Calling all mint chocolate lovers! St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, and we’ve got just the thing to bring in the sláinte at your gathering. Whip up a festive treat with this Minty Leprechaun Shake recipe—quick, easy and ready to enjoy in less than ten minutes!

A blend of frozen banana, creamy vanilla Greek yogurt and smooth 2% milk creates the perfect base for this refreshing shake. Swirls of whipped cream, rich dark chocolate and a hint of peppermint extract bring out a cool, sweet flavor with just the right amount of indulgence. Tinted a lucky shade of green, this festive drink is a fun and delicious way to celebrate St Patrick’s Day!

This Minty Leprechaun Shake is perfect for when you’re toasting to good fortune or just craving something sweet. This shake is a delightful way to embrace the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. So, grab a straw, take a sip and enjoy this shake, no luck needed!

Prep Time:  10  minutes   |    Cook Time:  N/A   |    Total Time:  10  minutes   |    Servings:  2

Ingredients:

• 1 banana, sliced and frozen
• 1/2 cup  Friendly Farms  Vanilla Nonfat Greek Yogurt, frozen
• 3/4 cup  Friendly Farms  Organic 2% Reduced Fat Milk
• 1/4 teaspoon  Stonemill  Pure Peppermint Extract
• 10-12 drops green food coloring
• 1 mini bar  Moser Roth  Premium Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa, broken
• 1 individual packet  Sweet Additions  Stevia Calorie Free Sweetener
• 1/4 cup  Fit & Active  Lite Whipped Topping

Directions:                               

1. In a blender, combine the banana, yogurt, milk, peppermint extract, food coloring, chocolate and stevia. Puree until smooth and serve.    
2. Top with whipped topping.         

TIP: Transfer the yogurt to a resealable bag, then freeze overnight. You can then portion out the yogurt and the yogurt will slip right out of the bag when you need to place it in the blender.

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Recipe Courtesy of Chef Michelle, ALDI Test Kitchen