Confession time: I guess I have been living under a rock my entire life, but I can’t remember ever hearing of or drinking the infamous Shamrock Shake from McDonald’s. Until a week ago, I didn’t even know these chilly concoctions even existed and truly had no idea what all the rage was about. Shame, shame.
Now that I am back in the game and am all caught up on Shamrock Shake history, I am confident enough to bring you a DIY version that:
- Can be made all year long, not just the month of March.
- Is more figure friendly by using low fat ice cream and skim milk.
- Saves a trip to McDonald’s and the temptation of ordering a meal to go with it.
I say it’s a win-win situation!
Shamrock Shake
- 2 C low fat ice cream
- 1 C skim milk
- 1/4 t peppermint extract
- 8 drops of green food coloring
Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend to desired consistency. Enjoy!
Tips:
- The milk/ice cream ratio is not set in stone. Play around with the ratio if you like your shake thicker/thinner.
- Add a few chocolate chips into the mix for a Mint Chocolate Chip version.
This shake might just be better than a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!
Happy St. Patty’s Day!
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