St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration where it’s very easy to get carried away with unhealthy food and drink choices. Artificial food coloring is commonplace — think green beer and green pastries — and the food options aren’t always great for the waistline, either.
This year, you can choose a healthier food and beverage menu for your St. Paddy’s Day festivities. It’s easier than you might think! There are so many great ideas out there to help you make choices that will be better for your body, and they won’t disappoint your taste buds, either.
Check out these 15 healthy recipes that will naturally green your St. Patrick’s Day party. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, with choices for every meal of the day.
We encourage you to buy milk, dairy, and other ingredients from local, sustainable farms, which are far better for the environment than industrial farm operations.
Turn parsley, salad, spinach, and turnip leaves into a green smoothie. Image courtesy of Ina Todoran.
Veggies Galore
Fantastic Fruits
Beautiful Breakfasts
Lunchtime Treats
- Shamrock Sandwiches (dill and Dijon mustard add zip to the corned beef) from Taste of Home
- Pesto Pockets (a great alternative to your standard lunch) from Super Healthy Kids
Supper Celebrations
Indulgent Treats
Do you have a favorite healthy St. Paddy’s Day recipe? Share it with the community in the Earthling Forum.
Editor’s note: Originally published on March 17, 2015, this article was updated in February 2019.
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