St. Paddy's Shamrock Smoothie

Alright let's just put all our cards out there on the table. I like, no liked, those stupid green shamrock shakes from a certain fast food place. Ugh, I know, so not good for you and loaded with food dye and I don't even want to know what else. But they're so good!

Those are now a thing of the past. I have discovered a make it yourself version that is not only tasty, but also healthy. By using the super fruit avocado as your base, you're gaining the smooth, creamy texture of ice cream, as well as all of the green machine's health benefits.

Avocados are often called super fruits, or super foods. This is for their many properties that help with everything from cardiovascular health, healthy skin, weight loss, diabetes, arthritis, nutrient absorption, and so much more. Sometimes they're given a bad rep for being high in fat, however it's the good kind of fat, the kind your body needs and craves. Avocados are high in monounsaturated fat which is the easy to burn, healthy fat. They're also high in fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins, and folic acid.

So, without further ado, here is the recipe for the healthy version of a shamrock shake that you can enjoy without all of the guilt:

(Recipe from primallyinspired.com)


Copycat Shamrock Shake:

1 can coconut milk (or 1 3/4 cups any other milk)
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
2 1/2-3 tbs pure, raw honey (to taste for sweetness)
1 cup ice
1 tbs pure vanilla extract
1 tsp pure peppermint extract (you could even throw in fresh mint leaves!)


Blend and enjoy!