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    Healthy Shamrock Shake Recipe

    Published: Mar 6, 2017 · Modified: Jan 10, 2022 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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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!

    healthy shamrock shake in a glass topped with whipped cream garnished with fresh mint

    Top 'O the morning to you!!! This Healthy Shamrock Shake recipe goes out to all of my virtual friends who have a shamrock shake addict in your life.

    My husband is that guy. You know the one I'm talking about. Literally the first day he sees a sign outside of the golden arches advertising the arrival of said beverage, he has to 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 feel good about my husband and kids enjoying this green treat! (Instead of secretly being horrified about what they are putting into their bodies).

    overhead view of a healthy shamrock shake after just being poured into a glass

    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).

    side view of a healthy shamrock shake with whipped cream, fresh mint and chocolate shavings

    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.

    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!

    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 with whipped cream and fresh mint

    Healthy Shamrock Shake: Ingredients & Substitutions

    There are a few easy ways to change up this Healthy 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 I love the flavor the fresh mint imparts in this healthy shamrock shake!
    healthy shamrock shake with whipped cream and fresh mint

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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 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Dessert, Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 Servings
    Calories 336 kcal

    Equipment

    • Vitamix blender
    • measuring spoons
    • measuring cups
    • spatula

    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
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    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 homogenous.
    • 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 I love 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: 0.5recipeCalories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 81mgPotassium: 784mgFiber: 8gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 1914IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 146mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    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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    1. Shelley

      May 24, 2019 at 8:49 am

      5 stars
      Although March passed a few months ago, this shake was perfect to make as a special treat for my hubby on his birthday this May! He LOVES talking about how 'this is the year' he is finally going to try one of the traditional Shamrock Shakes when they come around every March... but never does. Secretly I am hoping he is as afraid of the ingredients in them as I am! Needless to say I was thrilled to see a healthy recipe on your site, and he was thrilled with the taste! He absolutely loved the shake and I am hoping we will never have to experience the fast food version haha 🙂 I am so happy I can provide him with a healthy Shamrock Shake any day of the year!

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    2. S

      March 17, 2019 at 9:50 am

      Made it this morning- so fun!! We used coconut 🥥 yogurt & milk to accommodate for food allergies. And ended up adding a banana to thicken it up more (we are banana lovers) such a great way to start the day!! Thank you!!

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