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Healthy Shamrock Shake Recipe

Healthy Shamrock Shake Recipe

This Healthy Shamrock Shake gives all the flavor of this classic treat without the junk ingredients and with less than half the sugar! Add protein powder to make it a balanced meal!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dessert, Snack
Calories: 323
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Banana frozen, cut into chunks
  • ¾ cup Cow's Milk, Whole or milk of choice; or use 1 full cup if you do not want to use coconut milk
  • ¼ cup Coconut Milk canned for added creaminess
  • ¼ cup Spinach frozen or a handful of fresh
  • ⅛ tsp Peppermint Extract or handful of fresh mint leaves from a mint tea bag
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Dark Chocolate Chips optional
Optional Add Ins
  • Collagen or Whey Protein powder for a boost in protein

Method
 

  1. Blend all the ingredients together in a blender until smooth and minty green.
  2. Top with dark chocolate chips if desired
Make It Into Ice Cream
  1. Simply use less liquid. Start with just 1-2 Tbsp milk while blending. Add in 1 Tbsp at a time until you get your desired creaminess of soft-serve ice cream!

Notes

Nutrition Facts
  • 334 calories
  • 4g protein
  • 18g fat
  • 4g fiber
  • 22g sugar (naturally occurring)
 
If you want to eat this as a meal, add protein powder or eat some protein on the side to further prevent a blood sugar spike from the banana.
*With 1 scoop whey protein powder:
  • 454 calories
  • 28g protein
  • 20g fat
  • 4g fiber
  • 22g sugar