Well, we have had an amazing week with St. Patrick’s Day Food! We have shared Appetizers, Main Dishes, Irish Soda Bread and Shamrock Pretzels, Rainbow Desserts and St. Patrick’s Day Desserts!

Continuing our theme today, I have some VERY Kid-Friendly Snacks for you and a little later today…St. Patrick’s Day Drinks! These St. Patrick’s Day Snacks are perfect for the baker and non-baker alike !

This Rainbow Jello makes me smile!! Perfect for kids…and adults!!

I LOVED creating the Rainbow Cupcakes and Rainbow Ice Cream, so when I saw this Rainbow Jello, I just had to try it. And just like the other Rainbow Desserts, I think this Rainbow Jello would make a great addition to a Birthday Celebration or even a Tie Dye Party.

The recipe is a little unlike regular finger jello, because it has sweetened condensed milk in it. I’ll have to say, I have never tried it this way, but it’s really good!

Rainbow Jello

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Fun and festive Rainbow Jello from HoosierHomemade.com - perfect for your St. Patrick's Day celebrations!

Ingredients

• 5 boxes {small} Jello, assorted flavors {I used Grape, Berry Blue, Lemon, Lime and Strawberry}
• 7 envelopes unflavored gelatin {you will need to buy 2 boxes}
• Boiling water {6 + 3/4 cups; 5 cups total, 1 cup at a time plus 1 + 3/4 cups} see notes
• 1 can {14 oz} sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup cold water

Instructions

1. In a small bowl combine Grape Jello and 1 envelope unflavored gelatin, add 1 cup boiling water and stir until dissolved. Pour into a 13×9 glass pan and place in fridge for about 20 minutes, until set but not firm
2. In a small bowl combine sweetened condensed milk and 1 cup boiling water, stir well.
3. In another small bowl, add cold water and sprinkle 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin, set aside for 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup boiling water and stir well. Add to milk mixture and stir.
4. Add 1 cup of milk mixture to Grape Jello layer, place in fridge to set, about 25 minutes.
5. In a small bowl combine Blue Jello and 1 envelope unflavored gelatin, add 1 cup boiling water and stir until dissolved. Pour over cream mixture and place in fridge for about 20 minutes, until set but not firm
6. Add 1 cup of milk mixture to Blue Jello layer, place in fridge to set, about 25 minutes.
7. In a small bowl combine Lime Jello and 1 envelope unflavored gelatin, add 1 cup boiling water and stir until dissolved. Pour over cream mixture and place in fridge for about 20 minutes, until set but not firm
8. Add 1 cup of milk mixture to Lime Jello layer, place in fridge to set, about 25 minutes.
9. In a small bowl combine Lemon Jello and 1 envelope unflavored gelatin, add 1 cup boiling water and stir until dissolved. Pour over cream mixture and place in fridge for about 20 minutes, until set but not firm
10. Add 1 cup of milk mixture to Lemon Jello layer, place in fridge to set, about 25 minutes.
11. In a small bowl combine Strawberry Jello and 1 envelope unflavored gelatin, add 1 cup boiling water and stir until dissolved. Pour over cream mixture and place in fridge for about 20 minutes, until set but not firm

Notes

This Rainbow Jello is not difficult, but it does takes some time and attention. I was working on the St. Patrick’s Day Desserts at the same time, and the milk mixture ended up getting too thick, so I had to start over and make some more. So, my advice…don’t try to do too much at once when making this and set a timer to remind yourself to add the next layer.

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0 Total Fat: 0g

Even though it does take some time, I think the results are impressive.

Next up…Lucky Mix! A fun snack mix that would be perfect for your kiddos lunch for St. Patrick’s Day or even to snack on during a movie.

St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Mix

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Fun and festive snack mix for St. Patrick's Day: Lucky Mix from HoosierHomemade.com

Ingredients

• 2 cups Lucky Charms cereal {Grab a coupon HERE}
• 1 cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch {Grab a coupon HERE}
• 1 cup Honey Nut Cherrios
• 1 cup Mixed Nuts or Peanuts
• 1 cup Green Skittles or M&M’s
• 1 cup Pretzels

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
2. Serve in little Pots of Gold for a fun treat. Or even a small dish.

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0 Total Fat: 0g

And last, but not least…a twist on an old favorite…Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats!

I make my Rice Krispie Treats a little different than the usual marshmallows and butter, and they are really soft and chewy.

Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats

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Colorful treats for St. Patrick's Day - Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats from HoosierHomemade.com

Ingredients

• 6 cups Fruity Pebbles {Walmart makes a brand also}
• 1 cup of Light Corn Syrup
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Peanut Butter

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine corn syrup and sugar, bring to a bubble over a low heat, stirring often.
2. Add peanut butter and stir well.
3. Add to Fruit Pebbles {or other cereal}.
4. Stir well.
5. Coat a 13×9 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
6. Add cereal mixture and press until even.
7. Let set and cut into squares.

So what do you think? Which is your favorite? What St. Patrick’s Day Snacks do you make?

2012 St. Patrick’s Day Food and Fun