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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.
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Vegan Shamrock Shake

This healthy twist on a classic delivers minty freshness, a satisfyingly creamy texture, and a delightful sweetness, with an unexpected boost of nutrition.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 242kcal
Author Marly McMillen

Equipment

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
Cups - Metric

Instructions

  • Combine the spinach, bananas, avocado, vanilla almond milk, and mint leaves in a blender. Pulse on low, then gradually increase speed. Pulse until smooth.
    Spinach and bananas are in a blender jar. Next to it are more leaves of spinach and bananas.
  • 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!

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.

Nutrition

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