Diet Ice Cream Soda
An ice cream soda is like a first-rate malt. Rich, chocolatey & a decadent. And you won’t even be able to tell that this diet ice cream soda is lo-cal!
Okay, true confession time. For two years in a row, I’ve gained 3-4 pounds over the holidays.
Serve with a (not plastic) straw
This year was especially tough. You see, we started celebrating two weeks before Thanksgiving with a trip to New Orleans. Yup, it’s not a city for watching your waistline.
But this year, I’m determined to get the extra pounds off! And I know it will be easier if I can still have a few treats. Like this Diet Ice Cream Soda.
Mmm!
Surprisingly, this whole idea actually started with Italian Sodas. I would treat myself to one on occasion for late coffee shop meetings. Alas, I need to put away my coffee cup by 3 PM if I intend to sleep a wink!
I glanced up at the barista to see a wall full of Torani syrups behind her (nope, not a sponsored post). And when I learned there were sugar-free options, I was soooo in. One online order later, I was a master and a Diet Ice Cream Soda was my next step.
Ingredients
Now I don’t advocate consuming massive quantities of artificial sweeteners. But sugar is known to have its own risks (including natural forms like maple syrup) and I’m not giving up sweets entirely. Even if I did eat my weight in oysters to get where I am today.
Yes, I figure, sugar or sweetener, I’m taking a chance. But I’m hoping a few special treats like this Diet Ice Cream Soda will help me move to moderation.
Muddle chocolate syrup & ice cream
Add club soda
Top with a scoop of ice cream
Now some of you may not be familiar with ice cream sodas since they’re an old-fashioned treat. We grew up enjoying them when we visited our Iowa grandparents’ hometown, complete with historic soda fountain! Yes, a good ice cream soda has fizz, richness, sweetness—and a touch of decadence.
A creamy chocolate dessert? Count me in–especially now!
Stir with a candy cane for the holidays 🙂
- 2 T Torani sugar free chocolate syrup
- 3 ounces vanilla ice cream, divided (1 scoop plus a rounded Tablespoon)
- 1 c club soda
- Pour the chocolate syrup in the bottom of a large glass. Add a rounded Tablespoon of ice cream and “muddle” the two until partly blended.
- Pour in about 8 ounces of club soda. Add it slowly so it doesn’t fizz up over the top of the glass.
- Top it off with the remaining scoop of ice cream. Serve with a spoon and a straw!
- Your calories will vary with the ice cream you use, so check the package label if you're feeling obsessive!
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- Ribbons of Brussels Sprouts from A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Slow Cooker Chicken and Barley Soup from Cheese Curd in Paradise
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Oh my word! These look so delicious. Reminds me of the diet root beer floats we used to have growing up.
Mark will love this! He loves ice cream sodas, but, oddly, he does not like ice cream! And right now he is trying to cut back (aren’t we all?) – this is perfect for him!
That’s the great thing about homemade isn’t it David–complete ability to customize!
I’ve never had an ice cream soda with club soda before but this sounds awesome!
I really like them because, even in their original form, they are a bit lighter but still really indulgent!
I love the twist to lower the calories! This sounds delicious!
Every little bit helps!
I have not had one of these since I was a child 🙂 I must look for those syrups, and good luck with the diet 🙂
It did bring back all the great memories for me!
This looks like a real treat. I’d much rather consume real sugar than fake stuff.
Well this one is a combo, but I’ll take it!
This looks really good! I too am cutting back after the holidays 🙂
A common problem! Yes, if I could just figure out how to hold stead in Nov and Dec I’d be fine…
Everything in moderation. Happy 2020, hope you meet your goals.
Thanks. I am starting slow and planning to go full on after our vacation.