Let’s talk ice cream.
Cold. Creamy. Comfort in a cone… or a bowl… or straight from the tub. I’m a full-time fan, part-time denier. The kind who doesn’t nibble delicately: I dive in like I’m solving world peace with every spoonful.
But for breakfast?
Let’s just say I haven’t jumped on the “ice cream before 10am” train yet, but I’ve watched it pass through my timeline a few times, honking its frosty horn. And with the way my waistline raises a brow each time I so much as glance at a scoop, I figured… let me observe this trend from a safe distance. With a spoon and maybe one scoop. Okay, two.
But Really? Ice Cream at Sunrise?
Yup. The internet’s been buzzing, and TikTok’s got people swapping their oats for ice cream!. Welcome to #IceCreamForBreakfast, where breakfast is less “balanced meal” but more emotional.
Ice Cream = Self-Care?
This trend seems to be a growing movement that says “joy counts too.” Think of it as the breakfast version of wearing glitter socks to work. It doesn’t change your life, but it does change your mood.
And Science Actually Showed Up For Ice Cream Too
Researchers say that pleasant rituals in the morning (like eating your favorite treat) can boost your mood and help you associate waking up with something you look forward to. This means that, technically, starting your day with a spoonful of joy, might do more for your mental health than scrolling emails with black coffee.
Around the World, Sweet Mornings Are a Thing
Cultures all over the globe have been doing sweet breakfasts long before it became a hashtag:
- Iran serves shir berenj: a lightly sweet rice pudding with rosewater.
- India enjoys shira or halwa in the morning: warm, buttery, semolina-based goodness.
- In France, pastries are filled with custard. Not even mad at it.
- Brazil? Sweet tapioca crepes.
Ice Cream Breakfast Hacks (for those of us who like our jeans to still button)
If you’re like me, a lover of scoops but also trying not to buy stretchy pants every month, here are a few gentler ways to ride the trend:
- Frozen yogurt parfaits with fruit and honey
- Banana “nice cream” blitzed with cinnamon
- Coconut milk popsicles with granola
Fun Fact
Did you know? The first ice cream cone made its debut at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis when a waffle vendor and an ice cream vendor decided to team up. Innovation + dessert = history.
The Scoop
Let’s be clear: ice cream for breakfast is about creating small sparks of delight in the chaos of the morning. Whether you’re team vanilla, mango swirl, or chocolate, remember: joy in food is truly inspirational.
So, if you ever decide to go rogue with a scoop before 9am, know this, you’re not alone and neither is your spoon.
Over to You!
Ever tried something totally unexpected for breakfast? What’s your most joy-sparking morning meal?
Drop it in the comments let’s share food stories, laugh at our cravings, and swap a little edible joy across continents.
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