Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these fun green recipes! These yummy meals, treats and drinks are perfect for the Irish holiday.
You already know I love any excuse to celebrate, and St. Patrick’s Day is such a fun one! I rounded up some of my favourite green recipes so you can keep things festive without making it complicated. These are simple, feel-good meals and treats made with real, everyday ingredients.
Why you’ll love these recipes
- Festive green favourites: Fun St. Patrick’s Day recipes and green food ideas that instantly make the day feel special.
- Sweet & savoury options: From healthy green smoothies to festive baked goods and savoury bites, there’s something for every craving.
- Easy & family-friendly: Simple St. Patrick’s Day food ideas that are fun for both kids and adults and easy enough for busy weeknights.
St. Patrick’s Day Drinks
Green beer and Guinness aren’t the only drinks to have on St. Patrick’s Day! If you want to take a break from the party, try a green smoothie or iced matcha for something fun and colourful.
Easy Green Juice Recipe
This refreshing Green Juice Recipe is made with just 5 ingredients that will nourish you from the inside out, plus you can make it in a blender!
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Iced Pineapple Matcha Drink {Starbucks Copycat}
This Iced Pineapple Matcha Drink is perfect for St. Patrick's Day and tastes just like the Starbucks version with matcha green tea and pineapple.
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Best Meal Prep Green Smoothie
This is the Best Meal Prep Green Smoothie filled with tons of healthy ingredients like spinach, green apple, banana and mango!
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Iced Matcha Latte {Starbucks Copycat}
This Iced Matcha Latte tastes just like the one at Starbucks, made with matcha green tea powder, milk and simple syrup poured over ice!
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The Creamiest Avocado Smoothie
This is the Creamiest Avocado Smoothie in existence! Just add frozen avocado, frozen mango, banana, protein powder, coconut milk and spinach.
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Green Bloody Mary (Tomatillo Bloody Mary) via Platings and Pairings
This Green Bloody Mary is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day but delicious any time of the year! Made with tomatillos, yellow tomatoes horseradish for a great kick.
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Naturally Green Shamrock Shake via Art From My Table
Cool, Creamy, Minty, Refreshing! This homemade shamrock shake recipe is naturally green, and has only 3 ingredients and no preservatives! You’re 5 minutes away from a delicious St. Patricks Day treat!
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St. Patrick’s Day Appetizers & Sides
Whether you’re looking for a snack or you’ve having a big St. Patrick’s Day feast, these appetizers and sides are awesome! Make indulgent Irish nachos or healthy avocado hummus jars.
Pub-Style Irish Nachos {Super Crispy}
These Pub-Style Irish Nachos offer a healthier spin on a tasty comfort food and are super easy to make thanks to the frozen potato wedges.
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Healthy Avocado Hummus Snack Jars
These Avocado Hummus Snack Jars are high in fibre and a healthy on-the-go snack option that tastes great with veggies and crackers.
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Crispy Green Bean Fries
These Crispy Green Bean Fries are a delicious and healthy way to satisfy your french fry cravings – make them in the Air Fryer or the oven!
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Crispiest Garlic Parm Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Learn the secret to the crispiest air fryer brussels sprouts – say hello to the perfect side dish with garlic, parmesan and balsamic.
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Perfect Instant Pot Asparagus {Tender-Crisp} via Eating Instantly
This Perfect Instant Pot Asparagus is much easier to make than you think, and comes together with a delicious lemon, garlic & parmesan seasoning.
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How to Make Baked Kale Chips {3 Flavors!}
Learn how to make crispy baked kale chips in the oven. Choose from three flavors – salt & vinegar, chili lime and ranch.
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The Best 4-Ingredient Guacamole
This 4-ingredient guacamole is super simple but really packs a punch of flavor! It'll quickly become your go-to recipe.
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St. Patrick’s Day Meals
Want to add a little green to your menu? These meals are an easy way to keep things festive while still serving up something balanced and delicious. They are great healthy dinner and lunch options.
Thai Green Curry Chicken Vermicelli Bowls
These Thai Green Curry Chicken Vermicelli Bowls are a delicious, spicy noodle soup – flavoured with peanut butter and coconut milk, you'll love this elevated weeknight dinner idea!
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Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice
Calling all cilantro lovers! This one's for you! This Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice is so easy with avocado salsa and the juiciest marinade.
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Easy Cream of Asparagus Soup
This Easy Cream of Asparagus Soup is the perfect spring soup full of fresh and vibrant flavours! It's a healthy option for lunch or dinner.
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The Best Kale Salad on the Internet
This Kale Salad is the best meal prep lunch! It's got protein with lentils and halloumi cheese, lots of veggies and a tasty dressing.
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Easy Salsa Verde Chicken {Instant Pot or Crockpot}
This Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken can be made in the Instant Pot or the slow cooker – it's a one pot Mexican-inspired rice bowl.
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Spring Green Pea Soup {Fresh & Healthy}
This Spring Green Pea Soup is a healthy vegetarian meal that's bursting with flavour! Enjoy it alone or serve it with a baguette for dinner.
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Shredded Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos
These 30-minute Shredded Chicken Tacos are so flavourful – they can be made in the Instant Pot, slow cooker or on the stovetop, too!
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Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a delicious and healthy lunch idea filled with yummy green veggies and two types of cheese!Â
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Green Goddess Vegan Broccoli Soup
This Green Goddess Vegan Broccoli Soup is topped with kale chips and packed with leafy greens – you won't even notice it's dairy-free!
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St. Patrick’s Day Desserts & Treats
Make St. Patrick’s Day a little sweeter with these special treats. They’re easy, fun to make, and a mix of lighter bites and a few indulgent goodies.
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
These apple cinnamon overnight oats are naturally sweet, high in protein and fiber, and taste like dessert for breakfast.
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Healthy Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
These Healthy Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are a delicious and high-protein breakfast made with a secret ingredient: avocado.
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Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dessert Dip via The Busy Baker
This Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dessert Dip is a perfect easy to make sweet treat for St. Patrick’s Day, or any time of the year!
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Pistachio Ice Cream Sandwiches with Thin Mint Cookies via Meg is Well
These Pistachio Ice Cream Sandwiches with Thin Mint Cookies are the perfect delicious and lower calorie miniature dessert.
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Matcha Green Tea Pancakes via Killing Thyme
These Matcha Green Tea Pancakes put a beautifully smooth and earthy twist on your average breakfast. Top with Greek yogurt and your fave fruits + nuts.
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Leprechaun Dessert Shooters via Taste of the Frontier
Are you ready for some fun St. Patrick’s Day ideas??? I have a whole lot of Irish in me from my dad’s side – so St. Patty’s is something I love to celebrate. Plus all the fun colors & great food just makes me smile. So last year I created these Leprechaun Dessert Shooters but never had a chance to share them here with you all before the holiday came & went. So I am super excited be to be able to share them with you all here today.
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Chocolate Mint Chip Bundt Cake via My Kitchen Love
Chocolate Mint Chip Bundt Cake, a classic flavour combo in bundt cake form. Chocolate Mint is a classic, and one of my personal favourite, flavour combinations. It’s sweet without being over the top teeth gripping sugary, it’s chocolatey enough to satisfying my (constant) chocolate cravings, and the…
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Boozy Shamrock Shake Cupcakes via Cooking with Curls
Boozy Shamrock Shake Cupcakes are minty delicious and topped with Godiva White Chocolate Buttercream, the perfect St. Patrick’s Day treat!
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Mint Chocolate Lasagna via Kitchen Gidget
No bake Mint Chocolate Lasagna with layers of cream cheese, chocolate pudding on an Oreo crust. A cool dessert for Andes candy lovers!
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4 Ingredient Shamrock Shake Fudge via Spend with Pennies
4 Ingredient Shamrock Shake Fudge! Creamy smooth minted fudge isn’t just for St. Patricks Day!! Enjoy this easy recipe year round!
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Comments & Reviews
Samantha | My Kitchen Love says
These are all really fun recipes! I HAVE to try your vermicelli noodle bowl – looks crazy yummy. Thanks for including my bundt cake!
Meg | Meg is Well says
Thanks so much for including me! I must be in a savory type of mood because the avocado pesto, Thai Green Curry Vermicelli, and Green Bloody Marys are seriously making me drool right now. And it’s a whole meal too! Also, potato nachos TOTALLY belong on this list (any list really).
Natasha @ Salt & Lavender says
Thanks for including my recipe!! Loving all these green goodies, and I just realized why there’s 17 of them.. haha clever. Sharing on various social media!