Create Your Own Luck this St. Paddy’s Day with Healthy & Delicious Eats!

Top o’ the morning to you, fellow foodies! As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, let’s get into the festive spirit without compromising our health goals. I’m excited to share with you two delightful recipes that will have you feeling good as gold and satisfied all day long!

Protein-Packed Shamrock Shake: A Healthy Twist on a Classic

What better way to start your St. Paddy’s Day celebrations than with a vibrant green Shamrock Shake? But hold onto your leprechaun hats, because this isn’t your typical sugar-laden concoction. Our Protein-Packed Shamrock Shake is a nutritious powerhouse, blending together the goodness of vanilla protein powder, almond milk, and a little mint extract. You can even throw in a little spinach or frozen banana to get some extra nutrition. Not only does it taste divine, but it also provides a satisfying dose of nutrients to fuel your festivities.

And just for fun, let’s do a little nutritional comparison:

Healthy Reuben Sandwich: A Flavorful Twist on Tradition

What’s St. Patrick’s Day without a hearty sandwich to sink your teeth into? But forget the greasy, calorie-laden options – we’re all about balance here! Our Healthy Reuben Sandwich puts a nutritious spin on the classic favorite, featuring lean protein, tangy sauerkraut, and a dollop of guilt-free dressing. It’s a delightful medley of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

Let’s take a look at the nutritional comparison for extra fun!

I think I can sacrifice one gram of protein for all that fat and carbs.

Embrace the Luck of the Irish – Guilt-Free!

This St. Patrick’s Day, let’s raise a glass (or a shamrock shake) to good health and good eats. With our Protein-Packed Shamrock Shake and Healthy Reuben Sandwich in hand, you can indulge in the festivities with confidence, knowing that you’re nourishing your body from the inside out.

So, what are you waiting for? Watch the full YouTube video for all the details and grab the recipes below! 🍀

Sláinte!

Protein Shamrock Shake

Print Recipe

Healthy, Low-Sugar Option for this Tasty Treat

Prep Time:5 minutes mins

Total Time:5 minutes mins

Equipment

• Blender

Ingredients

• scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup crushed iced
• 3 drops mint extract
• green food coloring optional
• 1/2 cup spinach optional

Instructions

• Add ingredients to blender.
• Blend on high to combine.
• Pour in glass and enjoy!

Notes

For extra nutritional value use spinach in place of food coloring. Feel free to leave the food coloring out if you don’t like artificial food dyes. I prefer to use to Watkins natural food dyes, which you can get here: https://amzn.to/3uxO0OJ (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

 

Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine: Irish

Keyword: Dessert, gluten fee, gluten-free, Irish, Protein

Servings: 1

Calories: 160kcal

Healthy Rueben Sandwich

Print Recipe

A healthy take on the classic Rueben sandwich

Cook Time:10 minutes mins

Total Time:10 minutes mins

Equipment

• 1 toaster oven
• 1 small mixing bowl
• aluminum foil

Ingredients

• 2 pieces cauliflower thins I prefer Trader Joe's
• 3 oz deli corned beef
• 1 slice Sargento thin-sliced Swiss cheese or Sargento thin-sliced Provolone
• 1/2 cup sauerkraut
• 1 1/2 Tbsp nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 Tbsp no sugar added ketchup
• 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 dash garlic powder
• 1 dash onion powder
• 1/2 tsp dill pickle juice
• 1/2 tsp Stevia optional
• nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

• Line toaster oven tray with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• Place cauliflower thins on tray and toast in the toaster oven for 3-5 minutes.
• Once thins are toasted, placed corned beef on one thin and sauerkraut on the other.
• Bake in the toaster oven at 350℉ until heated through.
• While that's baking, make the sauce by mixing yogurt, ketchup, vinegar, spices, and pickle juice together.
• Once the thins are heated through, add the cheese slice to one side and broil for 1 minute or until cheese melts.
• Once cheese is melted, transfer both sides of the sandwich to a plate.
• Top one side of the sandwich with sauce, then combine both sides to make the sandwich.
• Enjoy!

Notes

Choose a cauliflower thin that is about 100 calories and 5 grams of fat for 2 pieces. Try Trader Joe’s or Outer Aisle brands. 

If you don’t want to make your own sauce, you could use 1 Tbsp of Lite Thousand Island Dressing.

If you like a sweeter sauce, use the Stevia, but I found I didn’t need it. 

If you are on a salt restricted diet or want to reduce the amount of sodium in this sandwich, rinse the sauerkraut and then dry well by wringing out the excess liquid in paper towels before heating.

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Holiday, Irish

Keyword: gluten fee, gluten-free, Irish, Rueben, St. Paddy’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day

Servings: 1

Calories: 334kcal