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Home Recipe Round-Up St. Patrick’s Day Keto Recipes

St. Patrick’s Day Keto Recipes

Published:03/13/20Updated:07/02/20
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Here are 10 easy and delicious St. Patrick’s Day Keto Recipes to help get your potluck ready for this fun Irish holiday without getting kicked out of ketosis! We’ve got corned beef and cabbage casseroles, shepherd’s pie, beef stew, and other tasty green goodies. Come on and take your pick!

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What are traditional Irish food people eat during St. Patrick’s Day?

The day begins with a full Irish breakfast comprised of bacon, sausages, eggs, fadge (or soda bread), baked beans, grilled tomatoes, and maybe some hash. Depending on your preference, you can enjoy all that with some tea OR a pint of Guinness.

Then for lunch and dinner, it’s another round of hearty traditional Irish food like corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, Dublin coddle, and Irish champ.

They also have really fabulous desserts like barmbrack (which is an Irish fruitcake), and an ingenious Baileys-infused bread and butter pudding made from leftover bread.

I can already tell that you are dying to tell me that all this is not very keto-friendly, and I understand that… but I’ve gotta hand it to the Irish, their meals sound mighty scrumdiddlyumptious!

What’s with all the green food?

The whole “Green Everything = St. Patrick’s Day” fare is more complicated than it looks, but it mainly stems from Irish customs and tradition.

Depending on which source you read from, you either become invisible to leprechauns when you wear green OR get pinched by leprechauns if you don’t wear green clothing.

Folks didn’t really start making green-colored food until pop culture stepped in. I guess green food would make getting pinched by a leprechaun twice as unlikely? The pinching bit sounds pretty made up, but hey! Making themed food is fun and making dishes that are not traditionally keto-friendly is also part of the fun.

Note: The ones listed in this recipe roundup are not exactly traditional Irish recipes, however you’ll find that these keto St. Patrick’s Day themed recipes can still jazz up your get-together.

10 Easy Keto St. Paddy’s Day Inspired Recipes


1.) Keto Shamrock Shake Bites

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Real Balanced

Keto Shamrock Shake Bites for St. Patrick's Day Keto Recipes Roundup

These are bite-sized fat bombs that taste just like Mcdonald’s special edition Shamrock Shake. This recipe just takes 15 minutes to prep and can be stored in the freezer for a month, and unlike the fast-food version, this recipe does not contain loads of sugar and can be enjoyed at any time of the year.


2.) Keto Mint Brownies

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Twosleevers

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Need a fun and green dessert to serve at your St. Patrick’s Day inspired party? These keto-friendly brownies with mint frosting taste fantastic without spiking your blood sugar and kicking you out of ketosis.

Takes about 20-30 minutes to prep and bake. Makes 12 mint chocolate brownie bars!


3.) Mint Matcha Coconut Candy

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of My Life Cookbook

low carb mint matcha coconut candy on a plate atop a table

These mint matcha coconut candies are a real treat! They’re soooo pretty and taste just as fabulous. The ingredients are easy to source, you probably already have half of the required items in your keto pantry!

This recipe takes only 5 minutes to prep and then you can leave it in the freezer to harden. With its net carb content at only 0.1g per piece, you can easily fit this in your daily macros without the added guilt.


4.) Baked Corned Beef and Cabbage Casserole

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Low Carb Yum

one serving of low-carb corned beef cabbage colcannon on a plate with a fork on the side

Whether you prefer casseroles or simply made too much corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day, this recipe is a fantastic way to get those familiar flavors in while also making it even more nutrient-dense!

Follow the recipe and get 8 tasty servings in under an hour.


5.) Instant Pot Beef Stew

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Real Balanced

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Bummed that you can’t make a traditional Irish beef stew since it uses a lot of non-keto ingredients (like the beer and potatoes)? Well, here’s a hearty, filling meal that is chock full of nutritious ingredients that will warm you right up with just kitchen prep.

In just under an hour, you can have a warm and cozy bowl of beef stew that’s enough for sharing.



6.) Skillet Cabbage with Bacon & Garlic

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Keto Cooking Wins

a bowl of skillet cabbage with bacon & garlic atop a table

Don’t have a lot of time to assemble a full table of dishes, but want a tasty yet healthy side dish that pairs well with your St. Patrick’s Day keto menu? This one’s for you!

5 ingredients, 10 minutes to prep, 10 minutes to cook, makes 6 servings, AND tastes amazing… seriously, who can resist this one-pan wonder?


7.) Low Carb Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of My Productive Backyard

low carb crock pot corned beef and Cabbage on a plate atop a table for St. Patrick's Day Keto Recipes Roundup

Nobody likes beef that’s been cooked dry. This fan-favorite recipe is tender, well-seasoned, and convenient to make. Just put the ingredients in your crockpot and set it to cook while you tend to your other dishes (note: cook on low: 6 to 8 hours or high: 4 to 6 hours). Easy!


8.) Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Real Balanced

2 servings of Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad atop a marble kitchen counter

Need a dish to bring to the annual St. Paddy’s potluck, but everyone’s already pledged the usual beef dishes? Win them over with this jalapeño popper chicken casserole! It’s creamy, savory, and keto-friendly with just the right amount of kick.


9.) Low Carb Irish Soda Bread

Photo & Recipes Courtesy of Noshin and Num Nums

low carb irish Soda Bread on a plate for St. Patrick's Day Keto Recipes Roundup

This is a great accompaniment to your full Irish breakfast, a plate of corned beef and cabbage, OR a bowl of beef stew. It’s made with a combination of almond and coconut flours, so it’s low carb but still fits the occasion.


10.) Keto Shepherd’s Pie

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Whole New Mom

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If you’re expecting a huge attendance at the upcoming potluck, this keto shepherd’s pie recipe is going to be your best friend!

It uses cauliflower instead of the potatoes, but tastes just as delicious!

This can be made ahead and complies with several diets such as AIP, dairy-free, paleo, whole30, gluten-free, and keto diet.

Looking for more themed dishes? Here are more keto recipe roundups that you can choose to serve on your next get together!

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  1. Avygail says

    March 13, 2020 at 1:48 pm

    I absolutely love St. Paddy’s Day!! I didn’t know about the leprechaun bit, so that’s a pretty cool trivial thing I can share with my mates.

    I miss the ale and all the carby trimmings that goes with an Irish full, but going on keto isn’t half as bad as I thought.

    If I have to pick from this list, I suppose I will share my top 3:

    1. Shamrock shake bites – because I’ve never had one from mickey ds before and now I’m curious!

    2. Crockpot beef and cabbage – because it’s a staple. I’m probably going to have to add the cabbage a bit later so I get a bit more crunch, but that’s just a personal preference.

    3. Beef stew – because there’s always room for beef stews no matter what the occasion!

    Anyway, keep the keto recipes coming. I enjoy testing them out in the kitchen.

    #thankyouforcomingtomytedtalk
    #thatwaslongsorry

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