Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake – For a most decadent milk shake that can and should be enjoyed year round, you must check this one out. Minty deliciousness in every sip, enjoy!
Every year around the end of February, McDonald’s puts their every loving Shamrock Shake back on the menu. My son and I always and I mean always used to go a few times to get one for each of us. It’s so delectable! If you like mint chocolate chip ice cream, you are sure to love this thick and creamy Shamrock Shake. McDonald’s has recently come out with another seasonal sweet treat called the McDonald’s Oreo Shamrock McFlurry. Of course my son and I had to try the Mcflurry too. And again, we loved it. So, I decided to make this copycat recipe kind of a mix between the two. The McFlurry you really need to eat with a spoon, then when it melts a little you can use a wide straw to get all the minty ice cream. After I made my version, my son told me it tastes “fantastic” and he thought it tasted like both the Shamrock Shake and the McFlurry. That’s exactly what I was hoping for. Now, this delicious shake does not have to be made just around St. Patrick’s Day. Make it year round. Think of how refreshing it will be to sit outside in the warmer weather and sip away on this gem of a shake. Just a note, last year I shared with you all my version of the Shamrock Shake the “guilt free” way. Don’t get me wrong, it’s totally delightful and really satisfying for a guilt free shake. It also looks very similar to this shake since I made the green color practically the same. But, just by using low fat ice cream or frozen yogurt and low fat milk, it cut the calories and fat quite a bit. So, when watching your diet, check it out and you can still enjoy a mint thick shake. Here’s the link for another time. This time around, live it up and enjoy every last sip, it’s worth it! Here’s the guilt free link Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake – The Guilt Free Way!
Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake
Yields: 1 large or 2 small shakes
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup half and half or whole milk will work too, more if needed
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp peppermint or mint extract, I like using peppermint
- 5 to 8 drops green food coloring, start with 5 drops
- 3 to 4 tbsp aerosol whipped cream
- green sprinkles, this is optional, but you can save them for Easter
- drizzled chocolate syrup and crunched up Oreos, this is what makes it like the McFlurry, or leave out and keep it like the original Shamrock Shake
- maraschino cherry for top
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients except toppings in a blender and blend on high for about 30 seconds.
- Stop, use a spatula to scrape down sides if necessary. Blend again for just a few seconds.
- Pour into glasses. Top with whipped cream and garnish. That’s it!
Enjoy the deliciousness!
You have to see this recipe from my dear friend Regina. It’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day but we make it all year round. Easy recipe too. My family’s favorite!
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Copycat McDonald's Shamrock Shake
For a most decadent milk shake that can and should be enjoyed year round, you must check this one out. Minty deliciousness in every sip, enjoy!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup half and half or whole milk, more if needed
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 5 to 8 drops green food coloring, start with 5
- whipped topping or whipped cream
- green sprinkles/jimmies, you can save to use for Easter
- drizzled chocolate syrup and crunched up Oreos, this is what makes it like the McFlurry, or leave out and keep it like the original Shamrock Shake
- 1 or 2 maraschino cherry for top
Instructions
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1.Combine all ingredients except toppings in a blender and blend on high for about 30 seconds.
2.Stop, use a spatula to scrape down sides if necessary. Blend again for just a few seconds.
3.Pour into glasses. Top with whipped cream and garnish. That’s it! Enjoy!!
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