Last updated on February 26th, 2019 at 11:04 am
How to make a copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shake for St. Patrick’s Day. A tasty green mint homemade dessert recipe to enjoy all year long!
Easy Shamrock Shake for St. Patrick’s Day
Since my husband is half Irish, we love celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! Oh and of course enjoying green treats like a Shamrock Shake and wearing lots of green. It’s the perfect time to celebrate by making rainbow themed desserts and enjoying delicious green food and drinks.
I had fun making a homemade, healthier, copycat version of McDonald’s famous Shamrock Shake. People really go crazy over that green goodness! This delicious dessert recipe is very easy to make, and tastes just like a McDonald’s shake!
My kids love the added rainbow candy and clouds on top! Now we just need some gold… the real kind would be fantastic:-)
Shamrock Shake Video
I’m getting the hang of making videos and having a ball! So, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I’m sharing how to make this Shamrock Shake recipe on my YouTube Channel.
Hopefully you will notice a change for the better in my video quality. At least now I have a reason to get my nails done. ha! Notice the green tips for this St. Patrick’s Shamrock Shake video. We’ll see how creative I can get in the future!
Please stop by to subscribe to my Youtube channel. If you can’t see the video below, you can watch How to Make a Shamrock Shake on YouTube.
This recipe would also be amazing with organic, pure Peppermint Essential Oil instead of the extract I used in the video.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
I hope you enjoyed this McDonald’s Copycat Recipe for a Shamrock Shake! Thank you for watching, and have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Shamrock Shake McDonald's Copycat Recipe
Recipe Video
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup Greek frozen yogurt
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
- 5 drops green food coloring
- Whipped Cream
- Airheads Xtremes Sour Belt Candy
Instructions
- Add frozen yogurt, milk and mint extract into a blender.
- Add about 5 drops of green food coloring and blend to make your shamrock shake.
- Pour into a serving glass.
- Squeeze a cloud of whipped cream on each side of the top of your shake.
- Insert the Airheads candy into the whipped cream to create a rainbow.
- Serve with colorful straw and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Originally published March 5, 2014
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Easy Rainbow Sugar Cookies & Cloud Jars
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dramafast here says
You still did not address the 1 cup powdered sugar. Does it go in the dough or is it only for rolling the cookies?
Natasha says
The rainbow on top is absolutely adorable! I’ve been trying to think what would be a cute tradition for the kiddos and I think these would be perfect for after our green dinner 🙂
Aimee Shugarman says
Delicious. And better than McD’s!
Suzy says
This is just what I was looking for to celebrate St. Patrick’s day! Thanks
Sabrina says
I love the cute rainbow on the top! Such a fun way to celebrate the holiday.
Sommer says
The only shamrock shake recipe I like! It’s the best!
Bunny says
You might want to correct the directions for the milkshake – to, “Add 5 drops food color” instead of drops of mint extract.
Looks good. I’ll have to try it next St. Patty’s Day.
Amy Locurto says
Thank you!!! I fixed that.
Sara says
This is so cute! We are definitely making one for St. Patrick’s day this year. Thanks!
Amy Locurto says
Thanks!!
Robin West says
You are too cute…loving your videos!
Amy Locurto says
Thanks so much Robin!!! I am trying not to be akward. LOL
melissaccreates says
YUM. Awesome shake!
Diane Hill Roark says
What a great recipe and VIDEO! I pinned it.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
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Amy Locurto says
Thanks for watching my video Diane! Glad you liked it:-)
Liz Stark says
SUCH a cute shake recipe; and great video tutorial!
Amy Locurto says
Thanks Liz! I’m loving mint right now. It is getting me ready for spring.