By Becky Hardin
Published Mar 11, 2016
Green Milk with a vanilla mint twist is a favorite St. Patty’s Day drink for kids! This festive drink is made with flavor extracts for a quick and delicious treat. Surprise the little ones with this Leprechaun milk in the fridge to kick off the holiday, or make it for a Christmas party.
What’s in this Green Milk recipe?
All you need to make this fun and festive green drink is 4 ingredients. The vanilla mint flavor is unbeatable, and the kids will love it .
- Milk: Use your favorite kind of milk. This works with skim, 2%, whole milk, or dairy-free options like almond milk and oat milk .
- Mint Extract: This adds a cool and refreshing, mint-y flavor.
- Vanilla Extract: A little bit of vanilla makes this drink extra delicious.
- Food Coloring: Food coloring is what gives this milk its bright green color!
You can use any combination of these ingredients for a fun drink . Make it green without flavoring, or you can just make mint milk or vanilla milk. Any option works well!
Be sure to check our other St. Patrick’s Day recipes !
Can I make a half gallon of green milk for St. Patty’s Day?
It’s so easy to make either a single glass of green mint milk, or an entire jug to make sure there’s enough for everyone. The recipe card includes the right amount of extracts and food coloring for both options!
How to Store Vanilla Mint Milk
This green milk with vanilla and mint flavors is best served fresh after mixing. But it will keep in the fridge as long as your milk is good! Give it a shake before serving to refresh the color and flavor.
What to Serve with Leprechaun Milk
This bright green vanilla milk is so tasty. Drink it by the glass with breakfast, or pour it into your cereal. If you want to make a fun breakfast to celebrate the holiday, try making Cronuts , Belgian waffles , or these cinnamon sugar biscuit bites .
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy! You can also jump to recipe .
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 8 ounces cold skim milk or your favorite kind. Also works with Almond Milk
- ▢ 1 drop Mint Extract
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon pure Vanilla Extract
- ▢ 4 drops green food coloring more or less depending on what color you want
Instructions
- Stir all of the ingredients together and enjoy! 8 ounces cold skim milk, 1 drop Mint Extract, 1/2 teaspoon pure Vanilla Extract, 4 drops green food coloring
- For half gallon jug of milk: use approximately 6-8 drops mint extract, 4 teaspoons vanilla extract, and about 10-14 drops green food coloring. Close the cap very tightly and shake to combine. Leave in the fridge for unsuspecting kids or spouses!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More St. Patrick’s Day Drinks We Love
- Lime Sherbet St. Patrick’s Day Punch
- Irish cream Milkshake
- Homemade Limeade
- Cereal Milk Smoothie
- Homemade Irish cream
- See all of our St. Patrick’s Day recipes
Green Mint Vanilla Milk (Leprechaun Milk)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cold skim milk or your favorite kind. Also works with Almond Milk
- 1 drop Mint Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure Vanilla Extract
- 4 drops green food coloring more or less depending on what color you want
Instructions
- Stir all of the ingredients together and enjoy! 8 ounces cold skim milk, 1 drop Mint Extract, 1/2 teaspoon pure Vanilla Extract, 4 drops green food coloring
- For half gallon jug of milk: use approximately 6-8 drops mint extract, 4 teaspoons vanilla extract, and about 10-14 drops green food coloring. Close the cap very tightly and shake to combine. Leave in the fridge for unsuspecting kids or spouses!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
