Is this Vegan Mint Shamrock Shake Recipe suitable for kids?

Absolutely! It’s dairy-free and made with simple ingredients perfect for all ages. Just be mindful with the green food coloring if you’re using synthetic colors—natural options are always safer for little ones.

Can I use fresh mint instead of mint extract?

You can, but fresh mint will give a different flavor—more herbal and less concentrated. If you go fresh, blending a handful of mint leaves with the milk first can work well, but you might want to experiment with the quantity to get that classic sweet mint taste.

What dairy-free ice cream do you recommend?

I’ve had great results with oat milk and coconut milk-based ice creams—brands like So Delicious and Oatly have creamy vanilla flavors that blend nicely. Pick one that’s rich and creamy to get that indulgent shake consistency.

Can I make this recipe sugar-free?

You can try using a sugar-free dairy-free ice cream alternative and skip the sprinkles for fewer sugars. The mint extract itself has no sugar, so your biggest sugar source is the ice cream. Just be sure to test it first since the flavor will be different.

Vegan Mint Shamrock Shake: Easy & Refreshing St. Patrick’s Day Treat

Name: Vegan Mint Shamrock Shake Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pint dairy free vanilla ice cream; 1/2 cup dairy free milk (preferably oat milk); 1/4 teaspoon mint extract; 8-10 drops green food coloring; Vegan whipped cream; Sprinkles; Maraschino cherries

Description

This Vegan Shamrock Shake is a creamy, minty delight perfect for St. Patrick's Day. Made with dairy-free vanilla ice cream and oat milk, it’s a quick and refreshing treat that’s ready in just 5 minutes. Topped with vegan whipped cream, festive sprinkles, and a maraschino cherry, this shake is both indulgent and plant-based.

Ingredients

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Shake Ingredients

1 pint dairy free vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup dairy free milk (preferably oat milk)
1/4 teaspoon mint extract
8-10 drops green food coloring

Toppings

Vegan whipped cream
Sprinkles
Maraschino cherries

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Instructions

Blend Ingredients: Add the dairy free vanilla ice cream, oat milk, mint extract, and green food coloring to a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Pour and Serve: Pour the blended shake evenly into two glasses.
Add Toppings: Top each glass with vegan whipped cream, sprinkles, and a maraschino cherry for decoration and extra flavor.

Notes

The green food coloring can be substituted with natural options like matcha powder or spirulina for a healthier alternative.
Use your favorite brand of dairy free vanilla ice cream to customize flavor and creaminess.
This recipe is quick and easy, ready in just 5 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute celebrations.
If you don't have oat milk, other plant-based milks like almond or soy milk will work as well.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 454 kcal
Sugar: 54 g
Sodium: 205 mg
Fat: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 72 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 13 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg