I'm not super into St. Patrick's Day, but I do think it's fun to make the day festive. I feel like holidays are usually all about sugar, so I'm sharing a few ideas that are healthy and simple. Pair one of these ideas with some green napkins and a favorite green book (or leprechaun-themed title) and you're good to go!
My favorite title for this holiday is Fiona's Lace. If you're not familiar with author/illustrator Patricia Polacco, you're in for a treat. She takes stories from her family history and creates moving picture books. They're text-heavy and best for kids who have a long attention span for listening. But they're always unique and inspiring! This particular story is about the author's great-great-grandmother who learned the art of lace-making in Ireland. Years later, her beautiful lace provides for and preserves her family. It is a touching tale.
Both of these smoothies are super delicious! I made the shamrock smoothie at lunchtime today, and my 4-year-old declared, "Mom, you make the best smoothies! This is yummy." That's a win, right there, because they're also full of nutrition!
Shamrock Smoothie
1 c. almond milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 T. almond butter
1 t. cinnamon
1/4 avocado
2 handfuls spinach
1/2 banana, frozen in chunks
10 ice cubes
Layer ingredients in order in blender jar. Blend until smooth and serve cold.
Spring Green Smoothie
1 c. coconut milk
2 handfuls spinach
1 ripe banana
2 c. frozen pineapple
Layer ingredients in order in blender jar. Blend until smooth and serve cold.
Green Refresher Smoothie
1 c. almond milk or coconut water
2 handfuls spinach
1/4 - 1/2 English cucumber
1 c. green grapes
1 c. frozen pineapple
1 very thin slice lime or splash of lime juice
6 ice cubes
Layer ingredients in order in blender jar. Blend until smooth and serve cold.
Rainbow Fruit Platter
Red: strawberries, raspberries
Orange: oranges, mangoes
Yellow: pineapple
Green: grapes, kiwi
Blue: blueberries
Purple: red grapes, blackberries
Lay in order on large platter or make individual rainbow fruit kebabs. For fluffy clouds, add marshmallows. Kids love creating this rainbow!
Rainbow Vegetable Platter
Red: red bell peppers, cherry tomatoes
Orange: carrots
Yellow: yellow bell peppers
Green: broccoli, celery, cucumbers
(Blue & purple: just skip it. That'd be gross.)
Create clouds with ranch dip or cauliflower florets.
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