~ Take deliciously healthy breakfast muffins … add a little ice cream … and you’ve got an easy, decadent dessert! Muffin ice cream sandwiches! Bursting with fresh strawberries and double chocolate, they’re sweet, satisfying and summery! Yep – bake one batch of muffins, and you’ve got two recipes in one … awesome x2! ~

This Recipe Is:   •  Ready in 30 Minutes or Less  •  Freezable  •  Make Ahead  •  Vegetarian  •

I have many hobbies; one of my favorites is combining things I enjoy into something new. I like writing and cooking, so I write about cooking. I enjoy drumming and running, so I time my footsteps and breathing to drumbeats when I run. And I love ice cream and muffins, while also caring about healthy choices—which led me to create Muffin Ice Cream Sandwiches: a simple, delightful way to enjoy muffins and ice cream together.

If you haven’t tried our Healthy Double Chocolate Muffins with Fresh Strawberries, I highly recommend making them first—these muffins make perfect bases for the ice cream sandwiches. Once you’ve baked a batch, you can enjoy them for breakfast and snacks, and reserve a few to turn into a satisfying dessert.

Let’s assume you’ve baked a batch of those chocolate-strawberry muffins. They’re wonderful on their own, but adding ice cream elevates them into something special. It’s a simple equation: muffin + ice cream = two great recipes from one batch. You get a nutritious breakfast muffin and an easy, indulgent dessert with almost no extra effort.

We discovered this delicious pairing after baking dozens of muffins for a photo shoot. With so many muffins on hand, it felt natural to try scooping ice cream between muffin halves—and the result was brilliant. These Muffin Ice Cream Sandwiches quickly became a favorite: easy to assemble, freezer-friendly, and perfect for summer.

Bake one batch of muffins and you’ll have breakfast and dessert covered. Muffins for breakfast, muffin ice cream sandwiches for dessert—happy kids and a happy you, because you get two treats from one effort. Sometimes 1 + 1 really does equal awesome x2.

Chocolate-Strawberry Muffin Ice Cream Sandwiches

Yield:
12

Prep Time:
5 minutes

Total Time:
5 minutes

Take delicious breakfast muffins, add ice cream, and you’ve got a decadent dessert! Muffin ice cream sandwiches! One batch of muffins = two great recipes!

•  Ready in 30 Minutes or Less  •  Freezable  •  Make Ahead  •  Vegetarian  •

Ingredients

• 1 batch of 12 Healthy Double Chocolate Muffins with Fresh Strawberries, baked and cooled completely
• 1 cup + 2 tablespoons of your favorite reduced-fat vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt (preferably organic or all-natural)

Instructions

1. Cut each muffin in half horizontally.
2. Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoons of ice cream onto the bottom half of each muffin, then place the top half back on to finish each sandwich.
3. Enjoy immediately, or wrap and freeze for a make-ahead treat (see notes below).

Notes

Yield: This recipe is written for a batch of 12 muffins. Muffin size can vary, so adjust the number of sandwiches based on how many muffins you have available. Each sandwich requires about 1 1/2 tablespoons of ice cream.

Baking: If you plan to make ice cream sandwiches, you may prefer baking muffins without paper liners so they look nicer. If you use liners, remove them before slicing. If you skip liners, coat the muffin tin well with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.

Make-ahead tips: These ice cream sandwiches are best served fresh, but they freeze well. Assemble sandwiches, wrap each individually in plastic wrap, and store in an airtight freezer bag. When ready to eat, let them thaw a few minutes depending on your freezer temperature and desired softness.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 servings
Serving Size: 1 ice cream sandwich

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 138
Total Fat: 2g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 16mg
Sodium: 193mg
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 16g
Protein: 3g

Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on ingredient choices and preparation. Consult a professional for specific dietary or allergy advice.

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