Vegan Shamrock Shake

Enjoy the luck o’ the Irish with the fresh, minty flavor of this vegan shamrock shake recipe. It’s made healthy with nutritious ingredients, like bananas and avocados.

A green smoothie in a tall glass has cacao nibs and mint sprigs in it. There are bananas next to it and an avocado behind it.

It’s time to celebrate one of my favorite holidays, St. Patrick’s Day, with my healthy shamrock shake recipe. It’s not only healthier, in my opinion, it’s also a tastier version of that fast food Shamrock Shake that’s so popular this time of year. I’ve made other green smoothies, like this Green Tea Smoothie, but today’s has a minty freshness to it that can’t be denied.

Why This Recipe is a Winner

  • Adding fresh spinach creates vibrant green color and it adds minimal flavor
  • Bananas add sweetness and a creamy consistency
  • Mint leaves brings that favorite mint flavor we know and love.
Ingredients to make a vegan shamrock shake on a white counter. These include an avocado, plant-based milk, fresh spinach, mint sprigs, and a couple of bananas.

What You Need

You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe:

  • Spinach — You’ll definitely want to use fresh, not frozen, spinach.
  • Banana — Add some peeled and chopped bananas to the freezer for about an hour so you’ll have frozen bananas.
  • Avocado — You’ll need a fresh avocado.
  • Plant-based milk — I recommend using Silk Almond Milk Vanilla Singles because they’re creamy and loaded with vanilla flavor. Or substitute any vanilla-flavored creamer.
  • Mint Leaves — You can buy fresh mint leaves in the produce section of your grocery store. You can also grow it (quite easily) outside. I highly recommend fresh mint over mint extract in this recipe. If you must use mint extract, add just a drop at a time. A little bit goes a long way.
  • Ice — You may want to add ice to make a thicker shake.
  • Cacao Nibs — This is an optional ingredient, but I love the crunch of cacao nibs in my smoothies.

I know I’m not the first one to make a vegan shamrock shake. I imagine I won’t be the last. Any time I set out to create a recipe I know is already out there a bit, I try to put my own spin on it. I knew I wanted something that would be super healthy, green, and also easy to throw together.

The nice thing about this vegan shamrock smoothie is, it’s a great detox after a night of partying. In other words, if you’re a little hungover on March 18, this shamrock shake can help!

How to Make Vegan Shamrock Shakes

  1. Pulse the spinach, bananas, avocado, almond milk, and mint in a blender until smooth.
  2. Add some ice to make a thick, creamy (optional, but recommended).
  3. Garnish with cacao nibs and additional mint leaves or even some coconut whipped topping.
Spinach and frozen bananas in a blender with mint sprigs and a couple of bananas on the counter behind it.

Storage Tips

Most smoothies are best when consumed right away. If you need to store it, cover the top and keep it in the fridge for up to several hours. You will want to stir it before consuming it. You can blend it again with added ice to create a thicker texture.

Shamrock Smoothie Nutrition

You know that fast-food place you like to go to and order the shamrock shake? Guess how many calories are in a small? Over 400! However, this is a low-calorie shamrock shake in comparison because each serving has roughly 240 calories. Impressive!

You’ll get all the flavors of a mint chocolate chip smoothie without the added sugars and calories that go along with it. Besides, this green smoothie is healthy thanks to avocados and greens.

A green smoothie in a tall glass has cacao nibs and mint sprigs in it. There's mint sprigs, an avocado, banana, and a carton of plant-based milk behind it.

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A green smoothie in a tall glass has cacao nibs and mint sprigs in it. There are bananas next to it and an avocado behind it.

Vegan Shamrock Shake

Enjoy the luck o' the Irish with the fresh, minty flavor of this Vegan Shamrock Shake, made healthy by nutritious ingredients, like bananas, and made rich and creamy thanks to avocados! Get ready to dance a jig this  St. Patrick's Day!
5 from 1 vote
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 242kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh spinach not frozen
  • 1 cup frozen banana
  • ¼ cup avocado chopped
  • 8 oz (one container) Silk Almond Milk Vanilla Singles (see note)
  • 4 to 6 Fresh Mint Leaves*
  • 1 cup ice optional
  • 1 teaspoon Cacao Nibs optional

Instructions

  • Combine the spinach, bananas, avocado, vanilla almond milk, and mint leaves in a blender. Pulse until smooth. Add the ice (optional) and pulse until a thick, creamy consistency develops.
  • Garnish with Cacao Nibs and additional mint leaves. Drink this yourself or share with a friend!

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Notes

*You can buy fresh mint leaves in the produce section of your grocery store. You can also grow it (quite easily) outside. I highly recommend fresh mint over mint extract in this recipe. If you must use mint extract, add just a drop at a time. A little bit goes a long way.
Substitute vanilla almond milk singles for any vanilla-flavored creamer.
Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 836mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1555IU | Vitamin C: 16.8mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 0.8mg

The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

This post was originally published in 2016 and was updated to include new photos, new text, and an updated recipe in 2021.

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One Response to Vegan Shamrock Shake

  1. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyRebecca @ Strength and Sunshine Reply

    5 stars
    O yes! The fresh mint is so much better!

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