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9 Ideas for St Patrick’s Day

9 recipes and Ideas for St. Patrick's Day

This St. Patrick’s Day, I’ve got 9 ideas to help you celebrate. Here are some of my favorite recipes and ideas you and your family are sure to enjoy! Scroll down to see them all including my leprechaun bait, reuben salad, homemade Irish cream and more!

9 Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day

1.) Lucky Pancakes

My kids ask for this every St. Patrick’s Day. It’s easy to do and a cute festive breakfast. Recipe here

2.) Lucky Charms Ice Cream Sandwiches

Give your rice krispie treats a glow up by adding some lucky charms and smoosh some ice cream in between to make the sweet ice cream sandwich! Recipe here

3.) Leprechaun Bait

Lure those leprechauns into your trap with this sweet and addicting leprechaun bait! Recipe here

4.) Reuben Salad

This is my twist on the classic pub sandwich. Serve as a salad for a lighter way to enjoy! Recipe here

5.) Homemade Irish Cream

I usually make this around Christmas time as little gifts but you can make for St. Patrick’s Day too! Once you try this homemade Irish cream, you’ll never want the fake stuff! Drink over ice or in coffee 🙂

Recipe here

6.) Irish Cream Cold Brew

If you’ve had the Starbucks version, I’m showing you how you can make your own at home! I love to add a splash of my homemade Irish cream to it! Recipe here

7.) Rainbow Sangria

This is the kind of rainbow I want to see on St. Patrick’s Day. This is a fantastic springtime sip! Recipe here

8.) Guinness Chocolate Milkshake

I’m not a big beer drinker but did you know that Guinness pairs nicely with chocolate? This milkshake is so rich and a great boozy St. Patrick’s Day dessert for adults! Recipe here

9.) St Patrick’s Day Bath

If the leprechaun stops by your house for some shenanigans, have them bring some magic potion to make bath time fun! Click to see how!

I love to see what you create! So if you make any of these, be sure to take a photo and tag me on Instagram @ourtiny_nest!

Happy Luck of the Irish to you all 😉

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March 9, 2023 By Nicolle

21 In food/ holidays

Leprechaun Bait Chex Mix Recipe

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This Leprechaun Bait chex mix recipe is a great snack for St. Patrick’s Day! This is a favorite recipe amongst all my boys, my husband included. It is seriously addicting and won’t last long! This chex mix is also a cute snack to give to friends at school. I’m sharing the recipe below.

Leprechaun Bait Chex Mix Recipe

Ingredients:

Honey chex cereal
Lucky charms cereal
pretzels
white chocolate chips
green M&M’s
chocolate gold coins

Directions:

Start by lining a large baking tray with parchment paper.

Pour the cereals and pretzels on the parchment paper.

In a bowl, pour the white chocolate chips. Melt in the microwave, stopping at about 30 second intervals to stir.

Once the chocolate is melted, use a fork to drizzle on top of the cereal and pretzel mixture.

Add the green M&M’s on top.

Mix together then allow to cool.

Break apart into pieces.

Add in some chocolate gold coins. I like to store this chex mix in a large glass canister because it looks cute on the counter or table and then just scoop out into bowls as you snack. Or you can bag for little treats for school. I’ve linked some cute gift tag stickers below.

If you have little ones, this is fun to make after reading “How To Catch A Leprechaun”.

I love to see what you create! If you make this, be sure to share a photo on Instagram and tag me @ourtiny_nest!

Here are some of our other favorite St. Patrick’s Day recipes:

Lucky charms ice cream sandwiches

Lucky St Patrick’s Day pancakes

If you liked this chex mix, you might also like this bunny bait that is perfect for Easter!

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February 27, 2023 By Nicolle

3 In food/ Recipes

Lucky Charms Ice Cream Sandwiches

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These Lucky Charms Ice Cream Sandwiches are beyond magically delicious. They are outrageously addicting. Whether you are making them for St Patrick’s Day, to beat the summer heat or just for a special treat, they are something that everyone will love and are super easy to make! Scroll down for my recipe.

Lucky Charms Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ingredients:

4 cups of Lucky Charms Cereal
1 bag of mini marshmallows
1/2 stick of butter
ice cream

Directions:

Start by spraying a baking sheet with nonstick baking spray.
In a microwave safe bowl, combine the marshmallows and butter and put in the microwave for 2 minutes, stopping to stir in at each minute interval.
Once the marshmallows are completely melted and combined with butter, mix in the lucky charms and stir well so that all the cereal pieces are evenly coated with marshmallow.
Pour the cereal-marshmallow mixture onto the baking sheet and press down with a rubber spatula, flattening as you go.
Allow to cool and then cut into squares to make your sandwiches. You can also use cookie cutters as well. I love this pack of fun cookie cutters on Amazon for all holidays!
When you are ready to serve, smear 1 scoop of ice cream on one of the Lucky charm bars, sandwiching in between.

Enjoy!!!

I love to see what you create! So if you make these, be sure to share a photo and tag me on Instagram @ourtiny_nest!

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For more of my favorite desserts and sweet treats check out:

My homemade ice cream

Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars

Fudgy Chocolate Zucchini Bars

Lucky Charms Ice Cream Sandwiches

These lucky charms ice cream sandwiches are the perfect treat whether you are celebrating St Patrick's Day, looking to cool down or just want something sweet. Be careful though, they are magically delicious, and super addicting! But also easy to make!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Course Dessert

Ingredients

4 cups Lucky Charms cereal
1 bag mini marshmallows
1/2 stick butter
ice cream

Instructions

Start by spraying a baking sheet with nonstick baking spray.
In a microwave safe bowl, combine the marshmallows and butter and put in the microwave for 2 minutes, stopping to stir in at each minute interval.
Once the marshmallows are completely melted and combined with butter, mix in the lucky charms and stir well so that all the cereal pieces are evenly coated with marshmallow.
Pour the cereal-marshmallow mixture onto the baking sheet and press down with a rubber spatula, flattening as you go.
Allow to cool and then cut into squares to make your sandwiches. You can also use cookie cutters as well
When you are ready to serve, smear 1 scoop of ice cream on one of the Lucky charm bars, sandwiching in between.
Enjoy!

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March 13, 2022 By Nicolle

13 In food/ Recipes

Reuben Salad

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This Reuben Salad has all the classic flavors of the traditional sandwich minus the carbs and grease that you would normally get from the pub or diner. It’s super easy to prep for lunch or a light dinner and the kids ate it too! This is a great option if you’re following low carb or keto. Scroll down for my recipe for my Reuben Salad below.

Reuben Salad

Ingredients:

Rye bread torn into chunks
1-2 Tbsp melted butter
1-2 heads of romaine, torn
1/2 lb of deli corned beef sliced into strips.
1/2 lb of deli swiss cheese sliced into strips.
1 cup of sauerkraut or cole slaw (I do cole slaw since I don’t like sauerkraut)
Russian dressing

Directions:

First make your rye bread croutons. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place your rye bread chunks on the baking sheet and toss with melted butter. Put in the oven until golden brown.
While the croutons are baking, prepare your salad. I have found that if you’re serving a group of people, you can make a board and place each ingredient in separate bowls so that people can make their own individual salads. Or just combine all ingredients in one large bowl and toss.
Top with croutons right before serving.

If you’re looking for great salad bowls these are my favorite! They’re awesome for pasta too!

For more St Patrick’s Day inspired recipes check out:

Reuben Salad

This Reuben Salad is a healthier option to the traditional favorite diner or pub sandwich. It's perfect for those who are following low carb or keto and super easy to prepare.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10

Course Main Course, Salad

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

rye bread torn into chunks
1-2 Tbsp melted butter
1-2 heads romaine lettuce torn
1/2 lb deli corned beef sliced into strips
1/2 lb deli swiss cheese sliced into strips
1 cup sauerkraut or cole slaw
Russian dressing

Instructions

First make your rye bread croutons. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place your rye bread chunks on the baking sheet and toss with melted butter. Put in the oven until golden brown.
While the croutons are baking, prepare your salad. I have found that if you’re serving a group of people, you can make a board and place each ingredient in separate bowls so that people can make their own individual salads. Or just combine all ingredients in one large bowl and toss.
Top with croutons right before serving.

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