Don’t mind us, we’ll just be in the kitchen making these protein-rich Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches to treat ourselves to something sweet.
Made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese, these indulgent ice cream sandwiches are given an upgrade to keep your muscles, gut, and taste buds happy.
Our creamy, cultured farmer cheese used as the base in these delicious Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches delivers live probiotics to your gut to support microbiome health, and it’s lactose intolerant-friendly. Even better, Lifeway Farmer Cheese is an excellent source of protein, boasting 15 grams per 1/2 cup serving.
After blending our farmer cheese with a little vanilla, chocolate chips, cashew butter and honey, the creamy spread is sandwiched in between two cookies. Then, it’s time to dig in!
Find Lifeway Farmer Cheese and other probiotic Lifeway products in a store near you here, or shop online to have them delivered. You can also discover more delicious ways to enjoy Lifeway products in all types of recipes here.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for better gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health.
Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, support the digestive system, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1. Lifeway Kefir also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health including vitamins D3, K, and B 12 along with calcium and potassium. Along with our kefir, we also offer our creamy, cultured Lifeway Farmer Cheese, a high protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt or sugar.
Prep Time: 2.5 -3 hours Servings: 4-6Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) container Farmer Cheese
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 3-4 tbsp. pure maple syrup or raw honey
- 1/8 tsp. sea salt or kosher salt
- 3 tbsp. creamy cashew butter, almond, or peanut butter*
- 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- 8 baked soft chocolate chip cookies (homemade or a natural store-bought brand like Sweet Loren's)
Directions
- Line a pan/baking sheet that will fit in the freezer with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a food processor or blender, add the container of farmer cheese, vanilla, maple syrup, salt, and cashew butter (or other nut butter). Whip the mixture until thick and creamy. Scoop into a bowl, then fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Take one chocolate chip cookie, and spread 1/4 the farmer cheese mixture from above onto the inside of the cookie. Press another cookie on top and set on the parchment-covered pan. Repeat with the other cookies to make all four chocolate chip ice cream sandwiches.
- Gently cover the pan with foil or plastic wrap, then set in the freezer for 2.5 - 3 hours. Remove and enjoy!**
- *Cashew butter is mildest and works best here.
- **If making a large batch, be sure to store extra servings in the freezer in a freezer safe container.
