Healthy Green Spinach Milkshake (Shamrock Style)
Make a creamy, mint-flavored green milkshake using spinach for natural color and nutrients. This recipe offers a low-sugar, healthy alternative to the classic treat.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup frozen banana slices
- 1 cup fresh spinach, packed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or preferred sweetener (optional, adjust to taste)
- 3-5 ice cubes (optional, for extra thickness)
Instructions
- Place the almond milk, spinach, yogurt, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract into your blender.
- Add the frozen banana slices and sweetener, if using.
- Blend on low speed initially, then increase to high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more milk. If it is not thick enough, add a few more frozen banana slices or ice cubes and blend again.
- Taste the shake and adjust the peppermint or sweetener if necessary.
- Pour immediately into a glass and serve cold.
Notes
- For a thicker, ice cream-like texture, use only frozen banana and omit the ice cubes.
- If you want a stronger green color without adding more spinach, add 1/4 teaspoon of spirulina powder.
- To make this recipe vegan or dairy-free, use a plant-based yogurt substitute like coconut or soy yogurt.
- If you do not have frozen bananas, use fresh bananas and add 1 cup of ice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 5