When you’ve been an ice cream addict like me for 26 years, giving the stuff up is rough. I’d rather endure weaning all over again than try and shake my double scoop habit.
Thankfully though, I’ve found something that satisfies my deepest, darkest most intense ice cream cravings – this Chocolate Brownie Batter Blizzard that doesn’t contain one lick of dairy.
Oh me oh my. oh.
The base is a spin off of my creamy chocolate breakfast shake, and the brownie should look familiar from earlier this week: my 5-minute espresso walnut brownies. Marry the two together and we have one insanely rich spoonable beverage on our hands.
Dare I say, worthy of the title “blizzard”? Yes, I do.
Just looking at the pictures again I already want another. The base is rich with chocolate flavor and you can’t detect the strawberries one bit. The banana flavor is ever-so-subtle so even if you’re a banana hater I’d still suggest you give it a try.
The no-bake brownie bits melt into the shake seamlessly and get all fudgy and creamy and every bite seems better than the last.
The best part? It really is healthy enough to be breakfast. Sure, there’s a lot of sugar but it’s from all natural sources and there’s no gluten, dairy or unhealthy fats. See, told you it’s perfect for breakfast. Cheers!
- 2 frozen ripe bananas, chopped prior to freezing
- ⅓ cup frozen strawberries
- 2-3 heaping Tbsp cocoa OR cacao powder
- 1 heaping Tbsp salted almond butter
- 1 – 1½ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk (sub soy or coconut)
- dash of stevia or agave nectar (depending on sweetness of bananas)
- ⅓ cup ice
- 2 5-minute espresso walnut brownie, crumbled (recipe below)
- Place all ingredients EXCEPT brownies in a blender and blend until smooth.
- If you prefer a sweeter shake, add more stevia or agave. If you prefer it thinner, add less ice OR more almond milk.
- Divide between two serving glasses and layer with brownie crumbles. Serve immediately or freeze, covered for later.
recipe for 5-minute espresso walnut brownie
Kristina January 31, 2013 at 8:08 am
Honestly now. my stomach literally growled as I looked at these photos. YUM.
Kim of Mo'Betta January 31, 2013 at 8:19 am
Dairy Queen used to have (and maybe they still do) a brownie batter blizzard, with about a gazillion calories. I’m so trying this version soon!
thelittleloaf January 31, 2013 at 8:33 am
This looks insanely good! I was wondering whether to make the brownies…now I NEED to :-)
Caitlin January 31, 2013 at 8:38 am
i love these pictures, lady! the shake looks SO DELICIOUS and i’d drink this for breakfast in a heartbeat!
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan January 31, 2013 at 9:05 am
Oh. my. goodness. This is making me drool!
Moni Meals & Fitness January 31, 2013 at 9:46 am
Delicious! I would take this any day over a Dairy Queen Blizzard and so much healthier too.
My husband and I actually make a shake very similiar to this great recipe of yours and just add a chocolate protein powder for more of a chocolate punch!
Looks great!
Lindsay January 31, 2013 at 10:40 am
That looks like a whole lot of chocolate heaven!
Susan Pantle January 31, 2013 at 11:54 am
Makes me have a sugar rush just looking at it! Although I know it doesn’t have sugar!
Alissa N (GirlMakesFood) January 31, 2013 at 2:39 pm
Those photos are to.die.for!!!! I would give an appendage to have one of those to dive into right about now.
Sarah January 31, 2013 at 7:00 pm
HOLY MOLY! Your pictures of this have blown my mind. It looks like my chocolate-coated-brownie-batter dreams in a glass! I will have one!
monica January 31, 2013 at 11:35 pm
is this real life? am i dreaming?
i LOVE anything with the word ‘brownie’ in it and a CHOCOLATE BROWNIE BATTER BLIZZARD sounds like absolute perfection.
Kathryn February 1, 2013 at 8:03 am
I am one of those banana haters but I reckon that this could change my mind.
Morgan February 1, 2013 at 10:19 am
Love love love this recipe! I started using frozen bananas as a substitute for ice cream a year ago and have since been obsessed. Thanks for sharing!
P.S. You’re photos are simply stunning.
Ashley February 1, 2013 at 11:11 am
Ummm. All I can think to say is…holy crap.
Megan | Eats Daily February 1, 2013 at 1:59 pm
These photos are amazing! Plus this recipe sounds insanely good…it’s a win win!
Melissa February 1, 2013 at 7:14 pm
AMAZING!! This definitely looks like something I could trick my kids into eating for a healthy alternative for dessert.
Angie@Angie's Recipes February 2, 2013 at 6:51 am
This looks incredible!
Ana February 2, 2013 at 8:24 am
If brownies are delicious, I imagine how tasty this smoothie might be. Well done.
Tara White February 3, 2013 at 3:12 pm
Hi, I just went out and bought ingredients to make the brownies and this blizzard! I can’t wait to taste it! Thanks!
Ayumi February 6, 2013 at 10:50 am
Oh.my. this looks absolutely yummy!!! I love the strawberries and the walnut brownies mixed up!!! and the foodphotography is amazing!! I am glad i found this blog :) thanks for sharing!
Hannah February 19, 2013 at 7:03 pm
Gosh Darn, this recipe is awesome. I nearly ate the entire thing, which serves two people. Super chocolatey, yummy, and creamy, with chewy, dense brownie bits. Mmmm… I will be keeping this recipe on hand.
Carole February 25, 2013 at 12:17 pm
Hi there. The current Food on Friday on Carole’s Chatter is collecting links to posts about shakes and smoothies. I do hope you link this lovely one in. This is the link . Please do pop back to check out some of the other links – there are a lot of good ones already. Have a great week.
M and K February 28, 2013 at 6:02 pm
This looks amazing!!!!
Kait @ yogabeautylife March 7, 2013 at 9:38 pm
I’m just staring at my screen and drooling. It isn’t pretty…but this is. And I am in need of some new quickie dessert recipes. Mmmmmmm….
Samantha March 18, 2013 at 10:15 pm
as a fellow ice cream addict, I almost cried when I read this. Thank you!!!
Thinkinaboutmyhealth March 22, 2013 at 1:52 am
I’m not sure where or how to acquire gluten free brownies :/ suggestions???
Eric Dietz Goldberg April 20, 2013 at 9:33 pm
Wow. I wish that Brownie Batter Blizzard had a hand I could shake.