This Spiked Shamrock Shake is a dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan take on the classic festive green shake—perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
When readers asked for St. Patrick’s Day ideas, a Shamrock Shake topped the list. I’m excited to share this version because it’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan. For a boozy option I like to add Baileys Almande, a tasty dairy-free Irish cream liqueur—available at most liquor stores—but you can simply omit it for a non-alcoholic shake.
My favorite dairy-free ice cream for this recipe is Coconut Bliss Vanilla Island, though any vanilla dairy-free ice cream will work. You can find Coconut Bliss at many grocery stores.
How do you make it green?
This shake gets its color from fresh spinach, not food dye. The spinach blends in without affecting the flavor, adding a subtle nutrient boost and a light green hue—perfectly festive and dye-free.
I used a high-speed blender to make these shakes. A good blender makes the texture incredibly smooth; a Vitamix has been a great investment for me. If you don’t have a high-powered model, blend a bit longer until smooth.
This spiked shamrock shake is intentionally sweet—an indulgent treat that’s perfect for celebrating.
I top mine with dairy-free whipped cream; almond- or coconut-based versions both work beautifully.
If you try this recipe, tag me on Instagram @maryswholelife—I love seeing your creations!
xo,
Mary
Spiked Shamrock Shake (gluten free, dairy free, vegan)
Equipment
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blender
Ingredients
- ½ cup Baileys Almande liqueur (optional)
- 1 pint dairy-free vanilla ice cream (about 2.5 cups)
- ½ cup almond milk or coconut milk
- ½ cup ice
- ½ cup raw spinach, packed (about a small handful)
- 6 drops peppermint extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- dairy-free whipped cream, for topping (optional)
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend on high for about 30 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
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Pour into glasses and top with dairy-free whipped cream or coconut cream if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
All nutrition facts are estimates and automatically calculated. They may vary depending on the specific ingredients you use. For the most accurate results, weigh your total and divide by the number of servings.