How to Make the Perfect Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shake
American · Easy · 5 min · 2 servings
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.
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.
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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