5.0 from 51 votes
Shamrock Shake
Refreshing shamrock shakes are rich and creamy for the perfect St. Patrick's Day celebration.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2 milkshakes
Calories: 562 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Drinks , Snacks
Cuisine:
American , Irish
Ingredients
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract or more to taste
- green food coloring
- toppings optional whipped cream, maraschino cherries, or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Garnish as desired and serve immediately.
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Notes
- For a lighter version, use vanilla frozen yogurt and swap the liquid for fat-free milk, and omit the whipped cream.
- For a lighter version, use vanilla frozen yogurt and swap the liquid for fat-free milk, and omit the whipped cream.
- Nutritional content in the recipe notes does not include optional toppings.
- Spike this favorite with a splash of crème de menthe, Baileys, or vodka for a boozy treat!
- Leftovers can be frozen in ice cube trays for shamrock pops or re-blending later.
Nutrition Information
Calories
562
(28%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
223mg
(9%)
Potassium
574mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
58g
(116%)
Vitamin A
1169IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
375mg
(38%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2milkshakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 562
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 562 | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 223mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 574mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 58g | 116% |
| Vitamin A | 1169IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 375mg | 38% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.