Ultra Thick Vanilla Sweet Cream Blizzard
A spoonable, decadent vanilla sweet cream smoothie with a texture just like a McFlurry or DQ Blizzard. Made thick and creamy with Siggi's skyr, cream cheese, and whey protein.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the cold milk
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Combine the cold milk
In a high-powered blender, combine the cold milk, vanilla skyr, whipped cream cheese, vanilla whey protein powder, vanilla extract, and frozen banana slices.
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Add the ice cubes on top of…
Add the ice cubes on top of the ingredients.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Blend on low speed
Blend on low speed, using the blender tamper to continuously push the ingredients down into the blades to create a thick vortex.
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Stop blending
Once the mixture is uniform and holds its shape, stop blending. Avoid over-blending to prevent the motor from heating and melting the mixture.
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Transfer the thick sweet cream base to…
Transfer the thick sweet cream base to a serving bowl.
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If using
If using, gently fold in the chopped dark chocolate peanut butter cup using a spoon.
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Serve immediately with a spoon and enjoy…
Serve immediately with a spoon and enjoy straight away.
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