"Ice Cream" Sammies

Hi. My name is Miranda...and I'm addicted to ice cream. There, I said it. I'm also going to admit that my husband bought a gallon of cookies n' cream last week and I polished off most of the bucket.

Am I filled with shame and self loathing? ABSOLUTELY! Would I continue in my frozen dairy gluttony if he were to bring home another batch of sugary goodness? ABSOLUTELY!

I believe that completely cutting out any treat while trying to remain on a clean eating regimen will set anyone up for disaster. Some folks are more prone to give in and binge on crap food if they don't allow themselves to stray from their strict diets once in a while.

Aaaaaand that's why I LOVE these "ice cream sandwiches". The chocolatey, chewy texture of the wafer is perfectly matched with the delicious cold concoction of peanut buttery banana greatness.

These sammies are only 100 calories each and they will definitely curb the sweet tooth of even the meanest sugar junkie! (in this case, I mean ME).

Enjoy!

"Ice Cream" Sammies

"Ice Cream" Filling

3 large bananas

1/3 C. creamy natural peanut butter

1 tbsp. honey

1 tsp. vanilla extract

--blend all ingredients in a processor until smooth. Place in freezer until the mixture is the consistency of softened ice cream. Make sure it's thick enough to spoon onto wafers, if too warm it gets quite messy!

Chocolate Wafers (yield: 76 wafers )

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
4 Tbsp. shortening
3/4 C. sugar
1/2 C. brown sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
1 C. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 C. unsweetened almond milk
1/4 C. semi sweet baking chips

--melt chocolate in a microwave safe dish in 15 intervals until completely melted
--cream butter, shortening, vanilla and sugars together until well mixed
--combine dry ingredients and beat into the butter mixture until all flour is moist and smooth; slowly add the milk and beat until smooth
--fold in chocolate until completely incorporated

--spoon dough lengthwise onto a long sheet of wax paper and form into a 1.5 inch log. Chill the log in the freezer for 30 minutes.

preheat oven to 350°F

--line a baking sheet with parchment paper
--remove the dough from freezer and give the log a brief roll or two to round it up (as it probably flattened slightly on the bottom) then using a serrated knife or wire cheese cutter, slice into 1/8-1/4 inch discs.
--Bake for 8-10 minutes** and remove to cool AT LEAST until the cookies can be moved from the baking sheet. If still slightly stuck, wait a little while longer.

--Make sure the cookies are completely cool before spreading the filling. I used about 1/2 to 1 tbsp. per sandwich.


**8 minutes for metal baking sheet and 10 minutes for baking stone

NUTRITION FACTS (chocolate wafer)

WW points plus: 2

Serving Size: 2 wafers

Amount per Serving: Calories 73

Calories from Fat 27.8

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.09g

Saturated Fat 1.37g

Cholesterol 3.33mg

Sodium 17.12mg

Total Carbohydrate 11.13g

Dietary Fiber 0.53g

Sugars 4.75g

NUTRITION FACTS (filling)

WW points plus: 1

Serving Size: 1 sandwich

Amount per Serving

Calories 25

Calories from Fat 10.4

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.15g

Saturated Fat 0.23g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 5.39mg

Total Carbohydrate 3.45g

Dietary Fiber 0.42g

Sugars 1.97g

Protein 0.61g

Black Bean Fritters

Black Bean Fritters

These protein packed patties can be served a la carte, or atop a bun as a tasty burger substitute. The most miraculous thing about fantastic fritters: MY KIDS ATE THEM!! My kids don't eat anything unless it's boxed, processed and guaranteed to give you a heart attack. In fact, the majority of my day is spent muttering curses under my breath while I dump my all of my hard work down the garbage disposal. 

So I'm almost beside myself as I pass this along to you. I hope that you like it as much as they did! Enjoy!

Black Bean Fritters

1 can low sodium black beans

2 small sweet peppers

2 green onion stalks

2 garlic cloves

1 tsp. dried onion flakes

1/2 tsp. black peppercorns

1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp. brown sugar

1/4 tsp. salt

1 large egg white

1/4 c. oat flour*

2 tbsp coconut oil

--place first 9 ingredients in a food processor and pulse until blended (for a meatier texture, pulse less)

--scrape into a bowl and add egg white and oat flour, mixing until blended

--heat 2 tbsp. coconut oil in a large skillet over med-high heat

--pan fry fritters for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until patties are no longer soft

*you can substitute bread crumbs or old fashioned oats for the oat flour. The oats will give the patties a thicker texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 patties

Amount per Serving--Calories 93

Weight Watchers Plus Points--2

Calories from Fat 3.9

Total Fat 0.43g

Saturated Fat 0.07g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 187.74mg

Total Carbohydrate 16.15g

Dietary Fiber 5.59g

Sugars 0.49g

Protein 7.09g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calories needs.