Vegan Shamrock Shake

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I make this creamy, minty Vegan Shamrock Shake every year for St. Patrick’s Day, it’s a must! Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s packed with healthy ingredients like frozen bananas, avocado, and spinach, and so good you’d never guess it’s loaded with greens. Even my kids know there are veggies in it, but they still love every sip.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: 30 Minutes or Less, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: serving

Calories: 535kcal

Author: Anjali Shah

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened almond or cashew milk , or use 1 cup full fat coconut milk for optimal creaminess
1 ½ very ripe frozen bananas
¼ cup spinach
¼ avocado
5-6 ice cubes , optional for an icier shake
1 tablespoon maple syrup or 4 dates , optional for extra sweetness
1/8-¼ teaspoon peppermint extract , depending on how pepperminty you want it
¼ cup vegan chocolate chips , plus more to sprinkle on top (use raw cacao nibs for raw shake with less sugar)

Optional toppings:

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Instructions

Place all ingredients, except the chocolate chips, into a blender and blend.
Add chocolate chips and pulse to chop them up, but don’t overblend because you will lose the green color.
Top with whipped cream and more chocolate chips if preferred.
Serve

Notes

My #1 Secret Tip for this recipe is to blend in stages for the best texture! I always start by adding the milk first, followed by the rest of the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips. Once everything is smooth, I just pulse in the chocolate chips at the end. Why? Because over blending them will mix the chocolate too much, turning the shake brown instead of that bright, festive green!
Use Ripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and creamier the shake. I always use very ripe ones to skip extra sweeteners and get the best texture.

Milk Choice: Full-fat coconut milk makes the shake extra rich and creamy, while almond or cashew milk keeps it lighter. I adjust the milk amount depending on how thick I want it, less for a thicker shake, more for a thinner one.

Balance the Mint Flavor: Peppermint extract can be strong, so I always start with a little and add more if needed. Too much can overpower the other flavors, so tasting as I go helps me get it just right!

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