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How to Make the Perfect Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shake

American · Easy · 5 min · 2 servings

vegetarian
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This Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shake infuses milk with the beloved cereal to create an incredibly nostalgic and cinnamon-sweet dessert drink. An easy homemade milkshake recipe that tastes just like your favorite breakfast cereal in creamy shake form.

Why this recipe works

This Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shake recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 5 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 500 calories with 9g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.

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What you will need

This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:

  • 3 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons whipped cream

Step by step instructions

Step 1: Soak the cereal

Let half the Cinnamon Toast Crunch soak in the milk for 2 minutes to infuse the cinnamon sugar flavor before blending.

Step 2: Blend the shake

Add the cereal-infused milk, vanilla ice cream, and ground cinnamon to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Garnish and serve

Pour into glasses, top with whipped cream, and crush remaining dry cereal over the top for crunch and garnish.

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Easy substitutions

Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:

  • Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal → Frosted Flakes with added cinnamon as an alternative
  • ground cinnamon → cinnamon syrup for a smoother flavor incorporation

Common mistakes to avoid

Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:

  • Skipping the cereal soaking step which results in less intense cereal flavor
  • Blending the garnish cereal into the shake instead of saving it for topping

Nutrition facts

Per serving: 500 calories, 9g protein, 72g carbs, 20g fat, 1g fiber.

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