Does anyone else NOT know what they did before Pinterest? The thought of having to Google recipes instead of use the tried and true world that is Pinterest is cringe-worthy to me now…
Anyway, I came across this simple “recipe” recently on Pinterest as an easy treat that can be made ahead of time, and wrapped into individual portions. I’m never going to be one to give up on dessert, but it is nice to have something that a) doesn’t have to be cooked/prepared and b) fits into my January Jumpstart goals.
This is that something.
The original recipe calls for graham crackers, but I used Enjoy Life’s Vanilla Honey Graham Cookies instead (I’m sure you could use just about any cookie, but I’d think a thin, crunchier one would work best).
It also calls for peanut butter, which I omitted to keep things as simple as possible. That would be a delicious addition, though!
All you have to do is top one cookie with a generous dollop of Cool Whip, top it with another cookie, wrap tightly in saran wrap, and throw it in the freezer. It doesn’t get much easier than that! Each sandwich rings in under 200 calories.
And what’s even better? These little sandwiches taste AMAZING. They’re the perfect amount of sweetness, and the combination of the crunchy cookie with the creamy (almost ice cream-like) filling makes for the perfect “just one is enough” dessert.
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What’s your go-to sweet treat?
Those look so good! My go-to treat is mixing a package of vanilla pudding together with a tub of cool whip and adding in some crushed pineapple. Very light with just enough sweetness to kick my sugar cravings.
I cannot wait to try this! I also like dipping teddy grahams in cool whip.
In case you’ve never heard of it, can I recommend using Truwhip instead of Cool Whip? http://www.truwhip.com/
Don’t get me wrong, I love Cool Whip, but HFCS and hydrogenated oils = no bueno.
recommendation received and accepted!! thank you - will definitely use that instead next time!
Oh my goodness, I totally used to do this with graham crackers growing up! I forgot all about it. I’m definitely going to pick up some cool-whip so I can make them again. (:
Ice cream-mint chocolate chip specifically is my go to sweet treat or fro-yo of course!
yum! I usually go for a piece of dark chocolate or some pumpkin-greek yogurt mixed with stevia and cinnamon!
Yay-this looks great-thanks to the ladies who have posted cool-whip alternatives! My first thought was-omg this looks so easy, but how can I sub the cool whip and you ladies answered it!
Whipped cream is an awesome alternative for ice cream. But I second the comment on TruWhip. It is super delish.
My favorite treat is banana ice cream, protein mug cakes or tea with a ginger snap cookie. The ginger is a strong flavor, so just one totally does the trick!
gluten free crunchy vanilla honey graham? oh my… you might have just changed my life here. all that needs is a lil almond or peanut butter slapped on there…delicious! thanks for the treat idea.
Lately my favourite treat is homemade Reese’s PB cups, except made with soy nut butter. I’m obsessed!
These look absolutely delicious!