Skip the drive-thru and use this homemade shamrock shake recipe for St Patrick's Day that's minty, delicious, and naturally colored green, plus it's ready to eat in just 5 minutes.
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[This recipe was originally posted in February 2019. It has been updated with new cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]
How will this shamrock shake recipe make your life easier?
If you love the idea of a St Patrick's day milkshake, but don't like how un-minty or gross drive-thru shamrock shakes are, than you've got to try this easy shamrock shake recipe. it just requires 5 ingredients that you won't hate having extras of.
Also definitely make this easy Instant Pot Corned Beef & Veggies or Air Fryer Corned Beef for dinner to celebrate St Patrick's Day.
Or whip up one of these other delicious desserts: Peanut Butter Caramel, Skillet Peach Crumble, Peach Cobbler, or this No-Bake Apple Tart.
What makes this shamrock shake so good?
- Vanilla ice cream
- Spinach leaves
- Milk
- Andes mints
- Whipped cream
How do I make this easy shamrock shake?
Add ½ c vanilla ice cream, 1 large handful spinach leaves, ¼ c milk, and 4 Andes mints to blender jar.
Expert Tip: The spinach leaves make this shake green, but don't add a spinach-y flavor, unless you add more than a handful.
Blend until smooth. Top with whipped cream and another Andes mint.
Expert Tip: Use any mint chocolate you like, or use mint chocolate chip ice cream.
Expert Tips
- The spinach leaves make this shake green, but don't add a spinach-y flavor, unless you add more than a handful.
- Use any mint chocolate you like, or use mint chocolate chip ice cream.
FAQ
How long do shamrock shakes last?
McDonald's shakes last through March 24th, you can make this homemade shamrock shake recipe any time of the year!
What's in a shamrock shake?
McDonald's Shamrock Shake has soft serve vanilla ice cream, their Shamrock Shake syrup, and a maraschino cherry. This shake recipe has vanilla ice cream, milk, minty chocolates, spinach for the green color, and whipped cream.
What can I make with leftover ingredients?
- Ice cream: Use in this Biscoff Milkshake or top it with this Strawberry Sauce or top this Peach Crumble for one.
- Mint chocolate: just eat them or add to ice cream!
- Spinach: Thai Beef Bowl with Spinach, Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges, or this Mixed Berry Smoothie with Granola.
Did you make this shamrock shake recipe? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!
Homemade Shamrock Shake
Equipment
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
- High powered blender
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup vanilla ice cream
- 1 handful spinach leaves
- ¼ cup milk
- 4 Andes mints
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Add ½ c vanilla ice cream, 1 large handful spinach leaves, ¼ c milk, and 4 Andes mints to blender jar.
- Blend until smooth. Top with whipped cream and another Andes mint.
Video
Notes
- The spinach leaves make this shake green, but don't add a spinach-y flavor, unless you add more than a handful.
- Use any mint chocolate you like, or use mint chocolate chip ice cream.
Sharon says
I love the idea of making my own Shamrock Shake right at home and knowing exactly what's going into it.
Rebecca says
totally!
Sara Welch says
What a delicious treat for St. Patrick's Day! My kids will definitely enjoy this; looks delish!
Rebecca says
yay!
Jessica Formicola says
I have this recipe bookmarked and ready to make for the kiddos tomorrow! Such a fun recipe!
Rebecca says
awesome! it's definitely a classic
Carrie Robinson says
Love that you added in Andes mints! Looks perfect. 🙂
Rebecca says
yes, they add the perfect minty flavor!
Suzy says
This is such a great idea! We've been wanting to get some but it's so much better making it at home!
Rebecca says
ya, the one you buy is reeeeally disappointing
Tracy says
Yessss - satisfy those cravings RIGHT. Love this and the color! It's not TOO green - it's a nice pretty green!
Rebecca says
thanks so much!
Tawnie Kroll says
This recipe looks incredible and I love when the ice cream slowly drips down the side of the blender in the video! Ahhh soooo yummy!
Rebecca says
thanks! and haha me too! I knew I had to keep it when I saw it again
Sandi says
This shake looks crazy good for St. Patrick's Day celebrations!
Rebecca says
thanks so much
Liz says
Believe it or not, I've never had a Shamrock shake before! But your recipe looks way better than the fast food kind! I can't wait to try this!
Rebecca says
ya, try a homemade one!
Angela says
I absolutely love this! Getting the green from spinach instead of food coloring,,, awesome! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Rebecca says
thanks!
Liz says
Believe it or not, I have never had a Shamrock Shake! But I'm definitely going to try this recipe! It looks way better than the storebought ones!
Rebecca says
totally!