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Healthy St. Patrick’s Day Treats and Snacks Roundup

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Healthy St. Patrick's Day Treats

Here we have a roundup of delicious looking yet healthy St. Patrick’s Day treats and snacks. I am always looking for recipes that are simple to make, that are healthy and that do not cost a whole lot to make. That’s not too much to ask right? With green being such a dominant color for St. Patrick’s Day, there are all sorts of ideas to come up with because we are blessed with such an abundance of green fruits and vegetables, not to mention a veritable rainbow of other fresh fruits and veggies. My particular favorite is the Green Bell Pepper. Not only is it’s vibrant green color perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, but when the pepper is sliced, it lends itself to a clover shape, perfect for this holiday! Here are a few yummy ideas to add to your St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

Shamrock Tortilla Chips from Spiced Blog made with Spinach tortilla wraps.

Leprechaun Sandwich with a green apple hat from the Meet the Dubiens. This adorable leprechaun is absolutely ingenious! 🙂

Lucky Rainbow Breakfast from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. This delicious looking breakfast includes scrambled eggs along with a wonderful combination of fresh fruit as an addition.

Leprechaun Lunch from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. So cute!

Kale Hummus Cucumber Bites from Apron Strings Blog. I love the combination of hummus and cucumbers, it sounds like a perfect pairing!

St. Patrick’s Day Sugar-Free Mint Fudge from Whole New Mom. I cannot WAIT to try out this recipe.

St. Patrick’s Day Pops from Cutting Tiny Bites, made with yogurt and fruit, sounds delish!

Avocado Chocolate Chip Cookies from Peanut Butter & Peppers. This one looks like a great way to incorporate avocado in a yummy treat!

St. Patrick’s Day Chia Seed Pudding from Susi’s Kochen Und Backen Adventures. A whimsical treat packed with super healthy chia seeds, win win!

St. Patrick’s Day 5 Minute Vegan Coconut Cream Dessert topped with Strawberries from Reluctant Entertainer. Yum!

15 Refreshing Fruit Smoothies (to rev up your day)

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Refreshing Fruit Smoothies

If you are looking to start off your day with a burst of energy, then here is a list of fifteen refreshing fruit smoothies recipes you will definitely want to try out. And the great thing about every single one of these smoothies is that they all contain healthy ingredients. When you are making a fruit smoothie, there is no need to add sugar or other processed foods since most fruit contains more than enough of their own natural sugars. While concocting these delicious smoothies, it should be noted that while they’re loaded with nutrients, they can be calorically dense as well. It’s tempting to chug a ton of these smoothies when you first start out, but keep in mind that a little goes a long way. I highly recommend making a batch, having a glass and then freezing the rest. Smoothies freeze (and thaw) very well and are just as scrumptious frozen. Yum! 🙂 And if you’re looking for more healthy smoothie recipes, be sure and check out this highly rated book on Amazon, The Healthy Smoothie Bible, which is loaded with tons of recipes and beautiful illustrations.

15 Refreshing Fruit Smoothies List

(in no particular order)

1. Tropical Fruit Breakfast Smoothie from Half Baked Harvest, includes a simple coconut granola topping.

2. Rainbow Smoothie from Cook Like a Cavewoman. Contains a veritable rainbow of fruit including mangoes and blueberries.

3. Sunshine Smoothie from Sally’s Baking Addiction. This one ought to get your day off to an awesome start with vibrant mix of bananas, oranges and pineapple.

4. Clean Eating Cinnamon Apple Smoothie from The Gracious Pantry with a delightful mix of apples, cinnamon, spinach and almondmilk. And if you go through a lot of cinnamon like I do, you will love this Starwest Botanicals Organic Cinnamon Powder, it is a fraction of the price of grocery store cinnamon in those tiny containers AND it’s organic. So good!

5. Watermelon Smoothie from Citron Limette, which sounds like the perfect summer treat!

6. Lime, Ginger and Coconut Smoothie from The Healthy Foodie. This has a fascinating list of ingredients which I cannot wait to try out!

7. Blackberry, Banana & Mint Smoothie from Eat Good 4 Life. I love the addition of fresh mint in this recipe.

8. Refreshing Green Kiwi Smoothie from Vegan Sandra, an ingenious mix including cucumbers and kiwis.

9. Peach Cantaloupe Smoothie from Design Eat Repeat, a refreshing combination for sure.

10. Sneaky Vitamin C Smoothie from Delish Knowledge, love the name of this recipe, ha!

11. Red Delicious Apple Pie Smoothie from Pick Fresh Foods. The title may sound decadent, but the ingredients are a healthful mix of Greek yogurt, apples and more. Yummy!

12. Easy Strawberry Smoothie Recipe from Natasha’s Kitchen, a blast of goodness with fresh strawberries, coconut milk and more.

13. Triple Berry Frozen Smoothie from In Katrina’s Kitchen, just the ticket for a hot & humid summer day.

14. Vegan “Orange Julius” Smoothie from Domesticate Me, includes a blissful mix of bananas & orange zest.

15. Chocolate-Cherry Vegan Protein Shake Smoothie from Oh My Veggies. This one sounds absolutely amazing with a combination of cherries and chocolate soy milk.