Shamrock Shake Ninja Creami

With the Ninja Creami or a simple blender, you can create your own Shamrock Shake at home with just a few ingredients. This makes it an accessible and convenient treat for anyone craving a quick dessert fix. Instead of going out to Mcdonalds to get a shake just make at home because St Patricks Day is coming up quickly!

Enjoying a Shamrock Shake is a delightful way to indulge in a classic flavor combination while celebrating the joy of a homemade treat.

Jump to:

• Why You Will Love a Shamrock Shake
• Ingredients Needed
• How to Make a Shamrock Shake in the Ninja Creami
• Tips for a perfect Shamrock Shake
• Best Ninja Creami Tips
• Popular Ninja Creami Variations:
• Recommended Tools
• How do I store leftovers?
• Shamrock Shake Ninja Creami

Why You Will Love a Shamrock Shake

A Shamrock Shake is a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of mint and vanilla in a creamy, refreshing milkshake. Here’s why you’ll fall in love with this vibrant beverage:

Refreshing Mint Flavor The Shamrock Shake's minty essence is both cooling and invigorating. It’s perfect for those who love a bit of freshness in their dessert, providing a unique twist on the traditional milkshake.

Creamy Texture Made with rich ice cream or a creamy base, the Shamrock Shake boasts a smooth and luxurious texture. Each sip is a delightful experience that feels indulgent and satisfying.

Festive Green Hue The bright green color of the Shamrock Shake makes it a fun and festive choice, especially around St. Patrick's Day. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday or any occasion where a splash of color is welcomed.

Ingredients Needed

• 2 cups of vanilla ice cream or a non-dairy alternative
• ½ cup of milk (or use a non-dairy milk of your choice)
• ¼ teaspoon of peppermint extract
• 2-3 drops of green food coloring (adjust for desired color intensity)
• Whipped cream for topping (optional)
• Maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)

How to Make a Shamrock Shake in the Ninja Creami

• In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring.
• Blend on medium speed until smooth and well combined. The mixture should be creamy with a light green color.
• Pour the blended mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container. Secure the lid tightly.
• Place the container in the freezer and let it freeze for at least 24 hours, or until completely solid.
• Once frozen, remove the pint container from the freezer.
• Insert the container into the Ninja Creami machine according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Select the "Milkshake" setting and let the Ninja Creami work its magic. If the shake is too thick, you can "Re-Spin" the mixture to achieve the desired consistency.
• Pour the Shamrock Shake into a glass.
• Top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry if desired.
• Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Shamrock Shake!

Tips for a perfect Shamrock Shake

• Customize Your Shake: Adjust the peppermint extract and food coloring to match your taste and visual preference. More extract will give a stronger mint flavor, while additional food coloring will deepen the green hue.
• Dairy-Free Option: Use coconut milk or almond milk along with a non-dairy ice cream to create a vegan-friendly version of this shake.
• Add a Twist: For a fun variation, mix in chocolate chips or a scoop of chocolate ice cream for a Mint Chocolate Chip Shamrock Shake.

This recipe is a delicious way to celebrate the iconic flavors of a Shamrock Shake at home, perfect for any occasion!

Best Ninja Creami Tips

• Ninja Creami’s can make smoothie bowls, ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and even milkshakes!
• Do I need to wait 24 hours for Creami? No, My frozen yogurt was ready to be blended in the Ninja Creami after 6 hours. Add image
• Never ever use frozen fruit in your ninja creami, blend it first. That is how you ruin the blade.
• Protein drinks like Fairlife and Premiere work great in a Ninja Creami. For a dairy free or lactose free option try OWYN protein shakes.
• Respin! If the blending didn’t work the first time try adding some more juice or milk to it and do a second respin.
• Run warm water around the frozen pint of ice cream to avoid icy edges.
• This is the Ninja Creami machine I have. Ninja CN301CO CREAMi Ice Cream Maker (Amazon Link)

Popular Ninja Creami Variations:

• Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream - 1 tablespoon cream cheese, ⅓ cup sugar, ¾ cup heavy cream, 1 cup milk, 3-4 sandwich or Oreo cookies.
• Chocolate Ice Cream - 1 tablespoon cream cheese, ⅓ cup sugar, ¾ cup heavy cream, 1 cup milk, 3-4 sandwich or Oreo cookies.
• Protein Ice Cream - 1 container of Chocolate or Vanilla Fair Life Protein Drink
• Strawberry Ice Cream - 1 tablespoon cream cheese, ⅓ cup sugar, ¾ cup heavy cream, 1 cup milk, 5 strawberries (sliced)
• Ninja Creami Cherry Sorbet
• Ninja Creami Sorbet Ice Cream - 1 15 oz container of fruit cocktail + Plus
• Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream - 1 tablespoon cream cheese, ⅓ cup sugar, ¾ cup heavy cream, 1 cup milk, 1 - 2 drops of green food coloring, 2 tablespoons of chopped chocolate chips
• Ninja Creami Slushie
• Ninja Creami Smoothie Bowl

Recommended Tools

Ninja Creami Machine - a year ago you couldn’t really find these machines and they were sold out everywhere. Now they are more readily available in stores like Target, Kohls, or Amazon.

Ninja Creami Pints - Got to have extras for making lots of ice cream!

How do I store leftovers?

Place the lid back on top of the pint and place it back in the freezer. Or, store in an airtight container as mentioned above.

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