As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to infuse your celebrations with colorful and delicious treats shaped like rainbows. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or simply looking to add a touch of whimsy to your snacks, I’ve curated a list of five delightful rainbow-inspired treats that are sure to dazzle both the eyes and the taste buds.
I have no idea if I’m even Irish. But I love these five rainbow snack ideas because they’re easy and keep little fingers busy all while feeling festive. Get ready to taste the rainbow with these delightful snacks that are as visually stunning as they are delicious.
1. Rainbow Fruit Platter
Ingredients
sliced strawberries
cubed cantaloupe
1 can drained pineapple chunks
green grapes (cut in half)
blueberries
blackberries
Directions
Arrange fruit in color order in a rainbow shape on a platter or cutting board. Have the kids help create the rainbow. Enjoy a healthy (and beautiful) snack!
2. Pipe Cleaner Cereal Rainbows
Ingredients
Fruit Loops (or similar cereal)
pipe cleaners
marshmallows
Directions
Have your children string Fruit Loops onto the pipe cleaners, leaving about an inch of pipe cleaner exposed on each end. Then bend the pipe cleaner into the shape of a rainbow. And insert the ends of the pipe cleaner into the marshmallows. The marshmallows represent clouds. How cute!
3. Rainbow Veggie Platter
Ingredients
cherry tomatoes
baby carrots
sliced yellow pepper
sugar snap peas
1 can drained black olives
Directions
Get the kids to help again with this one. Arrange the veggies in the shape of a rainbow on a platter or cutting board. Just add hummus or ranch dip, and you’re good to go!
4. Cupcakes with Sour Rainbow Candy
Ingredients
cupcakes (flavor of your choice)
white icing
sour rainbow candy strips
Directions
Either bake or purchase cupcakes with white frosting that looks like clouds. Top with sour rainbow candy strips bent into the shape of rainbows.
5. When It’s Just Been a Week and You’re Not Even Sure Who St. Patrick Is
Ingredients
box of Lucky Charms
Directions
Open the box and let your kids go to town. You’re a great mom!
