Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Hopefully, you have worn green, and you are having a lucky day! If not, you can always turn things around by making one of the tasty low-carb St. Patrick’s Day recipes we’re sharing.
We want everyone to be able to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day without worrying about their blood sugar. For some people, that means enjoying a savory meal; others want an iconic shake. Either way, we have you covered!
We love that this copycat recipe is ready in five minutes; a shake shouldn’t take longer than that. But when a shake recipe has no ice cream, it can sometimes be overly complicated. This one is delightfully straightforward. The recipe suggests using green food dye to make it the classic color. Without dye, it will be cream-colored. Either way, it will taste amazing and save you so many calories versus a trip to the drive-through. A serving has 225 calories,4.4 grams of carbs, 0.2 grams of fiber and 22.8 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Sometimes keto baking can be difficult for people with nut allergies, as we turn so often to nut flours. The coconut isn’t a nut and is generally safe for people with tree nut allergies. This soda bread uses sunflower seed flour, ground flaxseed and coconut flour in place of traditional options to remove carbs and allergens. It still has the tangy flavor and traditional texture of a soda bread. A serving has 198 calories, seven grams of carbs, four grams of fiber and 17 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Colcannon is a traditional Irish side of mashed potatoes mixed with cooked greens — usually kale or spinach — and a ton of cream and butter. It’s delicious with stews or alongside meat. However, it can be too much for people with blood sugar concerns, and it’s not a light option if you are trying to make healthy choices. This version is made with cauliflower and significantly less fat, while still being decadent with ghee and scallions. A serving has 136 calories, nine grams of carbs, three grams of fiber and 11 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
While this Irish stew lacks potatoes, it doesn’t lack flavor, and it has plenty of other, lower-carb root vegetables! The recipe calls for a can of stout, but you can replace it with beef broth if you don’t drink. And the instructions cover how to make the stew in an Instant Pot, slow cooker or in the oven, so all of your bases are covered. It will be a great meal that you are sure to enjoy, and it serves six. So, unless you have a crowd, you will get to have great leftovers too. A serving has 280 calories, nine grams of carbs, three grams of fiber and 14 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We hope it’s delicious!
