McDonald’s Shamrock shake is a bit of a tradition for me. It’s sad but true. I remember back in the day when not all stores in the chain would have them. We would sometimes drive around on the rumor that a specific location had it.
I had one recently, but while it was delicious, the ethics behind it didn’t make me feel great. So I made one at home. And I have a few other variations I want to try. That’s why I numbered this recipe #1, there will be at least one more.
By the way, the very bright green comes from 8 drops of green food coloring. It would be easy to make it a more minty green by adding less green and a little yellow. But it matches my non-vegan cookies.
Vegan Shamrock Shake #1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients (1 shake)
- 1 cup vanilla soy ice cream
- 1 cup almond/coconut milk
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
- 8 drops green food coloring
- soy-based whipped cream for topping
Instructions
Place ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Quick and easy.
Did you ever love McD shakes?
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Boy, did I ever love Shamrock shakes! Back in my pre-vegan days, I never missed my annual mint shake. Thanks for sharing!
This was actually a pretty good approximation. And vegans often have these items at home anyways.
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I want to make one right now. What brand of soy whipped cream do you use?
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You know what’s sad, I have no idea what brand it is. I’ll have to let you know next time I think of it at home. Our local health food store switches it up all the time, I just grab what they have.
In case anyone else is wondering, I used soyatoo.
I’ve never had a McD’s shake, but I do love Chick-fil-a shakes. Their Peach flavor is addicting.
Love the idea of this – I’d try it with spinach to add nutrients and make it green!
That’s what my banana version is going to have, a healthy shamrock shake in a way
Peach shake sounds amazing too. I have never ever been to Chick-fil-a. It’s a good thing we don’t have a sonic near us because hubby became addicted when we visited the south.
How pretty! I don’t think I’ve ever had a McD’s shake, but I used to absolutely love Dairy Queen Blizzards. Yummmm. Want to make a vegan one of those for me?
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I probably could if I had a vitamix. Maybe I’ll try in the food processor?
If it works in a food processor, then I’d be extra-happy, since I don’t have any of those fancy mixing machines. Just a magic bullet. With really dull blades and a worn out motor. It’s probably time to update.
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RIGHT before i stopped eating dairy, i had a shamrock shake and thought it was the most delicious thing ever. i think this would be even more delicious
i looove that green color!
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