I’m keeping the unicorn trend alive by sharing 15 of the best healthy unicorn recipes.
Do shimmery rainbows, pastel water colours and iridescent hues bring back nostalgic, comforting childhood memories? Or maybe it makes you think of cotton candy, Care Bears, My Little Pony or Lucky Charms. Whatever it reminds you of, I’m sure we can all agree that there’s something about bright and colourful foods that adds that extra “oomph” and MAGIC compared to plain regular food. There’s definitely a “don’t worry, be happy” kind of vibe that brings us back to times when things were playful, simpler and innocent. Let’s be real. We adults need our fun too! Which is why I’m all about that unicorn life and want to share with you guys 15 of the best healthy unicorn recipes.
This unicorn food trend (ie unicorn “fever”) all began with the vibrant unicorn toast and has made more and more people “crave the rainbow” in their food ever since. Food bloggers and recipe developers have continued developing more innovative and exciting beautiful recipes that fit the #Unicornfood theme. The unique multi-coloured and oftentimes glittery features of unicorn recipes are usually made with colours from natural food dyes (typically super-hyped “superfoods”) such as spirulina, chlorella, matcha (for green), blue-green algae/Blue Majik (for blue), beet, pitaya or hibiscus powder (for pink), turmeric (for yellow) and shisho herb (for purple). These recipes I’ve conjured up for this round-up were designed with nutrition in mind, so you don’t need to worry about whether they’re good for you or not (but don’t go OTT with them!). They’re healthy, creative and aesthetically-pleasing to the eye, with a selection of vegan options!
Now, let’s enter the fantasy realm of unicorn dreams, shall we? Here are my choices for the TOP 15 Healthy Unicorn recipes to revive those good ‘ol memories!
14 Best Healthy Unicorn Recipes
Unicorn Doughnuts – Nadia’s Healthy Kitchen
Vegan Unicorn Nice Cream – Abbey’s Kitchen
Healthy Unicorn Frappuccino – Liz Moody from Mind Body Green
Unicorn Toast – Liz Moody from Mind Body Green
Pastel Coconut Cashew Dream Bars – Wu Haus
Rainbow Unicorn Dip – Chocolate Covered Katie
Rainbow Chia Seed Breakfast Pudding Recipe – Ciao Florentina
Unicorn Peanut Butter Balls – Sweat with Bec
Vegan Unicorn Hot Chocolate – My Berry Forest
Healthy Unicorn Smoothie – Detoxinista
Healthy Unicorn Smoothie Bowl – The Chic Life
Unicorn Chia Pudding – Odessa Darling
Rainbow Frozen Yogurt Bark – Nutritiontofit
Golden Beet Salad – Nutritiontofit
Unicorn Toast – Shaw’s Simple Swaps
There you have it guys, 15 tasty healthy unicorn recipes to brighten your day just a little bit.
What are your thoughts about unicorn food?
Are you going to jump onto the bandwagon for this latest trend?
Share this recipe round-up with family and friends to add a little magic in their lives ;)!
Leave us a comment below on which unicorn treats you’re going to try out! (add unicorn emoji)
Contribution By:
Rachel Shim, RD2B
Updated on October 4th, 2021
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
Whitney E, R.D. says
This is the most creative and fun post ever! I am loving all of this “unicorn” cuisine. Now the real question is, what to go for first?! I am seriously wanting to try some of that unicorn toast. Talk about eating the rainbow 🙂
Abbey Sharp says
Right! So fun
Sweet Life Unicorn says
We’re going to try the Unicorn peanut butter balls! They look fabulous and delicious all at the same time!!! ????
Abbey Sharp says
enjoy!
kelly smith says
OMG!!! mY KIDS SURELY LOVE THIS thing, YOU MAKE IT VERY COLORFUL AND KIDS EVER HAPPY TO EAT SUCH THINGS. iLL DEFINITELY TRY THIS RECIPE.
Abbey Sharp says
Amazing! Enjoy Kelly 🙂
Sara says
Such a cheery post! I love it!
Abbey Sharp says
Thanks for reading!
Nutrition by Nazima says
Such a fun round up!
Abbey Sharp says
Right! Unicorn all the way!
GiGi Eats says
I just fell completely IN LOVEEEEEEEE with all of these! ha!
Abbey Sharp says
hahah right!!! Love the colours
Jill Conyers says
What a fun and colorful roundup. I feel like I’m the only person that has never eaten unicorn anything. It’s everywhere.
Abbey Sharp says
Hahah you must!
Sarah Remmer says
Love this! So fun!
Abbey Sharp says
Thanks girl!
Lauren OConnor says
Wow! What a roundup of fun recipes. Tempted to try at least one of these yummy unicorn treats.
Abbey Sharp says
Yay, enjoy Lauren 🙂
Jillian says
my kids will love these!
Abbey Sharp says
Yes! Totally kid friendly 🙂
Emily says
These all look so beautiful, yummy, and healthy!! I have no idea how this unicorn food fad happened, but I don’t hate it lol
Abbey Sharp says
haha I’m with ya 🙂
Shannon says
This is an amazing collection of super fun recipes!
Abbey Sharp says
Thanks Shannon 🙂
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
How fun are all of these!? Everyone is certainly into the Unicorn trend these days
Abbey Sharp says
Yes! Soo much
Rachel Frutkin says
Such pretty recipes!! I love all the colors. ❤️????????????????
Abbey Sharp says
Right! So pretty 🙂
Pamela says
Thanks for making this unicorn trend a possibility for real people ❤️ ????
Abbey Sharp says
Happy to be of service 🙂