Gluten Free Ice Cream Crunch Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pints ice cream – your favorite Gluten Free flavor(s), regular or dairy free
- Chex cereal – your favorite flavor(s)
- Dried fruit (papaya, cranberries, raisins, etc.) cut into small pieces (optional – for “sprinkles”)
- Unsweetened shredded coconut (optional – for “sprinkles”)
- Ice pop mold or mini-paper cups
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