Patriotic Pizza

Hello there!

I hope this blog post finds you well!

So with the 4th of July this Saturday, I wanted to share with you all one of my favorite recipes from blogger Taralynn, over at Simply Taralynn! The title might have you thinking about a big cheesy pizza, buuut this pizza is for your sweet tooth! It’s a fruit pizza! I love this recipe because it’s light and healthy!

Let’s get baking, shall we? 🙂

Here’s what you’ll need:

1 box of graham crackers (or sticks)

1 medium banana

1 tbsp honey

6 oz vanilla greek yogurt

2 cups light cool whip

2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut

strawberries & blueberries

First, place your graham crackers in a bowl and begin to crush them up. Try and leave some big chunks, so that they’re not too ground up. Also, preheat your oven to 350!

This picture was taken before I took a cup to the crackers to smash them a little better.

Once your graham crackers are all smashed up, mix in your banana. You can use your hands or a mixer, but anytime you can play with your food why wouldn’t you? 😉

Don’t forget to smile while you bake! You’re making a yummy concoction for pete’s sake, so be happy! 😉

Once your graham crackers + banana are all mixed together, place your mixture on a greased baking sheet. Press the “dough” out flat and remember to round the corners, like a pie! (I forgot hehe)

Next, swirl honey around the pizza. I love the taste that comes from the added honey! When your done making your pizza look just the way you want it, place it in the oven for 20 minutes! Make sure to watch it, as all ovens cook differently.

My house smelled so delicious as this baked!

While the pizza bakes, it’s time to make the topping! I loved how simple it was to make. Just mix together your cool whip + greek yogurt! (warning: it was really hard to resist scarfing down all the cool whip)

When the timer goes off, pull that bad boy out of the oven and let it cool for about 15 minutes! Try not to mess with it while it cools because it might just crumble.

Finally, frost your pizza and add your strawberries + blueberries + coconut! (side note: you can add whatever fruit your little heart desires, as well).

And presto! You have a delicious, guilt free pizza!

My mom and I were quick to grab a piece for a refreshing afternoon snack!

So there you have it! This recipe was a hit with me and several of my friends who were able to try it last year. It should serve about 12 slices.

For the original recipe, as well as nutritional info visit Simply Taralynn’s post!

I hope you all have a safe and blessed 4th of July!

Talk soon!