I have never been a breakfast person. My stomach screams for food in the mornings, but I have never liked traditional breakfast foods. Well, other than pancakes and donuts. I can’t eat those every day. My mom was always so worried about me when I was younger because I wouldn’t eat breakfast, so she started making me sweet treats to eat. She figured something was better than nothing. So, I grew up eating cake, pie, pancakes with a peanut butter syrup and other sweet goodies every morning. Well, to this day, my breakfast has to be sweet. I love pancakes smothered in a sweet cinnamon maple cream sauce. Or bananas foster french toast. Or a piece of homemade pumpkin pie.
Is your mouth watering yet? If not, you might need to go see your doctor! 😉
Anyway, I am so in love with oatmeal raisin cookies. I don’t know what it is about the combination of oatmeal, cinnamon and raisins, but it is amazing to me! I decided to play around with the ingredients one day when I was in the mood for a milkshake. This has become a regular around here. I think it makes a perfect breakfast. You could certainly sub the ice cream with non-fat yogurt if it makes you feel better. I was wanting to call this a “skinny” milkshake but I guess it technically probably doesn’t quite fit the bill. While this is definitely less calories than using regular ice cream and whole milk, it is still quite a few. I justify it because it fills me up and keeps me from being hungry in just a couple hours like so many things do.
This shake is perfect for breakfast or a snack any time of the day. Try it and let me know what you think!
- 2 cups low fat or no added sugar vanilla ice cream
- ¼ heaping cup Quaker rolled oats
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1½ tablspoons raisins
- Mix all of the ingredients together in your blender until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top, if desired.
- You can use any milk you wish. Again, I chose unsweetened almond milk to control the calories a little.
- You could also add in some vanilla whey powder to give it protein.
- Honestly, I have made this with and without raisins. It still tastes like a yummy oatmeal raisin cookie even without the addition of the raisins. Omitting them does take out some more sugar and calories from the shake.
This looks awesome Shari! Love that you used almond milk in it with no sugar added ice cream, that makes it healthy right? hehe… Pinning this. Thanks for sharing!
Krista, I try to convince myself that those make it healthy. Almond milk has become a new favorite of mine. I don’t like to drink it straight, but I love it in just about everything else.
I love sweets for breakfast as well, and this looks like my kind of breakfast! Thank you so much for joining us and sharing at Best of the Weekend! Pinning to our party board. Have a wonderful weekend and please join us next Friday.
Lisa, I am glad to know I am not alone in my desire for sweets in the morning! 🙂 I will definitely come hang out and check out all the fun links at the party next weekend.
This looks so yummy Shari!!! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Thanks Shelby! Those Nutella White Chocolate Chip Cookies of yours are making me drool!
You’ll have to try them and tell me what you think! 😉
I am planning on it! 🙂
You drew me in with your pretty photography! Loving this recipe. Pinned!
Thank you so much for that sweet compliment! 🙂 You made my day! I hope you try the milkshake and come back and let me know what you think about it! 🙂 Have a great week!!
Will you marry me?? Lol. Seriously, though, this milkshake is EPIC. Otmeal raisin cookies are my kryptonite & this milkshake would bring me to my knees! lol Pinned & will be making it soon! While I’m here commenting, I’d like to invite you to come party with us at Tasty Tuesdays! You can find this week’s party here, if you’re interested: http://anyonitanibbles.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/quick-dirty-tacos-chicken-carnitas.html
Anyonita, thanks so much for stopping by! Oatmeal raisin cookie lovers unite!! You definitely need to give this one a try. So yummy. Thanks for letting me know about your party. I will be sure to check it out! 🙂
I am with you Shari, sweets are my favorite for breakfast, even though they are not generally a great way to start the day. I love your milkshake idea…oatmeal and raisins, heck that sounds like breakfast to me! 🙂
Yay! A fellow sweet breakfast lover! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!