Shamrock Shake ~ A Delicious & Healthier Version! (Low Carb & Sugar Free Option)

 

This delicious shake contains a 
secret ingredient ~ avocado!

Ingredients:

1 medium avocado

1/2 cup sugar free macadamia milk, almond or coconut milk

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

4 to 6 tablespoons sugar or monkfruit sweetener

2 drops green food coloring (optional)

10 ice cubes

1/4 cup whipped cream (optional)**

8 to 14 mini chocolate chips or grated chocolate bar (optional)**

fresh mint leaves (optional)

Method:

Remove the skin and pit from the avocado. Chop into chunks and add to a blender container. Add the remaining ingredients and blend just until the ice is crushed and completely blended together. (Do not over blend.) Pour into 2 glasses. If desired, garnish each serving with 2 tablespoons whipped cream and 4 chocolate chips or a mint leaf. Makes two 12 ounce servings.

**Sugar free whipped cream and chocolate chips or grated chocolate may be used.

Nutritional info per serving (with almond milk & whipped cream garnish), approximately: 421.25 calories ~ 40.75 grams fat ~ 11 grams carbs ~ 6.1 grams net carbs ~ 4 grams protein

Notes: The avocado is a "hidden" ingredient ~ it adds nutrients and helps to thicken the shake, even though it can not be tasted.

My husband only likes avocados in guacamole or when they are served sliced with lime juice, salt and pepper. He was very surprised to find out that they were hidden in this tasty smoothie/shake!