3 Over The Top Clean Eating Blizzard Treats

Yes, I used to LOVE Blizzards from Dairy Queen. They were the celebratory treat after summer softball game win. They were seriously special, seriously over the top, seriously delicious. They also always hurt my stomach and made my head spin…but what did I care about that at 11 years old? It was the creamy ice cream and the clusters of stuff. The chocolate, the cookie dough, the berries……yum.

But I do care now, even though when I pass a DQ, I still think….BLLIIIIZZZAAARDDD! 

So, I’ve been working on my own clean eating, gluten-free, dairy-free blizzard-esque concoctions and I wanted to share a few with you. If this is up your alley, then follow my instagram, because I post the recipes on the fly.

Let’s start with my favourite one, shall we? The one in the feature picture of this post. It’s ah-mazing. It’s got clusters of dates, raw honey and almonds mixed into a rich raw cocoa almond milkshake. It’s thick, decadent, and makes me think….BLLIIIIZZZAAARDDD! 

Almond Cluster Chocolate Goodness Blizzard

Serves 2

• 2 Tablespoons raw cocoa
• 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
• 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk (if you want sweetened, use original or vanilla)
• 2 Tablespoons of natural almond butter or natural peanut butter
• 10 Medjool dates
• 2 Tablespoons of raw honey
• 10 ice cubes
• 1/4 cup of almonds +
•  2 Tablespoons crushed almonds (or peanuts) for topping

In a food processor or high quality blender, place all ingredients. Blend until ice is crushed into liquid, with smooth, but thick and slightly clusters texture. Approximately 2 minutes. Serve in two large tumbler and top with more crushed almonds. Enjoy!

Strawberry Almond Semifreddo Blizzard

Serves 2

• 2 cups of frozen strawberries
• 1 cup refrigerated full fat coconut milk
• 1 tsp virgin coconut oil
• 1/4  cup crushed almonds,
• 2 Tablespoons of chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon of pure maple syrup
• Optional: organic bourbon vanilla, vegan vanilla protein powder, 1/4 cup soaked raw cashews 

In a food processor or high quality blender, place all ingredients. Blend until smooth, but thick and slightly textured. Approximately 3 minutes. Serve in two large tumblers or bowls and top with more crushed almonds. Enjoy!

Cocoa Banana Split Blizzard

• 2 frozen bananas
• 1 1/2 cups of almond milk or cashew milk
• 3 Tablespoons of raw cocoa
• 1 teaspoon of virgin coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
• 10 ice cubes
• 2 Tablespoons of crushed almonds or peanuts for topping
• 1/2 banana for topping
• Optional: coconut flakes or cacao nibs.

In a food processor or high quality blender, place all ingredients. Blend until ice is crushed and a smooth and thick consistency is reached. Approximately 2 minutes. Serve in two large tumbler and top with more crushed almonds or other toppings. Enjoy!

I hope you get try one or all three recipes to see for yourself how over the top delicious they are. In making them, you’ll surely be inspired with your own clean eating blizzard concoctions – and when that is the case, do share your recipe with me!!!

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Emily Smith

Emily Smith is the Editor of The Best of This Life who has been writing in the lifestyle niche and creating delicious recipes for over 10 years. Her work has been featured on BRIT + CO, Today's Parent, Chatelaine, Huffington Post, The Pioneer Woman, and Food Bloggers of Canada. She writes about family, food, entertaining, home decor, wellness, travel and a litany of other topics. She loves sharing her three core values - love life, live well, share the beauty - and encourages her readers to enjoy the best of their lives every day. She lives in Ottawa with her loving husband, two darling children, and dreams of one day owning a puppy. 

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