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Healthy & Festive Saint Patrick's Day Recipes

One of the best occasions to serve colorful food is on the holidays. If you want an excuse to eat or drink something green this St Paddy's Day, there are so many ways to get creative and whip up something delicious while still prioritizing your health!

With these dietitian-approved recipes you can indulge in fun and festive treats, all while staying healthy and fueling your body with nutritious ingredients. From milkshakes and ice cream, to veggies and pizza, celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these green better-for-you recipes:

Sweet Treats

  1. Vanilla Mint Ice Cream

  2. Shamrock Shake

  3. Pistachio Mint Parfait

  4. Cucumber Margarita Mocktail

  5. Peanut Butter & Spinach Shake

Veggie-Loaded

  1. Spinach Pizza Crust

  2. Guacamole Deviled Eggs

  3. Roasted Asparagus with Garlic-Lemon Sauce

  4. Simple Sautéed Spinach

  5. Greens & Ancient Grains Salad

  6. Oven-Baked Kale Chips

Let’s get you started on your lifestyle change!

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Vanilla Mint Ice Cream

This healthy vanilla mint ice cream is SO GOOD. Enjoy the delicious taste of warm vanilla combined with refreshing mint. It's a cool, creamy, minty delight!
Vanilla Mint Ice Cream
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COURSE
Dessert
SERVINGS
1
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 pkg Profile Vanilla Mint Shake
  • 2 tbsp Plain fat-free Greek yogurt
  • Water as needed
  • 2 tbsp Sugar-free whipped topping optional
  • Optional: 1 maraschino cherry
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Add shake mix and yogurt to a small blender.
  2. Blend without water.
  3. Add 2 Tbsp of water at a time.
  4. Blend until desired consistency is met.
  5. Cover and freeze for 2 hours.
  6. Remove from freezer and let soften.
  7. Optional: Top with sugar-free whipped topping and a maraschino cherry.
  8. Enjoy!
NOTES

This recipe includes our seasonal Vanilla Mint Shake. When in stock, you can buy it via our online store.

KEYWORD
Ice Cream, Dessert
Profile Exchange: 1 meal replacement, 1 flex food

Healthier Shamrock Shake

Looking to indulge in the traditional Shamrock Shake this season but searching for a healthier version? Try our Profile-approved Shamrock Shake that is thick, creamy, protein-packed, and made with only 5 ingredients! It’s the perfect St. Patrick’s Day treat.
shamrock shake
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COURSE
Dessert
SERVINGS
1
INGREDIENTS
  • Profile Vanilla Shake
  • 1 cup spinach
  • ½ tsp sugar-free pistachio pudding mix
  • ½ tsp peppermint extract
  • 8-9oz water
  • A handful of ice (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high until smooth.
 
NOTES

Profile Exchange: 1 Profile Meal Replacement

KEYWORD
Healthy Shake, Copy-Cat Recipe

Pistachio Mint Parfait

Need a cure for that sweet-tooth craving of yours? You're in luck! We have the perfect leprechaun-approved recipe for you. This Pistachio Mint Parfait is a cool, creamy, and low-calorie treat you will love.
Pistachio Mint Parfait-1
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COURSE
Dessert
SERVINGS
1
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 package Profile Vanilla Mint Shake
  • 1 Profile Pretzel Peanut Bar
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar-free pistachio pudding mix
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar-free whipped topping
  • 16 pistachios (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Chop Pretzel Peanut Bar into pieces
  2. In a small bowl, combine Vanilla Mint Shake mix and pistachio pudding mix and blend until smooth
  3. Build your parfait by layering half of the chopped bar, half of the pudding mix and half of the whipped topping
  4. Repeat layering and refrigerate for 10 minutes to set
  5. Optional: Top with pistachios and enjoy!
KEYWORD
Dessert
Profile Exchange: 2 Profile Meal Replacements, 3 flex foods

Cucumber Margarita Mocktail

You'll be okay taking a break from the alcohol with this fresh and flavorful mocktail for weight loss!
Cucumber Margarita Mocktail
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COURSE
Drink
SERVINGS
2
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. With 8 oz of water in a blender, mix in lemonade and vanilla shake.
  2. Cucumber and lime extract.
  3. Hit again.
  4. Ice cubes and crush, repeat until you have two delicious, slushy servings.
NOTES
Grab the ingredients from our online store!
 
 
KEYWORD
Mocktail, Cocktail, Beverage, Drink
Profile Exchange (Per Serving): 1 Profile Meal, 1/4 cup of vegetables

Peanut Butter and Spinach Shake

Get your veggies in for the day with this yummy smoothie that tastes like delectable peanut butter and is filled with nutrient-rich spinach.
peanut butter and spinach shake
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COURSE
Drink
SERVINGS
1
EQUIPMENT
  • Blender
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Open Shake Mix
  2. Pour all ingredients into a blender
  3. Blend to taste
  4. Enjoy!
NOTES
 
KEYWORD
Smoothie, Beverage, Snack
Profile Exchange per serving: 1 meal replacement, 2 flex food, 1 cup vegetable

Spinach Pizza Crust

For a healthier take on pizza, try our spinach pizza crust recipe. For unique weight loss plans that work for you, call Profile!
Spinach Pizza Crust
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COURSE
Entree, Snack
SERVINGS
1
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp basil
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
  2. Combine baby spinach, shredded parmesan cheese, egg, and basil together and spread out on a parchment-lined baking sheet
  3. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes
  4. Remove from oven and place toppings in crust
  5. Bake 10 – 15 minutes longer until heated through. Enjoy your spinach pizza crust!
NOTES
Tips: Try Profile’s Roasted Red Pepper Sauce and an additional 2-3 ounces of very lean meat as a topping to increase your protein for an evening meal
KEYWORD
Pizza, Spinach
Profile Exchange per serving: 1 oz. lean protein + 2 fats + 2 cups vegetables

Guacamole Deviled Eggs

This tasty appetizer is classy and delicious twist on traditional deviled eggs. This crowd-pleasing recipe is packed full of flavor and low-carb.
Green Deviled Eggs
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COURSE
Appetizer
SERVINGS
12
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 dozen large eggs, hard boiled
  • 2 medium haas avocados
  • 4 tsp. lime juice
  • 2 tsp. red onion
  • 1-2 tbsp. jalapeno
  • 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Pinch chili powder (for garnish)
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Peel the cooled hard boiled eggs.
  2. Cut the eggs in half horizontally, and set the yolks aside.
  3. In a bowl, mash the avocados and 4 whole egg yolks; discard the rest.
  4. Mix in lime juice, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, salt and pepper and adjust to taste. Gently fold in tomatoes.
  5. Add a spoonful of the guacamole into each halved egg.
  6. Sprinkle with chile powder and arrange on platter.
KEYWORD
Deviled Eggs, Appetizer, Snack
Profile Exchange: 1 oz. lean protein, 1/2 fat

Roasted Asparagus with Garlic-Lemon Sauce

This simple method for Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus is one of the easiest ways to prepare a healthy side. We love roasting this veggie as you get a much more deep, savory flavor. Not to mention the slightly brown and crispy edges gives them a delicious texture.
Roasted Asparagus with Garlic-Lemon Sauce
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COURSE
Side
SERVINGS
4
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 bunches Asparagus (about 2 pounds), trimmed
  • 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 T fat-free mayo (miracle whip or Walden Farms Ranch Mayo)
  • 2 T shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 T water
  • 2 anchovy fillets, minced or 1 T anchovy paste
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 lemon juice
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
  2. Toss asparagus with oil and salt in a large bowl and spread on a baking sheet
  3. Bake until tender, 15-20 minutes; Stirring once halfway through
  4. Combine mayo, Parmesan, water, anchovies, garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl
  5. To serve: drizzle the asparagus with sauce
KEYWORD
Vegetables, Healthy Sides

Profile Exchange: 1 cup vegetable, 1 fat

Simple Sautéed Spinach

Sautéed spinach with olive oil and garlic make for a nutritious and delicious side in just minutes.
Sauteed SPinach
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COURSE
Side
SERVINGS
4
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 ½ tsp. garlic salt
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add spinach, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic salt, cover again, and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.
KEYWORD
Healthy Side, Vegetables, Spinach

Profile Exchange: 2 cups vegetables, 2 fats

Greens and Ancient Grains Salad

Ancient Grains are kind of a "thing" now. But what are they really?!?! In the case of this salad recipe we use quinoa as the grain. If you haven't tried quinoa yet you'll definitely want to try it. It's easy to prepare and can be very filling.
Greens and Ancient Grains Salad
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COURSE
Side Salad
SERVINGS
6
INGREDIENTS
Dressing:
  • 1 med orange peeled and sectioned,
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped fine
  • 2 or more cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp spicy brown mustard
  • 2 T extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
Salad:
  • 2 cups baby Arugula triple washed
  • 2 cups baby spinach triple washed
  • 2 cups baby Kale triple washed
  • 1 cup quinoa prepared
  • 18 pecan halves roasted
INSTRUCTIONS

For the dressing:

  1. In a large salad bowl combine orange segments, red onion, minced garlic cloves, brown mustard, olive oil, rice wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and turmeric, blend to combine.
  2. Add Quinoa, salad greens, and pecans.
  3. Toss and serve.

To prepare quinoa

  1. Add two cups of water to a sauce pan with a tight fitting lid and bring to a rolling boil.
  2. Add one cup of dry quinoa that has been rinsed to water and stir.
  3. Put lid on and reduce heat to low and simmer quinoa for 12 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and fluff with fork.
NOTES

Profile Exchange: 1 cup veggies, 1/2 starch, 1 fat

KEYWORD
Side Salad, Salad Ideas

Oven-Baked Kale Chips

This popular "super-food" is surprisingly delicious when prepared the right way. Kale has virtually no fat, yet crisps up perfectly in the oven which makes for a potato chips substitute. This recipe will satisfy your salt cravings in a healthy and delicious way.
Kale Chips
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COURSE
Side
SERVINGS
4
INGREDIENTS
  • 4 oz fresh Kale
  • 1 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder optional
  • Parchment paper
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees or try it in an air fryer at 390 degrees.
  2. Wash and dry Kale, then cut out and discard center stems.
  3. Place ½ of Kale in the center of a paper towel and fold over to dry
  4. the Kale and to help flatten the Kale to make chips.
  5. Repeat with the other half.
  6. Cut the Kale into small pieces (2 inch diameter) to make about 40-45 chips.
  7. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and place Kale on a single layer. Note: You won't need the parchment paper if you use an air fryer.
  8. Using a pastry brush, dab a small amount of olive oil on each piece, then sprinkle with salt (and garlic powder).
  9. Bake 20 min until crisp but not brown.
NOTES

Tip: Did you have good luck with the oven-baked kale? Try throwing jicama, radishes, rutabaga or thinly sliced carrots in your oven or air-fryer. Or even mix and match veggies for an extreme crunchy snack!

KEYWORD
Low-Carb Chips, Snack, Chip Substitute
Profile Exchange: 1 fat, 1 cup vegetables

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