By Laura
Posted Mar 06, 2017, Updated Jan 10, 2022
5 from 3 votes
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This Healthy Shamrock Shake recipe is made with 8 nutritious ingredients like avocados, spinach, Greek yogurt and is ready in 5 minutes! The perfect St. Patrick’s Day treat that’s naturally dyed green! No food coloring!
Top ‘O the morning to you!!! This Healthy Shamrock Shake recipegoes out to all of my virtual friendswho have a shamrock shake addict in your life.
My husband is that guy. You know the oneI’m talking about. Literally the firstday he sees asign outside of the golden arches advertising the arrival of said beverage, he hasto have one.
I had three main objectives in creating this Healthy Shamrock Shake, it had to be 1) creamy. 2) Green. and 3) minty!
The addition of avocado, spinach and fresh mint leaves worked together to achieve every one of those goals in a completely natural and healthy way. So I feelgood about my husband and kids enjoying this green treat! (Instead of secretly being horrified about what they are putting into their bodies).
How to make a Shamrock Shake
This recipe is very simple to make. Simply put all the ingredients in the container of a Vitamix and blend until smooth.
The only tip I have is that in order to blend everything well you need to use a Vitamix (or another high-powered blender).
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.
Recipe FAQs
Is this recipe healthy?
Yes, this recipe is far healthier than the restaurant version, here are some comparisons for a small shake 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!
Healthy Shamrock Shake: Ingredients & Substitutions
There are a few easy ways to change up thisHealthy Shamrock Shake to fit your dietary needs!
- Greek Yogurt/Milk:If you avoid dairy, you can easily substitute a dairy-free yogurt and almond or coconut milk to make this dairy-free! . recommend using honey or vanilla flavored yogurt. If you use plain yogurt, you will need to increase the amount of honey so that it’s sweet enough.
- Spinach. Use frozen spinach to make a thick and creamy shake.
- Honey:Use any liquid sweetener of your choice. Honey is by far my favorite.
- Mint:If you’d prefer, you can use mint extract instead of fresh mint, however Ilove the flavor the fresh mint imparts in this healthy shamrock shake!
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Healthy Shamrock Shake
Laura
This Healthy Shamrock Shake recipe is made with 8 nutritious ingredients like avocados, spinach; Greek yogurt & is ready in 5 minutes! The perfect St. Patrick's Day treat that's naturally dyed green! No food coloring!
5 from 3 votes
Course Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 336
Prep Time5 minutes minutes
Total Time5 minutes minutes
Ingredients
- ¾ cup milk (2% or whole)
- ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 avocado
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup spinach frozen
- 10-15 fresh mint leaves
- 2 TBS honey
- ½-1 cup ice optional
Instructions
Add ingredients to your Vitamix (or other high-powered blender) in the order listed.
Blend, starting on low speed and gradually increasing to high until your mixture is smooth and hom*ogenous.
Pour and serve immediately, top with whipped cream or chocolate!
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Notes
Ingredient Substitutions
- Greek Yogurt/Milk:If you avoid dairy, you can easily substitute a dairy-free yogurt and almond or coconut milk to make this dairy-free! . recommend using honey or vanilla flavored yogurt. If you use plain yogurt, you will need to increase the amount of honey so that it’s sweet enough.
- Spinach. Use frozen spinach to make a thick and creamy shake.
- Honey:Use any liquid sweetener of your choice. Honey is by far my favorite.
- Mint:If you’d prefer, you can use mint extract instead of fresh mint, however Ilove the flavor the fresh mint imparts in this healthy shamrock shake!
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5recipe | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 784mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1914IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you enjoy this recipe? Have a question? Leave a comment below!
More St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
Here are some more green and St. Patty’s Day themed recipes for you!
- These spinach pancakes, spinach muffins and these spinach donuts make a fun and festive breakfast!
- How adorable is this rainbow fruit pizza? Put a little pot of gold at the end and you have a fun dessert!
- I always think of potatoes when I think of St. Patty’s Day, and these mashed potatoes are the best!
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