St. Patrick’s Day Recipes for Those With Braces

Just because you wear braces doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be able to enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day treat. Here is a great Shamrock Shake you should try.

This is a healthy vegan drink

Put the following items in a blender

• ½ cup almond milk
• ½ cup water
• 1 handful fresh spinach
• 1 handful fresh mint leaves
• 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 2 Medjool dates
• ½ tablespoon sweetener. You can use liquid stevia, honey, or maple syrup
• 4 ice cubes

This will make a beautiful green smoothie, your friends will envy.

Corned Beef Casserole

Corn beef is a tradition on St. Patrick’s Day. Try this recipe.

You will need to precook an 8 ounce package of egg noodles. And then heat the oven to 350 degrees.

Coarsely chop up a 12-ounce can of corned beef. Add a can of cream of celery soup. Don’t dilute it. Add ¾ cup milk and half a finely chopped onion.

Put this substance in a greased 2-quart casserole pan. Add the noodles. Sprinkle the top with bread crumps. It will take about 30 minutes to bake.

Green Jell-O

For dessert, include Green Ice cream Jell-O that is easy to make the night before.

• 2 packages of jello (green)
• 1 package of knox unflavored gelatin
• 4 cups of boiling water
• 1 quart of nonfat vanilla ice cream

Directions:

1. Mix together both packages of jell-o, gelatin, and boiling water to dissolve.
2. Add 1 quart of vanilla ice cream; stir until dissolved.
3. Pour into 9 x 13 glass dish
4. Refrigerate overnight, cut and serve! The ice cream will float to the top of the jello.

All of these recipes can be enjoyed with your braces!

If you don’t have braces and have been considering them  Click here to learn more about Dr. Croft.

Click here if you want to know what to expect on your first visit.

Click here for a virtual tour of the Salmon Creek, Cascade, and Battle Ground offices.

Pick up the phone and give us a call today at: 360 883-3800