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McDonald’s Shamrock Shake (Healthy Copycat)

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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!

Healthy Shamrock Shake Recipe - a naturally sweetened green protein smoothie

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. 

Minty Green Shamrock Shake - A fresh and healthy smoothie recipe

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.

Shamrock Shake Recipe - a healthy naturally sweetened smoothie

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.

Healthy Shamrock Protein Shake - a naturally sweetened green smoothie recipe

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.

All Natural Shamrock Shake - a healthy green smoothie recipe

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.

Healthy Shamrock Protein Shake - a naturally sweetened green smoothie recipe

McDonald's Shamrock Shake (Healthy Copycat)

Course: Dessert, Drink
Cuisine: American
Keyword: copycat shamrock shake
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 355
Author: Liz Della Croce
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!
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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.

Recipe Notes:

Note: This is meant to serve as a meal. To lower calories, simply split the blender by four glasses instead of two.
Nutrition Facts
McDonald's Shamrock Shake (Healthy Copycat)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 Calories from Fat 150
% Daily Value*
Fat 16.7g26%
Saturated Fat 4.8g30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.9g
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 249mg11%
Carbohydrates 41.3g14%
Fiber 17.5g73%
Sugar 14.4g16%
Protein 17.9g36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  3. Amanda @ Cookie Named Desire

    March 17, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    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!

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