Milk soaked in cereal and mixed into a tasty memory.
This One’s Pure Nostalgia in a Glass ☁️🥣
If you’ve ever slurped the sweet milk at the bottom of your cereal bowl and wished it could be a whole drink… this one’s for you.
This Cereal Milk Frappe is creamy, icy, and tastes like something from your childhood. It’s like a milkshake and a cold brew without the coffee.
You’ll steep your favorite cereal in milk, strain it, then blend it with ice, a splash of vanilla, and a bit of sweetness. That’s it!
It’s simple, comfortable, and can be changed to fit your cereal mood.
Makes: 2 servings
Time: 5 minutes + 20 minutes steeping
Ingredients & Tools
- A medium bowl
- Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
- Blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spoon or spatula
- Serving cups
- ◯ 2 cups whole milk
- ◯ 1 1/2 cups of your favorite cereal, like Fruity Pebbles, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, or Frosted Flakes.
- ◯ 1–2 tablespoons of sugar (optional, depending on how sweet the cereal is)
- ◯ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ◯ 2 cups ice
- ◯ Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- ◯ Extra cereal to sprinkle on top (optional)
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, mix together 1½ cups of cereal and 2 cups of whole milk. Let it sit for 20 minutes so the milk soaks up all the flavor. - To get all the milk out, pour the cereal milk mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a different bowl or measuring cup. Discard soggy cereal.
- In a blender, combine the cereal milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1–2 tablespoons sugar (if needed), and 2 cups ice. Blend until smooth and frothy.
- Pour into two glasses. Top with whipped cream and a few cereal pieces if you like.
Tips & Variations
- You can steep and strain the cereal milk up to 2 days ahead. Store it in the fridge in a sealed container.
- Don’t skip steeping! Let the cereal sit in the milk for 20 minutes to get the most flavor.
- Strain it well so that your drink doesn’t have any mushy chunks in it.
- Change the sweetness to your liking. Some cereals are sweet enough without added sugar.
- Chill your milk before starting so the drink stays super cold.
- Use crushed ice if your blender has a hard time with full cubes.
- Use plant-based milk (oat, almond, soy) if you’re dairy-free.
- Swap sugar for maple syrup or honey.
- Try different cereals—Honey Nut Cheerios, Cocoa Pebbles, Frosted Mini Wheats.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra-thick version.
Storage & Serving Suggestions
Best enjoyed fresh! But if you have extra, store in a sealed jar in the fridge for 1 day. Before serving, shake or blend again.
- Toast with peanut butter and banana
- A bowl of fresh fruit
- Breakfast muffins or pastries
- As an afternoon treat with cookies
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not steeping long enough will make the flavor go away.
- Forgetting to strain – Nobody wants soggy cereal bits in their drink.
- Too much sugar – Taste before sweetening, especially with sugary cereals.
- Using warm milk – Start with cold milk so your drink stays icy.
When to Enjoy
- Breakfast Treat: On slow mornings, serve with toast or yogurt.
- Instead of coffee, mix this up for an afternoon pick-me-up.
- Dessert Night – Pair with cookies or a slice of cake.
- Weekend Brunch – Make a big batch for a fun drink bar with different cereal options.
FAQs
- Can I use any cereal? Yep! Fruity Pebbles, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Frosted Flakes, or Cocoa Pebbles all work great.
- Can I make it dairy-free? Totally—use oat milk or almond milk. Just note the flavor will change slightly.
- How do I make it thicker? Add more ice or throw in a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
- Can I make it ahead? Prepare the milk by steeping and straining it ahead of time. Then, when you’re ready, just blend it.
This one takes me right back to lazy Saturday mornings, cartoons on, cereal in hand. I tried this idea one hot summer day when I had leftover cereal milk—and I blended it just for fun. Total game-changer. It’s sweet, creamy, and hits every nostalgic note.
You can use any cereal you love
It’s cold and creamy—perfect for warm days
Feels like a treat but takes just minutes
You can change everything about it.
Steeping cereal in milk pulls out the sugars and flavors, kind of like making tea. The milk absorbs all of the sweet and toasted cereal flavors. Then, blending it with ice makes it thick and frothy, like a frappe or shake. Adding vanilla amps up the flavor, while whipped cream makes it extra dreamy.
That’s all there is to it!
This Cereal Milk Frappe is simple, sweet, and straight-up fun. Make it with your favorite cereal, enjoy it fresh, and share the moment with someone who’ll love it too. If you try it, leave a comment—tell me what cereal you used or ask any questions you’ve got!