This fruit loop milkshake combines your favorite cereal with ice cream to make a fruity smoothie you could pass off as breakfast food (if you argue it well enough).
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While this fruit loop drink looks like the crumbs you find at the bottom of a bag of fruit loops, you can't deny how delicious it is. This fruit loops shake is creamy, thick, and packed with your favorite cereal.
We love to use cereal in recipes like our Lucky Charms Cookies, Captain Crunch Cookies, and of course Rice Krispie Treats in a Mug. But turning them into drinks is a new level of fun. While a hot Cinnamon Toast Crunch Latte is delicious, cold drinks are perfect for summer.
Making milkshakes with breakfast cereal, like this fruit loops shake, my Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shake, and my Fruity Pebbles Milkshake can be a fun way to use up the last bit of cereal in the bag and enjoy a tasty drink in one.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- A rainbow you can taste. We like to top our Fruit Loop Milkshake with whipped cream and extra fruit loops for garnish to give us a nice rainbow color in every glass. For more rainbow fun be sure to check out my Rainbow Heart Cake.
- Simple ingredients. You won't need much to make this recipe, so any necessary shopping should be minimal.
- It's easy. Just put some stuff in a blender and let it do its job. This recipe comes together quickly and easily and can be customized to suit your tastes.
🛒 Ingredients
Fruit Loops cereal- You'll need some cereal for this recipe as this is where the name, the colors, and the flavor all come from.
Milk- Add in enough milk to get the milkshake to a good drinking consistency. This also helps to blend everything together, thanks to the added liquid in the blender.
Ice cream- For the base of the milkshake recipe, you will want vanilla ice cream, but vanilla frozen yogurt works just as well too!
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use off-brand cereal: Generic fruity cereal works just as well and costs less.
Frozen yogurt swap: Vanilla frozen yogurt is often cheaper than ice cream and still blends smoothly.
Stretch it: Add extra ice or a splash more milk to make a larger shake without extra cost.
🥄 Instructions for Fruit Loop Milkshake
Step 1: Place your ice cream, fruit loops, and ½ cup of milk into a blender and blend until smooth.
Step 2: Slowly add in more milk if desired to reach a thinner consistency.
Step 3: Pour your milkshake into a drinking glass and top it with whipped cream and additional cereal pieces.
Serve immediately and enjoy.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Start thick: Use less milk at first. You can always add more, but starting thick gives you a creamier milkshake.
- Blend quickly: Over-blending can melt the ice cream too much and thin the shake.
- Best texture: Serve right away for the creamiest consistency and brightest cereal flavor.
❄️ Storage and Make Ahead
Storage: This Fruit Loop Milkshake is best enjoyed immediately. If needed, you can store it covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours, but expect some separation. Stir or re-blend before serving.
Make Ahead: You can pre-measure the ice cream and cereal into freezer-safe containers ahead of time. When ready to serve, just add milk and blend for a quick treat.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Pair this Fruit Loop Milkshake with Captain Crunch Cookies, S'mores Snack Mix, Rice Krispie Treats with Marshmallow Fluff, or Golden Graham S'mores Bars for a fun, cereal-themed treat spread.
- Cap'n Crunch CookiesRecipe $6.61 / Serving $0.56
- S'mores Snack MixRecipe $2.84 / Serving $0.47
- Rice Krispie Treats with Marshmallow FluffRecipe $2.87 / Serving $0.32
- Golden Graham Smores BarsRecipe $4.64 / Serving $0.39
❓ Fruit Loop Milkshake FAQs
I enjoy creating milkshakes and smoothies using frozen yogurt in place of ice cream because it offers a different texture. Regular yogurt is also an option and can result in a smoother consistency, which is especially appealing when making a fruit loops smoothie. However, please note that using regular yogurt won't provide the same level of coldness as frozen ice cream due to the absence of frozen ingredients in the recipe.
Yes, you can swap out the cereal in this recipe for any that you may have on hand (or any combination of cereals). This would be a great way to add more diversity to your milkshakes.
Fruit loop cereal is dairy free, and you can use dairy free vanilla ice cream and milk to make this recipe dairy free. Please note that fruit loop cereal contains ingredients that make it not suitable for vegans.
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- Cinnamon Toast Crunch ShakeRecipe $1.33
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🐝 If you tried this Fruit Loops Milkshake, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your buzz in the 💬 comments below. I'd truly appreciate it!
📖 Recipe
Fruit Loops Milkshake
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream - ($0.84)
- 1 cup Fruit Loops cereal - ($0.39)
- ½-¾ cup milk - ($0.10)
Instructions
- Blend. Add the vanilla ice cream, Fruit Loops cereal, and ½ cup milk to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Adjust. Add additional milk a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Serve. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream and extra cereal if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Texture swap. Frozen yogurt can be used in place of ice cream for a lighter, creamy milkshake.
- Consistency control. Use less milk for a thicker shake or more for a thinner drink.
Nutritional Information
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