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Creamy Mint Oreo Shamrock Shake

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A thick, creamy, and minty milkshake flecked with crunchy Oreo bits, this festive green treat is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you need a sweet pick-me-up. Quick to make and customizable for dietary needs, it’s a nostalgic dessert that’s always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream (about 300g), slightly softened
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (or 2% or non-dairy milk)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
  • 1/2 teaspoon mint extract (not peppermint)
  • 3–5 drops green food coloring (optional)
  • 4–6 Oreo cookies, roughly crushed, plus extra for garnish
  • Whipped cream (for topping)
  • Maraschino cherry (for topping)
  • Extra crushed Oreos or chocolate shavings (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Scoop 2 cups vanilla ice cream into a bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes to soften.
  2. Pour 1/2 cup whole milk and 2 tablespoons heavy cream into your blender.
  3. Add 1/2 teaspoon mint extract and 3-5 drops green food coloring to the blender.
  4. Add the softened ice cream to the blender. Blend on medium-high for 20-30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
  5. Place 4-6 Oreo cookies in a zip-top bag and crush into chunky crumbs.
  6. Add the crushed Oreos to the blender. Pulse 2-3 times to swirl the cookies in without over-blending.
  7. Check the consistency: add more milk if too thick, or more ice cream if too thin.
  8. Pour the shake into tall glasses. Top with whipped cream, a cherry, and extra Oreo crumbs or chocolate shavings.
  9. Serve immediately with a straw and long spoon.

Notes

For gluten-free, use gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies. For dairy-free, use coconut or oat milk ice cream and non-dairy milk. Don’t over-blend Oreos to keep the shake chunky. Adjust mint extract to taste. Serve immediately for best texture. Freeze glasses for extra-thick shakes. Clean blender right away to avoid stuck cookie bits.

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