Does this recipe taste like a real Shamrock Shake?

In the sense that it’s cold, sweet, and minty, yes. But the real Shamrock Shake is incredibly sugary (it was much too sweet for me even before I went vegan) and very rich from the full fat dairy and sugar in it. This lightened up vegan shamrock shake is sweet but not overly so, but still fairly minty and delicious.

Is a shamrock shake healthy?

This one is! This is basically a recipe for a vegan mint smoothie. Traditional shamrock shakes (and milkshakes in general) tend to be high in calories, sugar, fat, and even cholesterol from the dairy. This healthy shamrock shake has zero cholesterol, added sugar, is very low in fat, and much lower in calories.

What can I use instead of mint?

If you just want a green shake that’s not minty, try matcha powder (be careful, this has caffeine) or spinach powder (which might sound gross but it has no taste).

Healthy Vegan Shamrock Shake (3 Ingredients!)

Name: Vegan Copycat Shamrock Shake
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 Frozen Bananas (about 4 cups) (see note 1 for substitutions); 2 Cups Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk (or more, as needed to blend); ½ cup Fresh Mint Leaves (or a few drops of mint extract)

Description

Sweet, minty, and delicious, this Copycat Vegan Shamrock Shake is a cool treat made from just 3 ingredients. This healthy vegan mint milkshake is great any time of the day when you need a pick-me-up.

Ingredients

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4 Frozen Bananas (about 4 cups) (see note 1 for substitutions)
2 cups Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk (or more, as needed to blend)
1/2 cup Fresh Mint Leaves (or a few drops of mint extract)

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Instructions

Note About Yield: This recipe makes enough for 2-3 large glasses or several small cups. The bananas turn brown over time, which is why I recommend serving immediately and only making as much as you’ll need. If you’re serving one person, use 1 to 1 ½ frozen bananas, ½ to 1 cup of non-dairy milk, and a small handful of mint leaves.
Blend: Add all ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth and creamy! If you feel it’s not minty enough, add more mint. If it’s too minty, you could add a little bit more non-dairy milk and even a few more chunks of frozen banana if needed. If you’d like it sweeter, you can add a splash of maple syrup or agave and blend briefly.
Serve: Serve your vegan shamrock shakes immediately. If you’d like, add a little vegan whipped cream and maybe even a cherry on top. You could even serve them with fancy straws.

Notes

Note 1: If you’re allergic to bananas, you’ll need to figure out a replacement. It’s not super healthy, but vegan vanilla ice cream would work well here. Another option you have is to use white beans and your favorite sweetener. It won’t be cold, so you’ll need to add ice. I’ve also seen people use frozen cauliflower and sweetener like agave or maple syrup, but haven’t personally tried it. And frozen mango or pineapple will work great, but they will change the flavor.
Note 2: This recipe calls for sweet mint leaves (what you’ll find in most grocery stores in the fresh produce section). The ½ cup this recipe calls for might be too much for some people and not enough for others! Personally I add even more. The more leaves you add, the greener it will be. But don’t overdo it. If you’re worried, start with ¼ cup, blend, and taste. Add more to taste.
Note 3: Due to how quickly bananas oxidize and turn brown, I actually do not recommend storing this recipe for later. See my note on yield in Step 1 of the recipe and only make as much as you’d like to consume immediately.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: Drink
Method: Blender
Cuisine: American