You remember those deliciously sweet and soft vanilla ice cream sandwiches from childhood, right? Lately, I’ve found myself longing for that nostalgic taste but with a healthier twist. This inspired me to create this Peanut Butter Yogurt Sandwich Cookies recipe.
Making an ice cream sandwich isn’t hard: It’s basically two cookies with some ice cream pressed in between. But flavor matters = my recipe makes the healthy delicious cookies from scratch to get the taste and texture just right.
My memory isn’t what it used to be, but this tastes and feels like what I remember from childhood (when this was one of my favorite things). Let’s reimagine our beloved traditional ice cream sandwich, but with a “macro-friendly” spin. We will swap out the high-sugar ice cream with a deliciously creamy blend of peanut butter flavoured thick yogurt, protein powder, a dash of vanilla extract, and just a smidge of honey (no added sugar).
We will hold it all together not with sugary cookies, but with oat flour, no bake cookies. The result? A masterpiece of flavor and nutrition! So, it’s all the fun and flavor of a classic ice cream sandwich but lightened up and loaded with goodness. And the best part? No ice cream maker needed for the best ice cream sandwiches ever.
These classic hot-weather treats remind me of drinking from the hose, piles of bikes discarded in front yards, sitting on the front porch, and licking the sticky, sweet chocolate cake from my fingertips, while creamy vanilla ice cream melts down my wrist. These homemade ice cream sandwiches are a wholesome take on the nostalgic classic frozen dessert or yesteryear!
What you will love about this recipe:
Simple to Make: No complicated techniques or fancy equipment needed. If you can mix ingredients together, you can make these creamy ice cream sandwiches.
High in Protein: Thanks to the yogurt and the added protein powder, each sandwich packs a protein punch, making it a satisfying snack or dessert.
Customizable: Feel free to add in some fresh or dried fruits or add-ins to suit your taste. Blueberries, peaches, a hint of cinnamon – the possibilities are endless.
Portion-Controlled: Because each sandwich is individually made, it’s easier to enjoy in moderation. No chance of overeating when there is just 2 cookies! 😊
Perfect for Summer: There’s nothing quite like a refreshing ice cream sandwich on those hot summer days, and this healthy version is no exception.
As well as being really easy to make, these ice cream sandwiches are healthier than your average treat as they are made with wholesome REAL food ingredients. With the added protein powder it makes them more balanced than the traditional high carb recipe. Old fashioned baked recipes always had tons of sugar, carbs and fats. The new modern way it to add protein making the recipe more balanced and healthy.
A well-balanced diet with proper ratios of macro nutrients (protein, healthy carbs and fats) provides all of the: energy you need to keep active throughout the day. nutrients you need for growth and repair, helping you to stay strong and healthy and help to prevent diet-related illness.
When you find your optimal balance and amounts of macro nutrients, you take a major step toward reaching your health goals and this balance has been improved in this recipe by the addition of healthy protein.
Your body can only absorb around 25-30 grams of protein at one time and you likely need 80-100 plus grams a day so its important to spread it over all meals and snacks throughout the day so you can meet your required amount.
Add some toppings: Add a fun and flavorful twist to your ice cream sandwiches by rolling the sides in a variety of delicious toppings. After assembling the sandwiches, roll the exposed edges into crushed nuts, shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, or even sprinkles for a festive touch.
Peanut Butter Yogurt Protein Sandwich Cookies
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 1/4 cups oat flour (oats blended to a flour)
- 1/2 cup peanut (or any other nut or seed) butter
- 1/3 cup thick Greek-style yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Protein Filling
- 1/4 cup thick Greek-style yogurt
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Peanut Butter Drizzle
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons any milk
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Cookie Base
- In a medium bowl, add oat flour, peanut butter, yogurt, honey and vanilla extract and mix together to form a soft dough. If the mixture seems a little dry, add a teaspoon of milk or yogurt at a time until it comes together. If it's too wet, add a tablespoon of oat flour.Roll into 10-12 1-inch small balls, and place on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork to create a cookie shape.Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the cookies to firm up.
Protein Filling
- Mix filling ingredients until creamy. Place in fridge to firm up.Once firm, pair up cookies and sandwich them together with a spoonful of the filling between the two cookies to create sandwiches.Chill again until set.
Peanut Butter Drizzle
- Warm together all ingredients in 10 second bursts in a microwave or in a small dish over some boiling water. Drizzle over the cookies using a spoon or place into a small zip lock bag, cut off a corner and pipe it over the cookies for a decadent touch.
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