Get ready for some healthy St. Patty’s Day Swaps: Green Smoothie & Sweet Potato Boxty.
These two easy swaps will allow you to eat, drink, and be cheery this holiday, with a nutritious twist. Both are delicious alternatives that you, your family, and your friends will enjoy. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
I love using my Vitamix A2300 Blender, it’s fast, easy to clean, and the perfect size to make all types of smoothies and blended drinks.
- One small, ripe banana
- ¾ cup of spinach
- 4-5 mint leaves
- 1 tsp chocolate chips
- ½ tsp cacao powder
- 2 ice cubes
- ½ cup milk of your choice
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds or hemp seeds
- Garnish (optional):
- Cacao nibs
- Sprig of mint
- Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Put in a glass and serve with garnishes (optional).
- 3-4 peeled sweet potatoes
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ½ cup low fat milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- ⅓ cup all purpose flour
- 2 tsp unsalted butter
- Olive oil spray
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Topping (optional):
- Crème fraiche
- Chives or green onions
Cut half the sweet potatoes into large cubes and place in a pot of salted, boiled water. Bring to a boil and cook through until the potatoes are soft and can be pierced with a fork. Meanwhile, using a metal cheese grater, grate the remaining half of the potatoes.- Drain the boiled potatoes when cooked, then add the milk and garlic. Mash thoroughly to mashed potato consistency. In a large mixing bowl, add the mashed potatoes, grated potatoes, egg, flour, salt and pepper. Fold until completely incorporated.
In a large non-stick skillet, spray olive oil and melt butter over medium-high heat. Using a spoon, add a golf ball sized amount of the potato mixture to the hot pan, about 3 each.
Use the back of the spoon to flatten the ball so that the mixture spreads about 3 inches in diameter.
Cook for 5 minutes on one side or until crisp and golden brown. Then carefully flip using a spatula. Cook another 5 minutes or until crisp. Transfer to a baking sheet. These can be kept in a 200° F oven to stay warm until batter runs out.
Top sweet potato pancakes with a dollop of crème fraiche and chopped chives or green onions. Serve warm.
For more St. Patrick’s Day Recipes, check out:
5 Shamrock-Shaped Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day Healthy Recipe Round-Up From Dietitians
Crock Pot Guinness Corned Beef and Cabbage
By Nikki Karetov, Soon-To-Be Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
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