This Shamrock Shake copycat is the homemade non-dairy dupe you never knew you needed. Rich, creamy, and minty, this shake is a perfect St. Patrick’s Day treat.

Why You’ll Love This Shamrock Shake Recipe:

Not only is this Shamrock Shake easy to make, but it only takes a few minutes to come together, and only needs a few simple ingredients.

How are Shamrock Shakes Made?

The McDonald’s Shamrock Shake is made with vanilla soft serve, mint flavoring, and green food coloring. It’s usually available throughout March for a limited time. But with this recipe, now you can have one whenever you like.

Ingredients to Make a Shamrock Shake:

Vanilla Ice Cream: I used an oat-based, dairy-free ice cream. Feel free to use the kind of your choice, but you’ll want to use an ice cream that is thick and creamy.
Non-Dairy Milk: to soften the ice cream and help the ingredients to combine.
Mint: I used fresh mint leaves for this recipe, but mint extract is also a great option.
Spirulina: This is strictly for color, but you can use a few drops of green food coloring instead.
Whipped Cream: any dairy-free whipped cream will be great for topping.

This Shamrock Shake copycat is rich, creamy, and minty. The homemade non-dairy dupe you never knew you needed.

How to Make a Shamrock Shake:

Add the ice cream, milk, mint leaves, and spirulina to a blender.
Blend until smooth and combined. A few mint specks are okay.
Transfer the shake to a glass and top with whipped cream if desired.
Enjoy right away.

How to Make the Perfect Milk Shake:

Use cold ingredients. Don’t take your ice cream out of the freezer until you are ready to put it in the blender. Especially when using non-dairy ice cream as they tend to melt much faster than traditional dairy ice cream.
Adjust your liquid and ice cream as needed. If you notice your milkshake is too thick, add a bit more milk one tablespoon at a time. If the milkshake is too thin, add another scoop of ice cream until you reach your desired consistency.