High Protein Shamrock Shake: McDonald's Copycat Recipe
High Protein Shamrock Shake: McDonald's Copycat Recipe
It's Shamrock shake season! For a healthier alternative to the popular McDonald's drink, try this healthy Shamrock shake recipe that is delicious and easy to make at home. Packed with nutritious ingredients like spinach, avocado, and cottage cheese, this protein shake is perfect for post-workout or as a guilt-free dessert. Make this healthy protein Shamrock shake and celebrate St. Patty's Day in style!
Why I Like My Version of the Copycat Shamrock Shake!
Total calories: 350
22g protein
37g carbs
13g fat
Less than 8 ingredients you can pronounce.
Made from simple ingredients you have in your fridge or pantry.
Won’t give you a sugar crash.
High in protein.
Great for a post-workout shake.
Perfect high-protein post-workout dessert.
Lower in calories.
Lower in sugar.
You can customize the ingredients to match your flavor preference.
McDonald's Shamrock Shake
540 calories
15 grams of fat
87 grams of carbs
12 grams of protein
54 grams of sugar
Ingredient List:
Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream - Ingredients: Milk, Sugar, Cream, Corn Syrup, Natural Flavor, Mono And Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Vitamin A Palmitate.
Shamrock Shake Syrup - Ingredients: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Water, Glycerin, Contains 2% Or Less: Natural Flavor, Xantham Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Yellow 5, Blue 1.
Whipped Light Cream - Ingredients: Cream, Nonfat Milk, Milk, Liquid Sugar, Contains 2% Or Less: Mono And Diglycerides, Natural Flavors, Carrageenan. Whipping Propellant (nitrous Oxide).
Tips for Making the Best Shamrock Shake!
Use 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract. It goes a long way. You can always add more if necessary!
Add the liquid to the blender first. This will make it easier to blend.
Add more dates for added sweeteners!
Why I Love This DIY Shamrock Protein Shake Recipe!
Naturally green! There is no green food coloring or food dyes in this green shamrock shake! It’s naturally green with fresh spinach and avocado!
Lower in sugar! The sugar comes from dates.
Great for a food craving! It is creamy, smooth and fresh. This copycat fast food shake is so delicious and perfect with a dollop of whipped cream on top for extra richness.
Won’t give you a crash! It won’t spike your blood sugar to give you a crash later in the day. This delicious drink will give you sustained energy for every activity in your day, with a balance of protein and healthy fats!
Ingredient Substitutions
Oat milk - Swap for any real milk of choice. You can use almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, regular milk, or soy milk. Anything you have on hand works!
Cottage cheese - Swap this for plain Greek yogurt.
Frozen avocado - If you have avocados that are going bad, you can chop them up and freeze them!
Vanilla protein powder - I used Nuzest, but you can use any kind of pure protein!
Baby spinach - You won’t taste it, I promise; it just adds the green color!
2 dates - This adds sweetness. If you wanted to, you could swap for any sweetener of choice!
Mint extract - Swap for fresh mint leaves if you have that available!
Ice cubes - This just adds thickness to the smoothie.
Whipped cream - This is fun for topping. Use any sort of whipped cream!
Chocolate chips - Great for a topping! Use white chocolate chips instead!
Blender I Used!
I used the Splendor Blender by Our Place. It makes super creamy smoothies with its sharp blender, ensuring the perfect texture every time. It only takes 45 seconds to blend and is made without harmful chemicals like PTFEs, PFOAs, and other PFAS.
More Copycat Recipes!
High-Protein Shamrock Shake Ingredients
1 cup oat milk
1/4 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup frozen avocado
1 scoop vanilla protein
1 handful of spinach
2 dates, pitted
1/4 teaspoon mint extract
4 ice cubes
Optional:
Whipped cream
Chocolate chips
How to Make a High-Protein Shamrock Shake
Place the ingredients into a blender. Blend on high speed until you get a smooth consistency. If the shake is too thick, add more liquid to thin it out.
Taste the shake to ensure it does not need additional flavor adjustments like sweetener.
Transfer into a shake glass and top with whipped cream and chocolate chips.
This high-protein Shamrock Shake copycat drink is a delicious, healthier alternative to the original McDonald’s Shamrock Shake. The best part about this green shake is that you can enjoy it every day while still being able to accomplish your nutrition and fitness goals. With its lower calories, sugar, and customizable ingredients, this shamrock shake recipe is not only tasty but also a nutritious choice when cravings strike.
High Protein Shamrock Shake: McDonald's Copycat Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat milk
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup frozen avocado
- 1 scoop vanilla protein
- 1 handful of spinach
- 2 dates, pitted
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
- 4 ice cubes
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place the ingredients into a blender. Blend on high speed until you get a smooth consistency. If the shake is too thick, add more liquid to thin it out.
- Taste the shake to ensure it does not need additional flavor adjustments like sweetener.
- Transfer into a shake glass and top with whipped cream and chocolate chips.
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