For a very long time I eschewed desserts that contained mint. Until recently, after trying a mint-flavored protein bar on a whim, I had forgotten that mint + sweetness is actually awesome. Maybe I changed, maybe I loved it all along… who cares, let’s put mint in our shakes! If you’re looking for a much healthier alternative to your annual shamrock shake from McDonald’s when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, this will be your jam. It’s minty and rich and hits all the right green notes for presentation. But instead of using food coloring, I’ve used some spinach for a natural green color and a wee bit of extra (and tasteless) nutrition.
Healthy and minty faux “shamrock” shake
Ingredients
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp mint extract
- 1 handful of spinach for color
- 1/2 cup of ice
- 1 cup of water, milk, or almond/coconut/soy milk
- Dollop of low fat/sugar whipped cream
Instructions
- Blend together all of the ingredients in your blender, top with whipped cream, and drink up!
This recipe is copyrighted to Bijoux & Bits
Macros:
85 calories | 2g fat | 14g protein | 5g carbs | 2g sugar
Catherine Clark is a Chicago native sharing noteworthy things she sees and attempts to make in the world. She's a geek, cat lady, designer and editor by day, and noob chef by night.
Would you recommend using almond milk or water with this? I’m excited to try it.
I have used almond milk many times and it totally works! Feel free. 🙂