Healthy Vegan Shamrock Shake
Confession: up until a week ago, I had never even heard of a Shamrock Shake. It’s like the hasselback potato trend. Only recently did I learn about that one, too. And yes – it’s now on my food blogger must-try list. You know, the list that includes things like banana soft serve, cookie butter, and chia seeds. Check, check, and check!
I take pride in the fact that I don’t follow McDonald’s menus, although I do love mint. And milkshakes. But the scary ingredient list, 540 calories, and 16 grams of fat in a small (thanks, Wikipedia)? I’ll pass. I realize the original shamrock shake doesn’t include chocolate, but I’m on day 8 without it. Therefore, my version has cocoa powder. Think of it as a mix between a Shamrock Shake and a Wendy’s Frosty.
I made this milkshake a few nights ago, when Aaron was at a business dinner and the thought of more chia pudding for dessert made me gag. Let me tell you —a milkshake never tasted so good. I wasn’t sure if it was all of the vegetables talking or if this simple, no sugar shake really was that awesome, so I made another one the following night for Aaron to sample. And fortunately, he confirmed that my taste buds have not been hijacked. This really is good.
- 1 C. Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk (I used soy milk)
- 1 Frozen Banana
- 2 Tbs. Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 Tsp. Mint Extract
- 1/2 Tsp. Pure Vanilla
- 5-6 Ice Cubes
- Sweetener to Taste (I used 4 drops of NuNaturals Liquid Stevia)
- Place all ingredients, except sweetener, in the blender and blend until smooth.
- Sweeten according to taste.
