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    Vegan Shamrock Shake for St. Patrick's Day

    Published: Mar 3, 2021 · Modified: May 12, 2023 by Dianne · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Treat yourself to a homemade vegan Shamrock Shake this St. Patrick’s Day! Packed with bananas and spinach, this minty milkshake is a healthy spin on the seasonal favorite. In fact, I think it would pass for a green smoothie! This easy to make recipe is vegan and gluten-free.

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    Shamrock Shake

    When I told Dennis that I was working on a vegan Shamrock Shake recipe for my blog, he had no idea what I was talking about. We went vegan sixteen years ago, and we both avoided fast food restaurants before that, so I wasn't surprised that he didn't know what it was. I only knew what it was from hearing coworkers talk about it years ago.

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    St. Patrick’s Day

    If, like Dennis, you don’t know what a Shamrock Shake is, it’s simply a green, minty milkshake that’s available at McDonalds during the month of March to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. It’s not even close to being an Irish dish, so it has nothing to do with the holiday, other than the fact that it’s green.

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    The Shamrock Shake that you’ll find available for purchase at McDonald's is made with vanilla ice cream, cream, high fructose corn syrup and corn syrup, food coloring, and some weird additives that aren’t actually food. Despite the fact it’s now made with “low-fat” ice cream, it’s a total calorie bomb and it’s full of unhealthy ingredients.

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    Healthy Vegan Shamrock Shake

    My vegan Shamrock Shake uses vanilla non-dairy milk, frozen bananas, and avocado to mimic the creamy texture and taste of vanilla cows' milk ice cream. The green color comes from fresh baby spinach leaves rather than chemicals. Shamrock Shakes are usually topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, but I topped mine with mint leaves and cacao nibs. Feel free to use fresh cherries and coconut whipped cream or cashew cream, if that strikes your fancy, though.

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    How to Make a Vegan Shamrock Shake

    This recipe couldn't be easy to make! You simply throw all of the ingredients together in a blender and process until it's smooth and creamy.

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    This Vegan Shamrock Shake is perfect for a light breakfast, it makes a great afternoon pick-me-up, and it’s a tasty dessert, as well!

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    Shamrock Shake with banana, avocado, spinach, and straws

    Vegan Shamrock Shake

    Dianne
    Treat yourself to a vegan Shamrock Shake this St. Patrick’s Day! Packed with bananas and spinach, this recipe is a healthy spin on the seasonal favorite.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 249 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups vanilla almond or soy milk
    • 2 frozen bananas
    • ½ avocado
    • 2 cups baby spinach tightly-packed
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
    • Mint leaves and cacao nibs for garnish optional

    Instructions
     

    • Mix the milk, bananas, avocado, spinach, and extracts together in a high-speed blender until smooth.
    • Pour into two glasses and garnish with mint leaves and cacao nibs, if using. Serve cold.
    Calories: 249kcal
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    Shamrock Shake with banana, avocado, spinach, and straws

    If you enjoyed this shake, you might also like:

    • Chocolate Shake
    • Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
    • Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
    • My Favorite Green Juice

     

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    About Dianne

    Dianne Wenz is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Vegan Lifestyle Coach, Plant-Based Diet Nutrition Specialist, and Plant-Based Chef, as well as the author of Truly Healthy Vegan Cookbook.

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    1. Mary Ellen | VNutrition

      March 08, 2017 at 9:29 am

      I haven't had a shamrock shake since college! This looks delicious and sooo much healthier than the original!

    2. Becky Striepe

      March 08, 2017 at 11:21 am

      Oh wow - the color of this beauty is spot on, and I love how much healthier it is than the ones at fast food joints!

    3. Dianne

      March 08, 2017 at 3:35 pm

      Thanks, Becky!

    4. Dianne

      March 08, 2017 at 3:35 pm

      Thank you, Mary Ellen!

    5. Jenn

      March 12, 2017 at 12:49 pm

      Loving this healthy version of a Shamrock Shake! Maybe I can convert my hubby - he loves the fast food ones - ugh!

    6. Dianne

      March 12, 2017 at 7:23 pm

      Thanks, Jenn! I hope he likes it!

    7. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

      March 13, 2017 at 8:39 pm

      I've never had one of those other Shamrock Shakes, but yours looks absolutely delicious!

    8. Dianne

      March 14, 2017 at 10:27 am

      Thanks, Amy! I've never had one from McDonalds, but I am a fan of my own healthy version! 🙂

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