The challenge? To make a non-dairy — but delicious — green take on the iconic shake that everyone loves this time of year. We all know it’s not hard to make a green smoothie. Add some spinach or kale, and bingo — you’ve gone green.
But I wanted this shake to be a little more fun. A little richer, while still satisfying all of the food restrictions in our house. That’s what makes holidays special, right? Food memories are core memories.
Well, this dairy-free shamrock shake recipe knocked it out of the park. It’s tasty enough for the girls to have as a special treat, but balanced enough to feel like a nutritional powerhouse for Jules and me.
For the base of my healthy green smoothie, I use vanilla flax milk, blended with spinach and fresh mint leaves. And in order for my kids to even touch it, there can’t be a single green chunk left – so blend it really well. It’s all mixed with frozen avocado, frozen banana, and of course, some almond-based vanilla ice cream for a delicious remake of a beloved classic that is no longer an option for some in our family.
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So if you find yourself missing that iconic, annual McDonald’s classic this year, try this refreshing and delicious dairy-free shamrock shake instead. It’ll satisfy that craving, without the stomach pain that dairy can bring with it for some. (Plus it’s packed with vitamins and healthy fats as well!)
Bonus: Feeling Irish-style comfort food? Try my beef stew that’s grain-free and gluten-free!
A Dairy-Free Take on the Shamrock-Green Shake
Ingredients:
- 1 cup vanilla flax milk
- 1 large handful fresh spinach
- 6-8 leaves fresh mint
- 1/3 cup diced frozen avocado
- 2/3 cup diced frozen banana
- 1 cup almond-based vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup non-dairy whipped topping
Toppings
- non-dairy whipped topping
- crushed chocolate cookies Simple Mills grain-free
Directions:
- First, in a blender combine the flax milk, spinach, and mint. Blend on high until all pieces are mixed in evenly.
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Transfer to a cup and top with dairy-free whipped topping and crushed chocolate cookies.
What specific brands did you use for the vanilla flax milk and almond-based vanilla ice cream
I use Good Karma Unsweetened Vanilla Flax Milk and usually the Whole Foods almond-based vanilla ice cream. You can find more of my go-to dairy alternatives here!
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