This low carb copycat McDonald’s shamrock shake recipe is easy-to-make, keto-friendly, and so delicious! If you are looking for a simple low-carb shamrock shake recipe to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, you will love these! Made like fat bombs in a silicone mold, you can prepare this recipe in advance and enjoy a couple of these bites each day and remain happily in ketosis! Prep these in under 30 minutes, chill, and enjoy!
These Keto Shamrock Shake Bites are so creamy and filling! You won’t feel guilty enjoying one (or more) of these to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (or just any day of the year!)! Made with collagen-rich gelatin powder, these bites can help to promote healthy skin, hair, nails, and gut lining!
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Be sure to read through this post for answers to commonly asked questions about this recipe before moving on to the recipe card and making this recipe. You will also find step-by-step photos within the blog post (above the recipe card) that will help you to successfully make these Shamrock Shake Bites.
Keto-friendly shamrock shake for St. Patrick’s Day
Traditional shamrock shakes from McDonald’s are made with ice cream, refined sugar, and green food coloring, while this copycat keto-friendly Shamrock Shake Bite recipe is, instead, made with ingredients like canned coconut milk, matcha green tea powder, spinach, and gelatin powder!
Recipe FAQs
What silicone mold should I use for this recipe?
Any silicone mold with approximately 30 small cavities should work just fine here. I personally used this silicone mold from Amazon to make these.
Do I need to add food coloring to make the shamrock shake bites green?
Since spinach is used, these bites will turn green naturally, meaning that there is no need to add artificial food coloring.
Where do I find monk fruit sweetener?
Monk fruit sweetener is becoming widely available for sale at most grocery stores, especially specialty food stores and Costco. I, however, purchase mine online from Lakanto and have it directly shipped to me. If you want to order your monk fruit sweetener online from Lakanto, you can use discount code REALBALANCED for 20% OFF your order!
Where can I purchase matcha green tea powder?
Matcha powder is typically available in specialty grocery stores in the Coffee & Tea aisle. For this recipe, you want the powder, not matcha in a tea bag. I personally order mine online from Ujido. If you want to order your green tea powder online, you can use discount code REALBALANCED for 20% OFF your order!
How many grams of net carbs per serving?
Each bite contains just 0.5 grams of net carbs. This recipe yields 10 servings in total and each serving is approximately 3 bites, depending on which silicone mold you decide to use.
These Keto Shamrock Shake Bites are not only good for you, but easy to make too!
What kitchen materials are needed to make these?
For this recipe, you will need the following materials:
How should these be stored?
Store these fat bomb bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat within 5 days. Alternatively, these can be stored in the freezer for up to 1 month. Before eating, thaw fat bombs in the refrigerator.
Ingredient substitution options
- Canned Coconut Milk: If you do not have a nut allergy or intolerance, unsweetened almond milk can be used here. If you do not have a dairy allergy or intolerance, heavy cream can be used here. Note that these substitutions will change both the consistency of the bites and the nutrition information.
- Vanilla Protein Powder: I personally use and love this brand of protein powder, but any other low-carb vanilla-flavored protein powdered should substitute in just fine here.
- Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener: Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener, erythritol, or Swerve can be substituted in for Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener at a 1:1 ratio. Powdered and liquid stevia should work in this recipe, but I cannot personally give recommendations on amounts as each brand is so different. If you want to use powdered or liquid stevia, I would suggest finding a conversion chart for that particular brand’s product.
- Coconut Butter: No-Sugar-Added SunButter can be substituted in for coconut butter at a 1:1 ratio. If you do not have a nut allergy or intolerance, unsweetened almond butter or unsweetened peanut butter can be used.
How to make these shamrock bites
To a small mixing bowl, add 1 cup coconut milk. Sprinkle gelatin powder atop coconut milk. Set bowl aside to allow gelatin powder to bloom for 5 minutes.
In a saucepan over medium-low heat, heat remaining 1 cup (240mL) coconut milk until warmed, about 5-7 minutes. Add bloomed gelatin to saucepan and stir until incorporated. Remove saucepan from heat and pour mixture into blender.
To blender, add spinach, protein powder, 2 tbsp (24g) monk fruit sweetener, coconut butter, mint leaves, matcha powder, and peppermint extract, moving quickly to avoid gelatin mixture from cooling and thickening.
Blend mixture until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Taste mixture and add additional 1 tbsp (12g) monk fruit sweetener based on sweetness preference.
Pour blended mixture into silicone mold cavities and transfer silicone mold to refrigerator to chill until fully set, about 2-3 hours.
Pop bites out of silicone mold cavities and enjoy!
Diets this recipe is compliant with
- Low-Carb and Keto: These shamrock shake bites contain minimal grams of net carbs per serving, unlike that of a McDonald’s Shamrock Shake. Even a small-sized McDonald’s Shamrock Shake contains a whopping 74 grams of carbs.
- Nut-Free: This recipe is free from nuts and from peanuts.
- Dairy-Free: This recipe uses coconut milk instead of dairy milk.
- Egg-Free: These bites are made without any egg products.
- Gluten-Free and Grain-Free: This is a gluten-free and grain-free recipe.
- Refined Sugar-Free: This recipe incorporates monk fruit sweetener and does not contain traditional sugar or high glycemic sweeteners.
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Keto Shamrock Shake Bites
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 30 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freeze
- Cuisine: American
Description
These Keto Shamrock Shake Bites are easy-to-make, keto-friendly, and so delicious! If you are looking for a simple low-carb shamrock shake recipe, you will love these! Made like fat bombs, you can prepare this recipe in advance and enjoy a couple of these bites each day and remain happily in ketosis! Prep these in under 30 minutes, chill, and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (480mL) canned coconut milk, divided
- ½ cup (80g) gelatin powder
- 3/4 cup (~30g) loosely packed spinach
- 3 tbsp (~12g) vanilla protein powder
- 2–3 tbsp (24g-36g) golden monk fruit sweetener, divided, depending on sweetness preference
- 2 tbsp (28g) coconut butter
- 2 tbsp (~4g) fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 tsp matcha green tea powder
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- To a small mixing bowl, add 1 cup (240mL) coconut milk. Sprinkle gelatin powder atop coconut milk. Set bowl aside to allow gelatin powder to bloom for 5 minutes.
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, heat remaining 1 cup (240mL) coconut milk until warmed, about 5-7 minutes. Add bloomed gelatin to saucepan and stir until incorporated. Remove saucepan from heat and pour mixture into blender. To blender, add spinach, protein powder, 2 tbsp (24g) monk fruit sweetener, coconut butter, mint leaves, matcha powder, and peppermint extract, moving quickly to avoid gelatin mixture from cooling and thickening.
- Blend mixture until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Taste mixture and add additional 1 tbsp (12g) monk fruit sweetener based on sweetness preference. Pour blended mixture into silicone mold cavities and transfer silicone mold to refrigerator to chill until fully set, about 2-3 hours, before popping bites out of silicone mold cavities.
Recipe Notes:
Canned Coconut Milk: Both the solid and liquid portion can be used here. I would suggest weighing this ingredient to ensure you use the proper amount. If you prefer, you can solely use the solid part of the coconut milk or solely use the liquid part.
Canned Coconut Milk Substitution: If you do not have a nut allergy or intolerance, unsweetened almond milk can be used here. If you do not have a dairy allergy or intolerance, heavy cream can be used here. Note that these substitutions will change both the consistency of the bites and the nutrition information.
Vanilla Protein Powder Substitution: I personally use and love this brand of protein powder, but any other low-carb vanilla-flavored protein powdered should substitute in just fine here.
Sweetener In Protein Powder: The vanilla protein powder I use contains stevia, which is quite sweet. Depending on your sweetness preference, you may need more or less monk fruit sweetener added. Start with 2 tbsp (24g) golden monk fruit sweetener, taste, and, if preferred, add an additional 1 tbsp (12g).
Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener Substitution: Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener, erythritol, or Swerve can be substituted in for Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener at a 1:1 ratio. Powdered and liquid stevia should work in this recipe, but I cannot personally give recommendations on amounts as each brand is so different. If you want to use powdered or liquid stevia, I would suggest finding a conversion chart for that particular brand’s product.
Coconut Butter Substitution: No-Sugar-Added SunButter can be substituted in for coconut butter at a 1:1 ratio. If you do not have a nut allergy or intolerance, unsweetened almond butter or unsweetened peanut butter can be used.
Where To Purchase Monk Fruit Sweetener: Monk fruit sweetener is becoming widely available for sale at most grocery stores, especially speciality food stores and Costco. I, however, purchase mine online from Lakanto and have it directly shipped to me. If you want to order your monk fruit sweetener online from Lakanto, you can use discount code REALBALANCED for 20% OFF your order!
Where To Purchase Matcha Green Tea Powder: Matcha powder is typically available in specialty grocery stores in the Coffee & Tea aisle. For this recipe, you want the powder, not matcha in a tea bag. I personally order mine online from Ujido. If you want to order your green tea powder online, you can use discount code REALBALANCED for 20% OFF your order!
Silicone Mold: Any silicone mold with small cavities should work just fine here. I personally used this silicone mold that I purchased on Amazon.
Storage: Store these fat bomb bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat within 5 days. Alternatively, these can be stored in the freezer for up to 1 month. If frozen, before eating, thaw fat bombs in the refrigerator.
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Kim says
I have a question — when I am looking at the matcha powder, I see a “regular” and “sugar-free” with monkfruit. Is there a preference of one type? Thank you.
Sara Nelson says
For this recipe, you’ll need unsweetened matcha. The only ingredient should be “matcha green tea powder.”
Esther says
I have a serious complaint about the Raspberry Bark recipe:
It is far too moreish! I even halved the amount of sweetner and it took all my self control to offer my children to rescue me from eating the whole jar full alone.
I am a little scared to try the other recipes now…
Sara Nelson says
I hope this means that you enjoyed the recipe! 🙂
Emma says
I don’t know if it was the quality of my matcha and peppermint extract but the taste was a little weak. Next time I’ll add a bit more of those and a little more sweetener (I used sukrin gold since monkfruit isn’t available wher I live). That said I liked them, both taste and texture!
★★★★
realbalanced says
Thanks for your comment, Emma! I find that the higher quality the matcha, the more flavorful. Sometimes the cost of ceremonial-grade matcha is totally worth it! Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe!
Gram says
OMG HOW YUMMY
realbalanced says
they are delicious!