Ditch the Shamrock Shake and Try this HEalthy Protein Shake Alternative

It may be hard to resist the temptation of a classic shamrock shake this St. Patrick’s Day, but it might be worth considering a healthier alternative. That classic minty green beverage contains more sugar than you probably realize, and too much sugar can lead to some serious health issues. Try out this protein shake recipe instead—it’s just as fun and delicious, with none of the added guilt!

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What’s Wrong With Sugar?

This isn’t news to many people, but it bears repeating—too much sugar is bad for you. Excess added sugars can increase your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and even certain types of cancer. Not only that, but consuming large amounts of sugar can lead to weight gain, tooth decay, and low energy levels. All of these problems can be avoided simply by reducing your intake of sugary foods and drinks. A medium sized Shamrock Shake contains a whopping 97g of sugar!!!

What Happens to Your Body When You Consume a Lot of Sugar at One Time?

It creates inflammation and bloating. Your skin can be negatively impacted and you may experience breakouts. You energy levels and mood can also be impacted. This is another example of the gut-brain connection. If you are looking for more information about the health implications of eating too much sugar, check out this article written by experts.

Healthy Alternative to the ShamRock Shake

This recipe is delicious and packs a nutrient-dense punch while kicking almost 90% of the sugar to the curb. It contains less than 7g of sugar, 20+ vitamins and minerals, superfoods, 20g of protein and is Vegan and Gluten Free!

Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 2 cups organic baby spinach
  • Couple drops of peppermint extract
  • 2 tbsp organic shredded coconut or coconut oil
  • 1-1.5 cups of water or your favorite plant based milk
  • Ice

Add all ingredients to blender and blend until desired consistency is reached. Top with coconut whipped cream if you like. Enjoy!

Conclusion

So this St. Patrick’s Day why not switch things up by ditching the traditional shamrock shake in favor of something healthier? This protein shake recipe is quick and easy to make while still providing that sweet minty taste we all know and love during this festive time of year—just without all the added guilt! And if desired you can always top it off with some festive green sprinkles for an extra pop of color! Enjoy!