Festive St. Patrick's Day Recipes

Celebrate the luck of the Irish with these festive, healthier St. Patrick's Day recipes!

Shamrock Smoothie

Looking for a healthier alternative to the classic Shamrock Shake? Try this recipe! This green smoothie offers a creamy texture and a hint of sweetness while packing in essential nutrients . It's a refreshing way to celebrate without compromising your wellness goals!

Ingredients

• 1 Cup of Almond Milk
• 1/2 Cup of Vegan Vanilla Yogurt (We used Riviera's Coconut Yogurt)
• 1 Cup of Spinach
• 1/2 of a Banana
• 1/2 of an Avocado
• 1 tbsp of NAKA Vital Greens
• 2 tbsps of Cacao Nibs
• 1/2 tsp of Peppermint Extract

Pop all ingredients into your blender and blend 'em up. Feel free to top with some coconut cream or milk. Enjoy!

Vegan Non-Alcoholic Irish Cream

Indulge in the rich flavours of Irish cream with this vegan, non-alcoholic recipe perfect for adding a decadent twist to your morning coffee. This cream was previously offered on our '76 Sips menu for St. Patrick's Day! This dairy-free alternative promises to elevate your coffee experience without any animal products or alcohol. Enjoy the creamy goodness guilt-free!

Ingredients:

• 1 Can of full fat coconut milk (We used Cha's)
• 3 Tbsps of Brown Sugar (Or more if you'd like it sweeter)
• 3 1/4 tsps of organic vanilla extract
• 1 tsp of instant coffee
• 3/4 cup of plain rice milk (or preferred plant milk)

Whisk all ingredients together in a large bowl. Add about 2 oz (1/4 cup) to your coffee! Transfer extra to a mason jar and store in the fridge.

Vegan Matcha Cookies

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a delightful twist on the classic cookie – vegan matcha white chocolate cookies! These festive cookies offer a vibrant green hue from the matcha and the sweetness of white chocolate, making them a delightful treat for the holiday!

Ingredients:

Makes 20-24 cookies.

• 2 Cups of flour (use gluten-free if preferred)
• 2 tsp of baking powder
• 1 tsp of baking soda
• 1.5 tbsp matcha powder (we used our Jo Anne's Place bulk matcha)
• 1/2 cup of sugar (we used coconut sugar)
• 1/2 tsp of sea salt
• 2/3 cup of maple syrup
• 2 tsp organic vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup preferred oil (we used coconut)
• 2/3 cup of vegan white chocolate chips (optional - can also use vegan dark chocolate chips or nuts for less sugar!)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. In a medium bowl, add your flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, matcha, and salt. Use a fork to whisk together. It can help to whisk or to sift your matcha powder beforehand so that it doesn't clump
3. In a smaller bowl, combine maple syrup with vanilla and oil and stir until well combined
4. Add the wet mixture to the dry one and stir once or twice only!
5. If you're adding in chocolate chips or nuts, add them now. Use a wooden spoon to fold until the they are combined but be sure not to overmix
6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop out about 1 inch of dough to make the cookies. If you don't have a large cookie scoop, use a big spoon and eyeball it
7. Smoosh the cookies so that they are flat, not round. If you skip this step, they won't flatten during baking.
8. Bake your cookies for 11 minutes, absolutely no more than 12 minutes!
9. Let them cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Enjoy!

Store these on the counter in an air-tight container for 2-3 days, in the fridge for up to 7 days, and in the freezer for 1-3 months.

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