Happy St Patrick’s Day! I had to work, and I wanted to have a special breakfast on the go that’s semi-festive. I was toying with the idea of a shamrock shake themed yogurt parfait, and I think I achieved it! The mint extract when used with some honey and vanilla yogurt makes a good match. Of course, there was also some treasure that awaited me inside:
I added a small layer of marshmallow creme and added a cherry on top. It tasted just like a real shamrock shake, but without the third degree burns to my throat! If you want to make your own this is what I did:
Take a yogurt container, or a jar and add the following ingredients:
- One Scoop of Oatmeal
- Greek Vanilla Yogurt
- Milk
- Mint or Peppermint Extract (only a drop or two)
- Honey
- Green Food Colouring (or Japanese Matcha if you want colour and a little added health boost)
- Chia Seeds (not to be confused with Cha-Cha-Cha-Chia! Seeds)
- Marshmallow Creme
- A Cherry
- Cashew Butter Granola
Add the oatmeal, then mix in the yogurt, milk, mint, honey , food colouring (or matcha) and chia seeds. Stir until well combined and taste until desired sweetness is achieved. Top with a thin layer of marshmallow creme and a cherry, refrigerate overnight and enjoy the next morning. Keep in mind, that if you do add the cherry on and leave in the jar overnight it will eventually sink into the yogurt. I didn’t care, it was like finding buried treasure. 😛 For added crunch and some added sweetness you can use cashew butter granola. It was one of the more decadent ones, but even with all the added sugar from the honey and marshmallow cream this was still healthier than going to McDonalds. :v
It also makes your breath minty fresh! I’m going to remember this one for next year if I’m working through the holiday again.