An all natural shamrock shake with just three ingredients and no preservatives! Treat yourself this St. Patricks Day without going over board.
Did you know there is 54 ingredients in McDonalds Shamrock Shake? (source)
That’s right, 54. Now, I suppose, if you’re going to go celebrate St. Patricks Day with a shake from McDonalds, you’re probably not that concerned with how healthy it is, or what’s in it period. You’ve already given yourself permission to have dessert. For me, ignorance is bliss. But now that I know… {sigh} I just can’t do it.
But, what I can do, is make one myself with just a few all natural ingredients. Better for my body, and better for my wallet. You can see how that adds up with 4 kids. And, it’s just as satisfying!!
Just so we’re clear, I’m not claiming this to be “healthy”, just a better for you option. I’m all about indulging once in a while. I’m an 80/20 kind of a gal, sometimes even a 90/10. 🙂
All Natural Shamrock Shake
For this all natural shamrock shake, you’ll need:
- all natural ice cream
- fresh mint leaves
- mint extract
- whipped cream and chocolate sauce for garnish (optional)
A few notes…
- Hudsonville ice cream makes an all natural ice cream that is awesome!
- For whipped cream, I opt for heavy cream, and whip it myself in my mixer with just a bit of sugar.
- Here is a delicious homemade chocolate syrup
- If you like your shakes a little runnier, add a bit of milk at a time.
Place the ice cream, fresh mint, and mint extract into a high speed blender. Blend on high until smooth. It will take a minute or two for the fresh mint to be broken down.
Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and a few chocolate chips if desired.
All Natural Shamrock Shake
Ingredients
- 3/4 cups natural vanilla ice cream
- 1 small bunch of Fresh mint leaves stems removed (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 tsp pure mint extract
- real whipped cream and homemade chocolate syrup for topping.
Instructions
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Place ice cream, mint leaves, and mint extract into a high-speed blender.
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Blend until smooth.
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Pour into a glass and serve topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.
Enjoy your tasty treat!
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Definitely going to try this- my kids love, love shamrock shakes. Had no idea mcDs had so many chemicals, I mean, ingredients, in it! 😉
I know, crazy! Another idea if you don’t want to do the fresh greens, is to just use mint extract and a little food coloring. not quite as natural, but still better for you. 🙂
This looks delicious, and I love that there isn’t added food coloring! I’ve actually never had a shamrock shake from McDonalds, so I should probably make this homemade version and get started on making up for lost time 😉
Thank you! If you like the whole chocolate mint combo, you’ll love it. 🙂
54 ingredients is just outrageous! Thanks for this beautiful and healthier alternative.
I’ve never had a shamrock shake, they don’t do them in the UK. But this one looks too good not to try!
They probably don’t do them in the UK because of all the junk in them! haha! The all natural version is so much better. 🙂
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It looks delicious. 😀 I love everything with mint in it.
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Your shamrock shake sounds so yummy. I’ll have to make this for my daughter. 😉