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This copycat McDonald’s shamrock shake recipe is so creamy and rich. It has the perfect amount of minty flavor and comes together in only six minutes.
I love when the Shamrock Shake comes to McDonald’s around St. Patrick’s day. I’m a huge fan of mint chip ice cream so this is right up my alley. Making this homemade version is so easy, quick and tasty. It’s a fun treat to make for this green holiday.
Ingredients for easy shamrock shake recipe
For this recipe you will need:
Vanilla ice cream – This is where the creaminess comes in. A good brand of vanilla ice cream will enhance the flavor.
Mint extract– The mint extract is where the minty flavor comes from. I love using it in other baked good as well.
Green food coloring – The green food coloring makes the shake the perfect shade of green.
Milk – The milk mixed with the ice cream makes it, well, a milkshake haha.
Faqs and Tips for this recipe
A great addition to the shamrock shake is to add crushed Oreos after pouring into your glass. Just crush up the Oreos using some saran wrap or parchment paper. I use a heavy rolling pin to crush them up.
Adding baileys in place of the milk will make a great mint flavored boozy shake. Just drink responsibly.
Shamrock Shake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp mint extract
- 8 drops green food coloring, liquid
- whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients together in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and green.
- Transfer to a glass, top with whipped cream and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
