For a limited time each year, McDonalds comes out with their signature ‘Shamrock Shake’, an artificial green concoction with so many unhealthy ingredients I wouldn’t dare feed it to my family. Not wanting to be a party-pooper I decided to come up with my own Healthy version of the shake so my family & I could enjoy the fun of drinking something ‘green & creamy’ in honor of St. Patrick’s Day or any day!
This Dairy Free Natural Shamrock Shake Recipe is so creamy & delicious… you won’t even feel like you’re missing out! Plus, it’s actually good for you!
The Tools & Ingredients Used in this Recipe:
Natural Shamrock Shake Recipe – Gluten Free & Vegan
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 16 ounces 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Vegan
Description
This delicious Natural Shamrock Shake Recipe is Gluten Free & Vegan, and is so Easy to make. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any day!
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Raw Cashews
- 1 Frozen Banana (you can also add dates for additional sweetness if desired)
- 1/2 Cup Milk Alternative
- 1/4 Teaspoon Lime Juice (trust me on this one)
- 2 Stalks of Kale
- 1 Small Fresh Sprig of Mint – OR – 1 Drop of Food Grade Peppermint Essential Oils – OR – Mint Flavoring (to taste)
- 1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla (if you don’t like mint, you can use just the vanilla)
- 3/4 to 1 Cup of Ice
Instructions
- In your Vitamix, combine all ingredients in order listed – except Ice.
- Start on Variable Speed 1, working your way up to 10, then to High.
- Once everything is completely smooth, add in Ice.
- Blend again (using the Vitamix Tamper if necessary) until all ingredients are running smoothly through the machine and everything is well blended.
- Shake should be thick and creamy.
- Serve immediately.
- Top with Coconut Whipped Cream & Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is for 16 Ounces, but it can be scaled to any serving size.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 Ounces
- Calories: 120
Thanks for the recipe! In the photo with the straws and strawberries, what is the white whipped cream looking layer on top of the shake? Do you have a healthy alternative for whipping cream?
Hi Dawn!
Yes! I do have a delicious recipe for a Non-Dairy Vanilla Coconut Cream.. which is what I used on the top of the shake. I also have a variation of it that can be used for frosting! I’ll be sharing those recipes soon!
In the mean time, you can refrigerate a can of whole coconut milk over night and there should be a little ‘cream’ on the top for you to use. Sweeten it to your taste, then add a little Vanilla, and Voila’!
Unfortunately, by the time I took the photo for these shakes, the cream had melted. =) But we slurped them down anyway and they were still great!
Enjoy & God Bless!
~ Erika
I LOVE these!!! I can’t tell you how many of them I’ve made! I’ve even decided that when a snow storm hits (which has happened about every Tuesday lately), it’s time for a Shamrock Shake! Of course, now that spring is approaching, I’ll have to find another excuse for making them. Thank you for posting this recipe!
Thought I’d let you know that I featured this recipe on the following blog post. Thanks for posting such a great recipe!
5 dairy-free, gluten-free, FOOD DYE FREE. Shamrock Shake Recipes
https://sharingmom.com/5-dairy-free-food-dye-free-shamrock-shake-recipes/
Hi Josie!
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe… I hope your readers enjoy it as much as our family does! =)
God Bless!
~Erika
Im allergic to cashews. Is there something I can substitute for them? Thank you