10 Picnic Snack Ideas for the 4th of July Celebration

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July 3, 2018

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If you don’t feel like grilling this year for the 4th of July, then why not have a picnic? It would give you ample opportunity for some self-care away from the busy 24-hour news cycle and everybody on TV proclaiming the end of the world.

So we’ve prepared some healthy and tasty picnic snack ideas for you to take on your nature retreat. They will nourish you so that you come back from your long weekend with some extra energy and endurance.

Fruity Oatmeal and Banana Cups

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Fruity Oatmeal and Banana Cups

This batch of 6 healthy oatmeal and banana cups makes for a delicious quick breakfast, a dessert or just plain sweet snacks. Fill the crispy oatmeal and banana cups with creamy yogurt. Top them with juicy fruits and enjoy.

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Fruity Oatmeal and Banana Cups

This batch of 6 healthy oatmeal and banana cups makes for a delicious quick breakfast, a dessert or just plain sweet snacks. Fill the crispy oatmeal and banana cups with creamy yogurt. Top them with juicy fruits and enjoy.

Feta and Grape Crunchy Sandwiches

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Feta and Grape Crunchy Sandwiches

Let’s fix up some snacks by playing with the salty and sweet contrast. Mix the flavors of salty, creamy feta and tangy orange zest with the sweet, succulent baked grapes. Crunchy bread and olive oil hold everything together.

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Feta and Grape Crunchy Sandwiches

Let’s fix up some snacks by playing with the salty and sweet contrast. Mix the flavors of salty, creamy feta and tangy orange zest with the sweet, succulent baked grapes. Crunchy bread and olive oil hold everything together.

Garlic and Rosemary Baked Potato Chips

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Garlic and Rosemary Baked Potato Chips

Try this twist on potato chips. No deep fryer required - it’s all baked! It is a healthier option as it has fewer calories and it’s less fatty. Other than that, you use olive oil. They are a little heartier than their fried cousins and flavoring them with garlic and rosemary deliciously sets off their richer texture.

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Garlic and Rosemary Baked Potato Chips

Try this twist on potato chips. No deep fryer required - it’s all baked! It is a healthier option as it has fewer calories and it’s less fatty. Other than that, you use olive oil. They are a little heartier than their fried cousins and flavoring them with garlic and rosemary deliciously sets off their richer texture.

Quick and Easy Oreo Muffins

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Quick and Easy Oreo Muffins

Oreos can be used in all kinds of desserts, and this recipe perfectly shows you that. Use them as the main ingredient for these Oreo muffins and see how well they work. Also, these muffins are a quick dessert to make (they're ready in about half an hour), and they go very well topped with a rich sugar glaze.

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Quick and Easy Oreo Muffins

Oreos can be used in all kinds of desserts, and this recipe perfectly shows you that. Use them as the main ingredient for these Oreo muffins and see how well they work. Also, these muffins are a quick dessert to make (they're ready in about half an hour), and they go very well topped with a rich sugar glaze.

Egg and Veggie Quiche

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Egg and Veggie Quiche

This is a healthy and delicious quiche you can enjoy whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner time. It's also easy to make, and you can eat it both warm and cold. If you made more than your family can eat for one meal, pack some slices for your lunch break. Add a salad and there you go: you have a satisfying meal!

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Egg and Veggie Quiche

This is a healthy and delicious quiche you can enjoy whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner time. It's also easy to make, and you can eat it both warm and cold. If you made more than your family can eat for one meal, pack some slices for your lunch break. Add a salad and there you go: you have a satisfying meal!

Baked Broccoli Tots

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Baked Broccoli Tots

Eating healthy shouldn't be boring, not even if you're making broccoli. Add some strong flavors to this veggie, blend it into a coarse paste, then shape perfect tots, ready to be baked in the oven. For the perfectly complete dish, pair them with some light sauces.

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Baked Broccoli Tots

Eating healthy shouldn't be boring, not even if you're making broccoli. Add some strong flavors to this veggie, blend it into a coarse paste, then shape perfect tots, ready to be baked in the oven. For the perfectly complete dish, pair them with some light sauces.

Ground Beef Cheese Sandwich

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Ground Beef Cheese Sandwich

Want to eat something savory this weekend? Well, diet-wise its best to eat in the morning. That way, you can burn the calories throughout the rest of the day. What to try? We give you this ground beef and grilled cheese sandwich. It's full of flavor and will sure give you lots of energy for you to use the rest of the day.

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Ground Beef Cheese Sandwich

Want to eat something savory this weekend? Well, diet-wise its best to eat in the morning. That way, you can burn the calories throughout the rest of the day. What to try? We give you this ground beef and grilled cheese sandwich. It's full of flavor and will sure give you lots of energy for you to use the rest of the day.

Cheddar Jumbo Fish Fingers

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Cheddar Jumbo Fish Fingers

Are you in the mood for something crunchy and quite cheesy? Of course you are! These crunchy salmon jumbo fish fingers are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids for the whole family. With a twist. When coating them with egg wash and breadcrumbs, add smoked paprika and grated cheddar into the mix. Garnish with lime and start snacking.

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Cheddar Jumbo Fish Fingers

Are you in the mood for something crunchy and quite cheesy? Of course you are! These crunchy salmon jumbo fish fingers are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids for the whole family. With a twist. When coating them with egg wash and breadcrumbs, add smoked paprika and grated cheddar into the mix. Garnish with lime and start snacking.

Almond Butter and Banana Monte Cristo Sandwich

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Almond Butter and Banana Monte Cristo Sandwich

This sweet version of a Monte Cristo sandwich will have you wanting more. It's a nourishing and mouth-watering snack with almond butter and banana slices, which gets dipped in cinnamon and vanilla flavored egg batter and ends up fried in vegetable oil.

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Almond Butter and Banana Monte Cristo Sandwich

This sweet version of a Monte Cristo sandwich will have you wanting more. It's a nourishing and mouth-watering snack with almond butter and banana slices, which gets dipped in cinnamon and vanilla flavored egg batter and ends up fried in vegetable oil.

Caprese Snack

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Caprese Snack

Caprese salad might sound like a fancy Italian dish, but it's actually a salad made out of the simplest ingredients: tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. There are lots of creative ways of serving it, like the one below for example. Slide a few mozzarella slices inside the tomatoes, and enjoy a small bite of Italy.

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Caprese Snack

Caprese salad might sound like a fancy Italian dish, but it's actually a salad made out of the simplest ingredients: tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. There are lots of creative ways of serving it, like the one below for example. Slide a few mozzarella slices inside the tomatoes, and enjoy a small bite of Italy.

About The Author

Ruxandra Grecu

I’m a pop culture nerd who thinks too much about fried bacon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and life, the Universe and everything. I love food and sometimes you can see that on my hips, but I don't care that much about that. What I do care more about is trying to eat healthier, even though I admit that I like to indulge in my food fantasies. I’m addicted to puns, so forgive me for that when you read my articles. I now know too much about nutrition to be fun to hang out with. So long and thanks for all the fish-based omega-3 fatty acids.

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