With St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and if you want to try some festive foods that are yummy without all the unhealthy calories and sugar of a shamrock shake, then try some of these tasty dishes.

Green Smoothie

Green smoothies can be made with a plethora of vegetables like spinach and kale, mixed with granny smith apples, pears, or bananas to add that extra boost of energy you’ll need throughout the day!

Crispy Green Beans with slivered almonds

Throwing a handful of green beans in a pan to sauté with some olive oil, slivered almonds and chopped garlic never killed anyone! This side dish perfectly captures the nice hue of St. Patrick’s Day while keeping those calories low.

Kale Chips

Kale chips are ideal for those nights when it’s 11 p.m. and you need a crunchy fix. Kale is the most nutritious vegetable you can eat, and with some olive oil, salt and pepper, they are a guilt-free snack that is a much healthier alternative to potato chips!

 Falafel

This Middle Eastern favorite made from ground chickpeas, parsley, garlic and cilantro is a healthy snack full of protein and fiber that is great for any St. Paddy’s party.

Green Mac n’ Cheese

Who doesn’t love mac n’ cheese? Now you don’t have to feel guilty eating it because with whole-wheat pasta, white cheddar cheese and a spinach puree, it’s a much better alternative to that boxed mac and cheese for kids.

Avocado Ice Cream

You might be wondering why ice cream is anywhere near this list, but you wouldn’t be so confused if you knew that this ice cream consisted of a ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, and just a smidge of heavy cream. Still healthy, still green. Perfect for this holiday!

Green Rice

For this quick side dish, all you need to do is cook up some brown rice with fresh cilantro, peas and cumin to add a splash of color and you’ve got yourself a great St. Patrick’s Day side dish.