Description
A refreshing and indulgent Oreo Shamrock Shake that combines creamy vanilla ice cream, cold milk, mint extract, and crushed Oreo cookies, topped with whipped cream and more crushed Oreos for a festive green treat perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any minty dessert craving.
Ingredients
Shake Ingredients
- ½ cup cold milk
- 3 scoops vanilla ice cream
- ¼ tsp mint extract
- Green food coloring (to your liking)
- 4 Oreos (3 whole cookies and 1 crushed)
Topping
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Add Milk: Pour ½ cup of cold milk into a blender to form the liquid base of your shake.
- Add Ice Cream: Add 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream to the blender for creamy texture and sweetness.
- Add Mint and Coloring: Add ¼ teaspoon of mint extract (ensure it is mint, not peppermint) and a few drops of green food coloring, adjusting the color intensity to your liking.
- Blend Smooth: Blend the mixture until smooth and fully combined, creating the base mint shake.
- Incorporate Oreos: Add 3 whole Oreo cookies to the blender and pulse a few times to break them down slightly, mixing them into the shake without completely pulverizing.
- Serve and Top: Pour the shake into a cold glass, top generously with whipped cream, then sprinkle the crushed Oreo cookie pieces over the whipped cream for garnish and extra crunch. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- If you prefer a stronger mint flavor, adjust the mint extract quantity carefully to taste.
- Use good quality vanilla ice cream for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Add ice cubes if you prefer a thicker texture, blending them along with the other ingredients.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk and ice cream with plant-based alternatives like almond or coconut milk and dairy-free ice cream.
- This recipe serves one but can be easily scaled up for more servings.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
