Healthy Shamrock Protein Shake
Servings 2 servings
Craving a shamrock shake? Those fast food shakes are delicious but definitely not the most nutritious option. Satisfy your sweet tooth with this healthy shamrock protein shake recipe instead! {Gluten-free & Dairy-free-friendly}
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk or milk alternative
- 1 small frozen overripe banana cut into large chunks
- 1/2 small ripe avocado
- Small handful of baby spinach
- 4 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
- 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract (or 3-4 fresh mint leaves)
- Ice cubes (optional)
To garnish
- Chocolate chips or cacao nibs (if desired)
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients other than the chocolate chips in a high power blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust flavours as necessary. Add more milk if you prefer a thinner smoothie, or a few ice cubes if you prefer a more frosty shake. Garnish with chocolate chips or cacao nibs if desired.
Notes
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- A little bit of peppermint extract goes a long way, so be extra careful that you don't add too much to the shake. Start with 1-2 drops of peppermint extract (or about 1/8th of a teaspoon), then taste and increase the amount if you prefer a stronger peppermint flavour.
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- Add the milk to the blender first, then layer the other ingredients on top to make the smoothie easier to blend.
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- Use an overripe banana for the best flavour, to avoid an overly strong banana taste. Similarly, you’ll want to use a ripe, (but not brown), avocado to achieve the best texture and colour.
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- This smoothie is best consumed fresh, since the avocado may start to brown and alter the colour of the shake after sitting for a few hours.
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- Got extra smoothie leftover? Freeze it into popsicles! It's the best way to preserve the colour and makes a refreshing treat
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 107mgPotassium: 729mgFiber: 5gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 342IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 267mgIron: 0.4mg
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