Totally delicious and totally vegan, these waffle sandwiches are just sweet enough to satisfy a craving, but not too sweet to send you into a sugar coma. I chose chocolate waffles over cookies because when frozen, they’re easier on the mouth. Also, it’s easier to eat things that are triangle-shaped in my opinion. AND you could totally pass this off as a breakfast option.
The nice cream is simple, just bananas, cherries, and a splash or two or almond milk. I think coconut would also be a great addition to these sandwiches, maybe some coconut whipped cream? Or coated in shredded coconut? But they are also awesome on their own.
The nice cream waffle sandwiches are part of the Top 10 Foods for Runners series. Week 9, to be precise. It’s all about bananas and why they’re a great addition to any athlete’s diet. Check it out here.
Nice cream waffle sandwiches
Ingredients
For the waffles
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/8 cup sugar
- 1/2 tbsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1/8 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
For the nice cream
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
- 1/2 cup frozen pitted cherries
- splash of almond milk
Instructions
For the waffles
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Preheat waffle iron.
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Combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, combine milk and coconut oil. Warm in the microwave until coconut oil is melted (30 seconds to a minute). Whisk into flour mixture and add vanilla.
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Once waffle iron is heated, pour on half the waffle mix, making sure it spreads nearly to the edge to the iron. Cook about 3 minutes or until the top of the iron separates cleanly from the waffle. Repeat with remaining waffle batter.
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Separate waffles into four even pieces. Freeze for at least one hour.
For the nice cream
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In a food processor, pulse together bananas and most of the cherries (leave a few out to add in after). Add a splash or two of almond milk and blend until smooth and desired consistency is reached.
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Roughly chop the remaining cherries and fold into nice cream. Transfer nice cream to a container and freeze for at least one hour.
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Scoop nice cream onto a waffle portion. Top with another waffle portion and press down gently. You can use a butter knife to smooth out the sides. Repeat with remaining waffle pieces. Freeze the waffle sandwiches at least an hour before enjoying.
