Random-osity: Natural Shamrock Shake

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Natural Shamrock Shake

A few days ago, I heard an ad for McDonald's Shamrock Shake, then a few hours later saw an article posted on Facebook on why you should never drink one (see here). I knew they were unhealthy, but holy wow, yeah don't drink them!

Now, I may not be a dietician, or nutritionist, or medical professional, but I have a healthier alternative for your St. Patty's Day celebration! I give you my Natural Shamrock Shake!

5 ingredients vs the 33 in the "real" shake? Yes please. This shake is natural, filling, healthy, and a great way to fuel your morning (or detox post celebration!).

Natural Shamrock Shake:
blend in blender
1 cup milk of choice
1 tbl nut butter of choice
large handful of spinach
1/2 banana
ice

Blend and enjoy. I drank this last weekend before hitting the slopes and it kept me full for hours!

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16 thoughts on the matter:

Sara - Villa Emilia said... {Reply}: My father just received a new blender for his birthday. We will definitely try this! :)
Thank you for the recipe!; March 12, 2015 at 5:46 AM
Unknown said... {Reply}: I love green smoothies. I use frozen fruits instead of ice, and add a heaping scoop of protein powder.

-Nicky @ awesomeville; March 12, 2015 at 5:58 AM
Heather{Our Life In a Click} said... {Reply}: Yummy! I was reading about them yesterday too (Hungry Girl article). I was shocked at the calorie count!; March 12, 2015 at 6:59 AM
Leovi said... {Reply}: Yes, really rich !! Great photos !!; March 12, 2015 at 7:30 AM
Buckeroomama said... {Reply}: Hmm, spinach and banana --gotta give this a try! Thanks for sharing. :); March 12, 2015 at 8:38 AM
Nancy said... {Reply}: Good for you for finding a better way :); March 12, 2015 at 8:40 AM
Linda Kay said... {Reply}: Well, it's certainly worth a try. I can see my hubby turning up his nose at this one!; March 12, 2015 at 10:22 AM
carol l mckenna said... {Reply}: Looks very healthy ~

Happy Weekend to you,
artmusedog and carol; March 12, 2015 at 10:26 AM
Gina Kleinworth said... {Reply}: GENIUS!!!! I love it!; March 12, 2015 at 10:45 AM
Adrienne said... {Reply}: We begin almost every weekday with a version of this shake!! (I throw in chia seeds, and some protein powder for the hubs!) YUMMY!!; March 12, 2015 at 10:55 AM
Jill Foley said... {Reply}: I almost stopped at McDonalds the other day to get one...but then I realized my girls weren't asking for one, probably wouldn't realize we've gotten them in the past and none of us needed it. So glad I didn't now that I've read that article!; March 12, 2015 at 10:58 AM
Claire Justine said... {Reply}: I love smoothies, your looks so yummy
> need to try this <
:); March 12, 2015 at 1:01 PM
Kim said... {Reply}: Yours looks like a picture of health! I have never had a MCD's Shamrock Shake, but now I'm curious about the article.; March 12, 2015 at 3:03 PM
abrianna said... {Reply}: Glad you found a healthy replacement. I always lookout for how to make mocha or caramel frappuccinos at home so Blessing and I can enjoy them.; March 12, 2015 at 11:39 PM
Amy said... {Reply}: hmmm I could do that, most of the time I use a banana, nuts and whatever other fruits I have.; March 12, 2015 at 11:48 PM
Molly said... {Reply}: What a wonderfully vibrant green colour that is

Mollyxxx; March 13, 2015 at 5:21 PM