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Did you know the best recipes just happen out of nowhere?
Because I have discovered time and time again that some of my favorite recipes are the recipes that I just start throwing things together and calling it a meal.
This meal – snack, dessert, breakfast or whatever you want to call it, happened at the end of a not so awesome day creativity wise. It was almost like my brain was so fed up and annoyed with not producing one creative thing all day long that just staring blankly into my pantry triggered an idea. Well, that and I was in need of a snack.
Also, I have kind of been in a summery foods mood lately, and ice cream cones just seemed fun.
Double also, the photo above would be a million and one times cooler if my nails were painted a pretty shade of turquoise blue or a springy purple. Unfortunately, I am just not that cool. Wishing I was at this moment though.
Alright, so there I was standing in my pantry looking around hopelessly trying to think of something when the waffle cones on the top self caught my eye.
All it took was seeing those cones and I knew exactly what I was making for a snack. It was gonna be epic and super quick since I already had the popcorn made from a previous little project.
If you are thinking it is too cold for this cone well then, one it is a good thing this is not ice cream and, two that’s a little crazy.
Ice cream is always good.
Really though, the yogurt makes for the perfect complement to the warm Nutella and bananas. Add the popcorn and it is similar to granola and yogurt – but better.
We’ll just pretend that the popcorn is sugarless… and super healthy. K? And hey, popcorn is actually a whole grain, so we are totally good to go.
Oh, and since there is yogurt and “WAFFLE” cones these qualify as breakfast food too, right?
Awesome.
Banoffee + Nutella Greek Yogurt Waffle Cone Parfaits with Cashew Caramel Popcorn.
Ingredients
Popcorn
- 5-6 cups of air popped popcorn
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup salted cashews
Waffle cones
- 2-3 waffle or regular ice cream cones, use gluten free cones for a gluten free version
- 1 1/2 cups plain greek yogurt, may use regular yogurt if desired
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 banana, sliced
- 6-9 tablespoons Nutella, rounded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or line with a silpat.
- Add the popcorn and cashews to a large bowl.
- In a medium sauce pot, combine the brown sugar, molasses, butter and salt. Bring the mixture to a low boil, stirring constantly with a whisk to melt sugar and fully combine all ingredients. Continue to whisk mixture for 3-4 minutes. Remove the caramel from the heat and slowly stir in the vanilla. Working quickly, pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and cashews. Toss well to coat.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 60 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes and scooping any caramel from the bottom of the pan back onto the popcorn to coat the popcorn thoroughly. The longer you cook the popcorn the drier it will be. Once the popcorn has cooked at least 30 minutes turn it out in a single layer onto parchment or wax paper and allow to cool fully.
- To assemble the cones, mix the greek yogurt with the vanilla in a small bowl. Add the Nutella to another small bowl and warm it in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or until it is easily spreadable.
- Place the cones in a drinking glass so they can stand. Layer each cone with greek yogurt, a drizzle of warmed Nutella, banana slices and then popcorn. Repeat the layers three times or until you have reached the top of your cones. Drizzle with a little more Nutella and add a handful more of popcorn. EAT!
Nutrition
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Healthy(ish) food in a waffle cone? Yup, just as good as it sounds.
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This is probably the best snack ever! I love that it’s also breakfast. I would probably more excited about healthy foods if they were always in waffle cones.
Thanks Beth! Waffle cones are fun!
This is a super creative idea for a healthy-ish yet indulgent snack. I like it!
Thank you so much, Amanda!
These waffle cone treats are wondrous! I mean, that popcorn? Cray cray awesome!
Thanks Katrina!
LOVE! I’ve seen people fill a waffe cone with yogurt and berries and then freeze to resemble frozen yogurt, but I’m really a fan of rock hard yogurt! But THIS! Awesome! Almost like a portable parfait. As I sit here counting down the minutes until an acceptable time to each lunch, you do not even know how excited I am to make this in about T minues 10 minutes. Or how about I just go an make it now… 😉 Thanks for an awesome recipe!
Haha! Hope you loved it, Jen! Thanks for the sweet comment!
Love those cute little jars!! This looks like the perfect snack/dessert in the evening! Easy to put together and perfect for a night-in!
Thanks so much, Julie!! They are perfect for an easy dessert! 🙂
So creative! Your mind works in wonderful ways!
Thanks Liz! 🙂
this is such a fun, whacky recipe T, I love it!
Thank you! 🙂
These look amazing! So delicious! 🙂
Thanks Jess!
wow that’s a fun looking treat!
Thanks Greg!
Totally wishing I had some waffle cones right now!
Hope you get some soon! 🙂
Such a cool idea! Love the idea of parfaits in a cone! I’ll take five, please.
Thanks Laura!
I will be making that popcorn very very soon, this looks great!
Thanks Kathy! Hope you love it!
I want this for breakfast and snack and lunch and dinner. I mean fruit, whole grains, protein and chocolate! That constitutes a complete meal in my mind! Love how simple but super creative these are Tieghan!
Thank you so much, Taylor!!
This is my kind of breakfast food! And I need to have that cashew popcorn on hand now.
Thanks Rochelle!
It took me a while to digest the title of this post, and it blew my mind. That is all.
Haha! Thanks Rachel!