Fourth of July Recipe: { Skinny S’mores Ice Cream Sandwiches }

July Fourth Recipe: { Skinny S’mores Ice Cream Sandwiches } 

I don’t know about all of your Independence Day celebrations, but in the south, it’s a fourth of July weekend. That means all day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday we will be barbecuing, boating, sunning and boozing. Well, all of that fun with too much indulgence can put a hurtin’ on your waistline. Since I love my desserts so darn much and I can’t pass them up this weekend, I created a little bit healthier ice cream sandwich recipe. Feel free to use full fat ingredients if you would like, but here is my lighter take.

Pairs well with  { Honey Creole Baked Chicken Tenders } or  { Andouille Sausage Deviled Eggs }

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For about 8 ice cream sandwiches

For the waffles:

• 4 servings Whole wheat waffle mix of choice + required ingredients if indicated (milk, egg, oil)
• If your mix requires milk, try using unsweetened almond milk
• 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
• nonstick spray
• 1/2 C water

1) Follow the ingredients and the directions for your waffle mix of choice. I chose a whole wheat blend which required adding milk, egg, and oil.

2) Once your waffle mix is prepared to a batter like consistency – add in 2 scoops of whey protein powder and 1/2 C extra water. Whisk until combined well.

3) Heat your waffle maker and spray with nonstick spray. Pour in batter and cook waffles just until soft and removable from the waffle maker. Don’t make them hard or crispy! They will only harden further in the freezer.

4) Allow to cool in freezer. Break or cut into quarters.

For the filling:

• 1/4 C marshmallow spread, or light cool whip topping if you really want to save calories.
• 1 carton low sugar graham cracker or s’mores ice cream – my favorite is a version called “Graham Slam” – if you can’t find this use another low sugar flavored ice cream of choice, such as chocolate, marshmallow, or vanilla
• hot fudge drizzle optional for serving immediately

1) Spread your marshmallow then ice cream on sandwiches. Move quickly so they don’t melt.

2) Serve immediately. If you must freeze for later, allow them to defrost slightly in microwave so the waffle part doesn’t have such a hard consistency.

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Shannon Gagnon is the recipe developer, food stylist and food photographer behind Crawfish & Crunches. She is known for turning delicious southern staples into slightly healthier versions that can be enjoyed all week long.  On her blog you can find just what the tagline says, “Realistic recipes, rich southern culture, and health conscious habits.” For inquiries about positioning your brand in front of Shannon’s followers click here. For the long version about how the site was born, read more. 

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