St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow, and we’re celebrating with a dairy-free shamrock shake to start the day. Yes, it looks like a treat, but this isn’t a typical ice cream shake. It’s dairy-free, naturally green, and made without ice cream—so it’s lighter and kid-friendly while still delicious.
This shake is surprisingly quick and easy. I needed a green drink for the kids and blended this from start to finish in about 10 minutes. It’s simple, healthy, and festive—perfect for St. Patrick’s Day morning. Below is the full recipe so you can make it too. Enjoy!
Dairy Free Shamrock Shake
Drinks
American
Ingredients
- 2 cup of fresh spinach
- 2 cup of frozen sliced bananas
- 1/2 cup almond milkor another non-dairy milk
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- Whipped dairy-free toppingoptional — you can use a simple two-ingredient dairy-free frosting if you prefer
- 1/4 cup cookie crumblesoptional
- A few green sprinklesoptional
Instructions
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Start by blending the fresh spinach with 1/4 cup of almond milk until it’s smooth and evenly green.
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Add the frozen sliced bananas and the remaining 1/4 cup of almond milk to the blender.
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Blend until creamy and smooth. Stop to scrape down the sides if needed, then blend again to combine.
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Pour the shake into serving glasses and place them in the freezer for about 10 minutes to chill while you prepare toppings.
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For cookie crumbles, crush three chocolate cookies in a sealed plastic bag using the bottom of a glass or bowl. Set aside.
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Remove the glasses from the freezer, add a layer of cookie crumbles if using, then top with whipped dairy-free topping.
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Finish with a few green sprinkles for extra flair, if desired.
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Serve immediately and enjoy your dairy-free shamrock shake!
Recipe Notes
Peppermint extract is potent. If you scale the recipe, add the extract gradually—taste after adding the initial 1/4 teaspoon and increase in 1/4 teaspoon increments until it reaches the mint level you prefer.
If you want a quick dairy-free frosting for the topping, you can use a simple two-ingredient recipe for a light whipped finish.