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Shamrock Milkshake
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this sweet mint-and pistachio flavored milkshake you and your child can make together. Using just a few simple ingredients and easily modifiable, this creamy milkshake makes a special St. Patrick's Day after-school treat or dessert. For a vegetarian or vegan version, use nut, soy, or oat milk and your favorite vegan pudding mix. Garnish with mint sprigs and chocolate or cacao powder.
What You Need:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 oz. box of pistachio pudding mix
- 2 drops vanilla extract
- 1 drop mint extract
- Blender
- Glasses or cups for serving
What You Do:
- Help your child to very carefully pour the milk into the carafe (glass jar) of your blender.
- Have them open the box of pistachio pudding mix.
- Next, help them carefully dump the pouch of pudding mix into the carafe, along with the milk.
- Ask your child to put two drops of vanilla extract into the carafe.
- Have them add a drop of mint extract.
- Help your child to very carefully place the lid onto the carafe.
- Then, ask your child to plug the blender’s power cord into the wall.
- Show them how to hit the pulse button on the blender until the drink is well blended.
- Let them carefully remove the top from the blender.
- Finally, help your child pour the contents of the blender into cups to serve.
Enjoy your yummy green treat and have a happy St. Patricks Day!
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