It doesn’t need to be St. Patrick’s Day for you to enjoy a McDonald’s Shamrock Shake, but since we’re just weeks away from the holiday, I figured I’d share this festive recipe with you guys. In just a few minutes, you can whip up the classic Shamrock Shake at home with this copycat recipe! So even when McDonald’s decides to take the limited-time treat off their menu for the season, you can still enjoy it all throughout the year.
Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Recipe
| Serves | Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
| 1 | 5 min | NA | 5 min |
Ingredients
- 3 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp mint extract
- 5 drops green food coloring
- Whipped topping
- Maraschino cherry
Directions
- Add vanilla ice cream, heavy cream, mint extract, and food coloring into a blender. Mix for about 30 seconds or until the mixture is smooth and a solid green color.
- Pour the shake into a cup and top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
Nutrition
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 1 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 459 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 32.8g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat 21.6g | 108% |
| Cholesterol 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium 140mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrate 36.6g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.4g | |
| Protein 4.6g | |
| Vitamin D 16mcg | 78% |
| Calcium 50mg | 4% |
| Iron 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 67mg | 1% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet.2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
Notes
- McDonald’s came out with a new spin on the Shamrock Shake this year – the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry! To replicate it, add crushed up Oreo cookies to your shake (it’s the ultimate combo).
- You can use peppermint extract as a substitute, but you’ll notice a difference in flavor versus using mint extract.
- If your Shamrock Shake is too water, you can add a ice cubes to it – a few it shouldn’t dilute the flavor. If it’s too thick, on the other hand, you can add a bit of milk.
- Some people like to add chocolate syrup and sprinkles on top of the whipped cream. Have fun with it!
- For more popular copycat fast food, check out our Wendy’s Chili Recipe.
