Leprechaun
Milkshake (Pistachio "Shamrock" Shake)
By Kids
Cooking Activities
A
creamy green milkshake made with pistachio pudding
mix and vanilla ice cream. This fun St. Patrick’s
Day drink is quick to blend and easy for kids to
help with— add whipped cream and sprinkles for a
festive “leprechaun” topping!
- Category:
Drink
- No Bake
- Skill Level:
Beginner
Prep: 5 minutes | Blend:
1 minute | Yield: 4
milkshakes
Ingredients
- 4 cups cold milk
- ½ cup pistachio
instant pudding mix (or 1 large package)
- 4 scoops vanilla ice
cream
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Green sprinkles or
rainbow sprinkles
- Mini chocolate chips
- Maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Add milk,
pistachio pudding mix, and vanilla ice cream to
a blender.
- Blend until
smooth and creamy (about 30–60 seconds).
- Pour into cups
and add toppings if desired.
- Serve
immediately with a straw or spoon.
Kid-Friendly Tips
- Kids can measure pudding mix and scoop ice
cream
- Adults should handle the blender lid and
pouring if kids are little
- Let kids decorate their own shake with whipped
cream and sprinkles
Easy Variations
- Extra thick: Add 1–2 more
scoops of ice cream
- More “shamrock” green: Add
1–2 drops green food coloring (optional)
- Minty twist: Add a tiny drop
of mint extract (start with 1/8 teaspoon)
- Dairy-free: Use plant milk +
dairy-free vanilla ice cream
Notes
Pistachio pudding mix sweetens
and thickens the shake. If it’s too thick, add a
splash of milk and blend again. If it’s too thin,
add more ice cream. Best served right away.