As the flowers bloom and the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to dust off those picnic baskets and head outdoors. And what’s a picnic without some delightful desserts to sweeten the deal? In this article, we’ve rounded up a selection of mouthwatering treats specifically tailored for your springtime picnics. From fruity pies to decadent bars and everything in between, these desserts are guaranteed to elevate your outdoor dining experience. So, grab your blanket, gather your favorite people, and get ready to indulge in some delicious sweets amidst the beauty of nature. Let’s make this spring picnic one to remember!
Gluten Free Vanilla Baked Donuts
Gluten Free Vanilla Baked Donuts are deliciously soft, light, and coated with a refreshingly sweet raspberry glaze. They are a perfect treat for that someone special or to simply surprise your kiddos with a festive after school snack. Boasting a fluffy vanilla cake-like texture, you’ll be surprised that these treats are gluten-free and dairy-free.
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Gluten Free Banana Cake
This tender and sweet Gluten Free Banana Snack Cake is loaded with banana flavor and piled high with sweet buttercream frosting. Easy to make and the perfect small size!
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The Best Gluten Free Blueberry Coffee Cake
This Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake is moist, sweet and delicious. It makes a great breakfast for guests or is easily made with Bob’s Red Mill.
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Gluten Free Zucchini Bread
This easy Gluten Free Zucchini Bread comes together quickly, and no mixer is needed. With just 6 basic ingredients plus a few baking essentials, you’ll have super moist and delicious sweet bread with chocolate chips in every bite.
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Gluten Free Rice Krispies Treats
These gluten free Perfect Rice Krispie Treats are better than the recipe on the box. Also learn all the crispy cereals that are gluten free.
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Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Cake
Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Cake is a deliciously light and subtly sweet treat with juicy blueberries in every bite. Coated with sumptuous cream cheese frosting, this cake is moist, soft, and perfect for holidays, weekends, or just because.
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Easy Fruit Salad Recipe
Perfect as a side dish, snack, or healthy dessert, this Fruit Salad Recipe couldn’t be easier! Loaded with fresh summer berries, grapes, and pomegranate, it gets tossed in a honey, lime, and poppy seed dressing. A great option for busy families, this recipe takes no time at all!
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Greek Yogurt Chocolate Fruit Dip
Smooth and creamy Chocolate Fruit Dip is delicious with everything from fruit and cookies to pound cake. Enjoy it as snack or dessert!
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Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe
An easy 4-ingredient cream cheese fruit dip recipe made with cream cheese, marshmallow creme, vanilla extraxt, and orange zest.
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Heavenly Pineapple Coconut Squares
These Heavenly Pineapple Coconut Squares with a cake base, pineapple filling, and a coconut topping makes these taste like a tropical dream!
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Strawberry Brownies
Strawberry brownies made from cake mix are a fun & colorful dessert that is so simple to make. Just 3 ingredients for chewy pink brownies.
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Lemon Madeleine Cookies
These Lemon Madeleine Cookies have a hint of lemon, taking this dessert to the next level. Make dipped in a lemon glaze, or just dust some powdered sugar on top. Both ways are delicious!
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Cherry Bars With Vanilla Glaze
These cherry bars are a soft cookie crust topped with cherry pie filling, more cookie dough and a drizzle of vanilla glaze.
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Cookies And Cream Muddy Buddies (Aka Puppy Chow)
Cookies and cream muddy buddies are the perfect no bake treat for the Oreo lover! Quick and easy to make, these are sure to be huge hit!
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Fruity Pebbles Treats
These 3 ingredient Fruity Pebbles Treats are the perfect no-bake dessert for your the summer. Quick and easy to make, these are a must try!
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Lemon Blueberry Blondies
These lemon blueberry blondies are dairy-free and so easy to make with no mixer. They are full of blueberries and topped with lemon icing!
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Strawberry Filled Cupcakes
These strawberry filled cupcakes are gluten-free and dairy-free vanilla cupcakes with fresh strawberry filling and strawberry buttercream.
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Lemon Sugar Cookies
Lemon sour cream sugar cookies are soft, tender sugar cookies that have the zing of lemon in both the cookies and lemon buttercream frosting!
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Best Lemon Cake Balls With Cream Cheese
These lemon cake balls are bite-sized delights that make the ultimate dessert for any special occasion. The tangy and sweet flavor of lemon cake combined with the luscious cream cheese then dipped in a vanilla candy coating.
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Lemon Meringue Pie Bars
Citrusy sweet lemon curd piled with pillowy soft toasted meringue, these lemon meringue pie bars are a refreshing dessert for summer!
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Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Cookies are soft baked with subtle lemon and vanilla flavors that pair well with the fruit and chocolate in a delicious way!
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Lavender Lemon Cheesecake Bars
These Lemon Lavender Cheesecake Bars are a delightful combination of zesty lemon and fragrant lavender, making them a perfect dessert for a refreshing taste experience. These bars are a great addition to your afternoon tea or as a sweet treat for any occasion.
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Avalanche Bars Are Better Than Rice Krispie Treats! There, I Said It!
Avalanche Bars leave no crumbs. Held together by PB and melted chocolate, they are both easier to make and clean up. And…they taste better!
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White Chocolate Raspberry Scones
White Chocolate Raspberry Scones are delicious as a sweet brunch item or as dessert! This scone recipe marries the sweetness of white chocolate with tanginess of raspberries to make a very tasty little treat.
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Lemon Crinkle Cookies
These lemon crinkle cookies are no chill lemon cookies. They have white chocolate chips and are rolled in powdered sugar for the crinkle top.
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Karen Kelly, a food and travel writer, is the founder of Seasonal Cravings. She is also a health coach certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.
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