Have you ever woken up with a craving for apple pie and ice cream, only to remember that you’re an adult who should be making responsible eating choices? Look no further than Apple Pie Ice Cream Cups – the ultimate cheat code in the nutritional arcade game. We’ve taken Quest Apple Pie Bars and turned them into tiny, edible yoga mats for your low-calorie ice cream. Add some cinnamon-sautéed Granny Smith apples, and you’ve got yourself a protein-packed yoga for your taste buds.
Read on for the complete recipe:
NUTRITIONAL INFO
APPLE PIE ICE CREAM CUPS
Yields: 8 servings | Serving Size: 1 ice cream cup
Calories: 70 | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Net Carbs: 3g
Total Carbs: 9g | Sugar: 2g
Ingredients
APPLE PIE ICE CREAM CUPS
- 2 Quest Apple Pie Bars
- 12 tbsp low-calorie ice cream
- ¼ Granny Smith apple, chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Unwrap the bars and place them side by side on parchment paper.
- Microwave for 10 seconds.
- Cover with another piece of parchment and use a rolling pin to flatten the bars.
- Use a 2” cookie cutter to create 8 rounds.
- Spray a mini tart pan or mini cupcake pan with non-stick spray.
- Press the rounds into the cavities of the pan to make “cups”.
- Bake the cups for 6-7 minutes until golden. Let them cool completely before removing.
- Add the butter to a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Once hot, add the apple pieces and cinnamon. Cook until the apples are tender, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Use a 1.5” cookie scooper to scoop ice cream into cups and top with apple pieces.
- Finish with caramel or other toppings if desired.
