Kids' Favorite Breakfast Ice Cream

Chocolate Breakfast Ice Cream

So, tell me, what is your kid's favorite Ice Cream to eat for Breakfast? Your kid doesn't eat Ice Cream for Breakfast?! Why not?

Okay then, what is your favorite Breakfast Ice Cream? What? You don't eat Ice Cream for Breakfast either?!

I was recently reading a blog post on First Day of Homeschool Traditions and I think Breakfast Ice Cream would be a great first-day-of-school tradition - whether your kid goes to "far away school" or homeschool!

I find it amazing that so many families eat Greasy Fast Food "Breakfast Sandwiches," Toaster Pastries, and Cereal that is more like Candy, but draw the line at Ice Cream.

But, of course, if you're reading this, there's a good chance that you're not in the Greasy Breakfast Sandwich & Toaster Pastry crowd. You want something healthy for breakfast, right?

Well, you can still have Ice Cream! : )

And, during the hot summer months, what could be more attractive for breakfast than icy, refreshing, Ice Cream?

These two recipes are sugar-free, non-dairy, and full of nutrition. They're naturally Gluten-Free, too. And, they taste very much like soft-serve Ice Cream. BUT, they're made out of healthy breakfast food!

My daughter likes the "Pink" one - I'm a big fan of the Chocolate flavor.

And, if you're a Butter Pecan fan, try this great variation at Helyn's Plant Based Kitchen!
(Make sure you use the Optional Butter Flavoring - whether real or imitation is up to you. It makes all the difference : )

So, here they are:

Chocolate Breakfast Ice Cream

In food processor*, chop

1 banana that has been sliced & frozen

2 Tablespoons Cocoa powder (I'm sure Carob powder would be equally good for those who prefer it)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Then, drizzling into the running food processor:

Gradually pour in enough non-dairy milk to create a soft-serve consistency, as desired
(If you don't have Nondairy milk on hand, feel free to substitute Cow's Milk. I have even had good results substituting water : )

Pink Breakfast Ice Cream

Pink Breakfast Ice Cream

In food processor*, chop

1 banana that has been sliced & frozen

4 to 5 Frozen Strawberries

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Then, drizzling into the running food processor:

Gradually pour in enough non-dairy milk to create a soft-serve consistency, as desired
(If you don't have nondairy milk on hand, feel free to substitute Cow's Milk. I have even had good results substituting water : )

For extra fun, you can always add a nice topping - berries, chocolate chips, granola, sprinkles, whatever (remembering, of course, that not all toppings are equally virtuous or breakfast-worthy - but, then again, "Granola Bars" have chocolate chips - and lots of people eat those for breakfast!).

Or spoon it over waffles : )

And, of course, there's no real reason you can't have this for dessert instead of for breakfast, if you really insist ; )

And, of course, if you don't have any kids - you can still enjoy this Ice Cream - I used to make these long before I became a parent : )

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