3 Delicious St. Patricks Day Recipes!

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

Everyone’s Irish today, right?!

Even if you don’t have a drop of Irish in your blood, this holiday is always a fun one to celebrate just because.

One of the best things about any holiday is, of course, the food.

Because, what would a celebration be without the “eat, drink and be merry” part?

If you’re searching for healthy, but also fun and delicious recipes to help you celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day this year, I’ve pulled a few together that I think you’ll love.

Healthy Shamrock Shake

This Shamrock shake copycat recipe is a healthy, all real ingredient version of McDonald’s shamrock shake you can feel much better about enjoying!

1/2 (14-ounce ) can full fat coconut milk

3/4 – 1 cup unsweetened plain almond milk or non-dairy milk of choice

1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

1/4 tsp pure peppermint extract

1 cup spinach loosely packed

2 frozen peeled and sliced bananas

Optional toppings:

coconut whipped cream

Shaved dark chocolate

Add 1/2 can coconut milk to a high-speed blender. Add the rest of the ingredients in the order listed. Taste and adjust any flavoring as needed. Blend until smooth and creamy. Top with whipped cream and shaved dark chocolate if desired.

Green Goddess Dip

Looking for a way to use up the herbs in your fridge? Make this green goddess dressing recipe! It’s creamy, bright, and brimming with fresh flavor.

1 Avocado, halved and pitted

1 Scallion, chopped

1 Garlic clove, minced (optional)

3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

3 tablespoons parsley, chopped

3 tablespoons dill, chopped

1~2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

Salt & Pepper to taste

For serving:

Fresh Veggies or Chips or crackers

Halve the avocado and remove the pit. Scoop the avocado flesh into a blender. Add scallion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, dill, lemon juice, yogurt, salt and pepper to the avocado in the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more yogurt if the dip is too thick. Taste and adjust seasoning according. Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Potato Leek Soup

This delicious healthy recipe for Potato Leek Soup is deceiving flavorful! A nourishing, soul-satisfying meal made with the humblest of ingredients.

3–4 large leeks, (4–5 cups sliced)

3 tablespoons olive oil or butter  

4 cloves garlic, rough chopped

1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dry thyme)

1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, diced 

4 cups vegetable broth 

Salt & Pepper to taste 

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional)

2 tablespoons fresh chives (or scallions) for garnish

Slice leeks into ¼-inch thick slices. Rinse under running water to remove dirt and sediment. Drain. ( The water will help soften the leeks as well.) Heat oil in a heavy-bottom pot over medium-low heat. Add rinsed leeks and garlic and thyme, sauté until tender, golden and fragrant, 8-10 minutes.

Add potatoes, stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, turn heat to low and simmer, covered,  for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.

Blend the soup. When the potatoes are very tender, use an immersion blender and blend the soup until relatively smooth. TIP: Over blending may cause the soup to have a gummy texture.  Alternatively, blend in batches in a regular blender (remember, you don’t want to fill up a blender with hot liquid, or you will have a soup explosion- so blend in small batches, less than half full,  holding the lid down firmly covered with a kitchen towel.

Return the blended soup to the pot, and whisk in the Greek yogurt. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Gently warm over low heat. To serve, divide among bowls, sprinkle with fresh chives or scallions.