Delicious Picnic Food Ideas

Winter is over and you want to get the most out of the weather! Having a picnic is a seasonal tradition that allows you to really enjoy the comforts that the warm seasons have to offer, and it can be a great way to spend time with friends, enjoy nature, or even relax outside. Getting to spend extra time at the local park or countryside is always a joy, and making time to prepare food for the occasion is part of that excitement. Here are a few of the best picnic recipes that are delicious and easy-to-make that you can create to add a little bit of charm to your upcoming picnic!

Macaroni Salad

This cute picnic twist on a classic is delicious and can be taken anywhere. This healthy picnic food only takes a half-an-hour to whip up, stored and cooled for eight hours, and it can be easily stored in bowls, Tupperware containers, etc. This salad has a delightful blend of sweetness and tartness, and the only downside to bringing it on your picnic is having to protect it from greedy ants.

Malty Cheese Ball Recipe

Another portable recipe for your special picnic is this one for malty cheese balls. These delicious snacks are made from cream cheese, vanilla, nuts, and CTL Foods’s own Soda Fountain Malted Milk Powder. Prepping these cheesy treats is easy; all you need to do it mold the cream cheese into a ball, store it in the refrigerator, and then top it with your choice of chopped nuts.

Boston Baked Beans

If you’re looking to bring a classic American staple to your upcoming picnic, then look no further than this recipe for authentic baked beans. These beans are delightfully old-fashioned, and it is easy to create a large batch for big group of picnickers. This recipe requires ketchup, dry mustard, brown sugar, and several other unique ingredients to give the beans an extra kick.

Muffins with Malt

These muffins taste great on their own, but they also make a great side to the previous baked beans recipe. To make these treats, all you need to do is start by creating a mix for your favorite muffin recipe. Once you’ve gotten your mix created, it’s time to add some malt powder to the batch. CTL Foods’s soda fountain malted milk powder gives classic muffins a rich and delicious kick, and it is sure to leave everyone at the picnic full and satisfied.