This time of year McDonald’s offers a Shamrock shake that is REALLY good! The Shamrock Shake was first introduced in 1970, and was really popular in the 90’s. It is basically a mint shake using vanilla ice cream.
We wanted to try it 2 different ways and see what the kids liked best!
First shake: Mint chocoalte chip ice cream, and milk.
Second Shake: Vanilla Ice Cream, green food coloring and Mint flavoring.
In all honesty, the kids couldn’t taste a difference! I liked the vanilla better, but I don’t like chocolate in my shakes…
You can use any ice cream, if you are where you can use Blue Bell, that is my suggestion!
McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Recipe
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1 1/4 cups 2% low-fat milk
1/4 teaspoon mint extract
8 drops green food coloring
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth. Do NOT over blend!
2. Pour into 12-ounce cups and serve each with a straw.
This kid just wanted to drink out of a straw. It is the little things when you are 5!
They chose the mint with chocolate chips. But the winner was the topping and sprinkles of course!
This was completely spontaneous! My heart then melted into a puddle on the floor! These 2 are the best of friends, I love it!
This one wanted a second shake, and you know what? She got it! Spoiled much?
Part comedian, part Dad, part athlete. He will boss around your children while they play ball.
Just as angelic as she looks, this girl could easily raise a Village by herself, and all the children would grow up to be President.
Self proclaimed, she would be a webkinz dog. Because, "they're cute, and puppies are too. And they're sweet and they always get along with other puppies."
This mini-Martha Stewart can handle ANY craft you send her way. She isn't all bows and rainbows, she's got karate kid moves!
Not "Pick-Me-Up" like caffeine, she wants you to pick her up! AND NOW!
Anything that can be destroyed WILL be destroyed!
Practically Perfect in Every Way for now! Nicknamed "The Panda" she is rolly polly and lives by the motto, "the little one, is KING!"
The resident Labradoodle, Miller got his name because Mom won and got to name the baby! Need something chewed up? He'll take care of it. Especially if it's expensive..
Those pictures are PRICELESS!!!
Aww, they are so precious!! Great shots!
Adorable! Just precious!
With kids that cute I would make them a shake for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Adorable!!!
Yep, I agree with Samatha. Those kids would get whatever they wanted from me! Too too cute! Love that smooch pic.
I can see why she got that second shake….she is too cute……
aww how sweet is that! Adorable children you have 🙂
Very Sweet and Precious….Unforgettable sibling love.
Your kids are adorable and the shake looks delicious! Just pinned and stumbled!
Call me crazy but I’ve never tasted a Shamrock Shake and I actually always wondered how it tastes like. So now I know. I’m not a fan of junk food and especially not McDonald’s but it seems like everyone goes WILD for those shakes. I heard they are so bad for you so I’m glad you made your own version without all the crazy ingredients that McD’s uses.
I saw this post on the Tuesday Talent Show linky party. I’d love for you to check out a recipe I linked up too, it’s perfect for Pi Day tomorrow- it’s a traditional Polish Apple Pie called Szarlotka but with less sugar than original. Hope you have a great rest of your day, dear! 🙂
Yum, I’ve never had the Shamrock shake but this sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Your little ones are absolutely precious! I just have to have this shake, I am off to the store! Have a great St. Patrick’s Day and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
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Miz Helen
they are beautiful!! He looks just like his dad. I would have to give her what ever she wanted to. Those eyes are to die for.