Rejoice St. Patrick’s Day with a vibrant, wholesome, and enjoyable Rainbow Snack Board! This “pot of gold” on the finish of the rainbow is filled with contemporary produce, shamrock-shaped treats, and a protein-packed inexperienced dip that even the pickiest eaters will love. Pair it with a refreshing Inexperienced Smoothie for the last word nutrient-dense celebration.
The Rainbow Lineup:
To construct a shocking rainbow, organize your produce in arcs throughout a big picket board:
- Crimson: Strawberries and raspberries.
- Orange: Child carrots.
- Yellow: Yellow bell pepper slices or yellow carrots
- Inexperienced: Sugar snap peas, kiwi slices, and cucumber rounds.
- Blue/Purple: Contemporary blueberries.
The Shamrock Particulars:
- Shamrock Bread: Use a clover-shaped cookie cutter on whole-wheat bread and unfold generously with mashed avocado or guacamole.
- Bell Pepper Shamrock: Slice a inexperienced bell pepper crosswise to search out these pure clover-like lobes. Place it within the middle for a enjoyable dipping “bowl.”
- Pot of Gold: Use gold-foil chocolate cash to symbolize the treasure on the finish of your veggie rainbow!
Recipes We Used:
We used our favourite Inexperienced Smoothie Recipe so as to add an additional increase of diet. We additionally love this Inexperienced Energy Smoothie and this Inexperienced Peach Smoothie.
For the dip, we whipped up our Inexperienced Goddess Hummus. It’s filled with scrumptious herby flavors– good for crackers and veggies!
Suggestions & Substitutions:
Can I make the board forward of time?
You’ll be able to prep the veggies and the hummus as much as 24 hours upfront. Nevertheless, wait to chop the fruit and unfold the avocado on the bread till simply earlier than serving to forestall browning.
Good Substitutions:
- Nut-Free/Dairy-Free Hummus: This hummus recipe is of course nut-free. To make it vegan, merely omit the Parmesan cheese and add a teaspoon of dietary yeast for that savory “umami” taste.
- Smoothie Variations: In case your children don’t like mango, swap it for frozen pineapple or peaches.
- Veggie Swaps: If sugar snap peas aren’t successful, strive broccoli florets or celery sticks for the inexperienced part.
FAQ: How do I maintain the avocado/guacamole from turning brown?
The acid within the lime or lemon juice is your greatest good friend! Guarantee your guacamole has sufficient citrus, or calmly spritz the shamrock bread with lemon juice as soon as unfold. Protecting the board tightly with plastic wrap till the second of serving additionally helps.
Why use Nice Northern Beans for the dip?
I favor utilizing nice northern beans as a result of they’re softer than chickpeas, leading to an ultra-smooth, creamy texture that children usually favor over the marginally grainier texture of conventional hummus.
Extra St. Patrick’s Day Recipes:
Glad St. Patrick’s Day! Might your snacks be wholesome and your luck be a lot!