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 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 a 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 scoop 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.
Notes
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Thank you so much. Love the recipe and will try this weekend.
Let me know what you think!
This looks AMAZING. I am definitely going to make this one!
I hope you love it!!
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!
I hope you try it – we love it!!
I want to eat that whole thing right now, these look so good!
Aww thank you so much!
What a precious little girl you were! they still have those shamrock shakes…………
Awwww I love you mommy!!
Do you prefer the Bob’s Red Mill to the Biochem?
Yes I do because it’s naturally sweetened!
It doesn’t look like the natural flavor or biochem is artificially sweetened?
I’m sorry what is your question? Want to be sure I answer correctly!
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?
Ohhh I don’t use BioChem so I’m not sure. I use Bob’s Red Mill :)
This is one of the best food blog I have ever seen… Thanks for sharing..
Thank you so much Tina!!
Prettiest smoothie ever!
Aww thank you pretty lady!!
I love mint. This looks amazing!
Aww thank you so much Megan! It was so fresh and good!
Now this is how you shake up a Monday! Gorgeous m dear!
Thank you my pretty!!! xoxox
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
Aww thank you so much! Enjoy!!