Turn your favorite breakfast cereal into the perfect afternoon drink this summer. With this Cinnamon Toast Crunch shake, you're going to cool off in style.
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We are no strangers to making recipes using cinnamon toast crunch cereal- our Nacho Cupcakes are still pretty legendary around here, but this cold drink really hits the spot.
Made to be sweet and chilled but with a hint of warm spices, this is probably one of my favorite milkshake recipes to date- with the exception of the Coffee Milkshake from last year (coffee is what sustains me).
Speaking of coffee, I dare you to try this Cinnamon Toast Crunch Latte.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's great for small amounts of cereal. Ever have a little bit of cereal (stale or fresh) at the bottom of the bag that doesn't make enough for an actual bowl of cereal but you don't want to waste it? We use it up in everything from Lucky Charms Cookies to Rice Krispie Treat in a Mug and Fruity Pebbles Milkshake. We like the milkshakes.
- You can customize it. Add in a little caramel drizzle, top with more cinnamon toast cereal, or add more or less cereal depending on what you'd like. You can even garnish the top with whipped cream and cinnamon sugar.
- It's super fast and delicious. Making a milkshake is very fast and quick. Just pop everything in the blender and let it work its magic for a minute before adjusting the consistency to your own liking. I like my milkshakes thick.
🛒 Ingredients
Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal - Adds that sweet cinnamon-sugar flavor and a little crunchy texture throughout the shake.
Vanilla ice cream - The creamy base that blends with the cereal milk flavor.
Milk - Just enough to help everything blend smoothly and create the perfect shake consistency.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
Milk. If you want, you can use nondairy milk, low fat milk, or even half and half instead.
Ice cream. Swap vanilla ice cream for dairy-free ice cream or vanilla frozen yogurt.
Topping Ideas. Dip the rim of your glass in melted white chocolate and crushed cereal, freeze briefly, then fill with the shake. Top with whipped cream and a strawberry if desired.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use off-brand cereal. Store-brand cinnamon cereal tastes nearly identical to the name brand but costs much less.
Save "bottom-of-the-bag" cereal. Those slightly crushed pieces are perfect for this recipe-no waste and no extra cost.
Stretch servings. This recipe makes one tall shake, but you can easily pour it into two smaller kid-size glasses to make it go further.
🥄 Instructions for Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shake
Step 1: Place your ice cream, cereal, 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 with whipped cream and additional cereal pieces.
Serve immediately and enjoy.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Consistency. You can adjust the consistency of this milkshake to your own liking by adding in more ice cream (if you want it thicker) or more milk (if you want it thinner).
- Offbrand is okay! Also, don't feel obligated to stick with the name brand versions of cereal. Offbrand cereal works just as great in this cinnamon toast milkshake.
- Scaling. You can double or triple this cinnamon toast crunch milkshake recipe as needed (assuming you can fit that much in your blender). This recipe only makes enough for one tall glass so if you're looking to make enough for a family, doubling or tripling will cut down on a lot of time by just blending it all together.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Pair this shake with simple snacks like popcorn, pretzels, or graham crackers for a sweet-and-salty mix. It also works well with easy summer lunches like grilled cheese or air fryer snacks. For dessert spreads, serve alongside cookies, cinnamon pastries, or fresh berries.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
The basic ingredients of a milkshake include milk, ice cream, and flavorings. Additional ingredients like syrup, fruits, cereal, or cookies can be added for variety.
Yes, dairy-free milkshakes can be made using non-dairy milk alternatives like almond milk, coconut milk, or soy milk, along with non-dairy ice cream.
To thicken a runny milkshake, you can add more ice cream, frozen fruit, or ice cubes, and blend it again until it reaches your desired consistency.
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🐝 If you tried this Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shake, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your buzz in the 💬 comments below. I'd truly appreciate it!
📖 Recipe
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shake
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream - ($0.84)
- 1 cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal - ($0.39)
- ½-¾ cup milk - ($0.10)
Instructions
- Blend. Add the ice cream, cereal, and ½ cup of milk to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Adjust. Add additional milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve. Pour into a glass and serve immediately. Top with whipped cream and extra cereal if desired.
Notes
- Consistency. Add more milk for a thinner shake or ice for a thicker shake.
- Cereal Choice. Store brand cinnamon cereal works just as well as name brand.
- Scaling. This recipe makes one large milkshake but can be doubled or tripled if your blender allows.
Nutritional Information
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