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Shamrock Shake
Rich and creamy, this homemade shamrock shake is made with real ice cream and a touch of mint flavor. This McDonald's copycat recipe is perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any day you crave something sweet.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 milkshakes
Calories: 546 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces vanilla ice cream 1 pint
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon Green Gel Food Coloring
- Optional toppings: whipped cream Maraschino Cherries, Sprinkles, Chocolate Sauce
Instructions
- Add the ice cream, milk, mint extract, and food coloring to a blender and blend until smooth– about 30 seconds.
- Pour between two large glasses and top with your favorite toppings.
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Notes
- Nutritional information does not include additional toppings.
- For a dairy-free version, swap the ice cream and milk for non-dairy options. It is just as wonderful!
- Kick it up a notch by blending in ¼ cup of mini chocolate chips for mint chocolate chip shake!
- Add a shot of Creme de Menthe or Bailey’s Irish Cream for a fun adult version
- Use any classic vanilla or vanilla bean ice cream.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more or less milk to reach your desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1shake
Calories
546kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
228mg
(10%)
Potassium
636mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
54g
(108%)
Vitamin A
1152IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
440mg
(44%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2milkshakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 546
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1shake | |
| Calories | 546kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 228mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 636mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 54g | 108% |
| Vitamin A | 1152IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 440mg | 44% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.