This is going to be one green post.
I think green foods are my favorite: Kale, broccoli, zucchini…
And mint-chocolate chip!!
Have you ever tried a McDonalds’ shamrock shake? I actually haven’t, but I make this shake at least once a month. It is so incredibly delicious… and so vibrantly green!
If Baskin & Robbins made their famous mint-chocolate-chip ice cream into a cupcake, I imagine it would taste something like this. Bonus points for adding chocolate chips to the batter.
This cookie-like oatmeal would make a perfect St. Patrick’s Day breakfast!
If you click on the above link, you’ll find a list of all my oatmeal recipes. Oatmeal is a staple in Ireland… you’ve gotta eat oatmeal on St. Patrick’s Day!
Yes, spinach. Don’t be scared! Just like with green smoothies, you cannot taste the spinach in this. It’s a great way to get kids begging for vegetables!
Looks like Jello pudding, but it’s much healthier! And don’t forget the gooey chocolate frosting…
A healthy alternative to the stuff you’d find at a fancy-schmancy ice cream parlor.
Just in case you were wondering where Leprechauns go for the winter, here is your answer: They go to Florida! They sit on the beach and eat key lime pie.
Try bringing this deliciously green dip to your St. Patrick’s Day party. I call it “Aspari-Dip” since I don’t think it tastes like avocado. But when I served it to a bunch of friends, they told me it was better than guacamole!
Question of the Day:
Are you going to eat anything green on St. Patrick’s Day?
Are you Irish? And do you make sure to wear green? I’m sure I’ll eat something green without even trying, since so many foods–especially veggies–are green. And I always wear green on St. Patrick’s Day… being pinched hurts! As for being Irish, my grandfather was a full-blooded Irishman, but I’ve never actually been to his homeland. I’d love to go someday.
St. Patrick’s Day is actually my birthday! I was always quite proud of that despite having no Irish heritage. Heh. But these recipes all look amazing. I really want to try the mint fudge pie, but I can’t find mint extract in any of the supermarkets I’ve looked in! Crazy. 🙁 I don’t know why, it seems common enough to me…
Are you looking for peppermint extract? Make sure it’s peppermint, not mint.
I am Irish and I live in Dublin, Ireland 🙂
I love how people from the US and all over the world get excited for St. Patrick’s Day, it makes me feel very special 🙂
Although, just a word of warning to all of you, us Irish can’t stand when others refer to the holiday as “St. Patty’s Day” ! Patty is a girl’s name! There’s actually a website dedicated to this cause but I’m not sure if I am allowed link it here?
Basically : Paddy, Patrick, Pat are fine
Patty is NOT!
Oh and another thing, we call oatmeal “Porridge” 🙂 I think it’s yummy but not many of my friends would eat it! They’d much rather a big Irish Fry Up!
Love Holly
Link away! 🙂
This is perfect, I am going to a St. Patty’s Day potluck and wasn’t sure what to bring… but now I think I will prong the chocolate mint cupcakes : )
I am not Irish by no means, but I sure do love oats! And definitely be wearing green, like you I hate being pinched…
Isn’t everyone a bit Irish? I mean, if you’re white, American, chances are you probably have some Irish in ya. That’s why St. Patty’s day is such an important holiday, right? Here’s to green milkshakes, cabbage, and soda bread!
I agree with a comment a few above – there have even been newspaper articles about this ‘patty’ nonsense. We say Paddy, as in short for Patrick. So It’s Paddy’s day, St.Patricks, Patricks, or at a push St.pats. (Pa is also short for Patrick though). But there is no PATTY.
Amen to that, we need to stop the spread of “Patty”! It makes me cringe
Just my daily veggies will be green. I wish I had the fancy ingredients to make your yummy treats though! They look mouthwatering… I am wearing green. Not on purpose either!
Mmmm who knew green food good look so good 🙂
Love me some green foods! I’m thinking a green smoothie is in order 🙂
Omg I’m so excited about all of these! I don’t usually get that into St. Patricks day but celebrating with healthy/delicious desserts sounds like the perfect celebration to me! I’ve never had a Shamrock shake either but your version sounds fabulous!! Can’t wait to make it!
Our church is having a St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser to raise money for the local outpatient mental-health clinic. I’m on the food committee (I volunteered to ensure the availability of vegetarian options).
I brought the Ultimate Fudge Pie to our Pi Day party last night. Everyone was raving about it and asked me “So how *do* you make a pie with tofu?!?” Thanks for the inspiration!
Aw so so excited they all liked it!!