Description
This Mint Chocolate Shamrock Shake is a festive, creamy green milkshake with cool mint flavor and rich chocolate swirls. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or as a sweet, nostalgic treat, it’s made with simple ingredients and comes together in minutes.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (not mint extract)
- 2–3 drops green food coloring
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chocolate syrup
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add chocolate chips and pulse a few times to incorporate, or swirl in chocolate syrup after blending for ribbons of chocolate.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream. Garnish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles if desired.
- Serve immediately with a festive straw!
Notes
- Use dairy-free ice cream and milk for a vegan version.
- For a thicker shake, use less milk or more ice cream.
- Make it “adult” with a splash of Irish cream or crème de menthe (optional and 21+ only).
Nutrition
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
