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Healthy Greek Yogurt Breakfast Popsicles are a fast, 4-ingredient morning treat packed with nutrient-dense, protein-rich Greek yogurt, milk, real fruit, and your favorite crunchy cereal. They take just 10 minutes of hands-on prep time, making them a delicious, make-ahead summer breakfast kids and adults love!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Made Entirely in a Blender: Minimal cleanup, just blend, fold in cereal, and pour! Freeze overnight.

Only 4 Wholesome Staples: Made with bananas, Greek yogurt, milk, and cereal.

Protein & Essential Nutrients: Greek yogurt and milk deliver high-quality protein, calcium, and essential nutrients to keep you energized all morning.

Naturally Sweetened: Mashed banana adds natural sweetness and a creamier texture without needing extra refined sugar. Add fresh or frozen berries for even more nutrients. You can add 1 Tablespoon honey or maple syrup if you prefer a sweetener.

Fully Customizable: Swap the flavor of dairy milk or your favorite cereal to create your family’s signature morning blend. This popsicle recipe was tested with strawberry milk, but you can add fresh peaches, blueberries, or raspberries as well. Love cereal?! Try our Cereal Treat Easter Eggs

Great for Hot Summer Months: A cool, refreshing, hands-free breakfast you can prep ahead of time.

Ingredients Overview

• Banana: 1 medium-to-large ripe banana (or 2 small). Mashed banana provides natural sweetness and creaminess that keeps the popsicles soft enough to bite into.
• Greek Yogurt: 1 cup of plain or vanilla Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt adds a thick, velvety texture and packs an extra punch of protein.
• Milk: 1/2 cup of real dairy milk (strawberry milk, chocolate milk, or whole milk work great!).
• Dry Cereal: 1/2 cup of your favorite breakfast cereal (such as Fruity Pebbles, Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, or Cocoa Pebbles).

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Cherry Limeade Popsicles

Green Smoothie Parfait Popsicles

Neapolitan Greek Yogurt Pudding Pops

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get creamy popsicles instead of icy ones? The secret to creamy, soft-freeze popsicles is using Greek yogurt, real dairy milk, and blended fruit. The natural fat and protein in real dairy prevent large ice crystals from forming, while the pectin and sugar in the ripe banana keep the popsicles velvety and easy to bite into rather than rock-hard.

Can I use regular milk instead of flavored milk? Yes! Whole milk, 2% milk, or skim milk all work wonderfully. You can add fresh or frozen strawberries for extra natural sweetness if using unflavored milk.

Can I make these in advance? Absolutely. Once frozen solid, store them right in their molds or transfer them to a freezer-safe Ziploc bag for up to 2 months.

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Milk and Cereal Breakfast Popsicles

Blend up these 4-ingredient Milk and Cereal Breakfast Popsicles in seconds! Made in a blender with Greek yogurt, real dairy milk, banana, and cereal.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword banana, dairy, greek yogurt, popsicle

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 8 hours hours

Servings 6 popsicles

Calories 59kcal

Author Katrina Bahl

Ingredients

• 1 large banana or 2 small
• 1 Cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 Cup strawberry milk
• 1/2 Cup dry cereal

Instructions

• ADD the ripe banana, Greek yogurt, and real dairy milk into your blender. Blend on high speed for 20–30 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
• Remove the blender lid or pitcher from the base. ADD the dry cereal and gently stir it into the mixture with a spatula (or replace the lid and shake by hand) so the cereal stays mostly whole for a fun crunch.
• POUR or spoon the mixture evenly into your favorite popsicle molds. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 8 hours (or overnight) until completely solid.

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Notes

Pro Tip for Easy Unmolding: Run warm water over the outside of the popsicle mold for 10–15 seconds to release the pops easily.

Add Extra Crunch: For a layered look, drop a small spoon of dry cereal directly into the bottom of each mold before pouring in the blender mixture. Continue with layers.

Texture: Don’t over-blend once the cereal is added! Folding it in by hand ensures you get distinct, crunchy cereal pieces throughout the pop. Sprinkle a few handfuls of cereal at the base of each popsicle before freezing.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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Celebrate Dairy this Summer

What’s the difference between Greek yogurt and regular yogurt? Greek yogurt has twice the amount of protein as most regular yogurts, due to the straining process. Six ounces of Greek yogurt typically contains 14–17 grams of protein. Regular yogurt has 7–8 grams of protein in 6 ounces.

Is flavored milk healthy for my family? Flavored milk provides the same powerful package of 9 essential nutrients as white milk, and kids will drink more when it’s flavored! Studies show that children who drink flavored milk meet more of their nutrient needs; do not consume more added sugar, fat or calories; and are not heavier than non-milk drinkers. See how flavored milk stacks up to other beverages, such as juice and sports drinks.

Related Recipes

Green Smoothie Parfait Popsicles

Kool-Aid Yogurt Pops

Strawberry Milk Bubble Tea

Connect with the American Dairy Association Mideast: Facebook  | Pinterest | YouTube. I’m happy to partner with the American Dairy Association Mideast to bring you dairy-filled treats all year long. As always, opinions expressed are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that I work with, and for stopping back to let me know how your family loved my recipes as much as ours does!

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Why We Love This Recipe

Quick and Easy to Make– These almond butter smoothie bowls come together in under 5 minutes, especially if you keep banana slices in the freezer for smoothies! If you don’t have a frozen banana, that’s perfectly fine; bump up the handful of ice.

Keeps You Fuller Longer– Pack your smoothie bowl with protein and healthy fats from nut butter (sub peanut butter if desired), Greek yogurt, and milk. Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder to bump up the flavor!

Customize Your Toppings– The possibilities are endless! Top with dried fruits and nuts or a drizzle of local honey.

How to Make Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie Bowls

All ingredient measurements are in the recipe card below.

• ADD milk, Greek yogurt, bananas, cocoa powder, almond butter, and ice to a powerful blender.
• PULSE until smooth.
• TOP with almonds, sliced bananas, coconut, granola, chia seeds, or almond butter.
• SERVE immediately.

Smoothie Tips

Sliced bananas can be chopped and stored in the freezer for quick smoothies. Use a zip-top bag for storage; nothing fancy is necessary.

Sub in more milk if you don’t have Greek Yogurt on hand. We use plain, but vanilla or honey flavored can be swapped in just as easily.

Ripe bananas are sweet, and you won’t need to add extra sweetener to this recipe!

Dairy Fuel for Back-to-School

I’m sharing these Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie Bowls and partnering with ADA Mideast and the Great American Milk Drive.

Sadly, milk is scarce in local food pantries. Dairy is an excellent source of protein, and eating breakfast has been shown to improve kids’ attendance and test scores. If it weren’t for the Great American Milk Drive, many children would go without the dairy their growing bodies need.

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Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie Bowls

Looking for a delicious and energizing breakfast option? Try these chocolate almond butter smoothie bowls, packed with protein and healthy fats to keep you feeling full and focused all morning.

Course Breakfast, Brunch, Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword almond butter, chocolate, smoothie

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2 bowls

Calories 313kcal

Author Katrina Bahl

Ingredients

For the Smoothie Bowl

• 1/2 cup chocolate milk
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 bananas frozen preferably, but not required
• 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 Tablespoons almond butter
• 1/4 cup ice

Toppings

• 2 Tablespoons almonds, sliced bananas, coconut, granola, almond butter optional

Instructions

• ADD milk, Greek yogurt, bananas, cocoa powder, almond butter, and ice to a powerful blender. PULSE until smooth.
• TOP with almonds, sliced bananas, coconut, granola, or almond butter. SERVE immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 27g | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 2mg

Smoothie Recipes

Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie

Rise and Shine Skinny Coffee Smoothie

Green Smoothie Parfait Popsicles

 Connect with the American Dairy Association: Website | Facebook | Pinterest | 

Related Recipes

• Milk and Cereal Breakfast Popsicles
• Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie
• Rise and Shine Skinny Coffee Smoothie
• Green Smoothie Parfait Popsicles

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Portable Dessert

Gather your ice cream toppings and get ready to enjoy Pool Party Cake and Ice Cream Bags anywhere you want! These dessert bags are perfect for picnics, play dates, camping trips, beach days, and more!

Let guests serve themselves, or place a scoop of ice cream into each bag and line them up for party-goers to grab and go.

Add mini cupcakes for birthday celebrations. You can even place a candle in a cupcake too!

Dessert Bag Ingredients

In addition to ice cream and mini bags of cookies we used:

• crushed Oreos
• mini chocolate chips
• sprinkles
• M&M candies
• mini marshmallows
• peanut butter cups
• maraschino cherries
• crushed waffle cone pieces
• cookie dough chunks

Don’t forget the whipped cream and chocolate syrup!

You can omit the mini cupcakes and simply make portable ice cream sundaes also.

Why it Works

This recipe is completely customizable and easy to accommodate nearly any food allergies/intolerances.

Make sure you keep all packaging nearby for reading ingredient labels if there are any questions.

Pool Party Cake and Ice Cream Bags are perfect for poolside celebrations because there is very little cleanup involved- no dishes! We used wooden spoons, but any disposable or degradable utensils will work as well.

Where will you enjoy these portable desserts?

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Pool Party Cake and Ice Cream Bags

Take your ice cream sundae to-go! These Pool Party Cake and Ice Cream Bags are a dessert version of walking tacos.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cake, ice cream, picnic

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 10

Author Katrina Bahl

Ingredients

• 10 bags cookies snack/lunch size
• 1 quart ice cream any flavor(s)
• 10 mini cupcakes
• 1/2 cup chocolate syrup (or caramel, strawberry, etc)
• 10 toppings sprinkles, cookie dough, cherries, whipped cream, chocolate chips, peanut butter candies, etc.

Instructions

• CUT open cookie bag. Use fingers to crush cookies if desired.
• PLACE a scoop of ice cream and a mini cupcake.
• ADD ice cream toppings.
• SERVE immediately.

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The people in our town serve walking tacos (taco fillings in a mini bag of Fritos or Doritos) at just about every outdoor gathering. We think these “dessert walking tacos” are the next best thing!

More Portable Desserts

Try these Totally Portable Banana Pudding Sacks from Heather at Sprinkle Bakes.

You’ve heard of Campfire Cones, but how about S’mores Popcorn Campfire Cones?

Trail Mix Caramel Apple Slices are perfect for any Autumn celebration.

If ice cream is your thing, try our Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches or these No-Bake Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches.

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Baked Alaska dessert does not have to be difficult. You can use any base for the cake, homemade or store-bought. The best cake for Baked Alaska is whichever one you choose! This recipe is easily adapted to individual ice cream cups as well.

Chocolate Baked Alaska

Chocolate-covered strawberries are the epitome of easy strawberry desserts. This ice cream confection plays on that popular date-night theme.

Two layers of rich chocolate pound cake are sandwiched together with strawberry ice cream and topped with a luscious layer of toasted marshmallow meringue. Each slice of Chocolate Baked Alaska gets a strawberry heart-shaped surprise inside!

If you like this recipe, you will want to try our Neapolitan Pound Cake Baked Alaska recipe.

Traditional Baked Alaska Recipe

The traditional Baked Alaska recipe is said to have been prepared and served by a French chef to celebrate the purchase of Alaska from Russia by America in 1867. Although it is one of America’s oldest desserts, Baked Alaska is poised for a comeback.

In the Instagram and Tik Tok age of viral food, this truly is a showstopper. From the fluffy, toasted meringue to the heart-shaped surprise inside, every bite is picture-perfect.

How to Make Baked Alaska at Home

As you are enjoying more date nights at home, you may be looking for ways to move beyond pizza and ice cream. Fancy desserts do not have to be complicated.

1. Begin with a frozen chocolate pound cake. Slice the pound cake lengthwise straight down the middle.
2. Fill with strawberry ice cream and a layer of strawberries down the center before covering with more ice cream and the top layer of the pound cake.
3. Freeze until ready to serve. Coat with meringue and toast with a kitchen torch.

How to Use Meringue Powder

When ready to serve, you’re going to make some meringue. There are a few ways to make the meringue.

The easiest method is to use a meringue powder that you whip up with sugar and water. You can find meringue powder at most craft and baking supply stores (like Michael’s and Joanne’s).

What other desserts are set on fire?

Other popular desserts that are set on fire before serving are:
crepes suzette
bananas foster
creme brulee
figgy pudding

Bombe Alaska is coated with high-proof rum before serving and flambéed tableside.
Baked Alaska is browned using a torch or broiled quickly in an oven.

If you do not own a kitchen torch, you can bake it in the oven. Be sure that the meringue covers the pound cake and ice cream entirely. The meringue acts as a barrier to prevent the ice cream from melting immediately. You will only be toasting the meringue for 1-2 minutes while keeping a constant watch over it.

Try toasting our Mile High S’mores Pie.

Can Baked Alaska be Prepared in Advance?

You can freeze the pound cake and ice cream for up to 3 months if it is wrapped tightly. We prefer to make the meringue and serve it fresh, but you could prepare Baked Alaska topped with meringue before you freeze and store it.

You will need ample space in your freezer to allow the meringue to freeze solid before wrapping the whole cake in plastic wrap. Otherwise, the meringue will stick to the plastic wrap and be messy.

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Once July hits in Ohio it seems like Mother Nature finally decides we’re allowed to have some sunshine. Not only that but she decides to make it sweltering hot for the next 2 months to make up for the grey skies of the past 10 months. My husband has a graphic tee that reads “10 months Endor 2 months Hoth” for all you Star Wars fans out there.

The best way to cope with the heat is lots of pool time and plenty of homemade ice cream and popsicle treats. I love working with American Dairy Mideast to bring you some of my favorites dairy recipes every year. June is National Dairy Month and the month when most ice-cream is produced. July is National Ice Cream Month!

Today, I shared my most creamy French-style custard Chocolate Ice Cream recipe on their site. When I saw these glazed donuts in my kitchen, I knew we would make Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches. So my kids and I gathered up all of our favorite toppings, the homemade chocolate ice cream, and a few scoops of vanilla we had in the freezer and got to work. Brown Sugar Candied Walnuts would be a great topping!

I would suggest that adults only slice the glazed donuts as they are sticky and slippery. The best way I found to slice them was to lay them flat on a cutting board that has a raised edge. Use the edge to rest your serrated knife and carefully slice through.

When I talk about dairy cows what image comes to mind? I’m guessing the classic black and white spotted beauties (called Holsteins) that grace children’s books and school posters. But did you know that Jersey dairy cows produce milk that’s perfect for making ice cream? Their milk has higher percentages of protein and butterfat. If you’ve never seen a Jersey cow I can tell you that they are adorable and you’ll want to just give them a cuddle they’re so cute.

For more fun dairy facts and recipes, follow the American Dairy Association Mideast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

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Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches

Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches are the perfect for summer! Treat yourself to one today. Customize with any flavor and candies and sprinkles for endless fun!

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 12 ice cream sandwiches

Ingredients

• 12 glazed donuts
• 3 cups ice cream
• sprinkles chocolates, crushed candies

Instructions

• Slice donuts horizontally.
• Place about 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice cream scoop between donut slices.
• Roll sides in candies or sprinkles as desired.
• Freeze or enjoy immediately.

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We like to keep our kids active all summer with lots of time to run and play outside. Of course we’re always stocked up with healthful, easy-to-grab and quick-to-eat treats. My kids often reach for frozen yogurt when its warm outside so these Frozen Fruit and Yogurt Discs are great to keep on hand.

Often we freeze tubes of yogurt, or we make flavorful popsicles like these Green Smoothie Parfait Popsicles or these Milk and Cereal Breakfast Popsicles. When our kids were toddlers I used to make and freeze tiny bite-sized dots of yogurt for them to enjoy. These days, we make them a bit bigger and pack them full with diced fruit like berries, mandarin oranges, and kiwi. Clearly we LOVE our delicious, dairy-filled foods! My children recently toured Clardale Dairy Farm in Canal Fulton, Ohio—just down the road from where we live.

We talked to 5th generation dairy farmer and current president of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Frank Burkett about the importance of dairy farming and how he takes care of nearly 700 cows daily, all while keeping neighbors like us in mind. Says Frank:

We farm in a very populated area, so everything we do here, we make sure we do it as a community with our neighbors in mind. We make our best efforts to work around holidays and weekends when applying manure or rotating crops so we can be considerate of our neighbors. We also offer farm tours regularly so that neighbors can visit and learn about what happens on the farm and ask questions about what we do.

My kids especially loved visiting the calf barn and learning about the calves’ trackers that allow them to come and go and eat on their own schedule without being over or underfed. Their ID tag will tell a computer which calf it is and then will provide a small amount of feed if it’s time for her to eat. Each calf will consume two half-gallon bottles per day.

My friend and colleague Aimee from Shugary Sweets recently interviewed Frank on his farm. If you would enjoy hearing more about his commitment to his local community. watch her short video- Being “Frank” About Neighbors.

June is National Dairy Month so be sure to kick off summer by celebrating with these easy Frozen Fruit and Yogurt Discs. Or be sure to check out all of my favorite dairyFULL recipes that I’ve partnered with the American Dairy Association Mideast in creating and sharing through the years. It is truly my most favorite partnership! Favorite ADA Mideast Recipes on In Katrina’s Kitchen

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Frozen Fruit and Yogurt Discs

Bite-sized, frozen discs of yogurt and bits of chopped fruit

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 25 discs

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup yogurt
• 1/4 Cup chopped strawberries blueberries, oranges, kiwi, strawberries, etc.

Instructions

• Drop bite-sized dollops of yogurt onto a baking sheet lined with waxed paper or parchment paper.
• Top with small pieces of fruit.
• Freeze for 2 hours or overnight.

For even more recipes, information about dairy nutrition, and to meet Ohio and West Virginia dairy farmers, visit Drink-Milk.com, and follow the American Dairy Association Mideast on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.

Can’t get enough? Here are some more recipes you might enjoy!

Strawberry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt Popsicles by Cupcakes and Kale Chips | Dark Chocolate Almond Frozen Yogurt Pops  by Foodie with Family | Strawberry Jam Yogurt Pops by Bellyfull

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I am excited to share with you some recipes inspired by my recent Panama Canal cruise with Princess Cruises. This was a hosted event. All opinions, photos, and recipes are my own. This is my final Princess cruise inspired recipe for this time, and OH what a special recipe it is! Let me tell you about the night I ALMOST had Baked Alaska…

The dining room had an “American” themed dinner planned with meatloaf, mashed potatoes, turkey, and so much more. This was the final night of our 10 day Panama Canal cruise, and we were feeling relaxed and pampered. As we were enjoying our meal, an announcement was made to please turn our attention to the kitchen doors, and much to our surprise and delight, men and women began pouring out, all of them dancing around holding Baked Alaska piled high with the most perfectly toasted fluffy meringue!

You guys… I was too full to eat it!! Seriously too, too full from 10 days of indulging in dessert every day. Even though we took advantage of the exercise room and we booked ACTIVE excursions, I couldn’t handle one more dessert. My husband happily took my portion, and I vowed to recreate an inspired recipe at home.

How to Make Baked Alaska at Home

I’m really not super fancy, so enter this EASY Neapolitan Pound Cake Baked Alaska recipe that uses a frozen pre-made pound cake. You know these things you find in the frozen aisle of your grocery store? Alternatively, you can use any grocery store pound cake found in the baking aisle. Well, slice that right down the middle and place your favorite ice cream flavors.

Put the top back on and place it back in the freezer while you make the meringue.

This can be done days, weeks, even months ahead of time as long as you wrap it up well before freezing.

How to Use Meringue Powder

When ready to serve, you’re going to make some meringue. There are a few ways to make the meringue. The easiest method is to use a meringue powder that you whip up with sugar and water. Seriously don’t be scared of this step! You can find meringue powder at most craft and baking supply stores (like Michael’s and Joanne’s). I’ll post a link to it at the bottom as well.

Meringue can be made with egg whites if you do not have meringue powder. Two teaspoons meringue powder + 2 tablespoons water = 1 large egg white.

Want an easier substitution? You can substitute meringue in this recipe with a jar (or two) of marshmallow fluff.

How to Toast Baked Alaska

Next, you get to set it on fire with a kitchen torch! This is a small, handheld torch. It can be used to toast meringue, marshmallows, creme brulee, bananas foster, and more.

If you do not own a kitchen torch, you can bake it in the oven. Be sure that the meringue covers the pound cake and ice cream entirely. The meringue acts as a barrier to prevent the ice cream from melting immediately. You will only be toasting the meringue for 1-2 minutes while keeping a constant watch over it.

Glory, hallelujah! Let’s take a moment to really appreciate that toasted meringue. It’s like a giant, glorious marshmallow created just for you.  Except it’s full of cake and ice cream, so it’s the definition of perfection.

Can Baked Alaska be Prepared in Advance?

You can freeze the pound cake and ice cream for up to 3 months if it is wrapped tightly.

We prefer to make the meringue and serve it fresh, but you could prepare Baked Alaska topped with meringue before you freeze and store it. You will need ample space in your freezer to allow the meringue to freeze solid before wrapping the whole cake in plastic wrap. Otherwise, the meringue will stick to the plastic wrap and be messy.

How to Serve Baked Alaska

A drizzle of chocolate sauce before serving or on top of the cake is a nice addition.

You can also serve it alongside fresh strawberries, a sprig of mint, and chocolate curls or shavings.

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Pound Cake Baked Alaska

You need this Neapolitan Pound Cake Baked Alaska in your life! It is piled high with fluffy toasted meringue and starts with a frozen pound cake. It couldn't be easier!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword baked alaska, ice cream, marshmallow, meringue

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 8 slices

Calories 124kcal

Author Katrina Bahl

Ingredients

• 16 oz frozen pound cake, thawed (such as Sara Lee)
• 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream softened
• 1/2 cup strawberry ice cream softened
• 1/2 cup chocolate ice cream softened
• 1 tablespoon meringue powder
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract

Instructions

Pound Cake Baked Alaska

• THAW the frozen pound cake for at least 10 minutes. SLICE lengthwise into 2 even layers.
• SCOOP ice cream into three rows down the length of the pound cake. TOP with the second cake layer.
• WRAP in plastic wrap and place back into the tin. Place in freezer until ready to use.

Meringue

• COMBINE meringue powder, water, and sugar in the bowl of your electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. WHIP for 5 minutes.
• ADD flavor extract and whip for an additional 5-10 minutes. The meringue should be stiff but still spreadable.
• SPREAD meringue all over the pound cake or put into a piping bag with a large open tip and pipe all over the pound cake.
• Use a small kitchen torch to TOAST the meringue if desired. Alternatively, you can put it in the oven at 475 degrees F for 1-2 minutes (watch carefully through the oven window).

Notes

If you are putting this Pound Cake Baked Alaska in the oven, be sure that the meringue covers the pound cake and ice cream entirely. The meringue acts as a barrier to prevent the ice cream from melting immediately.

Replace ice cream with any flavor(s) that you prefer.

Meringue can be made with egg whites if you do not have meringue powder. 2 teaspoons meringue powder + 2 tablespoons water = 1 large egg white.

You can substitute meringue in this recipe with a jar (or 2) of marshmallow fluff.

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 18mg | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 30mg

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This recipe is sponsored by the American Dairy Association, Mideast. I happy to be working with them again in 2017 to bring you delicious dairy recipes! 

There was big news in our home last month.

Exciting news!

Life-changing news!

After 6 years MY SON IS NO LONGER ALLERGIC TO PEANUTS!

Of course now I have to force peanuts on him since he hates the flavor. Can you imagine hating peanut butter?! Well the one time he accidentally ingested it as an infant he had an allergic reaction and he hasn’t had a drop of peanut butter or peanut protein at all for 6 years. So it’s understandable for him to be squeamish.

Enter this Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie- WIN! Sweet and healthful and filled with lots of protein from peanut butter, Greek yogurt, and strawberry flavored milk, this smoothie is a kid tested and mom approved.

You can celebrate Valentine’s Day with a glass of strawberry milk, the rose-colored love potion you can feel in your bones! Does it come from pink cows? No, but it does have the same 9 essential nutrients as white milk. Now that’s something to love!

This layered smoothie is almost too pretty to eat, but you don’t have to layer it. Feel free to add all of the ingredients at once using your high-powered blender. Just be aware that if you blend it all at once, you may need to bump the milk up to 1/2 cup (instead of 1/3 cup) and start with the liquid on the bottom so you don’t clog your blender.

Connect with the American Dairy Association on  Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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I am happy to be a partner with ADA Mideast and bring you this dairy-filled recipe that my family loves.

Summer is in full swing! Let’s celebrate with homemade ice cream. Since July is National Ice Cream Month this No Churn Cheesecake Ice Cream is the perfect addition to any gathering. Leave it plain or dress it up with swirls of your favorite berry pie filling. You can’t go wrong here.

My family loves ice cream and I feel a little bit better about letting them indulge when the ingredients are fresh and wholesome. Ice cream is certainly one of our favorite ways to get in our 3 daily dairy servings.

And this recipe couldn’t be easier since you don’t need an ice cream maker. Just whip up the ingredients and let freeze overnight.

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I am happy to be a partner with ADA Mideast and bring you this dairy-filled recipe that my family loves.

I’ve tried for so long to be a GSD (Green Smoothie Drinker). As much as I love a healthy breakfast I just can’t give up my frothy warm morning cup of coffee for a cold bitter green smoothie. Believe me I’ve tried! Here’e the thing though- I have kids that I’m supposed to be all responsible for. That includes setting a good example even when it comes to healthy eating.

So in my quest to become a GSD I have made many, many green smoothies. Sometimes they turn brown from all the berries I like to put in there. Sometimes at the last minute I forego the “green” all together and just enjoy a cheery pink strawberry banana smoothie. But a few months ago I found my green smoothie nirvana and we’ve been enjoying it every week. Since my kids like frozen treats in the hot summer months I knew this naturally sweet green smoothie parfait would make the perfect popsicles!

One of my sons struggles to reach his daily protein requirement so I’m always looking for creative ways to incorporate some of his favorite sources of protein. Six ounces of Greek yogurt typically contains 14-17 grams of protein which will leave you fuller longer! It’s creamy, healthy, and delicious too. I don’t add any additional sugar to these Green Smoothie Parfait Popsicles because I like the sweet taste of mango and pineapple, but you may like to add up to 1 tablespoon honey, agave, or sugar.

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