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    Home ▸ Vegan Drinks and Smoothies

    Vegan Healthy Shamrock Shake

    Last modified: February 6, 2023. Originally posted: March 6, 2019 By Sophia DeSantis

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    Collage of a shamrock shake in a glass mug, the ingredients needed to make it and top view of it in a blender with overlay text.

    When your green smoothie is disguised as a healthy shamrock shake it's a huge win! Filled with protein packed avocado and spinach for that extra green boost.

    Green shake with chocolate chips in glass jar topped with whipped cream and a straw
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    This recipe was originally published on 3/15/14

    I have a gift of getting my kids to think healthy treats are actually dessert. I'm all for feeding them veggies with dinner, but if I can get them in with dessert too, I leave the day feeling like a superstar.

    Are vegetable smoothies healthy?

    The way I see it, you can never have too many veggies. We eat them with our meals, but I love nothing more than sneaking them into treats.

    Fruit is great in a smoothie, but it's best to balance out all the natural sugar in fruit with some veggies. There are loads of options that will give you a variety of nutrients.

    The healthiest thing you can do is get as many veggies as you can into your body, making sure to mix it up so you are also getting a variety of vitamins and minerals.

    What greens are best in smoothies?

    Spinach in a green smoothie tends to be the first pick for people. I love it because it is versatile and has so many great qualities!

    Avocado is also a great addition, not only for it's creaminess but also because it is such a great protein and fat source. Our bodies need both of these to function, so to get it in all forms is not only healthy but the creaminess is also delish.

    Here is a list of my favorites:

    • spinach
    • avocado
    • zucchini
    • lettuce
    • kale
    • chard
    • peas
    • celery

    How do you make a healthy milkshake?

    The first thing I did was decide what veggies I wanted to use to get the flavor and texture of a milkshake but also have a hidden healthy factor.

    Spinach disguises itself well so because this is kids I went with that as my hidden green.

    To help add to the creamy factor, I chose avocado. I love that it has all that fat and protein too, so a perfect way to boost their health without them knowing.

    Steps to making the healthy shamrock shake:

    1. Put everything in the blender, except the chocolate chips, and blend.Top view of green smoothie with chocolate chips in a vitamix
    2. Add the chocolate chips and pulse until incorporated.
    3. Devour! And if you're like me, the more whip the better. Whipped cream melting over a glass jar filled with green shake

    More awesome drink desserts you might like:

    • Vegan Pecan Pumpkin Shake
    • Vegan Homemade Strawberry Milk
    • Peanut Butter Cup Milkshake
    • Salted Caramel Pretzel Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie
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    A green smoothie that is a shamrock shake in a glass mug topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips.

    Healthy Vegan Shamrock Shake

    Sophia DeSantis
    This vegan shamrock shake recipe is easy to make, super healthy and loaded with hidden veggies. It tastes incredible and is a top reader pick!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 serving
    Calories 535 kcal

    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
    • ⅛-¼ 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:

    • vegan whipped cream
    • dairy free chocolate chips
    • vegan chocolate syrup

    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

    • Make sure you are using a neutral tasting avocado, some types have stronger flavors than others. Hass is probably the best bet, I used a Fuerte one time and the flavor was way too strong for us.
    • Make sure your bananas are very ripe when freezing to get the optimum sweetness. If they aren’t super ripe you may want to add more sweetener.
    • To make this nut free use a nut free milk.
    • Adjust milk amount to get your preferred thickness.
    • Nutrition calculations use maple syrup and do not include whipped topping.

    Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 535kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 176mgPotassium: 919mgFiber: 10gSugar: 52gVitamin A: 890IUVitamin C: 22.5mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 4.2mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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    1. Alyssa

      January 24, 2022 at 6:30 pm

      This was delicious! Will definitely be making it again:D I didn't add the optional maple syrup/dates and it was the perfect amount of sweetness for me. If anyone is skeptical about this healthier alternative, throw that extra sweetener in there and they are guaranteed to love it. It's a win for all my books

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      • veggiesdontbite

        January 25, 2022 at 9:54 pm

        So happy you liked it Alyssa!!

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    2. Becky

      April 24, 2019 at 1:31 pm

      This is AMAZING!!!! My daughter (18) and I would love to get McDonald’s Shamrock Shakes when she was little. Since going Vegan we obviously haven’t been back to McDonald’s for years. This was so much better than expected and preferred over McDonald’s any day. We’ve been doing the 5 day raw vegan reset and we will be making this again many many times even after the 5 days. What’s even better is it contains spinach so you don’t even feel that guilty eating this. Super easy and fast to make and so satisfying. THANK YOU and GREAT JOB!!

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      • veggiesdontbite

        April 24, 2019 at 5:06 pm

        I am so happy you liked it Becky!! I so appreciate your review and I hope you find other things you like too! I am happy to have you here!!

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    3. Dippydoo

      March 07, 2019 at 3:14 pm

      Avocados aren't exactly protein packed.

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      • veggiesdontbite

        March 07, 2019 at 6:07 pm

        Avocados are the perfect food. The have fat, protein and are full of nutrients. Which is why I chose them for this.

        Reply
    4. Cassie Autumn Tran

      March 07, 2019 at 12:29 pm

      Happy early St- Patrick's Day! For some reason, my mint chip adoration has peaked. I guess it truly is because spring is just around the corner and I need some fresh flavors like mint, mango, strawberry, lemon, and carrot cake! I actually made a healthy vegan chocolate milkshake yesterday. I really want to try a mint chip variety and I know I will adore it! Your recipe looks incredible and what's even more amazing is its ingredient profile--spinach, bananas, and avocado are so beneficial for you!

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      • veggiesdontbite

        March 07, 2019 at 6:06 pm

        Thank you Cassie! We love it! Chocolate and mint is one of my faves!

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