Description
Whip up these Homemade Shamrock Shakes for a joyous treat! With rich vanilla ice cream and refreshing mint, this simple recipe brings festive flavor to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 c. vanilla bean ice cream
- 1 1/2 c. whole milk
- 1 1/2 tsp. mint extract
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 9 drops green food coloring
- whipped cream, cherries, and fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the ice cream, whole milk, mint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring in a blender.
- Blend the mixture until it's thick and creamy, about 30 seconds.
- Pour the shake into two tall glasses.
- Garnish with whipped cream, cherries, and fresh mint sprigs.
Notes
For a mintier flavor, adjust the mint extract to taste.
This shake can be enjoyed any time of the year, not just on St. Patrick’s Day!
Use low-fat ice cream for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 64g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 82g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg