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Skinny Shamrock Shake

February 24, 2021 by Wifeeclectic 13 Comments

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I love a delicious mint shake. Every year I have always looked forward to the limited time of year when Shamrock Shakes are back at McDonald’s. I used to drink them all the time as a kid and as a teenager and then one day when I was an adult, I made the mistake of looking at the calories of it. While I still grab the real thing once a year, I like to enjoy the flavor without giving up the healthy lifestyle I work towards. This skinny version is delicious and SO much better for you. There is protein, fruit and the taste of mint. Yum!

Skinny Shamrock Shake

You will need:

  • 1 cup 100 calorie Vanilla Greek Yogurt
  • 2 Bananas, peeled, sliced and then frozen
  • 3/4 cup of Vanilla Almond Milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
  • ice
  • food coloring (if you want it to be green)

 

 
Add the frozen slices of banana, almond milk, yogurt, a small handful of ice and if you want a couple drops of green food coloring. Start with 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract and blend it all together. If it isn’t minty enough, add a little more mint and blend again. You can top it with light whipped cream and a cherry, but when I am going for a really light treat I omit this step.
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Skinny Shamrock Shake

Enjoy the delicious Shamrock Shake that is so popular in the spring, but without giving up the healthy lifestyle you work towards
Course: Dessert, Drinks
Keyword: dessert, drink, Food, Recipe, St Patrick's Day

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 100 calorie Vanilla Greek Yogurt
  • 2 Bananas peeled, sliced and then frozen
  • 3/4 cup Vanilla Almond Milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
  • ice
  • food coloring if you want it to be green

Instructions

  • Add the frozen slices of banana, almond milk, yogurt, a small handful of ice and if you want a couple drops of green food coloring.
  • Start with 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract and blend it all together. I
  • f it isn't minty enough, add a little more mint and blend again.
  • You can top it with light whipped cream and a cherry, but when I am going for a really light treat I omit this step.
 
This shake is smooth, delicious and has just the right hint of mint. Most of the time I am not even tempted by a Shamrock Shake anymore!
Do you have a favorite mint treat?

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Filed Under: Drinks, Gluten Free, Recipes, St. Patrick's Day Tagged With: St. Patrick's Day, Tasty Tuesdays

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Comments

  1. Masshole Mommy says

    February 24, 2016 at 7:55 pm

    That souds so good. I bet my kids will love this. Yum.

    Reply
  2. blythe32 says

    February 24, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    Yum, a healthier version of this delicious shake. I can't wait to try it out. Adding it to my YumPrint collection.

    Reply
  3. CoCo - Our Humble ABoden says

    February 24, 2016 at 10:53 pm

    Sounds so good! I didn't even think about adding bananas but I bet you can't even taste them over the mint!

    Reply
  4. Amanda Love says

    February 25, 2016 at 2:14 am

    This sounds truly delicious! I'm really not a fan of food coloring so I wonder if can use something else to make it green. Either way I would love to try this.

    Reply
    • Christine says

      February 26, 2018 at 4:53 pm

      3 spinach leaves (can’t taste them)

      Reply
  5. Roxanne Ferber says

    February 25, 2016 at 2:58 am

    My kids and I are big into smoothies right now! I am going to make this for them on St. Patrick's day!

    Reply
  6. tiarastantrums says

    February 25, 2016 at 4:53 am

    My daughter loves these Shamrock Shakes, but I don't like to purchase them for her (#meanmom). But I really love the healthy version that I can totally make at home for her!

    Reply
  7. jillconyers says

    February 25, 2016 at 8:59 am

    This sounds wonderful Debra. The food coloring is a must. It is a shamrock shake after all 🙂

    Reply
  8. Hannah Adkins says

    February 26, 2016 at 3:47 am

    this looks really easy to make! I'll have to sharing with my friends who miss Arbys one that they had for a while.

    Reply
  9. Laura - Eye Candy Creative Studio says

    February 26, 2016 at 6:23 am

    this sounds so good especially be 'skinny'. And I love anything that has peppermint extract in it as its so good for flavor!

    Reply
  10. Kiana Abram says

    February 29, 2016 at 4:21 am

    I've never had a mint flavored shake before but this looks tasty! I also love that it's simple and healthy!

    Reply
  11. Made In a Day says

    March 1, 2016 at 8:15 pm

    Wow this is awesome! I 'm likin the word Skinny! Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Pined & Sharing on Fb! Have a great week!
    Kim

    Reply
  12. rlo says

    March 5, 2016 at 10:34 pm

    I recently saw how much sugar are in these shakes from McDonalds's! Never never never buying one! Thanks for the healthier alternative! And thanks for linking up at the #HomeMattersParty !

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