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Shamrock Shake
Celebrate St. Patricks Day with a delicious Shamrock Shake!
Shamrock Shake
It’s that time of year again. Time for green food, green beer (for some) and green shakes! I read somewhere that the McDonalds Shamrock Shake has 57 ingredients! What?! It’s a shake, that seems like a lot! (that seems like a lot for any recipe) Don’t get me wrong, I love McDonalds just as much as the next person. I’m not really a fan of any fast food, but occasionally, it happens. Sometimes convenience wins. And nothing against their Shamrock Shake, it tastes great. But this one only has a few ingredients, and personally, I always vote for home made.
We’re not Irish, however, we are a family that loves to celebrate! St. Patricks day is the perfect excuse for a vanilla-y, minty, chocalate-y treat! YUM! Plus, bonus… It’s so easy to make!! Just five ingredients if you count the garnish, the shake itself just three. Oh I love easy!
Since my kids were quite young, we’ve made it a tradition to have a shamrock shake on St. Patricks day. They always look forward to it. I’m a believer in ‘everything in moderation’, so while this isn’t healthy, per se, it is a treat that is simple, easy and festive.
And don’t think this recipe is just for the kids… grown ups will love it too!
Shamrock Shake
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 tsp mint extract
- 4-5 drops green food coloring
- whipped cream optional
- chocolate sauce optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and chocolate sauce if desired.
Do you have any St. Patricks Day traditions? What are your favorite Irish meals?
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