If you’re looking for delicious, festive vegan St. Patrick’s Day recipes you’ve come to the right place! I’ve rounded up the best appetizers, desserts, main courses, and drinks that are, of course, all vegan-friendly.
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated to commemorate St. Patrick’s death on March 17th and has been celebrated as a religious holiday in Ireland for over 1,000 years!
While it’s traditionally celebrated through the consumption of lots of meat and dairy, have no fear! There are so many delicious vegan alternatives to enjoy.
Whether you’re wondering what to serve at a St. Patrick’s Day party, for a simple festive dinner at home, or for a get-together with friends, I guarantee you’ll find some delicious (and green) ideas below.
Appetizers
Whether you’re looking to make authentic Irish soda bread, a delicious green vegetable (such as cabbage or brussels sprouts) or an easy and healthy soup, you’ll find an option below.
1. Irish Potato Bread
Easy 4-ingredient Irish Potato Bread! Also known as Irish Farls, Fadge, or potato cakes! Made on a hot griddle with leftover mashed potato, this gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free potato bread recipe is a delicious, simple, and quick side dish, breakfast, or snack!
www.strengthandsunshine.com
2. Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts
These Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts are simple, yet delicious! Tossed in a maple lime glaze and topped with toasted coconut and chopped almonds, these brussels sprouts are sweet, tangy, crispy, and of course, so delicious! Who knew vegetables could be so good?
www.Nourishedwithnatalie.com
3. Vegan Soda Bread
This rustic Vegan Soda Bread is such an easy vegan bread recipe. It’s a yeast, dairy, and egg-free bread that is really quick to make with no kneading or complicated shaping involved. Enjoy it fresh from the oven, slathered with vegan butter and dipped in someVegan Irish Stew!
www.avirtualvegan.com
4. Air Fryer Cabbage Steaks
Theseair fryer cabbage steaksare brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with a simple BBQ seasoning. You’ll love how easy these roasted cabbage wedges are to make. This air fryer side dish is a great way to use up leftover cabbage and boost your veggie intake!
www.summeryule.com
5. Traditional Vegan Irish Colcannon
Who doesn’t love some mashed potatoes? This traditional recipe for Vegan Irish Colcannon is gluten-free, allergy-free, paleo, made with cabbage, but without the dairy! A cheap and easy staple Irish side dish that will quickly become a comforting family dinner staple!
www.strengthandsunshine.com
6. Green Pea Soup
Healthy comfort food at its best, this celery and leek soup is packed with flavorful vegetables and lots of herbs. Enjoy for a cozy lunch or light dinner!
www.Thehealthfulideas.com
Desserts
Here you’ll find some of my favorite St. Patrick’s Day inspired desserts. Mint, matcha, Guinness, the list goes on! From chocolate tarts to avocado pudding, just because it’s dairy-free doesn’t mean it can’t be delicious.
7. Guinness Cheesecake
This vegan Guinness cheesecake is pure decadence! A creamy rich chocolate cheesecake infused with stout for an Irish twist. The perfect dessert to celebrate any occasion!
Www.Addictedtodates.com
9. Vegan Mint Brownies
These vegan mint brownies are gooey, fudgy and slightly chewy. They’re super easy to make, using only basic ingredients, and they are perfect for enjoying during the festive season!Add dairy-free ‘After Eights’ instead of chocolate chips for an extra special treat.
www.Bakedbyclo.com
10. Vegan Matcha Cookies
These vegan matcha cookies are filled with chocolate chips, are naturally green, and have the perfect texture! With an easy gluten-free option.
www.texanerin.com
11. Chocolate Whiskey Tart
Chocolate Irish Whiskey Tart is a vegan and gluten-free dessert that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any occasion that calls for a rich and decadent dessert. And the best part? You only need nine ingredients to whip up this boozy chocolate treat!
www.crumbtopbaking.com
12. No-Bake Grasshopper Bars
These low carb no-bake paleo grasshopper bars are healthy, dairy free, refined sugar free and so tasty. They’re loaded with all kinds of nourishing ingredients so you can feel good about serving them and eating them anytime!
www.wholenewmom.com
13. Irish Potato Candy
Irish Potato Candy is such a fun and easy treat to make! This vegan version of the old-fashioned candy is completely dairy-free and gluten-free! A no-bake homemade recipe that’s just 6 ingredients, full of the classic sweet creamy coconut and cinnamon flavors you love, plus it can be made sugar-free and keto!
www.strengthandsunshine.com
14. Creamy Avocado Lime Pudding
Looking for an easy treat that’s super healthy too? This Avocado Lime Pudding is a breeze to make, loaded with good nutrition, tastes great, and the superb creaminess makes it the perfect healthier comfort food topped with whipped cream and crumbled cookies.
www.wholenewmom.com
15. Irish Tea Cake
This Irish Tea Cake is utter perfection. It’s light, it’s fluffy, it’s gluten free, egg free, nut free and can easily be dairy free (vegan). It’s amazing for breakfast, lunch, dessert and of course…tea time.
www.laneandgreyfare.com
Main Courses
From spinach banana pancakes to Irish stew, whether you’re looking for a festive breakfast, lunch, or dinner, find a vegan friendly St. Patrick’s Day option below.
16. Irish Stew
This one-pot, hearty Vegan Irish Stew is so flavourful and can be made on the stove, in an Instant Pot, or in a slow cooker. Vegan-friendly Guinness gives an incredibly rich, deep flavour to the gravy that is loaded with chunky, sweet, tender vegetables.
www.avirtualvegan.com
17. Easy Lentil Shepard’s Pie
This insanely Easy Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie is made in less than 30 minutes! This hearty meatless recipe is just 10 main ingredients, gluten-free, allergy-free, featuring protein-packed lentils, veggies, and simple dairy-free mashed potatoes! Healthy and budget-friendly comfort food the whole family will love and devour!
www.strengthandsunshine.com
18. Vegan Beef Stew
Rich, hearty, and comforting, thisVegan Beef Stewis the perfect cozy dinner. It is packed with vegetables, vegan beef chunks, and a savory broth full of flavor and pairs wonderfully with a slice of crusty bread.
www.zardyplants.com
19. Spinach Banana Pancakes
Who doesn’t love an epic stack as a breakfast treat? Well, get ready to add some extra goodness to your healthy pancake obsession. These Spinach Banana Pancakes will revolutionize your morning ritual and add some much-needed veggies into the mix.
www.plantbasedonabudget.com
20. Vegan Corned Beef
Rich, tender, and meaty, thisVegan Corned Beefis delicious for dinner, sandwiches and more. Packed with a whopping 25g of protein per serving, this vegan meat alternative is low in fat, contains zero cholesterol, and is incredibly flavorful and satisfying.
www.zardyplants.com
Drinks
Drinks just might be my favorite category of this vegan St. Patrick’s Day recipes list…they’re just so fun and festive! From a shamrock shake with a healthy twist to a green apple soda, the options are endless.
21. Healthy Sour Green Apple & Lime Soda
This Healthy Sour Green Apple and Lime Soda is refreshing, hydrating, nutritious and perfect for any occasion! Free of added sugars and artificial colours, it’s naturally sweet and has a vibrant green hue.
www.beetofthewild.com
22. Iced Raspberry Matcha
This Iced Raspberry Matcha Latte is perfect for spring, summer or any time you’re craving something more fun and fruity than your usually everyday matcha latte. It’s simple, really delicious, and can be make completely vegan!
www.thehealthfulideas.com
23. Healthy Vegan Shamrock Shake
Craving a festive treat for St. Patrick’s Day? This healthyvegan shamrock shake is your answer! It’s tastes just like the classic McDonald’s milkshake and is minty, green, thick, and creamy,but healthier!
www.bestservedvegan.com
24. Vegan Grasshopper Drink
This Grasshopper Drink Recipe is an easy 3 ingredient co*cktail. It’s a mint flavored drink that’s turned up a notch by adding chocolate shavings to the rim. Now you can have a great minty grasshopper vegan style!
www.veganinthefreezer.com
25. Vegan Baileys
This Vegan Baileys is the real deal! If you love Baileys but need it to be vegan, I think this recipe is the closest you can get. It’s creamy, sweet and the consistency is just right.
www.texanerin.com
26. Delicious Kale Smoothie
The only kale smoothie recipe you’ll ever need: not only good for you, but also delicious! This detoxifying protein-packed green smoothie tastes amazingly refreshing and only takes 5 minutes to make!
www.happykitchen.rocks
And with that, those are 25+ fun and festive recipes you can make for St. Patrick’s Day this year! Don’t skip out on celebrations just because Irish food is typically meat and dairy-heavy, get creative with one of these recipes instead.
Let me know if you decide to try out any of the recipes above. Or, let me know if you have any recipes I should add to this list. Happy celebrating!
