Warm weather has arrived here in Georgia, and with that comes the season of ice cream!!! I wont lie, I love a good frozen treat and I never let the fact that I cant have dairy stop me from enjoying my beloved ice cream. Having to go gluten free made things a little bit tougher though. There is nothing better than walking by an ice cream shop that makes their own waffle comes. That smell . . . ah, that sweet sweet smell of vanilla, sugar, and "butter." Its so heavenly.
Now, I dont normally encourage the purchase of a kitchen appliance that really only has one use, but a
pizzelle maker is a must. Trust me. These slightly sweet cookies make perfect ice cream sandwiches and are equally delicious on their own. We like them a little less sweet here, but you can easily add a little more sugar to make them sweeter. We frequently eat them plain or filled with ice cream or peanut butter and chocolate. The great thing about the non-chocolate version is that you can also make them savory. See, a pizzelle maker is a must for us gluten free folks. The savory version with herbs make the best crackers!
Ok, these ice cream sandwiches take a little time and are a bit of a process, but they are so worth it when I see how excited my kids get when they can enjoy a good old fashioned ice cream sandwich!
The flavor possibilities are endless with this recipe. Use whatever flavored chip you wish. I used chocolate and salted caramel on these. I also used peanuts, but really any nut would work or sprinkles are fun too!
Sarena Shasteen has been an avid health food and fitness enthusiast from an early age. She holds a degree in Culinary Arts from The Art Institute of Atlanta, a certification in Fitness Nutrition, and is a certified Fitness Trainer from International Sport Science Association (ISSA). Becoming a Personal Trainer and Specialist in Fitness Nutrition has been a lifelong goal of hers. Sarena enjoys helping others reach their health goals by teaching them that health and fitness are not only achieved in the gym, but also through fun everyday activities. Now a food writer, recipe developer, personal chef, Personal Trainer, and Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, she enjoys sharing with others that healthy living can be fun and delicious. Keep up with her atThe Non-Dairy Queenand onFacebookandTwitter.
