This recipe mimics the look and taste of McDonald’s famous shamrock shakes.

 

Yields 2 servings
Prep time: 5 min.
Total time: 10 min.

 

2 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream (any brand or type of your choice)
1 cup 2% low-fat milk or milk of choice
1/4 teaspoon mint extract (more if you want it really minty)
10 drops green food coloring

 

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth, stopping occasionally to stir with spoon if necessary.

 

Happy St Patrick’s Day!

 

To find a McDonald’s near you that has Shamrock shake’s check out ShamrockShake.com.

 

Recipe adapted from this Food.com recipe.