The Vegan Shamrock Shake is a delightful, creamy, and mint-flavored dessert perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day event or any time you are craving a cool treat. This colorful drink is made with non-dairy milk, peppermint extract, and vegan ice cream providing a rich and creamy taste. This shake is different from traditional shakes because it contains 4.4 grams of dietary fiber, 4.9 grams of protein, and 18.3 grams of sugar. It is a vegan-friendly, low-calorie, gluten-free shake. Customize this Vegan Shamrock Shake with different toppings and plant-based items. This delicious dessert is suitable for both vegans and non-vegans. Its refreshing flavor is sure to delight both adults and kids. Let’s start the recipe with the listed cooking guidelines.
Equipment
- Ice Cube Tray
- Food Blender
- Serving Glasses
Ingredients
- Canned Coconut Milk 1 1/2 Cup
- Ice Cubes 1/2 Cup
- Food Coloring 7 to 10 drops (use green food coloring)
- Natural Peppermint Extract 1/4 tsp
- Almond Milk 1 1/ 4 Cup
- Vanilla Extract 1/2 tsp
- Maple Syrup 2 tbsps
- Vegan Vanilla Ice cream
Ingredient Notes and Alternatives
Canned Coconut Milk:
- Alternatively, you can use canned coconut cream. But I won’t suggest you use this option because the high number of calories and fat present makes this shake unhealthy. Coconut milk is utilized for a creamy appearance.
Almond Milk:
- Choose any unsweetened and low-fat milk such as soy, cashew, almond, or oat milk. All these milk options are used for the best taste.
Green Food Coloring:
- Use only vegan-friendly food coloring. Alternatively, you can omit the food color and opt for other natural green options, such as a handful of spinach, matcha powder, or a small quantity of spirulina, each ingredient imparts a distinctive flavor.
Natural Peppermint Extract:
- You can use fresh and high-quality green mint for freshness.
Maple Syrup:
- We can use any sweetener such as sugar-free Monk fruit syrup, rice, or agave syrup to prepare a vegan-friendly healthy shake.
Ice Cubes:
- To chill the shake.
Instructions
- Before the preparation of the shake, open the canned coconut milk.
- Next, pour the milk into the ice cube tray.
- Place this tray in the freezer for three hours or twenty-four hours until firm ice cubes form.
- Then, add mint extract, ice cubes, canned coconut milk, vanilla extract, natural food coloring, maple syrup, and almond milk in a blender.
- Blend all items at high speed for 3 to 5 minutes or until the shake is thick.
- Pour three to five tablespoons of milk if the shake texture is too thick.
- Pour this shake into serving glasses.
- Top with vegan vanilla ice cream, and colorful sprinkles. Serve instantly.
Unique Topping Ideas
- The toppings make this milkshake truly complete. You can decorate the shake with the suggestions (listed below).
- Plant-based sprinkles like Orange and green
- Chopped Oreo Cookies
- Fresh Mint leaves
- Dairy-free mini-size chocolate chips
- Maraschino cherry
- Dark Chocolate curls
- Vegan Whipped Cream
- Chopped Nuts like walnuts or almonds
Serving Suggestion
- Enjoy the tasty and healthy Vegan Shamrock Shake with vegan matcha mug cake, vegan Irish soda bread, vegan iced matcha latte, vegan matcha pound cake, and vegan matcha cookies.
- Serve it with jack fruit stew, vegan lentil soup, vegan Shepherd’s pie, and vegan cashew pesto.
- Try the shake with vegan avocado pesto, vegan Mexican-style corn salad, vegan cashew pesto, vegan orzo pesto salad, vegan broccoli salad, and vegan kale salad.
- Pair with vegan veggie or tofu-loaded sandwiches, roasted vegetables, vegan crackers, hummus, or vegan fritter.
Tips
- Add high-quality and good flavor vegan ice cream for creaminess.
- The flavors of the sweetener can be balanced by adding a pinch of salt.
- Try this shake with different mint flavors like chocolate mint or spearmint.
- Use a good-quality food blender for a smooth consistency.
- Alter the quantity of milk to obtain the right thickness.
Storage Information
Fridge:
- You can store the leftover shake in a closed-lid bottle or jar and refrigerate it for two to three days.
Freezer:
- Pour the shake into an ice cube tray and freeze it for a day. Next day, pour the frozen shake cubes into a closed bag and freeze it for two to three months. Blend the cubes in a blender before serving and enjoy.
FAQs
Can I omit the coconut flavor milk?
- Feel free to alter the coconut milk with soy milk from fresh cashew cream or Alpero.
Which non-dairy milks are most effective?
- Oat, soy, or almond milk works well.
What other green items are used instead of spinach and mint?
- Try this shake with avocado, peas, cucumber, zucchini, lettuce, chard, or kale. The taste of the shake will be totally different after adding the green veggies. It is up to you.
Can I use protein powder?
- Yes, you can add hemp or pea powder. Blends well with other shake items.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving Amount
Serving Size 1 glass of shake
Total Quantity 2 servings
Total Calories 493 kcals
Carbohydrates 24.2 gram
Dietary Fiber 4.4 gram
Protein 4.9 gram
Total Fat 44.8 gram
Sugar 18.3 gram
Iron 3 mg
Sodium 235 mg
