20 Berrylicious, Kid-Friendly Recipes For Summer

Summer is coming soon, which means your local farmers markets and grocery stores will be filled with sweet, delicious berries. Take advantage of the bounty, and whip up some light, bright, and refreshing dishes that are perfect for the warm weather. Here are 20 strawberry-, blueberry-, and blackberry-filled recipes that the whole family will love, no matter the time of day. Source: Pixel Whisk, Seven Alive, Two Peas and Their Pod, Mel's Kitchen Cafe, Desserts For Breakfast

Berry Scones

Berry Scones

Filled with fresh berries, Pixel Whisks' sweet scones are the perfect treat to serve on a sunny Summer morning. Source: Pixel Whisk

Gluten-Free Strawberry Muffins

Gluten-Free Strawberry Muffins

Adapted from a BabyCakes muffin recipe, these gluten-, dairy-, and sugar-free strawberry muffins have a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg for a spicy twist. Source: Gluten-Free Dom

Blueberry-Cornmeal Griddle Cakes

Blueberry-Cornmeal Griddle Cakes

Get your family's day off to a healthy, wholesome start with these hearty blueberry-cornmeal griddle cakes. We love that their sweetness comes from your choice of agave nectar or honey instead of sugar. Photo: Susannah Chen

Blueberry Green Monster Smoothie

Blueberry Green Monster Smoothie

Your little blueberry-lover will hardly notice that this fruity smoothie is full of vitamin-packed spinach. Photo: Michele Foley

Blueberry Lemon Muffins With Cinnamon Sugar Topping

Blueberry Lemon Muffins With Cinnamon Sugar Topping

Your kids will probably ask for seconds after they try Marshalls Abroad's lemon yogurt muffins. Fresh blueberries and lemon zest add fresh flavors that are perfect for the season. Source: Marshalls Abroad

Strawberries and Rhubarb: Homemade Pop-Tarts

Strawberries and Rhubarb: Homemade Pop-Tarts

Kids love store-bought Pop-Tarts, but parents hate the sugar and preservatives. Inspired by a Bon Appétit recipe, the editors over at POPSUGAR Food put their own twist on this store-bought treat, perfect for a precamp breakfast. Photo: Lauren Hendrickson

Greek Yogurt and Fruit Pops

Greek Yogurt and Fruit Pops

Not only do Holli Long's Greek yogurt pops make a great treat, but they are also a great way to calm teething tots. Source: Holli Long

Blueberry Coconut Bar

Blueberry Coconut Bar

Whip up Two Peas and Their Pod's berry-filled granola bars before your family's big camping trip. Source: Two Peas and Their Pod

Strawberry Leather

Strawberry Leather

Homemade strawberry fruit leather is a welcome addition to any trip to the beach. Photo: Jenny Sugar

Sparking Strawberry Lemonade

Sparking Strawberry Lemonade

Nothing says Summer like a tall glass of lemonade, but Gimmie Some Oven kicks it up a notch by adding sweet strawberries. Source: Gimmie Some Oven

Peanut-Butter-Covered Strawberries

Peanut-Butter-Covered Strawberries

Chocolate Covered Katie puts a healthier twist on a classic dessert by using protein-packed peanut butter instead of sugary chocolate. Source: Chocolate Covered Katie

Strawberry Balsamic Chicken

Strawberry Balsamic Chicken

Who says you can't have fruit for dinner? Gimmie Some Oven's strawberry-covered chicken is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Source: Gimmie Some Oven

Mandarin Berry Salad

Mandarin Berry Salad

This flavorful Mandarin berry salad is impressive enough to serve to company for brunch and easy enough to make as a refreshing side dish for a weeknight BBQ. Source: Circle of Moms user Liz de la Fuente

Strawberry Soup

Strawberry Soup

Think soup is just for chilly Winter nights? Think again! This recipe for strawberry soup couldn't be easier — perfect for those nights when turning on the stove simply isn't an option. Source: Circle of Moms user Melissa Whedon

Berry and Kiwi Salad

Berry and Kiwi Salad

This sweet and savory salad is full of kid-friendly foods like strawberries, blackberries, kiwi, and crunchy granola. Source: Circle of Mom user Kelee J

Greek Yogurt Berry Smoothie Pops

Greek Yogurt Berry Smoothie Pops

Mom on Time Out's Greek-yogurt-berry smoothie pops use frozen berries to create a healthy and delicious treat. Source: Mom on Time Out

Chocolate Berry Skewers

Chocolate Berry Skewers

Seven Alive gives her fruit skewers a light chocolate drizzle for a sweet but healthy treat. Source: Seven Alive

No-Bake Berry Cheesecakes

No-Bake Berry Cheesecakes

No one wants to turn the oven on during the Summer, and with this "cheesecake" recipe from Mel's Kitchen Cafe, you don't have to! Source: Mel's Kitchen Cafe

Smashed Berry, Lime, and Coconut Yogurt Ice Pops

Smashed Berry, Lime, and Coconut Yogurt Ice Pops

Dessert of Breakfast's smashed berry, lime, and coconut yogurt ice pops look as great as they taste and use Greek yogurt and coconut milk to thicken up the mixture of raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. Source: Desserts For Breakfast

Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Popsicles

Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Popsicles

What's better than a strawberry popsicle? A chocolate-covered strawberry popsicle, of course. This version is made entirely out of fresh strawberries and dark chocolate. Source: Chocolate and Carrots