A Healthy “Shamrock Shake” Alternatve!

Mar 4

Healthy Shamrock Shake: Ingredients & Substitutions

Greek Yogurt. any plain or vanilla flavored yogurt works well in this recipe. We like using Icelandic vanilla yogurt as well. Or, you can use a dairy-free yogurt.
Milk: whole milk, 2%, almond milk, and coconut milk are all good choices.
Spinach. Use frozen spinach to make a thick and creamy shake.
Honey: agave or maple syrup are good substitutes.
Mint: If you’d prefer, you can use 1 teaspoon mint extract instead of fresh mint, however I lovethe flavor of fresh mint in this healthy shamrock shake!

How to Make a Shamrock Shake

This recipe is very easy to make – but as always we’ll walk through the steps and don’t forget to watch the video.

Begin by putting all the ingredients in the order listed in the container of a Vitamix (or another high-powered blender) and blend until smooth.

Then, pour into 2 to four glasses and serve right away!

Serve

Serve this shake with a dollop of homemade whipped cream on top for a fun treat without any preservatives, food dyes, etc.

I suggest serving this healthy shamrock shake right away for the best flavor and texture.

Store

You could store leftovers in a glass jar with lid in the refrigerator for 1 day or in the freezer for 1 month, however it’s best when served immediately.

Healthy Shamrock Shake Recipe FAQs

Is this recipe healthy?

Yes, this recipe is far healthier than the restaurant version, here are some comparisons for a smallshake from McD’s: 460 calories (small size) 63 g refined sugar, 74 g carbs, 8 g saturated fat. No fiber or nutrients.
This Recipe: 336 calories, 30 g unrefined sugar, 39 g carbs, 4 g saturated fat, 8 g fiber, 1900 mg Vitamin A, 780 mg Potassium.

What are the ingredients in a McDonald Shamrock Shake?

The ingredients in a McD’s shake are: Milk, Sugar, Cream, Corn Syrup, Natural Flavor, Mono and Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Vitamin A Palmitate.
So much less nutritious than making a shake with whole foods like avocados, Greek yogurt and honey!

Can I freeze a Shamrock Shake?

You can freeze leftovers of this healthy shamrock shake in glass jars with lids in the freezer and thaw slowly in the refrigerator. You could also use a popsicle mold and make shamrock shake popsicles with leftovers – yum!

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Healthy Shamrock Shake

LAURA

This healthy shamrock shake recipe is easy to make in 5 minutes with 8 nutritious ingredients like avocados, spinach, & Greek yogurt! The perfect St. Patrick's Day treat that's naturally green – no food coloring.

5 FROM 3 VOTES

COURSE Dessert, Drinks

CUISINE American

SERVINGS 2 Servings

CALORIES 336

PREP TIME5minutes minutes

TOTAL TIME5minutes minutes

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Equipment

Ingredients

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▢ ¾ cup milk (2% or whole)
▢ ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
▢ 1 avocado
▢ ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
▢ 1 cup spinach frozen
▢ 10-15 fresh mint leaves
▢ 2 Tablespoons honey
▢ ½-1 cup ice optional

Instructions

Add ingredients in the order listed to the container of a Vitamix, or other high-powered blender) in the order listed.
Blend, starting on low speed and gradually increasing to high. Then blend on high speed for 30 to 50 seconds, or until the shake is smooth and thick.
Pour and serve immediately, top with whipped cream.

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions

Greek Yogurt. any plain or vanilla flavored yogurt works well in this recipe. We like using Icelandic vanilla yogurt as well. Or, you can use a dairy-free yogurt.
Milk: whole milk, 2%, almond milk, and coconut milk are all good choices.
Spinach. Use frozen spinach to make a thick and creamy shake.
Honey: agave or maple syrup are good substitutes.
Mint: If you’d prefer, you can use 1 teaspoon mint extract instead of fresh mint, however I love the flavor of fresh mint in this healthy shamrock shake!

Serve

Serve this shake with a dollop of homemade whipped cream on top.