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7 "Green & Clean" St. Patrick's Day Snacks

Healthy snacks inspired by St. Patrick's Day to keep you on track this spring.

Elizabeth Persau

Mar 13, 2017

Elon, North Carolina

7 "Green & Clean" St. Patrick's Day Snacks

360 Family Nutrition

St. Patrick’s Day is also commonly referred to as the Feast of Saint Patrick. You’ll find people everywhere celebrating the holiday wearing green clothing, drinking copious amounts of beer and indulging in Irish treats and dishes. Here are some healthy St. Patty’s Day inspired snacks to help you stay on track:

1. Shamrock Avocado Toast

Because who doesn't love avocado? These cute shamrock-shaped avocado toasts from 360 Family Kitchen will definitely get you in the St. Patrick's day spirit.

2. Healthy Irish Soda Bread

Soda bread is a classic Irish treat - you simply can't celebrate St. Patty's day without it. Here's a healthier version, made with whole wheat flour, from Amy's Healthy Kitchen that is super easy to make!

3. Pot of Gold Smoothie

Packed with Vitamin C and folic acid, this golden yellow smoothie is sure keep you nourished this holiday. This recipe from Green Blender uses golden beets, oranges, avocado and flaxseed, giving your body the immune boost it needs.

4. Shamrock Smoothie Bowl

This festive, super-food packed smoothie bowl from Blissful Basil is the perfect healthy treat this St. Patrick's day.

5. Leprechaun Dip

Perfect for carrots, crackers or even spreading onto that soda bread! Kathy Patalsky has the perfect recipe for this green, vegan dip that uses cashews, white beans, olive oil, tahini, kale, parsley and other spices.

6. Lightened-Up Potato Soup

This recipe from Healthy Delicious uses cauliflower and greek yogurt to keep it light but still creamy. Plus, you don't have to sacrifice the bacon in this recipe!

7. Vegan Irish Coffee

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this healthy, vegan version of Irish coffee from Kitchen Treaty. This recipe uses coconut milk to make the sweet whipped cream that competes this simple Irish dessert.

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