Shamrock Protein Shake

This fun and delicious Shamrock Protein Shake is the healthy version of the famous McDonald's Shamrock Shake. Ours has 16.7 grams of protein and 267 calories, and is ready in just 5 minutes, saving you time, money, and lots of calories.  

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How to Make Shamrock Protein Shake

1. In a blender, combine all the ingredients, except the chocolate chips. Blend well until creamy and smoothie. 
2. Then, stir in the chocolate chips, only if using them.  You may top your shake with coconut whipped cream and a sprinkle of more chocolate chips. Enjoy it right away and celebrate St. Patrick's Day! 

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Ingredients and Substitutions

To make this healthy Shamrock Shake, you'll need:

• Mint chocolate chip ice cream (keto, or high-protein preferably. Or replace it with vanilla frozen yogurt)
• Whey protein powder: It will make your drink thick and protein-rich (I used sugar-free whey isolate protein powder, vanilla flavored,  but you can use any type that is flavored with vanilla, coconut, or mint)
• Unsweetened coconut milk: However, you can use any plant-based milk of your liking.
• Sweetener: It depends on which sugar substitute you enjoy. I used stevia in the raw and a hint of honey. If your ice cream is loaded with sugar, you may not need any extra sweetener. 
• Fresh mint leaves, optional (It will add some freshness but neither a vibrant green color nor a rich minty flavor. However, it isn't a processed ingredient such as the extract)
• Mint extract: Although I added fresh mint leaves, they won't flavor the shamrock shake as much as mint extract. But go easy here! One or two drops are more than enough!   
• Avocado: You won't taste it at all! It is only for adding extra creaminess to our protein shake. If you prefer, replace it with a banana. The fruit must be preferably frozen. But you can use fresh fruit and add some ice cubes.  For a shake with a vibrant green color, add about ⅓ cup of fresh baby spinach (you won't taste them, I promise!), or green food coloring. 
• Dark chocolate chips, optional (Use mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs, or chop the regular-size ones to add a crunch to your shake. You may add them to the blender or mix them after blending the shamrock protein shake. I prefer not blending them with the other ingredients because they can make your shake pale green, with a greyish tone. 

Tips for Making the Best Shamrock Shake Recipe

• Make sure to blend all the ingredients well. Start by adding the milk and then the solid ingredients so it won't make your blender work harder than it should. 
• If a vibrant green color is one of the musts for your shake, add spinach or food coloring to our recipe, and don't blend the chocolate chips in it.   
• If you don't have frozen avocado or banana, don't worry! Use one of the fresh fruits for creaminess and add some ice cubes to chill your protein shake. 
• If using a regular ice cream, don't add an extra sweetener. 

Variations

• Vegan: Use vegan ice cream, chocolate chips,  and plant-based protein such as soy or pea protein powder to make your vegan St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Shake.  
• Keto: Use keto ice cream, sugar-free protein powder, and keto sweetener. If adding fruit, use avocado, not banana. 
• Clean eating: Skip the food coloring and also the ice cream. Instead use more fruit, add spinach or blanched kale, peppermint oil instead of extract, and a plant-based protein powder.  

FAQs

How to Store

This Protein Shamrock Shake is best consumed right away.

• Fridge: You can store leftovers in a Mason jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. 
• Freezer: If you would like to prepare yours much ahead and freeze it, omit the fruit from the recipe so it won't get brown. To freeze it, add the blended protein shake to an ice cube tray, let it freeze for a couple of hours, and then cover it with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. It will keep well for about 2 months!    

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BEST Shamrock Protein Shake Recipe

This fun and delicious Shamrock Protein Shake is the healthy version of the famous McDonald's Shamrock Shake. Ours has 16.7 grams of protein and 267 calories, and is ready in just 5 minutes, saving you time, money, and lots of calories.  

Course:Drink

Cuisine:American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2 small glasses

Calories267 kcal

Author Denise Browning

Cost $ 1.50 per person

Equipment

• 1 blender

Ingredients

• 2 scoops mint chocolate chip ice cream keto (or high-protein). If using a regular ice cream, reduce the amount of sugar or don't add sugar at all to your shake
• 2 scoops whey protein powder I used sugar-free whey isolate protein powder, about 30 g
• ⅔ cup unsweetened coconut milk You can use any plant-based milk of your choice.
• sweetener to taste It depends on which sugar substitute you enjoy. I used stevia in the raw and a hint of honey. If your ice cream is loaded with sugar you may not need to sweeten your shake.
• 8 fresh mint leaves
• 1 drop of mint extract Although I added fresh mint leaves, they won't flavor the shamrock shake as much as peppermint extract. But go easy here! One or two drops are more than enough!
• ½ cup avocado You won't taste it at all! It is only for adding extra creaminess to our protein shake. If you prefer replace it with a banana. The fruit must be preferably frozen. But you can use fresh fruit and add some ice cubes. For a shake with a vibrant green color, add about ⅓ cup of fresh baby spinach (you won't taste them, I promise!), or green food coloring.
• ½ tablespoon dark chocolate chips optional (Use mini chocolate chips or chop the regular-size ones to add a crunch to your shake. You may add them to the blender or mix them after blending the shamrock protein shake. I prefer not blending them with the other ingredients because they can make your shake pale green, with a greyish tone).

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Instructions

• In a blender, combine all the ingredients, except the chocolate chips. Blend well until creamy and smoothie.
• Then, stir in the chocolate chips, only if using them.  You may top your shake with coconut whipped cream and a sprinkle of more chocolate chips. Enjoy it right away and celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

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Recipe Notes

How to Store

This Protein Shamrock Shake is best consumed right away.

• Fridge: You can store leftovers in a Mason jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. 
• Freezer: If you would like to prepare yours much ahead and freeze it, omit the fruit from the recipe so it won't get brown. To freeze it, add the blended protein shake to an ice cube tray, let it freeze for a couple of hours, and then cover it with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. It will keep well for about 2 months!

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.5g | Protein: 16.7g | Fat: 17.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 58.8mg | Potassium: 336.8mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 0.6g | Vitamin A: 392.3IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 150.7mg | Iron: 1mg

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