Happy March everyone! The sun has been shining and Spring is near! If you are looking for a fun and festive treat this month make sure to try these St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Chips & Salsa. It’s simple – use a shamrock cookie cutter to cut out chips from a spinach tortilla, bake and enjoy!

Irish or not, participating in some Irish traditions, wearing green, and making some festive recipes is a must during the month of March. These fun Shamrock-shaped chips and salsa is a great snack for St. Patrick’s Day! Every year my kids and I try to make a new treat to help celebrate and this year we made these green chips. These are a healthy treat that still tastes great. Since the kids love anything that are cut out into shapes, these were a win!

In this recipe we just used store bought salsa but if you want to make your own go for it! And what makes these chips green you may ask? No- not food coloring, but spinach! So compared to other green treats, you can feel good about indulging.

What is a Shamrock?

The shamrock (or three leaf clover) is one of the most recognized symbols of Ireland. It is a lawn leaf that is native to Ireland. Not only does the shamrock represent Saint Patrick, it represents Christianity in Ireland, along with faith, love, and hope. So every year, everywhere, the Shamrock is worn to represent the Irish people, their past, and culture.

What you need for these St. Patrick’s Day Shamrocks Chips & Salsa

• Spinach Tortillas- there is such a variety as stores these days that Spinach tortillas should be easy to find right next to normal tortillas.
• Salsa– as I mentioned we had some store bought salsa, but you can easily make your own!
• Salt– just a dash to add some flavor!
• Shamrock Cookie Cutter
• Baking Sheet

Not only are these homemade tortilla chips healthier, but so is salsa! You are getting all of your vegetables in and still enjoying it. My daughter loves chips and salsa as a snack, so go ahead and let them indulge. And do they like to help in the kitchen? This recipe would be a great one for the kids to help participate in. Let them cut out the tortillas into shamrock shapes!

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St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Chips and Salsa

These fun and festive chips and salsa make the perfect healthy snack for Saint Patrick's Day.

Course 5 ingredients or less, Appetizer, Snack

Keyword chips, irish food, saint patrick’s day, salsa, shamrock

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 215kcal

Author Amber Gray

Ingredients

• 4 spinach tortillas
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup salsa

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Lay tortillas flat on cutting board. Use a shamrock cookie cutter to cut chips from tortilla.
• Lay chips single layer on baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Flip and spray other side with cooking spray. Lightly season with salt.
• Bake 5-10 minutes, or until crispy.
• Serve with salsa for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 845mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 4mg

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Get kids to eat their veggies with this fun and tasty green eggs and ham recipe! This healthy breakfast sandwich is ready in under 10 minutes and is perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.

Well, we have all heard of “Green Eggs and Ham” but have you ever eaten it? This green breakfast idea would be perfect for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration!

The best part? You can sneak in some extra veggies because these eggs get their green color from spinach, not food coloring! This green eggs and ham breakfast sandwich recipe is a great way to build memories together and try something new, all while squeezing in a few extra veggies along the way.

To get those perfectly green eggs, we’re using a secret weapon – the blender. Add your eggs, spinach and a splash of water to the blender and let it do it’s thing.

And if your kids love to help in the kitchen, have them make this breakfast with you! They can add the ingredients to the blender and assemble their own sandwiches. If they are a little more experienced, they can help cook the eggs, too.

The result? Seriously whipped green eggs ready for cooking. Pour into a preheated nonstick skillet and cook.

Key Ingredients for these Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast Sandwiches

• Eggs
• Ham
• Whole Wheat Muffins
• Spinach
• Cheese

We used fresh spinach to make the eggs green instead of using food coloring! This easy breakfast idea for the kids is not only fun but healthy, too! Spinach is a power food for so many reasons. This leafy green is loaded with Vitamins A, C, and E! Spinach is also a great for helping to lower blood pressure, is great for your vision, and is loaded with anti-oxidants.

For more on Spinach, check out our Produce Tips Page!

How to make these easy green egg breakfast sandwiches

First toast the English muffins and set aside.

Next place the eggs, spinach and 1 Tbsp. water in to a blender and blend until smooth.

Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Then add in the egg mixture. When partially set, use a spatula to cut in half and flip. Let cook for about 30 seconds or until done, and season with some salt and pepper to taste.

Top one half of the English muffin with cheese, ham, egg, and the other half of the English muffin.

Additions & Substitutions:

• If you don’t have any English muffins, these would be great on some whole wheat toast or even wrapped up in tortillas.
• If you want to try another veggie, you can add some broccoli florets.
• We used low fat cheddar cheese but swiss or provolone cheese would be great, too!

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Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast Sandwich

Get kids to eat their veggies with this fun and tasty green eggs and ham recipe! This healthy breakfast sandwich is ready in under 10 minutes and is perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day.

Course Breakfast & Brunch

Keyword breakfast, dr suess, easy recipes, eggs, green eggs, st patricks

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 2 servings

Calories 252kcal

Author Amanda Keefer

Ingredients

• 2 whole wheat English muffins
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 2 slices lowfat Cheddar cheese
• 2 slices low-sodium ham

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Instructions

• Toast English muffins; set aside.
• Place eggs, spinach and 1 Tbsp. water in blender and blend until smooth.
• Heat medium skillet over medium heat; spray with cooking spray. Add egg mixture. When partially set, use spatula to cut in half and flip. Let cook 30 seconds, or until done. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Top one half of English muffin with cheese, ham, egg and other half of English muffin.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1649IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 3mg

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Are you looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate Spring or Saint Patrick’s Day? This Rainbow Fruit Tray will be a hit at St. Patrick’s Day celebrations!

Easily sub out your favorite fruit of the same color for a customizable snack. Serve alongside a yogurt fruit dip for dipping.

Okay I absolutely LOVE celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day with my family. Not only is it fun, it also gets us excited for Spring, sunshine, and warmer weather. Since rainbows represent all of those things, this easy Rainbow Fruit Tray is the perfect snack tray for any get together or even just for a fun after school snack for the kids.

Last St. Patrick’s Day we made some Shamrock Chips & Salsa, rainbow parfaits, and other treats. This year I had a bunch of fresh fruit in the refrigerator. My daughter loves all things rainbows, so she helped me to assemble this festive Rainbow Fruit Tray. I had her slice up the fruits with some of our kid friendly knives and then we got to layering. I made her tell me the colors of the rainbow in order. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple (indigo or violet). She did great! So we placed the fruits in order, too!

Key Ingredients for this Rainbow Fruit Tray

• Strawberries
• Clementine’s or Oranges
• Pineapple
• Kiwi
• Blueberries
• Purple Grapes

This fruit tray is loaded with wonderful health benefits! Of course we are powering up with some Vitamin C, fiber, anti-oxidants, potassium, and much more! For more health benefits, ways to store fresh fruit, and fun facts, check out our Produce tips page!

What causes a rainbow?

Have you always been intrigued by a rainbow but never really knew what causes them? A rainbow is an arc formed when light strikes water droplets. It is actually an optical allusion that appears when you are standing at a certain angle and where you are seeing the sunlight and water. How cool is that?

Of course, in Irish tradition, rainbows are often associated with pots of gold at the end of St. Patrick’s Day.

How to make this Rainbow Fruit Tray

Well this one is pretty simple. First wash and prepare any of the fruit you are using. We sliced the strawberries, peeled and cut the kiwi, and cut the pineapple into chunks.

Then grab out your favorite platter or tray and start assembling.

Make an arc of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet with all of the fruits. Then refrigerate until you are ready to serve. You can make a quick and easy fruit dip to serve with it if you would like, too!

Additions & Substitutions:

• Have Cherries or Raspberries? You can use those instead of strawberries.
• For the orange layer you can do melon, too!
• No kiwi? Try some green grapes or sliced green apples.

Check out our 5 Easy Greek Yogurt Fruit Dips, some of these dips will go perfectly with this fruit tray.

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Rainbow Fruit Tray

This fun and festive Rainbow Fruit Tray is perfect for Spring and Saint Patrick's Day festivities.

Course Appetizers, Dairy Free, Snacks

Keyword fruit, fruit tray, rainbows, saint patrick’s day, spring

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 65kcal

Author Amber Gray

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 4 mandarins peeled, segmented
• 1 cup chopped pineapple
• 2 kiwi peeled, chopped
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup red seedless grapes

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Instructions

• Assemble fruit tray by layering strawberries, mandarins, pineapple, kiwi, blueberries and grapes in arched rows on large plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg

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Rainbow Veggie Wraps

Easy Cream Cheese Fruit Dip With Greek Yogurt

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Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish made with mashed potatoes and either kale or cabbage. This version, made in the Instant Pot, is a quick and easy side dish for St. Patrick’s Day or any day of the year.

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and I’m looking forward to some of my favorite dishes, like Shepherd’s Pie, Corned Beef and Cabbage and lots of green. If you would like to prepare a more traditional recipe, you need to try this Instant Pot Colcannon. This side dish is simple to make and cooks quickly with the help of the pressure cooker.

Whether you are Irish or not, it is fun to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some traditions, fun treats, and comfort foods. If you like mashed potatoes and have never tried Colcannon, then this recipe is for you. Adding some cabbage to mashed potatoes is a great way to eat your veggies; even the kids will love it.

I also like to whip up some rainbow foods like this Rainbow Buddha Bowls for something fun for my kids – they love the colors, and I love the nutrition they get from eating a rainbow. Another family favorite is this colcannon.

What is Colcannon?

If you’ve never heard of Colcannon be prepared for something delicious! This traditional Irish recipe combines potatoes, kale or cabbage, butter and milk for a creamy and delicious side dish.

Key Ingredients for this Instant Pot Colcannon:

• Potatoes: I used Russet potatoes for this recipe, but you could use whatever variety of potatoes you prefer for mashed potatoes, like Yukon gold and red potatoes.
• Cabbage: We prefer the cabbage version of colcannon, but you could sub for kale too.
• Onion: Onion adds lots of great flavor, but isn’t 100% necessary to a delicious colcannon if you don’t have on hand.
• Dairy: Milk and butter are a must for rich, creamy mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Tip: It may look like iceberg lettuce, but cabbage is not a nutritional lightweight! It’s a surprising source of vitamin C, contains a little bit of calcium and potassium, and has cancer-fighting compounds like broccoli.

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Health benefits of cabbage

Cabbage is great for our digestive tracks. It is loaded with fiber and is low in calories. Cabbage is loaded with nutrients, anti-cancer compounds, and packed with Vitamin C! This power veggie is also very versatile in recipes and generally very cost efficient.

How to Make Colcannon in the Instant Pot

1. Saute your cabbage and onions with butter until softened. Add potatoes, water, salt and pepper.
2. Place lid on Instant Pot, set to sealing and cook on High 5 minutes.
3. Quick release the pressure, add your milk and mash mash mash.

I love topping colcannon with green onions, bacon or cheese for a delicious addition!

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Instant Pot Colcannon

Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish made with mashed potatoes and either kale or cabbage. This version is made in the Instant Pot for a quick and easy side dish for St. Patrick’s Day.

Course Sides

Keyword colcannon, instant pot, irish food, potatoes, side dish, st patricks day

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 12 servings

Calories 174kcal

Author Amber Gray

Equipment

• Instant Pot

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 head green cabbage sliced
• 1 small sweet onion diced
• 4 pounds Russet potatoes peeled, diced
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup 2% milk

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Instructions

• Set Instant Pot to saute. Add butter and let melt. Add cabbage and onions. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add potatoes and water and season with salt and pepper.
• Place lid on Instant Pot and set valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure 5 minutes (Instant Pot will take 10 minutes to come up to pressure before counting down). When done cooking, quick release pressure.
• Add milk and mash with potato masher.

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 820mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg

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Baked Cheesy Mashed Potato Bites

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Try these Rainbow Fruit Parfaits! Eating a rainbow of fruits and veggies helps ensure your body gets a complete range of nutrients. These parfaits make a great addition to breakfast or a fun after-school snack.

Ready for a fun new healthy snack idea that the kids will love? Kids will also have fun assembling their own, just set out the ingredients and let them layer!

We love these Rainbow Fruit Parfaits all year long but they are especially fun for Saint Patrick’s Day, to help celebrate Spring, or for birthday parties for the kids. These would even make a great classroom snack or activity, too. Last year we made our Rainbow Fruit Tray so this year we started making these fruit parfaits in cups. Loaded up with all of the family’s favorite fruits. Just use the fruits your family enjoys in the colors of the rainbow. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet.

Key Ingredients for Rainbow Fruit Parfaits

• Strawberries
• Mandarins
• Pineapple
• Kiwi
• Blueberries
• Red Grapes
• Vanilla Greek Yogurt

What is a parfait?

A typical parfait is a dessert that has layers of fruit, cream, and other assorted items. We of course wanted to have a healthy version so this fruit parfait is loaded with bright fruits and topped with some Greek Yogurt for a sweet healthy topping.

These fruit parfaits are loaded with Vitamin C, fiber, anti-oxidants, potassium, and folate. The fruits in this recipe are great for your vision, skin health, mental health, and so much more.

Those are just a few wonderful benefits of all of these fruits. For more fun facts, make sure to check out our complete Produce Tips Page!

How to Assemble these Fruit Parfaits like a Rainbow

First wash and prepare all of the fruit you are using. I had the kids help with this one, too. We washed the strawberries, grapes, and blueberries. Peel the kiwi and the mandarins. If your kids are helping have them do that and use some kid friendly knives to cut the fruit into pieces.

Then grab out your favorite clear classes or parfait cups and start layering in order of the colors of a rainbow. Strawberries, mandarins, pineapple, kiwi, blueberries, and then the grapes.

Top each parfait with a dollop of Greek Yogurt and serve. Or cover and refrigerate to have ready for serving or for a delicious treat all week long.

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Tasty Variations

• Other red fruit that would work: watermelon, cherries, raspberries, or even slices of red apple.
• No mandarins? Oranges, or melon will work, too.
• Other green fruits that would be great would be green grapes, slices of green apples, or honeydew melon.
• Of course you could always add some granola or whipped cream on top, too.

For other rainbow themed foods, check out our Rainbow Buddha Bowl or our Rainbow Veggie Wraps!

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Rainbow Fruit Parfaits

These Rainbow Fruit Parfaits are perfect for the kids anytime of the year as a healthy snack.

Course Appetizer, Breakfast & Brunch, Snack

Keyword fruit parfaits, rainbows, saint patrick’s day, spring

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 136kcal

Author Amber Gray

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
• 2 mandarins peeled, segmented
• 1/2 cup chopped pineapple
• 2 kiwi peeled, chopped
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup red seedless grapes
• 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt

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Instructions

• Assemble parfaits by layering strawberries, oranges, pineapple, kiwi, blueberries and grapes in 4 parfait glasses. Top with yogurt.
  

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 376IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg

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Stone Fruit Yogurt Parfaits with Blueberries

Green Fruit Salad

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Eating your greens takes on new meaning with this eye-catching green fruit salad. Fresh honeydew melon, green apples, grapes, and kiwi are combined with a touch of fresh mint for a refreshing snack or side dish.

If you are looking for a new fresh recipe to serve up then you need to try this Green Fruit Salsa. My kids are obsessed with all things green on St. Patrick’s Day so we threw together this super quick and super easy fruit salad to celebrate – and it was a hit! Of course you can make this recipe anytime of the year when these fruits are in season for you.

We are a fruit-loving family and have no problem eating any of these ingredients, but there was something special about mixing them and giving them a theme that made my girls go crazy over this fruit salad. Last year, we made some Rainbow Fruit Parfaits, and the year before that, we made some Shamrock Chips & Salsa. Making things green or rainbow-themed really seems to be a hit with my children.

Did you know? Green fruits are loaded with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, potassium and folate.

Ingredients for Green Fruit Salad:

• Honeydew Melon: This light and refreshing fruit is about 90% water to keep you hydrated. Save time and grab fresh cut honeydew or use these tips to select a good one at your grocery store.
• Grapes: The polyphenols found in grapes have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease. As if you need a good excuse to snack on them!
• Green Apple: Granny Smith apples offer that perfect tartness for this recipe. Grab tips for picking the best apples on our Produce Tips page.
• Kiwi: Packed with potassium and fiber, these fuzzy little fruits give this salad an edge. Load ’em up!
• Fresh Mint: The smell of fresh mint is amazing, adding some to this salad really kicks it up a notch.

Fruit Salad Make-Ahead Tips

This salad can be made ahead of time, but I would hold on the apple. Just chop and add when you’re ready to serve, otherwise the apple will brown.

You could also toss the apple in apple or pineapple juice before adding to the salad to keep browning at bay. Check out these tips for keeping apples from browning for more.

How to make this Green Fruit Salad

This recipe is very simple to assemble. First start by washing and prepping all of the fresh fruits that you are using. Peel and chop the kiwi, cut up the apples, cube the melon, and chop the fresh mint.

Grab a large mixing bowl and add all of the ingredients. Toss until all ingredients are well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve and enjoy!

And if your kids like to help in the kitchen, this fruit salad is a great one for them to participate in helping with.

Other Fruit Salads to Try:

• Winter Fruit Salad
• Rainbow Fruit Salad
• Easy Fruit Salsa
• Summer Fruit Salad

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Green Fruit Salad

Eating your greens takes on new meaning with this eye-catching green fruit salad. Fresh honeydew melon, green apples, grapes and
kiwi are combined with a touch of fresh mint for a refreshing snack or side dish.

Course Sides

Keyword fruit salad, green fruit, st patricks day

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 99kcal

Author Trish James

Equipment

• Large Cutting/Serving Board
• Chef’s Knife

Ingredients

• 2 cups cubed honeydew melon
• 2 cups green grapes
• 1 large green apple chopped
• 3 kiwi peeled, sliced
• 6-8 fresh mint leaves chopped

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Instructions

• Mix honeydew, grapes, apples and kiwi in large
  bowl.
• Sprinkle with fresh mint.
  

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

More Fruit Salad Recipes to Try:

Rainbow Fruit Tray

Rainbow Fruit Parfaits

St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Chips & Salsa

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These super green Sweet Spinach Muffins are the perfect way to add veggies to your (or your kids’) diet. They’re lightly sweetened with honey and packed with fresh spinach, bananas, and whole grains.

Getting kids to eat their vegetables can be exhausting. Getting kids to eat the spinach muffins is easy. They are also easy to make, you will have 14 sweet spinach muffins ready in 30 minutes. We like to call them “Hulk Muffins” and that theme always made my son want to gobble these up.

Maybe their leprechaun muffins for St. Patrick’s Day, monster muffins for Halloween or Grinch muffins for Christmas. Or Ninja Turtle themed, dinosaur muffins, or for the Green Bay Packers. Whatever your kids are obsessed with, go with that.

We love sneaking in veggies when we can, and since my kids loved these Mini Zucchini Bread Muffins, I couldn’t wait to make these Sweet Spinach Muffins.

Ingredients for these Spinach Muffins

• Spinach – I used fresh spinach for this recipe, but you could also use frozen in you prefer. Just make sure to thaw and drain it well (make sure to squeeze out as much water as possible)
• Unsweetened Applesauce – Look for applesauce without added sugars to keep this recipe from going into sugar overload.
• Ripe bananas – The riper the better! Ripening makes bananas sweeter so they’re a great way to sweeten up this recipe without a lot of added sugar.
• Baking Essentials – Eggs, oil, honey (or maple syrup, see below), vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

This recipe is super easy – you blend everything up in a blender, pour it into your muffin tin, and bake it. And I’m all about the easy clean-up. Try our Hidden Veggie Cheeseburgers!

Baby-Led Weaning Spinach Muffins

If you’re making these muffins for babies, you’ll want to swap out honey since babies under 1 shouldn’t consume honey. Instead, you can use maple syrup, agave nectar or additional applesauce.

To Make Vegan Spinach Muffins

This recipe is easy to make vegan or egg free as well. Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave nectar and the eggs for flax eggs.

How to Make a Flax Egg

To replace the two eggs in this recipe with (vegan) flax eggs:

1. Add 2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed and 5 Tbsp. water in small dish.
2. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes to thicken, then add to the blender.

Storing Muffins

These muffins can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months.

Related: Try our ultimate breakfast grazing board to feed a crowd!

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Sweet Spinach Muffins

These super green Sweet Spinach Muffins are the perfect way to add some veggies to you (or your kids’) diet. They’re lightly sweetened with honey and packed with fresh spinach, bananas and whole grains.

Course Breakfast & Brunch

Keyword baby led weaning, healthy, kids, muffins, spinach, toddlers

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 14 muffins

Calories 118kcal

Author Jodi Danen, RD

Equipment

• Ninja Blender
• Muffin Pan

Ingredients

• 10 ounces fresh spinach
• 6 ounces unsweetened applesauce
• 3 overripe bananas
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups white whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with muffin liners or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
• Add spinach, applesauce, bananas, eggs, oil, honey and vanilla to blender. Blend until pureed. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Blend until just combined. Mixture will be thick, use a spatula to scrap the sides of blender as needed.
• Pour evenly into muffin cups. Bake 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Run a knife around the edges and remove from pan to let cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1952IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg

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Prepare and enjoy a nutritious banana-based green smoothie, incorporating the benefits of green ingredients like spinach, avocado, and green apple.

Green smoothies have been all the rage in recent years, and with good cause – they’re a great way to sneak in extra nutrients from healthy greens such as spinach. In this recipe, kids won’t be able to taste the spinach, but will be getting an extra boost of healthy.

Not only are green smoothies a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet, they’re easy to make, and you can add whatever fruits and vegetables you like. I always start my day with a green smoothie. I usually add spinach, kale, cucumber, and celery to my blender, along with some water and ice. Then I add a banana or an apple for sweetness and blend it all up.

You can really add any combination of fruits and vegetables to your green smoothie. Just make sure to add enough liquid so that it blends smoothly. I like to experiment with different ingredients to see what flavors I can create.

So if you’re looking for an easy way to get more veggies into your diet, mix up a green smoothie the next time you’re feeling hungry.

Why I Love Avocado in My Super Green Smoothie

Mornings are hectic, we know. You’re trying to get the kids fed and out the door for school, and you barely have time to think, let alone make a healthy breakfast. But here’s the thing: starting your day with a nutrient-rich smoothie sets the tone for healthy eating all day long. And this super green smoothie made with avocado is the perfect way to do just that.

Avocado is one of our favorite ingredients in a green smoothie. Not only does it add a creamy texture and delicious flavor, but it’s also packed with nutrients like fiber, vitamins C and E, and heart-healthy fats. Fiber helps keep you feeling full and satisfied, while the vitamins work together to support your immune system. And those healthy fats? They help your body absorb all of the other nutrients in the smoothie so you can maximize its benefits.

Flaxseed as an Excellent Digestive Ingredient

When it comes to green smoothies, there are a lot of ingredients that you can add to boost the nutritional value. One ingredient that you may not have thought of adding is flaxseed. Here are two reasons why you should add flaxseed to your next green smoothie.

Flaxseed is a good source of fiber. This means that it can help to keep you regular and may even help to lower cholesterol levels. Fiber is also beneficial for promoting gut health.

Flaxseed is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. These are the same healthy fats found in fish oil, and they have numerous health benefits including reducing inflammation and improving heart health. Adding flaxseed to your green smoothie will give you an extra boost of these healthy fats.

Bananas: A Must-Ingredient in Super Green Smoothie

Bananas are often called “nature’s candy” because of their sweetness and easy-to-eat design. But they’re also nutritional powerhouses, packing a serious punch of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. That’s why bananas are a must in this super green smoothie.

This nutrient-rich smoothie gets its vibrant color from leafy greens like spinach. The banana adds natural sweetness and creaminess, making it a perfect base for the other ingredients. And since it’s packed with nutrients, you can feel good about adding it to this healthy drink.

How Long Will Super Green Smoothie Last in the Fridge?

Is there anything better than a cold, refreshing super green smoothie on a hot summer day? If you’re like me, you probably make a big batch of your favorite green smoothie recipe and drink it throughout the week. But how long does a green smoothie last in the fridge?

Here’s what you need to know: a green smoothie made with fresh, raw ingredients will last about 2-3 days in the fridge.

One thing you can do if you want to have it last longer is freeze it. As soon as you blend it up, pour it into ice cube trays and then keep the frozen super green smoothie cubes in a bag. Then, when you want a smoothie, just blend the cubes up and voila! You’ve got another smoothie.

Whether you’re whipping up a quick breakfast or afternoon snack, a frozen smoothie is always a good idea. But how long do they last in the freezer? We’ve got the answer.

A frozen smoothie will last in the freezer for about 2-3 months. After that, it starts to lose its flavor and nutrients. So, if you want to make sure your smoothie is as nutritious and delicious as possible, make sure to consume it within that time frame.

Of course, there are always ways to make your smoothie last longer. For example, you can add a little bit of lemon juice to help preserve the color and flavor. Or, you can place your smoothie in an airtight container before freezing it. This will help prevent freezer burn and keep all those yummy flavors locked in.

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Super Green Smoothie

Course Breakfast & Brunch

Keyword avocado, banana, flaxseed, healthy snack, healthy snacks, kale, smoothie, smoothie recipe, smoothie recipes, spinach

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 203kcal

Author Amanda Keefer

Ingredients

• 2 cups 1% milk
• 1 banana
• 1/2 avocado
• 1 cup spinach gently packed
• 1 Granny Smith apple chopped
• 3 tablespoons ground flax seed
• 2 tablespoons honey

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Instructions

• Blend milk, banana, avocado, spinach, apple, flax seed and honey in blender until smooth.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 554mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1015IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 1mg

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