Healthy Shamrock Protein Shake
Skip the drive-thru and make this protein-packed Shamrock Shake at home! With fresh spinach, vanilla protein powder, and natural mint flavor, this healthy version delivers all the creamy, minty flavor with less sugar and more nutrition.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 153kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or any milk
- 1 medium ripe banana peeled
- ½ cup fresh spinach
- 1 kiwi peeled
- 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
- ¼ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles, chocolate chips, shaved dark chocolate, maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Add the almond milk, banana, spinach, kiwi, vanilla protein powder, peppermint extract, and ice cubes to a blender.
- Securely place the lid and blend for 30-60 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the shake into two tall glasses. Garnish with whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles for a fun treat if desired.
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Notes
- Start with less peppermint extract - you can always add more.
- Use a frozen banana for an extra thick shake.
- Any milk works well in this recipe.
- For chocolate mint flavor, use chocolate protein powder.
- Add chia seeds for extra protein.
- Add extra ice cubes to make it thicker.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 781IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 0.5mg
