Unlock the Secret OREO Shamrock McFlurry Recipe

The OREO Shamrock McFlurry is a seasonal delight, but you don’t have to wait till March to enjoy it! If you read this, we’ll show you how to DIY this delight all year round.

The Shamrock McFlurry is a duo of McDonald’s classics: the Shamrock Shake (a mint-flavored milkshake) and the OREO McFlurry (a soft-serve dessert with crushed OREO cookies). This St. Patrick’s Day treat features cool mint ice cream, with green food coloring, and studded with OREO chunks, making a delightfully rich delicacy.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Make It Very Fast: The most important thing about this recipe is that you can make it quickly. It takes hardly 15-20 minutes to make this McFlurry.
• Customizable: You can adjust this recipe’s mint, sweetness, or cookie count according to your requirements.
• Availability: The ingredients of this recipe are so simple that you can make it anytime. This recipe doesn’t need any special occasion like St. Patrick’s Day.
• Kid-Friendly: This McFlurry recipe is simple and easy to make, so Most kids are familiar with it. It is very popular at parties and dessert nights.
• Dietary Flexibility: To make it more healthy, you can also use dairy-free and low-sugar options in this recipe.

OREO Shamrock McFlurry Ingredients

McDonald’s offers this dessert seasonally, but making it at home has its perks:

• 2 cups vanilla ice cream (or dairy-free)
• ½ tsp mint extract (or 1 tsp peppermint syrup)
• 3–4 drops green food coloring (optional)
• 6–8 OREO cookies, crushed
• Whipped cream (topping)
• Maraschino cherry (garnish)

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Step-by-Step OREO Shamrock McFlurry Recipe in 10 Steps

First, Get Your Ingredients Ready

Before starting to make this McFlurry, make sure all ingredients are prepared and measured properly. For best results, you have to sit the ice cream at room temperature for 5 minutes.

Cool Down Your Serving Cup

Cool Dow Your Serving Cup Before serving, make sure that your McFlurry is cold for longer. So you have to put a tall glass or dessert bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes to keep your McFlurry cold longer.

Blend the Ice Cream and Mint

Now, you have to combine vanilla ice cream, mint extract, and green food coloring in a blender and blend until the mixture is smooth.

Taste and Adjust

Now, taste this mixture. Add more mint extract for more flavor or more food coloring for a brighter green.

Crush the OREO Cookies

Put OREO cookies in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Leave some chunks for texture.

Fold in the OREO Pieces

Mix ¾ of the crushed cookies into the mint ice cream base with a spatula. Don’t overmix to keep it crunchy.

Layer the Mixture

Pour half the blended ice cream into the chilled cup. Sprinkle with reserved cookie crumbs, then add the rest of the ice cream.

Now, add Toppings

Now, you can finish with whipped cream, OREO crumbs, and maraschino cherry, giving it that classic look.

Make it Your Own(Optional)

Drizzle with chocolate sauce, toss some mint chocolate chips, or swap OREOs for Thin Mints for a different flavor.

Serve Now

Now, dig in with a spoon or thick straw, however, you like, and enjoy your homemade McFlurry! You’ll love the crunch of the OREO crumbs with the creamy base.

Pro Tips

• Texture Hack: If the blended mixture is too liquidy for your taste, toss it into the freezer for 5–10 minutes. This will thicken it up perfectly.
• Natural Coloring: Use spinach or matcha powder instead of green food dye for natural food coloring.
• Double Batch: Use a large blender to make more than one serving for a group of people.

Try Other Variations

• Vegan Version: Use easy-to-find dairy-free ice cream along with coconut whipped cream. 
• Mocha Twist: Add 1.0 Tablespoon instant coffee for a nice mint mocha flavor.
• Protein Boost: Mix in a scoop of mint chocolate protein powder.

Conclusion

This 10-step recipe is proof that the OREO Shamrock McFlurry can be enjoyed year-round, and not just for St. Patrick’s Day. You can whip it up any time you want that minty, creamy texture! You can serve it up for St. Patrick’s Day, summer treats, and any time you need a fix.

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