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Healthy Shamrock Shake

This Shamrock Shake is a delicious alternative to the McDonald's version! It gets its naturally green hue from spinach, but you can't taste it at all.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 412 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup almond milk (or water)
  • 1/4 avocado , pitted
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 5 Medjool dates , pitted (or 2 T maple syrup)
  • 1 to 2 large handfuls of ice

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add the ice and blend again, until the smoothie is as thick as you'd like. Serve right away.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is for the whole batch. This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.

Nutrition Information

Calories 412kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 94g (31%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 1078mg (31%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 80g (160%) Vitamin A 250IU (5%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 412

% 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.