Can you believe it’s already March? Spring is almost here. *praise hands emoji* March is often associated with green. Green grass, green leaves, green beer. St. Patrick’s Day epitomizes all things green. Corned beef, fish and chips, and Irish soda bread are commonly associated foods with the holiday. Another favorite is McDonald’s Shamrock Shake. The green shake is available annually across the United States, Canada, and Ireland. I was surprised to learn that this shake has been around since 1970. I haven’t eaten at McDonald’s in years. I occasionally crave them and have made my own using mint ice cream to make a healthier version. I was trying to decide what festive recipe to make that was dietary-restriction friendly, I decided on a homemade Shamrock Shake.
You only need a few ingredients and a few minutes. It’s really simple to make and you don’t have to wait a long time to consume it.
Easy Homemade #ShamrockShake (GF, DF, SF) Click To TweetIngredients
1.5 cups So Delicious CocoWhip
1/2 cup So Delicious coconut milk or dairy-free milk alternative
1/4 creme de menthe
Optional: 3-4 ice cubes
fresh mint for garnish
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender or mixing bowl and blend until smooth.
All done. Yep, that’s it. This makes about 6 ounces.
Pro Tip #1: Swap So Delicious CocoWhip with vanilla yogurt alternative. The recipe I found called for So Delicious vanilla bean coconut milk non-dairy frozen dessert. We noticed a grocery store no longer carried it and from what I can gather from the website, they no longer make this product. That’s why we substituted it with the CocoWhip.
Pro Tip #2: For a thinner shake, add more coconut milk or dairy-free milk alternative.
The shake is REALLY good! It’s a really great alternative to the real deal. Next time, I think we’ll also add a chocolate garnish.
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If you like this recipe, here are some other easy recipes that you’ll enjoy: vegan cheese dip, easy cheezy mac, dietary-restriction friendly pasta, and homemade pizza.
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I think I’ll drink directly from the bowl Sam 😀 Love creme de menthe and can only imagine how yummy a shake version must be. Hope you, Nikki and the rest of the family have a very happy St Patrick’s Day
Michelle, I wanted to drink it from the bowl too. I need one of those huge margarita glasses to fill with this Shamrock Shake. lol Thanks, Michelle! I hope you & your family do too. 🙂
This looks delicious!! And with just a few ingredients too. Somehow, I can feel the mint in my mouth ? YUM!! ? xo Evelyn, PathofPresence ?
The mint really sets is apart, Evelyn. It’s so easy to make and delicious!
I’ve never had a Shamrock Shake before but it looks really good and tasty. I can’t wait to try it out myself.
Let me know if you make it and what the verdict is!
Ooooh that’s something a bit different, I definitely love the idea of a Shamrock shake!!
Thanks, Claire! I thought it would be a fun recipe and something different.
Oh yum, this sounds so refreshing and I like how easy it is to make. I can certainly make a version that my intolerances will allow me to enjoy!
I think it would be easy to adjust ingredients to ones that meet your requirements. It’s SO easy to make!
This looks like a really great way to celebrate St Patricks Day. The shake looks delicious and I love the colour.
The shake is very yummy and I love the color too!
It looks quite interesting. I can’t say I would ever try it since I don’t drink alcohol or take sugar. I know, I am no fun. Hahha
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Haha, Tanvi. You might be able to make one with sugar-free ingredients and no alcohol.
This green shamrock shake looks and sounds so good, loving the ingredients as well as the consistency, rich and healthy. I would love to try this at home.
It’s so good, Preet! Let me know if you make it & what you think. 🙂
Oh wow, this looks good! The colour is amazing. Perfect drink for St Patrick’s Day!
Thanks, Clare!
Oh, my!! This homemade shamrock shade looks really delicious and interesting to try. I will be pinning this recipe.
This shake sounds so yummy and fun! Also very suitable for the month of March! Happy St.Patty’s day!
Thanks, Nati! Happy St. Patty’s Day to you as well.
Perfect for St. Paddy’s Day (and not only). It sounds refreshing and healthy! 🙂 Have to show this to my hubby who’s actually Irish (not only having got Irish heritage but born in Ireland) 🙂
Nadia (Miel and Mint blog)
I’m glad you agree, Nadia! LOL please let me know what he thinks! 🙂