Are you excited for St. Patrick's Day
? Sure, there may not be a grand parade or or public celebration this year, but that certainly doesn't mean you shouldn't embrace your inner party-child and celebrate the day in true-green fashion! What started as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating the grand Irish culture with parades, dancing and of course, special foods.
Related: Best St. Patrick's Day Desserts
Commonly referred to as 'St. Paddy's Day,' March 17th comes with it all: Irish food
, fashion and over-the-top decorations
. And GREEN is the color that stands out significantly in all of these celebrations. Green food, green cocktails and green clothes dominate St. Patrick's Day.
Whether you're Irish or not, you can't not
participate in the fun festivities. Not only is it a great way to learn about a new culture (if you're not Irish), but it also a great way to get together with your loved ones. You may have to take extra precautions and bring in St. Patrick's Day at home this year, and what is a better day than to get together with your friends and family over a glass of shamrock shake
, mint shots or cocktail?
Related: 15 Last-Minute Cocktail Recipes For St. Patrick's Day
Behold, the 26 best shamrock-themed recipes for St. Patrick's Day . From minty pudding shots and shamrock-shaped brownies, to shamrock cupcakes, shamrock shakes and more, this list has some absolutely delicious treats that will leave you satiated. We've also got some keto and vegan-friendly options, so there's something for everybody. Browse through and let us know your favorite shamrock treat in the comments!
26 Shamrock-Themed Recipes for St. Patrick's Day
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Pam's Daily Dish
This minty fresh riff on the fast food holiday drink will save your a trip to the drive-thru.
Get the recipe here: Copycat McDonald's Shamrock Shake
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Amanda's Cookin
Shamrock Shaped Brownies are the perfect dessert for your St. Patrick's Day celebration! Enjoy these delightful & decadent chocolate brownies can be served decorated or just as they are.
Get the recipe here: Shamrock-Shaped Brownies
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Brownie Bites
These simple and perfectly-portioned treats, inspired by the McDonald's Shamrock Shake, are made by layering a light white chocolate peppermint mousse with crushed graham crackers.
Get the recipe here: Shamrock Dessert Shooters
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Cooking with Trader Joes
Taste the luck of the Irish in every bite of this green bell pepper pizza.
Get the recipe here: Shamrock Pesto Pizza
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Doing low-carb? You can still take part in the St. Patrick's Day festivities with this tasty beverage.
Get the recipe here: Low-Carb Shamrock Shake
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Hungry Happenings
Cut into this magical Leprechaun Hat Cake to reveal green shamrocks hiding inside a white cake. It's an impressive St. Patrick's Day dessert.
Get the recipe here: Leprechaun Hat Shamrock Reveal Cake
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It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken
This vegan shake is the most divine dairy-free treat!
Get the recipe here: Vegan Shamrock Milkshake
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Kat Blogger
These pancakes are part of a perfect St. Patty's Day breakfast.
Get the recipe here: Shamrock Pancakes
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Mom Loves Baking
Chocolate loaf cake with green buttercream frosting and rainbow shamrock in the middle. It's St. Patrick's Day in dessert form!
Get the recipe here: Peek-A-Boo St. Patrick's Day Cake
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Tipsy Chickens
Shamrock shakes might only be available for a limited time but have no fear, you can make these minty fresh Shamrock Shots any time you're in the mood for a little Irish fun!
Get the recipe here: Shamrock Shots
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Yellow Bliss Road
These chocolate mint cupcakes are topped with a gorgeous mint flavored green frosting and rainbow sprinkles. No worries about cutting the cake either because it's a pull-apart cake!
Get the recipe here: Shamkock Cupcake Cake
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4 Sons 'R' Us
These St. Patrick's Day Andes Mint Oreo chocolate cupcakes take fluffy chocolate cupcakes and dress them up for St. Patrick's Day.
Get the recipe here: Shamrock Mint Oreo Cupcakes
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Dinner At The Zoo
A St. Patrick's Day treat where ice cream, milk and mint are all blended to creamy perfection.
Get the recipe here: Copycat Shamrock Shake
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If You Give A Blonde A Kitchen
A classic cut-out cookie gets a St. Patrick's Day glow-up.
Get the recipe here: Shamrock-Shaped Cookies
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Little Bits Of
This cake is such a fun way to add green into your St. Patrick's Day while still keeping it healthy!
Get the recipe here: Grain-Free Shamrock Cake
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Pizzazzerie
A twist on the classic whiskey sour, this shamrock sour is the perfect drink for St. Patrick's Day.
Get the recipe here: Shamrock Sour Cocktail
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The Spruce Eats
Start St. Patty's Day off right with a stack of delicious green shamrock pancakes. They're made from a simple recipe with just a little food coloring added in to get a festive hue. All you need is a shamrock cookie cutter to make the adorable shape. Top them with some icing, whipped cream, or even some marshmallows from the Lucky Charms box.
Get the recipe here: Green Shamrock Pancake Art
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Your Cup of Cake
These treats are the perfect St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes and with a cherry on top, no one will be able to resist!
Get the recipe here: Shamrock Shake Cupcakes
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Simple Joy
A perfect no-bake solution for anyone who wants to make a dessert for St. Patrick's Day without cranking on the oven.
Get the recipe here: Shamrock Shake Pie
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This vegan breakfast sandwich is a gorgeously green
spin on your usual morning meal. This breakfast sandwich is loaded with kale, pepitas and a flavorful veggie sausage patty.
Get the recipe here: Shamrock Breakfast Kale Sandwich
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JennieO
Celebrate your favorite March holiday with this creative shamrock burger recipe.
Get the recipe here: Shamrock Turkey Burger
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