Festive Friday

With St. Patty's Day around the corner, we're feeling festive! This weekend will include our own sweet treats and St Patty's themed recipes for a shamrock celebration! We're attempting to make our own, home-made shamrock shakes from the recipe below. Hosting your own party? Share your photos with us in the comments, and enjoy the delicious aromas that will fill your home!

Image & recipe: threekidsandafish.com

Ingredients

• 3 cups of vanilla ice cream
• 1¼ cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 5 drops of green food coloring
• sprinkles-optional
• For the whipped cream:
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

• 1. In a blender put the ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl whip together the heavy cream and sugar until thick whipped cream forms.
  4. Place shake mixture in a chilled mug, top with whipped cream and sprinkles.
  5. Enjoy!
  Notes

  Makes 2-16 ounce shakes
  For a lower fat options use low fat milk and ice cream. The shake will be a little thinner.
  For an all natural option leave out the food coloring.