Green smoothies are our go-to when it comes to Irish-themed treats. By adding just a few green ingredients, you can create a smoothie that's vibrant in color and overflowing with flavor. Now, that's not to say that making a tasty green smoothie is easy. Just like adding a few key ingredients can make a smoothie, adding a few of the wrong ones can quickly ruin its delicious taste, which is why we took the time to create this Green Smoothie Guide. While smoothie recipes are pretty straightforward, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure your smoothie turns out sweet and dessert-like. Trust us. It's worth it to take a look at this guide to learn how to perfect the green smoothie. Because after all, there's nothing more delicious than a perfectly made dessert smoothie.
If you want to decorate your dessert table with a sweet cookie inspired smoothie, then we suggest making this Magic Chocolate Mint Booster. Don't let its green coloring fool you. This smoothie channels the delicious flavors of the Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies we all love and is secretly great for you! An excellent source of protein, fiber and omega 3 fatty acids, this recipe tastes so good we've printed it on our bags of Chocolate Protein Powder Nutritional Booster.
On the other hand, if you're searching for a unique dessert to add to your already sweet spread, try out this Apple Mint Smoothie. A delightful blend of sweet apples, fresh mint and our spicy Chai Protein Powder Nutritional Booster create a wildly delicious flavor that nearly everyone will enjoy. This smoothie is a great way to cater to guests who'd prefer a more refreshing dessert.
There's nothing more frustrating than baking a bunch of delicious cookies for your guests, only to find out that one (or more) of them has celiac disease and can't enjoy your gluten-filled treat. To save you (and your guests) from disappointment this holiday, we've included this gluten free treat in our list of St. Patty's Day desserts. A dessert so yummy that those without a gluten intolerance will be happy to snack on them, these Sesame Matcha Shortbread Cookies are surely a crowd-pleaser.
Made with Bob's Red Mill Cassava Flour, this award-winning dessert kicks gluten to the curb, while still maintaining the full flavor and texture of traditional shortbread cookies. A blend of matcha powder, organic coconut sugar and ground ginger take the taste of this dessert up a notch and add to its festive green coloring. Decorate these cookies with sesame seeds, melted chocolate and fresh fruit for a truly mouthwatering treat. It's truly "love at first bite" when it comes to these cookies. Plus, they're proof that gluten free treats can be just as good as their gluten-filled alternatives!
Despite gluten free goods regularly getting a bad rap for being challenging to make, with the right recipe (like this one), making gluten-friendly desserts can be a breeze. Festive and fun, these cookies will help make catering to your guest's dietary restrictions a little easier.
These Matcha Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting are the epitome of an Irish-themed dessert. Maybe it's the vibrant green coloring produced by the matcha or the fact that they're topped with an Irish cream frosting. Whatever it is, we adore them and we bet our leprechaun friends would too!
As extravagant as they may sound, making this leprechaun approved dessert requires little effort. Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Vanilla Cake Mix can be used in this recipe to create the lightest, fluffiest gluten free cupcakes you've ever created. Matcha powder and Greek yogurt are then added to these cupcakes to amp up their flavor and nutritional value. For the icing, butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar and Irish Cream liquor are blended together to create a hard-to-resist topping that will leave your guests speechless. The best part about this decadent dessert? They're sure to take your St. Patrick's Day party to the next level.
Quick tip: to add even more of an Irish flair to this dessert, swap the traditional butter for Irish butter and use any leftover matcha powder to dust the top of the cupcake.
Besides the guest list itself, we'd argue that dessert might be the most important part of any party. We like to think of dessert as a work of art. One that can be eaten, of course. When making a dessert, it's important to think about choosing the right flavor, presentation and pairing. St. Patrick's Day desserts don't have to be full of shamrock-shaped adornments or overflowing with sprinkles. In fact, we believe that some of the simplest of sweets make the best first impressions.
With the right ingredients, you can create a festive dessert that will blow your guest's expectations out of the water. We believe this Tamal de Limon is just that! Tasty and simple to make, this dessert is the perfect St. Patrick's Day treat. Let friends and family discover just how festive this dish is, as they unwrap the corn husk to find a bright green tamal waiting for them. While this recipe yields a whopping 24 tamales, you can easily feed even more guests by slicing each tamal into bite-size pieces.
The lemon zest used in this recipe adds a bright green coloring to the tamales that is sure to take your St. Patrick's Day party to the next level. However, if you find that after the masa has been mixed, these tamales are still not green enough for you, simply add a bit of green food coloring to brighten this dessert up.
March 17th is one of the most festive days of the year, and it's no surprise why! Between the leprechaun visits and rainbow treasure hunts, St. Patrick's Day might just be the most cheerful holiday around. This means that whatever dessert you choose needs to be just as festive! Like many holidays, traditions can vary from place to place. However, one St. Patty's Day tradition is recognized everywherethe color green! Green decorations, green clothing and in this case, green desserts overflow the tables of festive parties that are thrown on this day, which makes this Key Lime Bundt Cake the perfect treat to surprise your friends and family with. This gorgeous cake is the elegant touch your party needs to take it up a notch. Plus, the fresh and fruity flavor of this cake makes it the perfect celebratory dish to welcome spring. Serve it as is, or drizzle your favorite homemade icing atop of it for an even sweeter treat.
There it is! A complete list of St. Patrick's Day treats to wow your guests at this year's gathering. From Irish cream topped cupcakes to green tamales this list has covered it all. We hope you've gained some inspiration from these decadent desserts and that they've inspired you to head to the kitchen to bake a treat of your own. Whichever dessert you choose to make, we know that your party will be a smash!
Have a favorite green dessert of your own? We'd love to hear about it. Let us know what dessert you use to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the comments below. From all of us at Bob's Red Mill, happy St. Patrick's Day!
