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Lucky Charms Milkshake

Cereal milkshake perfect for St Patricks Day
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 912kcal
Author: Cari

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup storebought vanilla frosting mixed with green food coloring
  • 1 tablespoon rainbow sprinkles
  • 2 big scoops vanilla ice cream about a cup
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 1 cup of Lucky Charms cereal
  • 6 drops green food coloring
  • ½ cup whipped cream

Instructions

  • Start my covering the rim of the milkshake glass with vanilla green frosting using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Sprinkle the Lucky Charms over the vanilla frosting on the rim of your glass. Place the prepared glass in the freezer while you make your milkshake.
  • In a blender add your ice cream, green food coloring, lucky charm cereal and milk. Blend until creamy.
  • Pour the shake into your prepared glass. DO not fill to the brim of the glass, leave about half an inch of room from the top of the glass.
  • On the top of the milkshake add in your whipped cream. Top the whipped cream with sprinkles.

Notes

Here are some variations and substitutions for Lucky Charms shamrock shakes:

  1. Ice Cream Base Alternatives:
    • Vanilla frozen yogurt for a lighter option
    • Mint chocolate chip ice cream
    • Dairy-free vanilla ice cream (coconut, almond, oat)
    • Low-fat creamy vanilla ice cream
    • Frozen custard for extra richness
    • Vegan vanilla ice cream
    • Protein-based vanilla ice cream
  2. Milk Substitutions:
    • Whole milk
    • Almond milk
    • Oat milk
    • Lactose-free milk
    • Coconut milk
    • Plant-based milk alternatives
  3. Flavor Modifications:
    • Add strawberry syrup for fruity version
    • Mix in cream cheese for cheesecake-like flavor
    • Incorporate malted milk powder
    • Add vanilla extract for deeper flavor
    • Swirl in marshmallow fluff
    • Include a shot of Bailey's, vanilla vodka or RumChata (adult version)
  4. Cereal Substitutions:
    • Fruity Pebbles for rainbow color
    • Cinnamon Toast Crunch for spicy-sweet twist
    • Marshmallow Mateys as budget alternative
    • Cocoa Puffs for chocolate version
    • Froot Loops for tropical flavor
    • Cheerios
  5. Extra Toppings:
    • Funfetti frosting
    • Marshmallow creme 
    • Colorful sprinkles