Mint Smoothie (Protein Shamrock Shake)
This refreshing mint smoothie is a naturally sweet, high protein green shake that tastes like dessert! Make this healthy shamrock shake at home in just 5 minutes—the perfect green food for St Patrick’s Day, snack time, or a healthy treat any time of year.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 small or 1 large 1x
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese*
- 1 1/2 cups baby spinach
- 3 tablespoons milk of choice
- 4 Medjool dates
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (or honey), plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups ice
Instructions
- In a blender combine cottage cheese, spinach, milk, Medjool dates, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Blend starting on low speed until smooth, scraping a few times if necessary. Add the ice and blend again, stopping and scraping as needed, gradually using higher speed until the entire mixture is smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with a hint more maple syrup if desired. Serve immediately (keep in mind, it does melt quickly).
Notes
*Keep in mind some brands of cottage cheese can taste sour, so use a neutral flavored brand if possible. Low fat or full fat both work!