Shaking up St. Patrick’s Day with a healthy version of the iconic vanilla mint treat that only comes in March.
My kids (and I) all are obsessed with the ridiculously chemical loaded McDonald’s Shamrock Shake. This smoothie version doesn’t entirely replace it, but it gives it a good run for sure. Loaded with super healthy ingredients and a lasting minty vanilla flavor, maybe this is what we need?
I have found that frozen chopped spinach blends into smoothies better than fresh, likely because it is pre-cooked before packaging. Feel free to substitute if you only have fresh, or you can also make it without – there are plenty of healthy ingredients around it.
Shamrock Shake Smoothie
A healthy version of the iconic vanilla mint shake
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla coconut milk, unsweetened any milk will work here
- 1/2 avacado
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/4 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped frozen spinach optional
- 1 cup ice
- 1-2 Tbsp honey
- pinch kosher salt
- chocolate chips and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine all ingredients (aside from chocolate chips and mint for garnish) and blend on medium speed for about 1-2 minutes, making sure to get rid of all green specs from the spinach. This often takes 2 full minutes.
- Top with fresh mint leaves and chocolate chips, if desired.
Notes
I find that cooked chopped frozen spinach works better in smoothies vs. fresh, as it tends to blend into the base more consistently.
