Irresistible Shamrock Shake Recipe Easy 3-Step Homemade Delight
A quick and easy homemade Shamrock Shake that captures the classic minty, creamy goodness of the fast-food favorite with fresh ingredients and customizable options.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure mint extract
- 4–5 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)
- Whipped cream for topping
- Chocolate syrup for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: Measure out 2 cups (480 ml) of vanilla ice cream, 1 cup (240 ml) of whole milk, 1 teaspoon of pure mint extract, 4-5 drops of green food coloring, and 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar (optional).
- Add to blender: Place the ice cream and milk into your blender first, then add the mint extract, food coloring, and powdered sugar if using.
- Blend until smooth: Pulse a few times, then blend on medium speed for about 30 seconds until creamy and frothy. Adjust thickness by adding more milk or ice cream as needed.
- Pour and serve: Immediately pour into chilled glasses and top with whipped cream and optional chocolate syrup or shavings.
- Enjoy right away for the best fresh, cold, and creamy minty flavor.
Notes
Let ice cream soften for 5 minutes if too hard for easier blending. Start with less mint extract and adjust to taste to avoid overpowering flavor. Chill glasses beforehand for colder shake. Avoid overblending to prevent watery texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 12 oz (355 ml)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 38
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Protein: 6
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