Patrick s day treat made with vanilla ice cream, mint extract, whipped cream and a cherry. If you are not a ww member, then use the mcdonald s nutrition information also available on this page. Mcdonalds had to be trolling with this shamrock shake tweet. After having kids i decided i could no longer venture out each time i developed a craving for a shamrock shake though. Feb 22, 20 valentines day is a memory, which can only mean one thing. Patricks day treat made with vanilla ice cream, mint extract, whipped cream and a cherry. Patricks dayinspired minty green milkshake from the iconic fastfood restaurant and mcdonalds shamrock shake is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2020. Mcdonalds super yummy shamrock shake is back and so is my skinny version. Our shamrock shake recipe uses lowfat vanilla ice cream we love dreyers slow churned, fatfree milk, and a bit of real sugar which actually keeps the calorie count way down, and it tastes so rich and creamy.
After a weeklong promotion around the shamrock shake, enough funds were raised to help buy an old fourstory, sevenbedroom house. It s been offered by mcdonald s restaurants at or around st. Remember to head to mcdonalds before march 17 to snag your own shamrock shake. Its literally around every corner when you consider the positioning of most mcdonalds restaurants and its shamrock shake. I havent had a mcdonalds shake is so long, and when i busted my. You know spring is almost here when mcdonalds releases their shamrock shake. Patrick s day in 2010 and 2011, on the banks of the dyedgreen chicago river, mcdonald s produced the world s largest shamrock shake and poured its limey green fluid into the river. Download the shamrock finder app for ios and android to find a. A short video was shared to their twitter account on march 7. You heard it, only 6 years ago was everyone across the united states granted access into the shake s cultfollowing.
Heres the scoop on theweight watchers points for mcdonalds. Heres whats actually inside the mcdonalds shamrock shake. In 1980, mcdonalds introduced the shamrock sundae which consisted of vanilla ice cream topped with a mint green shamrock syrup. Mcdonaldsand none of these facts has anything to do with the calorie count, because you dont need that kind of negativity in your life. Mcdonald s is celebrating 50 years of the shamrock shake with a new oreo shamrock mcflurry the iconic green drink will return to the menu on feb. Patricks day a day to indulge in your favorite beer or beers, corned beef hash or mcdonalds shamrock shakes. Ice cream, with a cool minty flavor and a cherry on topill have that any day. While youre doing that, mcdonald s is also digging out one of their old green favorites, the shamrock shake. Mar 12, 2017 the fast food retailer releases its minty shamrock shake each year ahead of st. Mar 09, 2007 so im doing this whole weight watchers thing, and its going great, but since march has come around im really wanting a mcdonalds shamrock shake. Patricks day is just around the corner and to celebrate, why not try this copycat mcdonalds shamrock shake recipe. Calories in mcdonalds shamrock shake 16 oz and nutrition facts. Mcdonalds is under fire for a recent advertisement for their iconic shamrock shake particularly their new chocolate shamrock shake.
The shakes are cool, minty and full of luck but only if you can get one. Cnn mcdonalds has several classic, fanfavorite items that only appear every now and then and one of them is the shamrock shake. Mar, 2017 mcdonald s is under fire for a recent advertisement for their iconic shamrock shake particularly their new chocolate shamrock shake. I cant remember the last time i had a chocolate shake. At mcdonald s, we take great care to serve quality, greattasting menu items to our customers each and every time they visit our restaurants. The mcdonalds shamrock shake may be festive and fun, but it packs a punch. Its inspired a cultlike following, a harlem shake meme yes, really, and dozens of copycat recipes. Weight watchers points mcdonalds restaurant nutrition. I think the ladies in my weight watcher group might freak out about this recipe. The fast food chain has officially brought back its fanfavorited shamrock shake just in time for st. Choose from the sizes below to see the full nutrition facts, ingredients and. Patricks day in 2010 and 2011, on the banks of the dyedgreen chicago river, mcdonalds produced the worlds largest shamrock shake and.
Less expensive and healthier minus the green coloring. If your looking for more st patricks day festive recipes, chocolate stout cupcakes with baileys irish cream cheese frosting and these adorable st pattys rainbow cake pops are a perfect treat for the occasion. Those suckers are 28 points for one 1 medium shake. This year marks the expansion of the famous shamrock shake line. The shamrock shake has been a calling card of mcdonalds for decades. Initially, the shake was lemonlime flavored with vanilla ice cream, lemonlime sherbet, and vanilla syrup.
Patrick s day, but banish the thought of another run for the four chocolateinfused variants that it introduced last year. Then, open the blender to add 4 drops of green food coloring, and blend for another 15 seconds. Get ready to enjoy every sip of my dreamy, minty, milkshakeguiltfree youll be totally amazed how much it tastes like the real thing but its completely fatfree. Mcdonalds unveils hightech straw for shamrock shake. An irresistible blend of coffee and chocolate chips, topped with green sprinkles, whipped topping, and a tantalizing drizzle of chocolaty syrup. Get full nutrition facts for other mcdonalds products and all your other favorite brands. I am not really a fan of mc ds shakes as a general rule, but i do enjoy a shamrock shake now and again. If you love mcdonalds shamrock shake, youll love this. The shamrock shake is very contentious on social media. At least, philadelphia magazine points out, theres 11 grams of protein in it. The shamrock shake was introduced in 1970 and is typically only available for a limited amount of time, disappearing around st. Lucky for us, every store now offers this delectable seasonal treat. I was just curious if anyone knew how many points a small was. So im doing this whole weight watchers thing, and its going great, but since march has come around im really wanting a mcdonalds shamrock shake.
During the 1980s, mcdonalds used the uncle ogrimacey character to market shamrock shakes, which was a green version of grimace who came to visit in march. It opened in 1974 as the first ronald mcdonald house. Mcdonalds shamrock shake gets a hightech straw to mix flavors 2,000 special straws have been distributed randomly nationwide. Mcdonald s shamrock shakes contain between 460790 calories, depending on your choice of sizes. Slimsational shamrock shake marlene koch marlene koch. Start a classic shamrock shake by blending 2 cups of softened ice cream, 12 to 34 cups of milk or half and half, and 14 to 12 teaspoon of mint extract for about 30 seconds. Ive been banking all of my flex points for the week knowing that its probably an insane amount of points. If you need something else fast check out our guide to burger king weight watchers points. While youre doing that, mcdonalds is also digging out one of their old green favorites, the shamrock shake. Feb 21, 2018 mcdonald s is bringing back its classic shamrock shake to celebrate st. We understand that each of our customers has individual needs and considerations when choosing a place to eat or drink outside their home, especially those customers with food allergies. You heard it, only 6 years ago was everyone across the united states granted access into the shakes cultfollowing.
Mcdonalds shamrock shake recipe shamrock shake recipe. To view the full nutrition facts as well as weight watchers points, simply tapclick any menu item. Weight watchers freestyle points, pointsplus and smartpoints values for the entire mcdonald s menu are listed below. A shamrock shake is a shake that is offered by mcdonalds around st pattys day. Mcdonalds shamrock shake 16 oz posted 05 mar 11 by beautifulthinner16.
Nutrition facts for mcdonalds shamrock shake mccafe shamrock shake. Mar 16, 2016 by 1980, however, mcdonalds corporate decided the shake should be mint flavored and the tradition stuck. To the people complaining about the thickness, mcdonalds shakes are fairly runny to begin with, at least when compared to a handmade shake from a diner. A mcdonald s small shamrock shake contains 23 weight watchers freestyle points, 23 ww. It has been quite popular of the years and it is a fun way to celebrate this holiday. Luck is not on your side if you live in wichita and have been craving a mcdonalds shamrock shake.
Our shamrock shake recipe uses lowfat vanilla ice cream we love dreyers slow churned, fatfree milk, and a bit of real sugar which actually keeps the calorie count way down, and it. Please keep in mind that most fast food restaurants cannot guarantee that any product is free of allergens as they use shared equipment for prepping foods. The mintflavored shake is made up of vanilla ice cream, shamrock shake syrup, and. And we can see why everyone wants to try it at home. Mcdonalds chocolate shamrock shake is a mix of flavors for the purist who wants that minty original shamrock shake flavor with the addition of a classic chocolate shake on the bottom. Considering how beloved it has become, were surprised mcdonalds screwed this one up. Others, however, know winter days are dwindling when they can order a shamrock shake from mcdonalds. Stop blender to stir with a spoon if necessary to help blend ice cream. Tasters overwhelmingly picked the new chocolate shamrock shake version as tops between the two. You can count calories, watch your carbs or even reduce your fats by using this information. Ww freestyle smartpoints 6blue ww smartpoints 8green ww points plus 5.
With the shamrock shake and its 35 ingredients, mcdonalds is serving up a chemical shitstorm that is full of artificial preservatives and colorings that are toxic to your bodys systems many of the ingredients in this drink have been linked to various health issues and behavioral. My daughter loves shamrock shakes but, sadly, they are available only for a limited time so we could only enjoy them toward the end of february through the beginning of march. The mcdonalds filet o fish is one of my favorites to order on their menu and that sandwich is 12 points all 3 plans which isnt bad. Mar 01, 2020 start a classic shamrock shake by blending 2 cups of softened ice cream, 12 to 34 cups of milk or half and half, and 14 to 12 teaspoon of mint extract for about 30 seconds. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth. A shake should have fourtosix ingredients and less than ten in total, not 35. Shamrock shake mcdonalds copycat a vanillamint shake with chocolate swirl and whipped cream. Since the shamrock shake launched in 1970, more than 60 million shamrock shakes have been sold in mcdonalds.
In a previous news report, i chronicled the trials and tribulations of the sham shake, all the way into cult craze stardom. At mcdonalds, we take great care to serve quality, greattasting menu items to our customers each and every time they visit our restaurants. With shakes, fraps and hot cocoa choices to choose from, i opted for the chocolate shamrock shake. Mcdonalds shamrock shake copycat dinner, then dessert. Its available at mcdonald s each year for a limitedtime through midmarch. Additional nutritional values include saturated fat, dietary fiber, protein and sugar.
I didnt add food coloring which would have made it green, but what i did is added a premier protein vanilla. Mcdonalds shamrock shake is the homemade version of the classic st. Complete nutrition information for small shamrock shake from mcdonalds including calories, weight watchers points, ingredients and. This shamrock shake recipe is a homemade spin on the famous st. Mcdonalds weight watchers points guide sarah scoop. Choose from the sizes below to see the full nutrition facts, ingredients and allergen information. Mcdonalds shamrock shake when you can make a protein packed one at home for only 4 smartpoints. But in the past, only certain restaurants offered the familiar green shake. There are 680 calories in 1 serving of mcdonald s shamrock shake 16 oz. Not only is the original back, but mcdonalds has released four new drinks under their mccafe label.
Shamrock shakes only are here for a limited time starting at the end of february and they are here until march. This peppermintflavored, bright green milkshake makes an annual appearance for st patty s day, much to the delight of its many fans. If youre always on the go and need more ideas on what to eat at a variety of restaurants check out our ultimate weight watchers restaurant guide freestyle with points list. By 1980, however, mcdonalds corporate decided the shake should be mint flavored and the tradition stuck. A mcdonalds small shamrock shake has a whopping 530 calories, and a large is 820 calories.
Considering how beloved it has become, were surprised mcdonald s screwed this one up. Valentines day is a memory, which can only mean one thing. The fast food retailer releases its minty shamrock shake each year ahead of st. Patricks day is almost here and its time to bring out that one green shirt thats way too ugly to wear any other day of the year. Mcdonalds secretmenu chocolate shamrock shake officially. Shamrock shakes werent available nationwide until 2012. There are 680 calories in 1 serving of mcdonalds shamrock shake 16 oz. Mcdonalds shamrock shake recipe and shamrock smoothie. The longawaited shamrock shake is finally back at mcdonalds.
Mcdonalds realizes the zen like appeal to this mean green monster because it seems like they come out earlier and earlier every year now. Mcdonalds shamrock shake returns history of the shamrock shake. This mcdonalds chocolate shamrock shake is the version of all the shamrock shakes i was the most skeptical of. Mcdonald s super yummy shamrock shake is back and so is my skinny version. But whether you hate it or love it, the green milkshake is basically a march tradition. It is a fastfood caloriebomb that consists of a staggering number of ingredients 35, many of which are obscure additives and dangerous chemicals. The whole world has gone green for mcdonalds shamrock shake, available across the country until st.
This peppermintflavored, bright green milkshake makes an annual appearance for st pattys day, much to the delight of its many fans. This creamy vanilla milkshake has a hint of mint and is the perfect. It s probably older than you are it first debuted in 1970, so it seems that some people love them enough for mcdonald s to keep bringing the shake back year after year. Keith eats everything at mcdonalds the try vlog duration. By 1973, the shake was merely a green colored vanilla shake, eliminating the lemonlime sherbet. But in the past, only certain restaurants offered the. Mcdonalds has 4 new chocolaty shamrock shakes and we. Its probably older than you are it first debuted in 1970, so it seems that some people love them enough for. Use this shake recipe and enjoy a homemade version at any time. Seriously, you do not want to miss out on this limitedtime st. Apr 16, 2020 a mcdonalds small shamrock shake has a whopping 530 calories, and a large is 820 calories. Whereas most items at the golden arches can be purchased all year long, the shamrock shake is only available during the month of march, in celebration of st. I am not really a fan of mc d s shakes as a general rule, but i do enjoy a shamrock shake now and again. Complete nutrition information for medium shamrock shake from mcdonalds including calories, weight watchers points, ingredients and.
Mcdonalds has since phased out that character from their mascot lineup. Until that point, the shamrock shake wasnt readily available at all of the roughly 14,000 locations mcdonald s restaurants occupy. Mar 10, 2020 this shamrock shake recipe is a homemade spin on the famous st. Mcdonalds shamrock shake made skinny and fatfree with.
Both versions have far fewer calories than a small mcdonalds shamrock shake, which clocks in at 530 calories for 12 ounces subtract 200 to 300 calories for our shake. The chocolate shamrock shake, which boasts a layer of chocolate shake on the bottom half, with a top half comprised of shamrock shake. Sure, some of us might get that glimmer of hope that winter is over when the snow melts or you leave work in the daylight. Mcdonalds shamrock shakes contain between 460790 calories, depending on your choice of sizes. The mcdonalds shamrock shake is back for a limited time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its invention. Until that point, the shamrock shake wasnt readily available at all of the roughly 14,000 locations mcdonalds restaurants occupy. Mcdonalds is bringing back its classic shamrock shake to celebrate st. Mar 04, 20 but of course, paying for a signature green shake with a maraschino cherry on top has a price to your waistline a cool 530 calories and 15 grams of fat in a 12ounce shamrock shake.
This is not an endorsement, sponsorship or approval of any of my recipes by weight watchers international, inc. Today the shamrock shake has four main ingredients. You can also freeze this into popsicles similar to these avocado coconut pops. Mcdonalds chocolate shamrock shake copycat dinner, then. Its available at mcdonalds each year for a limitedtime through midmarch.
Its been offered by mcdonalds restaurants at or around st. To the people complaining about the thickness, mcdonald s shakes are fairly runny to begin with, at least when compared to a handmade shake from a diner. I shared it at my ww meeting tonight with mcdonalds shamrock shake being available already. Patricks day, but banish the thought of another run for the four chocolateinfused variants that it introduced last year. Mar 15, 2019 mcdonald s shamrock shake is the homemade version of the classic st.
And its back for a limited time in select locations. We understand that each of our customers has individual needs and considerations when choosing a place to eat or drink outside. I have been pretty successful at losing some weight by counting. This is why you should never drink a mcdonalds shamrock shake. Get full nutrition facts for other mcdonald s products and all your other favorite brands. Mar 14, 2017 mcdonalds shamrock shake gets a hightech straw to mix flavors 2,000 special straws have been distributed randomly nationwide. Mcdonalds is celebrating 50 years of the shamrock shake with a new oreo shamrock mcflurry the iconic green drink will return to the menu on feb.
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