From green smoothies to green doughnuts to green cakes, this is a list of 15 Delicious Green Breakfasts and Desserts for St Patrick’s Day that I hope you and your family can enjoy!
This post was first published on March 14th, 2020. It has been updated and is being republished today.
It has been one year since I published this post. And, one year since a new normal began for all of us. Today, while we are still social distancing and following CDC guidelines, there is hope on the horizon in the form of a vaccine.
And, while it might be a while before everyone gets it, at least now we can ponder on all the places we will travel to and restaurants we will try out ~ kind of like we ponder on what we would do if we won the lottery! 🙂
In an attempt to “flatten the curve” when it comes to this virus, large group gatherings were moved online. Everything from church services to concerts adapted to a virtual environment. Speaking of virtual concerts, if y’all love deep, soulful music, then y’all might want to check out the upcoming virtual concerts by Michael Malarky – a singer, songwriter, who became a household name when he played Enzo in The Vampire Diaries.
Last year, events, such as St. Patrick’s Day parades, however, were canceled altogether.
From Dublin to New York to Savannah, cities put a kibosh on previously planned St Patrick’s Day festivities and activities. And, not much has changed this St. Patrick’s Day.
With that said, if all this social distancing has thwarted your plans of heading out and grabbing a shamrock shake and a green cupcake while catching the parade, a few of my fellow bloggers and I have you covered! Well, at least the food and drink part but not the parade part in this list of 15 Delicious Green Breakfasts and Desserts for St Patrick’s Day.
15 Delicious Healthy-ISH Green Breakfasts and Desserts!
Breakfast and dessert are my two favorite meals of the day so I figured I would compile a list of tasty treats that you can start your day off with and end your day with. And most of these lean towards being healthy-ish.
St. Patricks’s Day Interesting tidbit:
On a side note – did you know that the original color of St. Patrick’s Day was blue and not green? According to this article, green replaced blue because of Ireland’s nickname “The Emerald Isle,” the green in the Irish flag, and the shamrock/clover!
On this list you will find delicious and energizing green smoothies, healthy shamrock shakes, savory kale egg bakes, refined sugar-free green smoothie pancakes, matcha banana lemon donuts, green bagels, green cupcakes, and heck – even a green cake!
16 Delicious Green Breakfasts and Desserts for St Patrick’s Day
From green smoothies to green doughnuts to green cakes, this is a list of green treats you and your family are sure to love dining-in on.
Green Smoothie Cupcakes
Now you can have your Green Smoothie and your cupcake at the same time - with these Green Smoothie Cupcakes! And, check out that Vanilla-Coconut Frosting - it sure does balance off these cupcakes well!
Energizing Green Smoothie Recipe
This energizing green smoothie recipe is filled with whole nutritious ingredients to boost your energy and focus.
Ginger Smoothie {with spinach, turmeric and lemon}
Naturally sweetened with banana and pineapple, this ginger smoothie gets a pop of colour (and nutrition) from spinach! Great for breakfast or that afternoon snack.
Best Healthy Shamrock Shake Recipe & A Special Pot of Gold Smoothie
Our shamrock shake is a healthy take on the St Patrick's Day treat! You'll love how creamy and delicious is, and it's even kid-approved!
Matcha Banana Donuts With Matcha Lemon Glaze
These gluten free Matcha Banana Donuts With Matcha Lemon Glaze are the perfect treat for breakfast - or late night snack!
Kiwi Coconut Milk Chia Pudding
This delicious Kiwi and Coconut Milk Chia Pudding is perfect for breakfast or a posh dessert! Creamy and indulgent, it is high in fiber, healthy omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and nutrients. It also happens to be vegan and gluten-free!
Oatmeal Green Smoothie Pancakes
Uniting my bowl of oats and my green smoothie, these Oatmeal Green Smoothie Pancakes are refined sugar free and gluten free. Brew up a large pot of coffee, gather and linger with friends and family over a tasty breakfast or brunch of these Oatmeal Green Smoothie Pancakes.
Green Bagels for St. Patrick’s Day
Homemade bagels are so delicious right out of the oven. Make them green and use your favorite sweet or savory toppings for some festive fun!
Blender Spinach Banana Muffins recipe gluten-free dairy-free
These blender Spinach Banana Muffins are an easy, healthy, freezer-friendly breakfast recipe full of fruit and veggies! They are gluten-free, dairy-free and have no refined sugar!
Matcha & Banana Protein Crepes
You know you want these delicious, gluten free, Matcha & Banana Protein Crepes for breakfast tomorrow - psst, they are super easy to pull together!
Matcha Coconut Chia Overnight Oats
Matcha overnight oats are an easy overnight oats recipe with matcha green tea, coconut and chia seeds. They’re a delicious vegan and gluten free breakfast!
Fruit Juice Gummy Recipe With No Refined Sugar
This fruit juice gummy has no artificial colors or refind sugar. It's a fun healthy snack for St. Patrick's Day
Apple Kale Cake with Apple Icing
Kale cake? Yes! You can’t taste the kale in this delicious vegetable cake, but it gives this cake a bright green colour and leaves some goodness behind.
Spinach Cupcakes
Easy healthy cupcakes recipe made with just a few simple ingredients – applesauce, fresh spinach, yellow cake mix and topped white frosting and sprinkles. Yes, you read that right! Spinach Cupcakes make for a sneaky way to include vegetables in your kids’ diet. These are perfect for a birthday party!
Avocado Pudding
This 4 ingredient avocado pudding is so luxuriously creamy - it makes a delicious and healthier summer treat and can be customized to fit into even a keto diet.
I’m hoping you and your loved ones get the chance to prepare one or more of the green treats on this list either on St Patty’s Day or this weekend.
The beauty of these treats is that you don’t have to save them for St Patrick’s Day only.
You can whip them up anytime you feel the need for a tasty boost of greens!
Until next time, I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and are covered by God’s protection and provision during these times.
John / Kitchen Riffs
Wednesday 17th of March 2021
So many choices, and all so good. Thanks! And Happy St. Patrick's Day!
David @ Spiced
Wednesday 17th of March 2021
Ah, what a great collection of festive recipes, Shashi! (And interesting tidbit about the original blue color...I had no idea!) This reminds me that I need to go put on a green shirt now...I can't risk getting pinched by Laura today! :-) Happy St. Patrick's Day, my friend!
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Tuesday 23rd of February 2021
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Cole Beasley
Saturday 9th of May 2020
The Fajita marinade sounds really good. The colorful final output is very catchy and I hope I’ll get the same taste when I try it myself. My family enjoys anything Mexican and I’m sure they will definitely love this too.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Saturday 14th of March 2020
So many delicious options here for St. Patrick's Day, Shashi! I can't believe it's next week! I've gotta try those smoothie pancakes! I know hubby and I would love :) Thanks a bunch for including my smoothie! XO