding sandwiched between berries for a pretty red, white, and blue dessert! <a href="http://www.tastingpage.com/cooking/berry-patriotic-chia-seed-pudding" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click HERE for recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Click HERE for recipe</strong></a>.</p> — Tasting Page
Chia seed pudding sandwiched between berries for a pretty red, white, and blue dessert! **Click HERE for recipe**.

<p>Urban Bakes</p><p>The easiest pie ever, topped with a true taste of summer berries and citrus lemon zest! Served over a lightly sweetened marshmallow creme that is to die for! <strong><a href="http://urbanbakes.com/starstruck-berry-marshmallow-pies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click HERE for recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click HERE for recipe</a>. </strong></p> — Urban Bakes
The easiest pie ever, topped with a true taste of summer berries and citrus lemon zest! Served over a lightly sweetened marshmallow creme that is to die for! **Click HERE for recipe.**

<p>Rachel Cooks</p><p>These mini tarts are beautiful, easy to make, and a refreshing treat for Memorial Day, Independence Day, or ANY day! <strong><a href="http://www.rachelcooks.com/2015/05/19/mini-patriotic-fruit-tarts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click HERE for recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click HERE for recipe</a>. </strong></p> — Rachel Cooks
These mini tarts are beautiful, easy to make, and a refreshing treat for Memorial Day, Independence Day, or ANY day! **Click HERE for recipe.**

<p>Miss in the Kitchen</p><p>These berry shooters are a simple, healthy, and delicious dessert that's perfect for every day or special occasions! <strong><a href="http://www.missinthekitchen.com/berry-soup-dessert-shooters/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click HERE for recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click HERE for recipe</a>. </strong></p> — Miss in the Kitchen
These berry shooters are a simple, healthy, and delicious dessert that's perfect for every day or special occasions! **Click HERE for recipe.**

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