Mint Brownie Ice Cream Bars

Health score
1%
Mint Brownie Ice Cream Bars
45 min.
12
446kcal

Suggestions

These decadent ice cream bars are a delightful treat for any chocolate and mint lover! The recipe is a fun twist on the classic brownie, combining the rich flavors of chocolate and mint with a refreshing ice cream filling. Using a fat-free fudge brownie mix and low-fat ice cream and yogurt, this dessert is a lighter option without sacrificing taste. The preparation is straightforward, starting with baking the brownie mix in a foil-lined pan. Once cooled, a mixture of vanilla ice cream and peppermint extract is spread over the brownie, creating a creamy layer. The bars are then frozen until firm, allowing the flavors to meld together. The final touch is a sprinkle of chopped chocolate thin mints and a drizzle of chocolate syrup, adding a delightful crunch and extra chocolatey goodness. With a prep time of only 45 minutes and a bake time of 34 minutes, these Mint Brownie Ice Cream Bars are a relatively quick and easy dessert to make. They're perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and are sure enough to impress your guests at your next gathering.

Ingredients

  • 13.7 ounce brownie mix fat-free (such as No Pudge!)
  • 18  chocolate chopped thin (such as Andes)
  • tablespoons chocolate syrup 
  • cups vanilla ice cream low-fat softened
  • 0.7 cup vanilla yogurt low-fat
  • teaspoon peppermint extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions, using 2/3 cup yogurt.
  3. Pour batter into a foil-lined 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray.
  4. Bake at 350 for 34 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  5. Combine ice cream and peppermint extract in a large bowl; stir well.
  6. Spread evenly over brownie. Cover and freeze 8 hours or until firm.
  7. Sprinkle chopped mints over ice cream.
  8. Cut into squares; drizzle with chocolate syrup before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories446kcal
Protein4.89%
Fat38.92%
Carbs56.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.55
Glycemic Load
13.82
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.9434782188872%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:445.9kcal
22.3%
Fat:20.32g
31.27%
Saturated Fat:10.52g
65.74%
Carbohydrates:66.01g
22%
Net Carbohydrates:63.5g
23.09%
Sugar:49.65g
55.16%
Cholesterol:10.94mg
3.65%
Sodium:140.76mg
6.12%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Caffeine:27.92mg
9.31%
Protein:5.75g
11.5%
Magnesium:57.16mg
14.29%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.36%
Copper:0.27mg
13.33%
Phosphorus:123.57mg
12.36%
Iron:2.22mg
12.34%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.17%
Fiber:2.51g
10.04%
Calcium:95.04mg
9.5%
Zinc:1.05mg
6.97%
Potassium:238.61mg
6.82%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.18%
Selenium:2.65µg
3.79%
Vitamin A:176.09IU
3.52%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.88%
Vitamin K:2.83µg
2.69%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.31%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.08%
Vitamin B3:0.36mg
1.8%
Folate:5.1µg
1.28%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.05%
Source:My Recipes