Description
Creamy, refreshing, dairy-free Shamrock Shake! Easy recipe using dairy-free ice cream and milk for a delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dairy-free vanilla ice cream (such as coconut milk, almond milk, or oat milk based)
- 1 cup dairy-free milk (same base as ice cream, or a different one if preferred)
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon spirulina powder (for natural green color, optional)
- 1–2 drops green food coloring (optional, for a more vibrant green)
- 2 tablespoons dairy-free whipped topping (such as coconut whipped cream), for garnish
- Dairy-free chocolate shavings or sprinkles, for garnish (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker shake)
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
Instructions
- Chill Your Glasses: Place your serving glasses in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to chill.
- Soften the Ice Cream: Let the dairy-free vanilla ice cream soften at room temperature for 5-10 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the softened ice cream, dairy-free milk, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, spirulina powder (if using), and green food coloring (if using) to a blender.
- Add Sweetener (Optional): Add simple syrup or maple syrup to the blender, starting with 2 tablespoons and adjusting to taste.
- Add Ice (Optional): Add a handful of ice cubes (about 1/2 cup) for a thicker shake.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 30-60 seconds. Add more dairy-free milk if too thick, or more ice if too thin.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust flavors as needed, adding more peppermint extract, sweetener, or green coloring.
- Pour into Chilled Glasses: Carefully pour the shake into the chilled glasses.
- Add Whipped Topping: Top each shake with dairy-free whipped topping.
- Garnish (Optional): Sprinkle with dairy-free chocolate shavings or sprinkles.
- Serve Immediately: Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For a Chocolate Shamrock Shake, add 1-2 tablespoons of dairy-free chocolate syrup or cocoa powder.
- For a Mint Chocolate Chip Shamrock Shake, add 1/4 cup of dairy-free chocolate chips.
- For a healthier version, add a handful of spinach or kale.
- For an adult version, add a shot of Irish cream liqueur or peppermint schnapps (drink responsibly).
- Experiment with different extracts like almond or coconut.
- Use agave nectar, stevia, or monk fruit sweetener as alternatives to simple syrup or maple syrup.
- Freeze dairy-free milk into ice cubes for an even thicker shake.
- Prepare the shake ahead of time and store it in the freezer for up to 2 hours, stirring well before serving.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract to your liking.
- Use high-quality dairy-free ice cream and milk for the best results.
- If the shake is too thick, add more dairy-free milk. If it’s too thin, add more ice.
- If the shake isn’t green enough, add more spirulina powder or green food coloring.
- If the shake isn’t sweet enough, add more simple syrup or maple syrup.
- If the shake is too pepperminty, add more dairy-free milk or vanilla extract.
- If the blender is struggling, make sure the ice cream is softened slightly before blending.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes