I love dessert but who can wait till the end of the day to have it? Not me. I refuse to live that way.
That's why I love having this shake for breakfast. It tastes like you are having dessert and I am all about that kind of livin'. I love tricking myself into thinking I am getting a treat before 9 am. With this shake, it's not far from the truth.
As we were high-tailing it out of town on Sunday I made these to celebrate the beginning of our vacation. Of course it delayed us from leaving for about three hours but who cares right?
These Buttermilk Citrus Shakes are a wonderful combination of fresh orange and lemon juice. The buttermilk not only gives this shake a zippy-tangy flavor but it makes it low in fat. What could be more perfect. The citrus zing really gives you the get up and go you need in the wee morning hours.
It is super easy to make and tastes like an Orange Julius. Does anyone remember those?
Anyway, let's make these delectable breakfast desserts and put your morning coffee to shame! (Okay I will never dis my morning java again. It was a mistake. O Great One of Coffee, if you heard - just forget what I said).
Buttermilk Citrus Shakes
adapted from Cuisine at Home
Combine:
1/4 sugar
1/4 cup hot water
Puree:
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 T. fresh lemon juice
1/2 t. vanilla extract
Sugar Water
2 cups ice cubes
Garnish with:
4 t. ginger snaps, crushed
2 t. lemon zest
Lemon slices
Combine sugar and hot water in a small bowl; stir until dissolved.
Puree all ingredients in a blender. Be sure to add the ice last so it doesn't lock the blades.
Garnish each serving with 1 teaspoon crushed cookies, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest and a lemon slice. Serve immediately.
Enjoy these, they are a fun way to start your day!