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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.
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