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April is finally here which means Earth Day is just around the corner. Mother nature’s holiday falls on Sunday, April 22 this year. Very soon, the weather will start to get warmer (hopefully, right?), the flowers will be in bloom, birds will be signing, and spring will be in full swing.
Earth Day is such a fun holiday to party with the little ones and celebrate all that mother nature has to offer. While many forget about celebrating nature’s holiday special, it’s the perfect opportunity to raise awareness for our beautiful planet while bonding with your loved ones. Any excuse is a good one for a party, right? There are plenty of ways to dive into the Earth Day fun this month. You can make little Earth Day themed crafts together, read a book about the planet, or bake tasty treats that you can enjoy eating together.
Baking is such a great family activity. When you bake desserts with your friends or family, you get to have your cake and eat it too–it’s the best of both worlds! The quality time you spend and the memories you make with your loved ones while creating a yummy masterpiece is the best part of the whole thing. Although the desserts are pretty sweet too.
Since Earth Day falls on a Sunday this year, it’s the perfect opportunity bake Earth Day desserts all day or weekend long. From healthy snacks to decadent nature-themed sweets, these Earth Day desserts will provide you with fun and treats for the whole entire family!
Check out five super cute and super easy Earth Day themed desserts to make this month, below.
Plant some real flowers in your yard and then come inside to enjoy a dirt cake flower pot this Earth Day. These adorable little flower pots are made out of a fan-favorite dessert: dirt cake. They’re almost too cute to eat--almost.
Ingredients: Oreos, chocolate pudding, heavy cream, powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla
For the full recipe, visit Baked Bree
2. Healthy No Bake Mini Cheesecake Bites
If a recipe says ‘no bake’ you know it’s going to be quick and easy to make with the kids. Or, if you have older kids that would laugh at anything planet earth shaped, you can make these tiny bites for a more grown-up treat, instead. These mini cheesecake bites topped with fresh fruit are a subtle tribute to Earth Day. Adding the bright and colorful fruit on top is a reminder of all of the yummy goodness that nature has to offer.
Ingredients: graham cracker crumbs, butter, plain cream cheese, nonfat Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, vanilla extract
For the full recipe, visit Family Food On the Table
3. Lemon Coconut Angel Food Cake Donuts
How cute are these angel food cake donuts shaped like birds nests? With the springtime comes the sound of beautiful birds chirping as eggs hack with the new season. These little desserts are an adorable and incredibly tasty sweet to make this month leading up to Earth Day.
Ingredients: eggs, cream of tartar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cake flour, lemon, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, toasted coconut
For the full recipe, visit Sweet Peas And Saffron
For Earth Day this year, plant a tree and a chocolate pudding pot. These pudding cups are the perfect Earth Day party treat for kids because they’re easy to make and delicious to eat.
Ingredients: chocolate pudding, Oreos, mint
For the full recipe, visit Cake Wiz
5. Strawberry Balsamic Bites with Feta and Basil
Looking for a healthy alternative to all of the Earth Day cupcakes and cookies out there? This recipe packed with fresh ingredients is the perfect treat for you then. Even if you’re not looking to celebrating Earth Day, these strawberry balsamic bites are a delicious snack to make all spring and summer long. They’re sure to impress at any BBQ, picnic, or party this season.
Ingredients: wonton wrappers, melted butter, strawberries, feta cheese, basil, balsamic reduction
For the full recipe, visit Sweet Peas And Saffron
