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    Home » Type » Drinks » Smoothies

    Healthy Shamrock Shake {Mint-Flavored Smoothie}

    Published: Mar 15, 2013 · Modified: Jan 20, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 39 Comments

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    I’ve never had a real Shamrock Shake, and by “real” I mean one from McDonald’s. Even though my shake is a knock-off, I’m guessing it has more real ingredients than the McDonald’s version…

    A lover of all things mint, I decided to re-do the Shamrock Shake into a breakfast-worthy meal that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, or any day you want a sweet but healthy start.

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    My version of this classic has spinach and mint for natural green coloring (and vitamins, minerals, and fiber), banana for a full serving of fruit, and coconut milk for healthy fat. And it’s completely naturally sweetened with stevia plus the sweetness from the banana. But it tastes completely indulgent.

    Otherwise known as ice cream for breakfast, this shake is a sure-fire way to get kids (and picky grown-ups) eating their greens early in the day…just don’t tell them what’s in it!

    Here are a few other deliciously green breakfasts that will get your family eating green:

    Fingerling Potato-Leek Hash with Swiss Chard and Eggs from Cooking Light

    Avocado Spinach Egg Salad from We Are Not Martha

    Frittata with Spinach, Potatoes, Peppers, and Feta from Ezra Pound Cake

    Sautéed Greens with Mustard Seeds and Cashews from Anja’s Food 4 Thought

    Greens and Beans Over Polenta from Eggs on Sunday

    Green Monster Oatmeal from The Oatmeal Artist

    Happy (almost) St. Patrick’s Day – I hope you get to enjoy something green!

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    Healthy Shamrock Shake {Mint-Flavored Smoothie}
    Prep time:  5 mins
    Total time:  5 mins
    Yield: 1 serving
     
    Ingredients
    • ¼ cup (60 ml) plain, unsweetened almond milk
    • ¼ cup (60 ml) canned light coconut milk (or canned full-fat coconut milk for an even thicker, more decadent shake)
    • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ⅛ teaspoon pure (natural) mint extract (see note below)
    • 1 packet stevia (see note below)
    • 1 pinch sea salt
    • 1 cup (1 oz/30 g) organic baby spinach
    • ¼ cup (¼ oz/7 g) fresh mint leaves
    • 1 large ripe banana (with brown spots), cut into 6 pieces and frozen
    Instructions
    1. Add all ingredients to a blender in the order listed and process until smooth and creamy.
    2. Serve immediately.
    Notes
    Mint Extract: You can add more to taste, but many brands I’ve tried are very strong and if you use too much it can be overpowering, which is why I recommend starting out with just ⅛ teaspoon.

    Stevia: As a guideline on how sweet 1 packet of stevia is: the amount of stevia in 1 packet measures ½ teaspoon, which is about as sweet as 2 to 3 teaspoons of regular sugar.

    Topping/Garnish Ideas: A sprig of fresh mint, cacao nibs, shaved dark chocolate, or dark chocolate chips.
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    1. Gaye Lee says

      September 23, 2014 at 2:21 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Gaye Lee says

      September 22, 2014 at 10:45 pm

      Do you have nutrition info for this yummy-looking treat?

      Reply
      • Faith says

        September 23, 2014 at 8:54 am

        Gaye Lee, Thanks so much for your interest in my recipe! This is definitely a yummy one. :) I didn’t calculate the nutrition info for this recipe, but if you want to do so, Calorie Count is a pretty good tool. I hope this helps!

        Reply
    3. Kristi says

      March 24, 2013 at 8:37 am

      Delicious!! Thank you for posting!!

      Reply
    4. Jeanette says

      March 18, 2013 at 7:10 pm

      What a great way to get anyone to try a healthy green smoothie!

      Reply
    5. grace says

      March 18, 2013 at 2:38 am

      you and your spinach, faith! :)

      Reply
    6. Marlies says

      March 17, 2013 at 11:09 am

      I just made this and it was AMAZING! :)

      Reply
      • Faith says

        March 17, 2013 at 1:31 pm

        Marlies, I'm so happy you enjoyed it! It's one of my favs too. :)

        Reply
    7. ashley - baker by nature says

      March 16, 2013 at 11:59 am

      Ooooooh this is lovely, Faith! So pretty and green and festive!

      Reply
    8. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz says

      March 15, 2013 at 3:49 pm

      Oh wow this shake looks so awesome plus it is full of good things. I kinda like eating foods with unusual bright colors like this. I think I know what I will have Sunday morning.

      Reply
    9. zerrin says

      March 15, 2013 at 2:40 pm

      Amazing greenness! And it's good to know that healthy ingredients give that color! Would be a great start to a new day!

      Reply
    10. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      March 15, 2013 at 12:14 pm

      I don't think I've had a real shamrock shake either, but this looks delish!

      Reply
    11. Erica says

      March 15, 2013 at 12:09 pm

      I have a friend who is SUPER healthy and every year she gets excited to have just 1 mcds shamrock shake! I am sending this to her!!

      Reply
    12. Kate@Diethood says

      March 15, 2013 at 8:57 am

      This is the prettiest drink I have ever seen! YUM!!
      I've never had a McD's Shamrock Shake, either! I've never had a Big Mac!! :)

      Reply
    13. Nikki @ The Road to Less Cake says

      March 15, 2013 at 7:49 am

      I'm not a massive mint lover but that looks gorgeous.

      Reply
    14. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

      March 15, 2013 at 7:05 am

      I am in so much love with this lightened up version! Yum!

      Reply
    15. Rosa says

      March 15, 2013 at 5:55 am

      Healthy indeed! It must taste interesting too.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply

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