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by Traci · Published: 02/24/2021 · Updated: 11/15/2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

Homemade Shamrock Shake

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5 from 9 votes
5 minutes

Homemade Shamrock Shake is a naturally green mint milkshake with no food dye. Use fresh spinach or kale for color and added nutrition.

shamrock shake in glass bottles with straw, whipped cream, and mint leaf garnish next to St Patrick's Day decorations

It's way too easy to make a shamrock shake at home! This St. Patrick's Day themed mint milkshake is colored green with mint leaves and spinach or kale in place of green food dye. Spearmint is said to improve digestion, as well as remedy nausea or headaches, and it makes everything tasty minty fresh! So, it's a win win!

Table of Contents hide
1) Key ingredients
2) How to make a shamrock shake at home
3) What flavor is a Shamrock Shake?
4) The best blender for a fresh mint milkshake
5) Recommended tools
6) More St. Pat's Day Recipes
7) More ice cream recipes
8) Homemade Shamrock Shake

Key ingredients

Get ingredient amounts in the printable recipe card below.

  • ice cream - use vanilla bean ice cream
  • 1% milk - or any milk
  • fresh spinach leaves - or kale
  • spearmint leaves - fresh mint milkshake
  • spearmint extract - or peppermint extract
  • whipped cream - canned or homemade

How to make a shamrock shake at home

  1. Add MINT LEAVES, SPINACH, MILK, VANILLA, ICE CREAM, and MINT EXTRACT to a high speed blender.
  2. Serve chilled, garnishe with fresh spearmint leaves and whipped cream.
shamrock shake in glass bottles with straw, whipped cream, and mint leaf garnish next to St Patrick's Day decorations

What flavor is a Shamrock Shake?

Mint extract is what gives the classic Shamrock shake a minty flavor. I'm using spearmint leaves and spearmint extract for this recipe. You can use peppermint extract, but use it sparingly as it's much stronger than spearmint flavor.

The best blender for a fresh mint milkshake

A high speed blender such as Vitamix or NutriBullet or stick blender will puree spinach or kale leaves, making them undetectable. This is great for produce-finicky kids. A classic kitchen blender can make a milkshake, but the produce in this milkshake recipe might not get as pureed as you want.

shamrock shake in glass bottles with straw, whipped cream, and mint leaf garnish next to St Patrick's Day decorations

Recommended tools

  • high-speed blender (stick blender, NutriBullet or Vitamix)
  • ice cream scoop
  • milk bottle serving glasses
  • paper straws

More St. Pat's Day Recipes

  • Instant Pot Corned Beef
  • Slow Cooker Corned Beef
  • Reuben Sandwich
  • Corned Beef Hash
  • Homemade Coleslaw
  • Smashed Potatoes

More ice cream recipes

  • Triple Berry No Churn Ice Cream
  • Bananas Foster
  • Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
  • Peach Smoothie
green Shamrock shakes in milk bottle jars with straw and St. Patrick's day decorations

Homemade Shamrock Shake

Homemade Shamrock Shake is a naturally green mint milkshake with no food dye. Use fresh spinach or kale for color and added nutrition.
5 from 9 votes
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Prep: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 serving
Author: Traci The Kitchen Girl

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 2-3 scoops Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
  • ⅓ cup 1% Milk, or preferred milk
  • ¼ cup Fresh Spinach (or Kale)
  • 1 sprig Fresh Mint, strip leaves, disgard stem
  • 1-3 drops Spearmint Extract, or Peppermint Extract
  • optional Whipped Cream

Instructions
 

  • Blend together ICE CREAM, MILK, SPINACH, MINT LEAVES, and SPEARMINT EXTRACT.
  • Serve immediately. Garnish with fresh spearmint leaves and (optional) whipped cream.
Tried this recipe? I'd love your review!Visit the comments below and tell me how it went.

Equipment

  • high speed blender or immersion blender

NUTRITION

Serving: 8oz | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 1764IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 474mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition data provided as courtesy estimates using unbranded ingredients from a nutrition database. Please consult preferred resource for precise data.

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I originally published this recipe to Amanda's Cookin in January, 2017.

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  1. Dana says

    March 11, 2020 at 8:56 am

    Great way to enjoy this great in a healthier way! I’m going to use peppermint essential oil in place of extract. Thanks!

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      March 11, 2020 at 10:00 am

      Awesome, Dana...So glad you're trying this one 🙂 Thanks!

  2. Renee @ The Good Hearted Woman says

    February 26, 2018 at 7:41 am

    5 stars
    Your Shamrock Shake sounds absolutely heavenly! I love that you are using fresh spearmint leaves, too. I love the way they make my kitchen smell when I have a bunch waiting in the window.

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      February 26, 2018 at 8:17 am

      Thanks Renee! I'm right there with you...and I esp love cutting into it. Such an aromatic treat 🙂

  3. Sarah says

    February 26, 2018 at 7:21 am

    5 stars
    Love that you made such a pretty green drink without food coloring!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      February 26, 2018 at 8:17 am

      Thanks Sarah! I love this shake with the mint instead of dye 🙂

  4. Lisa L Bynum says

    February 26, 2018 at 7:19 am

    5 stars
    One of my favorite St. Patrick's Day treats and you just made day by making in healthier! Does that mean I can drink two?

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      February 26, 2018 at 8:16 am

      Haha thanks Lisa...the answer is always 'yes' lol 😉

  5. Natalie says

    February 26, 2018 at 7:08 am

    5 stars
    This shake looks and sounds so refreshing and delicious! I love how easy it is to make it and will definitely try this recipe soon!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      February 26, 2018 at 8:15 am

      Awesome Natalie! Love hearing it...hope you get to try it out! 🙂

  6. Jessica Fasano Formicola says

    February 26, 2018 at 6:53 am

    5 stars
    Love that there isn't any food dye in this! I love a good minty treat!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      February 26, 2018 at 8:15 am

      Thanks Jessica! Right there with you 🙂

  7. Amy | The Cook Report says

    February 25, 2018 at 3:29 pm

    5 stars
    Sounds delicious! Can't wait to give it a try

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      February 25, 2018 at 10:07 pm

      Thanks so much Amy! Hope you get to try it out 🙂

  8. Darlene @ Dip Recipe Creations says

    February 25, 2018 at 2:11 pm

    5 stars
    I really love how you got the green color with the mint leaves instead of food color! This looks fabulous and perfect for St. Patty's Day!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      February 25, 2018 at 10:06 pm

      Thanks Darlene! It's super tasty too! 🙂

  9. Monica | Nourish & Fete says

    February 25, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    5 stars
    I love that this is minty without relying on a bunch of food coloring, etc.! It sounds like such a delicious flavor - pinning to try next week for a holiday treat!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      February 25, 2018 at 10:03 pm

      Thanks Monica! Hope you get to try it...and hope you love it 🙂

  10. Rebecca | Let's Eat Cake says

    February 25, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! This easy shamrock shake sounds so good!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      February 25, 2018 at 1:53 pm

      Thanks Rebecca! It's easily a favorite 🙂

  11. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    February 25, 2018 at 11:26 am

    Shamrock shakes are my favorite! I can't wait to try yours, so much more natural than the chain version!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      February 25, 2018 at 1:52 pm

      Yay Pamela! Hope you love it 🙂

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