35 Rainbow Recipes That'll Bring You Joy This Summer (2024)

Don't be shy with that food coloring for this cheesecake bar recipe! The more vibrant the colors are in the batter, the more impressive the bars will turn out post-bake.

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These boozy stunners are so easy to make with a Popsicle mold of any shape. Simply wind your sweet or sour ropes around the mold, pour in your vodka and lemon-lime soda, and freeze!

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If you’re in the mood to eat the rainbow, this Caribbean-inspired Cobb salad is the place to start. A bit brighter than the traditional Cobb salad, this version combines fresh mango, creamy coconut dressing, crushed plantain chips, and spiced salmon to create a punchy, spicy, filling meal.

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Love sugar cookies but hate decorating them? This recipe is for you! The hard candy centers will stay soft and chewy after cooling and add the brightest pop of rainbow color to any celebration.

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Kids LOVE this colorful idea for spaghetti, and it's easy to get them involved in making it. Divide your cooked pasta into resealable bags with different food coloring, close 'em up, and let your little ones go wild shaking them around.

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Okay, so when we originally made these, we did have St. Patrick's Day in mind... but rainbows are perfect all year round! Swap that green frosting for sky blue, and you've got yourself an adorable cupcake that's worthy of any celebration that could use a little sunshine.

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Layering fruit in the glasses makes this moscato sangria extra pretty. If you don't want to bother with layering, feel free to skip it, but don't skimp on the variety of rainbow-colored fruit!

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Show your pride with this wildly colorful white chocolate fudge. We used almond extract for an extra boost of flavor, but feel free to swap for vanilla if that's what you've got.

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If the end of the rainbow led to these mini desserts, honestly we wouldn't be disappointed in the slightest. They're made from box brownie mix (although you can make homemade brownies if you prefer), then decorated with whipped cream "clouds," a candy rainbow belt, and gold sprinkles. Have fun with it!

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If you need a quick and easy dessert idea, these peanut butter and chocolate confetti squares are the perfect thing. They are a breeze to put together, and after a quick chill in the fridge, everyone will go crazy for them. Rainbow marshmallows make for an extra-fun pop of color, so use them instead of boring ol' white.

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This gorgeous rainbow Bundt cake recipe is surprisingly simple to make. Serve it as is, or add vanilla icing and gold sprinkles to remind you there's always a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!

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It's actually much easier than it looks to make rainbow-hued homemade waffles—simply dye your batter, put it into separate piping bags or resealable bags, then pipe concentric circles in rainbow order. Once they're done, cut waffles in half so that each semi-circle looks like a rainbow, then serve with homemade homemade whipped cream "clouds".

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The more sprinkles for this white chocolate bark, the better. Raid the candy aisle for fun candy toppers too!

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Taste the rainbow with showstopper cupcake recipe. Check out our video to see how we made the swirl!

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Turn simple a no-churn ice cream recipe into a stunning cake—simply add different food coloring to your base, layer, and freeze! Feel free to get creative and add regular cake or cookie layers too, à la some of our favorite icebox cakes.

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Cheese balls are one of our favorite simple party appetizers, so we thought, why limit ourselves to just savory ones? This is a chocolate chip cookie lover's sparkly rainbow-covered dream. Serve with pretzels, graham crackers, or sweet pita chips for the perfect special party appetizer.

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We went with Lucky Charms and green M&M's for St. Paddy's Day flair, but like any party mix, this is completely customizable! Feel free to get creative with this mix, but whatever you do, don't forget the rainbow marshmallows. 😉

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Your favorite frozen fruits (raspberries! mango! blueberries!) and Greek yogurt combine to make these simple rainbow-hued popsicles. You will need some baby spinach (blended with pineapple) for that bright green layer—but we promise you can't taste it!

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This stuffed chicken breast recipe is a veritable rainbow of bright summery veggies and mozzarella cheese. Feel free to use your favorite produce, as long as you keep it colorful!

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These blondies aren't just for birthdays! They're moist, chewy, and full of comforting vanilla-and-white-chocolatey goodness—add rainbow sprinkles, and you can make these to celebrate any time of year.

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