While the rest of the world celebrates St. Patrick’s Day, here in Newfoundland we take it a step further. Here on the Rock, where many of us still talk with undertones of that Irish brogue, and our hills look like those that grace the cover of Ireland Today, it’s either Paddy’s Week or, at the very least, Paddy Weekend. Beer is green, the public houses (pubs) are full, and there is laughter and mischief in the air.
Enjoy these two Irish-inspired cool keto treats!
Paddy’s Irish Shake
Our Irish shake is a nod of the head to St. Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland. With or without the optional cocoa, you will love this minty-fresh meal replacement.
Sheila’s Brush Smoothie
In Newfoundland, Sheila was known to be the wife, sister or acquaintance of St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland. Sheila’s Brush is a fierce storm or blizzard that usually occurs after Paddy’s Day and is said to be Sheila brushing away the last of winter.
We’re helping Sheila with our power smoothie. Reinforced with collagen, MCT and lots of greens, this power shake will boost your body with antioxidants and lots of nutrients and vitamins.
Ingredients
For the Paddy’s Irish Shake
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1 cup almond milk
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2/3 cup 35% whipping cream
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2 oz cream cheese
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1 cup ice
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1/4–1/2 avocado
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2 drops peppermint oil
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10 fresh mint leaves
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3 tbsp confectioners’ sweetener
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1 tbsp coconut cream
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Pinch of Himalayan pink salt or sea salt
Optional
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2 tbsp cocoa
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35% whipping cream, whipped, for topping
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1 tbsp MCT oil
For the Sheila’s Brush Smoothie
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1 cup spinach or kale
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10 mint leaves
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1 cup tea
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1/2 cup coconut milk or 35% whipping cream
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1/2 avocado, chunked
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1 tsp coconut oil or MCT
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1 cup ice
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1 tbsp collagen powder
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2 tsp confectioners’ sweetener
Optional
– 1/4 cup strawberries or raspberries
Directions
Blend all ingredients in a blender and enjoy!
Nutrition & Macro Information
We STRONGLY suggest you calculate your own macros, based on the brands you use and any alterations you make to the recipe.
We provide a nutrition snapshot in our books, but you MUST know that we are just painting a scenario of how your macros CAN look if you follow the recipe to a tee, use the exact serving sizes and branded ingredients that we use.
Because it is almost impossible to achieve this, we recommend that you calculate your own macros, based on the brands/ingredients that you use, your yield and how much you consume.
NEVER blindly trust your keto or your macros to an app, a person, a website or a product.
