Healthy Shamrock Shake
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Healthy Shamrock Shake
Description
Made by blending almond milk, pitted avocado, fresh spinach leaves, peppermint extract, and Medjool dates, this shake offers a nutrient-rich alternative to traditional shamrock shakes. The avocado provides creaminess and healthy fats, while the spinach adds a mild, fresh vegetal flavor without overwhelming the minty taste. Dates act as a natural sweetener, complementing the peppermint aroma. Adding ice balances the texture, creating a thick, cold beverage.
Best served immediately after blending to maintain its fresh and creamy consistency, this shake is suitable for a refreshing snack or light breakfast. Adjusting the peppermint extract controls the intensity of mint flavor. The almond milk base keeps it dairy-free. The recipe's nutrient content and natural sweetness offer a wholesome option for mint-flavored drinks.
Nutrition information available applies to the whole batch, providing an overview of calorie and nutrient content per serving.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almond milk (or water)
- 1/4 avocado , pitted
- 1 cup spinach fresh baby
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 5 Medjool dates , pitted (or 2 T maple syrup)
- 1 to 2 ice large handfuls
Instructions
- Combine the almond milk, avocado, spinach, peppermint extract, and dates and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the any flavoring as needed, but keep in mind that the flavor will be diluted slightly when you add the ice in the next step.
- Add the ice and blend again, until the smoothie is as thick as you'd like. Serve right away.
Notes
- Nutrition facts refer to the entire blended batch.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste, as ice dilutes flavor slightly.
- Serve immediately for best texture and freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 94g | 31% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1078mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 80g | 160% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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