Did you know Shamrock Shakes at McDonalds contain 530 calories, 73g sugar and 86g carbohydrates?!?!??! It’s crazy! You could be drinking 5-6 Irish beers on St. Patty’s for what that’s worth! Try my new and improved Shamrock Green Smoothie below and see how it compares – cutting empty calories and even gaining some valuable nutrition!

Shamrock Shake hold the Diabetes Recipe

1 frozen banana

1/4-1/2 frozen avocado (depending on size)

2 handfuls spinach and kale mixed greens

1 cup ice

3/4 cup Tru Moo Vanilla Mint Milk

1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt (or frozen Greek yogurt)

~1/2 tsp mint extract

2tbsp maple syrup or honey

Topped mine with one Weight Watchers Dark Chocolate Mint Patty

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All Green Everything lately! Got some new lime green running kicks that I can’t wait to try out. Does anyone else feel more motivated when they purchase cool, new gear?!?! And shout out to my Spartan basketball players! Keep em rollin, and GO GREEN!

What will you be doing/drinking/eating this Thursday!??!?

Kate