Cereal Milkshake

This cereal milkshake is fun and nostalgic, blending your favorite breakfast cereal into a creamy, sweet shake.

It captures that sweet leftover-cereal-milk flavor, finished with a handful of crunchy cereal on top.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Servings: 2
• Calories: 340 per serving

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ready in 5 minutes — just blend and serve
• Rich, real flavor — from quality ingredients
• Thick, creamy texture — thanks to good ice cream
• Only a few ingredients — easy to keep on hand
• Easy to customize — with dairy-free or protein twists

Background

This cereal milkshake delivers great flavor and a creamy texture using simple ingredients for an easy homemade treat.

Ingredients

Makes 2 generous servings. Use the best vanilla ice cream you can find.

• 1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup sweet breakfast cereal (plus more to top)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

• High-speed blender
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Tall serving glasses
• Spoon

Instructions

1. For the best flavor, soak the cereal in the milk for 5 minutes, then add everything to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth, about 20 to 30 seconds.
3. Pour into a chilled glass, top with more cereal, and serve immediately.

Tips for the Best Cereal Milkshake

• Soak the cereal first to infuse the milk with flavor.
• Use your favorite fruity, cinnamon, or chocolate cereal all work.
• Save some cereal for a crunchy topping.
• Chill your glass to keep it frosty.

Variations

Make It Your Own

Add a drizzle of sauce, a handful of mix-ins, or a different ice cream base. The core method stays the same.

Dairy-Free Version

Use dairy-free ice cream and plant-based milk such as oat or almond.

Protein Version

Add one scoop of vanilla protein powder with a little extra milk.

Serving Suggestions

Cookies, wafers, or a slice of cake.

Serve in chilled tall glasses with a straw. Top with whipped cream and your favorite garnish.

Storage

Best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours and blend again before serving.

Nutrition

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cereal is best?

Sweet cereals like fruity, cinnamon, or cocoa work great.

Do I have to soak it?

No, but soaking deepens that cereal-milk flavor.

Dairy-free?

Use dairy-free ice cream, milk, and cereal.

Thicker?

Use more ice cream or less milk.

Conclusion

Rich, creamy, and satisfying, this cereal milkshake is a treat worth making again and again.

This is the perfect homemade Cereal Milkshake. Enjoy it!

Mara Voss

Cereal Milkshake

A nostalgic cereal milkshake blended in 5 minutes.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 340

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup sweet breakfast cereal
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method

 

1. For the best flavor, soak the cereal in the milk for 5 minutes, then add everything to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth, about 20 to 30 seconds.
3. Pour into a chilled glass, top with more cereal, and serve immediately.

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