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24 Green Food Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day

December 28, 2020 By Morgan Last Updated: February 17, 2021

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These green food ideas are perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you’re looking for something to take to a party or just a festive treat to send to school, it’s all here. I’ve also thrown in some ways to get in naturally green foods!

a collage of 9 different photos of green food for st. patrick's day

There’s nothing scarier to my kids than green food.

I mean, they’re probably not actually scared. Probably. But getting them to eat most green food without an issue? Ehh.

Unless, that is, I make it fun and familiar. Spinach? Oh, no. Tantrum zone. Spinach puree mixed into green pancakes? Pass the syrup!

Today I’m sharing some of the best kid friendly green food ideas for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond. These are all simple and fun!

pear, green apple, green grapes, kiwi and honeydew on a white tabletop

Some naturally green foods!

If you’ve been following for some time you know my pension for getting some fun in with healthier options. Here are some food ideas that are naturally green.

  • Spinach (or other greens, like kale). Add a tablespoon of spinach puree into scrambled eggs to get some veggies in add fun color!
  • Green bell pepper. Slicing who peppers widthwise makes fun little shamrocks!
  • Grapes.
  • Granny smith apples.
  • Basil. Homemade pesto makes instant green noodles!
  • Green beans.
  • Avocado. Guac anyone? Pair with baked spinach tortillas for a healthy green dip for a St. Patrick’s Day party.
  • Kiwi.
  • Pears.
  • Cucumbers.

Green Food Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day

3 bowls on a white background filled with green fruit salad

Green Fruit Salad

This super simple fruit salad uses all green fruits and a citrus glaze. Kids will love how simple and sweet it is!

You’ll love that it has all natural sugars. Make it into a healthy Irish parfait by layering oranges, yogurt, and green fruit salad.

Munch on this salad while you’re listening to some of these fun St. Patrick’s Day Songs for Kids.

a stack of green spinach pancakes topped with blueberries and maple syrup streaming onto the top

Spinach Pancakes

These pancakes don’t “taste” green what so ever. Lightly sweet, super fluffy, and packed with spinach, these really should be on your every day breakfast plan!

Use a shamrock cookie cutter to make them extra special!

16 Spinach Recipes for Kids

I see it as a challenge to get a little more green into my kids without them complicating. These are my all time favorite recipes using spinach!

Ombre Veggie Tray

How awesome is this veggie platter of green foods?! It’s a more elegant version of a traditional vegetable tray, and a healthy alternative to party food. Pair it with a green spinach and artichoke dip for the perfect mix!

A large, tall glass filled with green spinach smoothie with a yellow striped straw

Easy Spinach Smoothie Recipe

Smoothies are my preferred quick breakfast. Start off your day magically with this healthy drink. Make it even more special and dip the edge of your cup in thick Greek yogurt and then in gold sanding sugar!

over head shot of Veggie Pesto Pasta Sauce being made in a food processor

Veggie Pesto Pasta Sauce

A family favorite in my house! It’s veggie packed but the ricotta cuts it so you only taste the cheese and basil. It would be a really fun and healthy way to have a green dinner on St. Patty’s day.

A Green Lunch

I love doing themed lunches for my kids when they head to school. This version just keeps everything one color, so it’s not only fun but it’s simple. Add a few chocolate gold coins as a fun after lunch surprise.

Fun and Easy Leprechaun Lunch 

Even the pickiest eater would love this simple lunch. It’s based around a Leprechaun sandwich! The best part is you could really use any sandwich your kids like. The green foods to add on the side are just as fun and simple

Shamrock Shake

Anyone else a huge fan of the minty milkshake that comes out every March? This healthier version is actually VEGAN but I promise you’ll never know. It’s magically delicious!

St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Hat

This one is so easy, you don’t even have to cook anything! Just use a green jello cup and some construction paper to make a fun little Leprechaun hat.

Leprechaun Popcorn

Sprinkles, chocolate, and popcorn? Yes please! Not only would this be a fun green treat to munch on at a St. Patrick’s day party, but it’s super simple. Just make sure to grab a bag of the green M&M while out and you’re good to go!

pasta, mozzarella, tomato, and roasted pepper lined in a bowl with creamy pesto pasta sauce ready to be stirred together.

Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad

This is something that we make weekly because my kids love it so much. Bonus, you can prep it ahead of time and let is sit. The ricotta keeps it green for longer!

Shamrock Quesadillas

This couldn’t be any simpler and I love it! Just a green tortilla cut with a shamrock cookie cutter. It would be extra fun with a thin layer of hidden veggie pesto!

So, tell me – what colors do your kids avoid like the plague?! Let me know in the comments.

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