~ 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! 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, and one of my favorite pastimes is combining things I love into something new.
I like writing and cooking, so I write about food and recipes.
I like drumming and running, so I listen to music while I run and sync my steps to the beat.
I like ice cream and muffins and I like being healthy. That inspired Muffin Ice Cream Sandwiches — a simple, delightful combination of all three.
If you haven’t tried the Healthy Double Chocolate Muffins with Fresh Strawberries from our site, I highly recommend making them first — they’re the perfect base for these ice cream sandwiches.
Assuming you’ve baked a batch of the chocolate-strawberry muffins, they’re fantastic on their own. But a little improvement is easy: add ice cream. Ice cream makes many things better.
This is simple logic: one great muffin plus one scoop of ice cream equals two wonderful treats — breakfast muffins and an effortless dessert. Make one batch of muffins and you’ll have both ready to enjoy.
At our house, we discovered this after a photo shoot that left us with a lot of muffins. We started snacking, and then someone suggested adding ice cream — and the result was instant magic: muffin + ice cream = awesome x2.
I was excited to share this idea as soon as summer arrived. It’s an easy way to turn extra muffins into a special treat that kids and adults will love.
Bake a batch of muffins, save a few for dessert, and turn them into Muffin Ice Cream Sandwiches for a quick, crowd-pleasing finale to any meal. They’re easy, freezable, and make-ahead friendly — perfect for busy families.
Bake once, enjoy twice: muffins for breakfast and muffin ice cream sandwiches for dessert. Happy kids and an easier evening for you — that’s a win.
Chocolate-Strawberry Muffin Ice Cream Sandwiches
12
5 minutes
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
- Cut each muffin in half horizontally.
- 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 ice cream sandwich.
- Enjoy immediately, or follow the make-ahead tip to freeze individual sandwiches for later.
Notes
Yield: This recipe is written for a full batch of 12 muffins, though the original muffin recipe may yield 12–16 depending on size. Each sandwich requires about 1 1/2 tablespoons of ice cream.
Baking: If you plan to make ice cream sandwiches, you can bake muffins without paper liners for a cleaner look. If using liners, peel them off before slicing. When baking without liners, coat the pan well with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
Make-ahead tips: These sandwiches are best 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 to reach your preferred 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 based on ingredients and preparation. Consult a professional for specific dietary advice.
