Shamrock Shake

Based on the popular McDonald's shake, this homemade Shamrock Shake recipe will satisfy cravings year-round with only 4 ingredients, and it's ready in 5 minutes!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: (12-ounce) glasses

Calories: 489kcal

Author: Alicia Countryman

Equipment

Blender
2 12-ounce glasses or cups

Ingredients

1 cup milk
1 teaspoon mint extract
½ teaspoon green food coloring
3 cups vanilla ice cream

Instructions

Pour the milk, mint extract, and green food coloring into a blender first. Then add the vanilla ice cream, and put the lid onto the blender tightly.
Hold onto the top of the blender and liquify the ingredients for 2-3 minutes or until everything is well blended. There shouldn't be any chunks of ice cream.
Pour the shake into 2 chilled, 12-ounce glasses, top with whipped cream, green sprinkles, and a maraschino cherry, if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use the milk of your choice! It can be whole milk, skim, 2%, or try a dairy-free option like almond, soy, or oat milk. Using a dairy-free option may alter the flavor.
You can also switch out the ice cream for a low-fat or vegan option. Doing so may make the consistency of the shake less creamy and more icy.
Do not use peppermint extract. It is much more potent than mint extract, so it may make the shakes taste way too minty.