This naturally sweetened green shamrock shake is a guilt-free, healthy version of the McDonald’s favorite. Protein-packed and only 14g of sugar this shake is perfect for breakfast, snack or dessert!
As a little kid, I have vivid memories of the sheer joy and excitement surrounding the shamrock shake season. We didn’t eat a lot of fast food growing up so when we pulled into the golden arches in the spring, I knew it was a special occasion.
Fast forward to my adult years and one sip of those shakes pretty much makes my teeth hurt. Making them at home not only allows you to control the quality of ingredients but you can also make it is sweet or thick as you wish.
My version is a rich and delicious naturally sweetened shamrock shake made with fresh mint, creamy avocado, ripe bananas, and baby spinach. No corn syrup or artificial color required.
We like ours nice and thick so we add a good amount of ice but another trick is to use frozen bananas instead of fresh. If you don’t have baby spinach on hand, kale would work too.
Just don’t forget plenty of fresh mint and ripe avocado. They blend together to create a silky, minty and completely addictive shamrock shake that won’t land right on your hips.
Your straw is waiting.
McDonald’s Shamrock Shake (Healthy Copycat)
Ingredients
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 avocado pitted
- 1 banana
- 1 cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup fresh mint sprigs
- 2-3 scoops ice more or less to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and puree until smooth and creamy.
Chef’s Notes
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Farida Banu
Thank you so much. Love the recipe and will try this weekend.
Liz DellaCroce
Let me know what you think!
Akhil
This looks AMAZING. I am definitely going to make this one!
Liz DellaCroce
I hope you love it!!
Amanda @ Cookie Named Desire
I’ve never had a Shamrock Shake before. I didn’t even know what was in it until last year and even now I am not too sure. Whatever the case, this is the kind of “shake” that I think I want in my life. Can’t wait until morning to try it!
Liz DellaCroce
I hope you try it – we love it!!
Archana
I want to eat that whole thing right now, these look so good!
Liz DellaCroce
Aww thank you so much!
Mary Davis
What a precious little girl you were! they still have those shamrock shakes…………
Liz DellaCroce
Awwww I love you mommy!!
eliz
Do you prefer the Bob’s Red Mill to the Biochem?
Liz DellaCroce
Yes I do because it’s naturally sweetened!
eliz
It doesn’t look like the natural flavor or biochem is artificially sweetened?
Liz DellaCroce
I’m sorry what is your question? Want to be sure I answer correctly!
eliz
Oh, I was just looking at the ingredients and it doesn’t look like the “natural” biochem is artificially sweetened, but maybe the other flavors are?
Liz DellaCroce
Ohhh I don’t use BioChem so I’m not sure. I use Bob’s Red Mill :)
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious
I love mint. This looks amazing!
Liz DellaCroce
Aww thank you so much Megan! It was so fresh and good!
lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain
Now this is how you shake up a Monday! Gorgeous m dear!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you my pretty!!! xoxox
Catherine
Dear Liz, This drink is so festive….I love the bright color and I love that it is all natural. What a fun drink to make for the family. xoxo, Catherine
Liz DellaCroce
Aww thank you so much! Enjoy!!