Grilled Pineapple Waffle Sundae

Here’s a quick and easy throw together dessert that is not only delicious but a healthy one too. Enjoy every bite of this grilled pineapple waffle sundae!

This recipe came about many years ago while I was living in Atlanta.

I had a few friends come over last minute and realized I had nothing to serve them.

Always having been a foodie, I panicked. There were a few frozen waffles and some ice cream in the freezer and voila!

I had a fun looking dessert to serve my friends.

Nowadays, I try to make some healthy alternatives to the high fat, high calorie desserts for the family to enjoy. Don’t get me wrong, we all still indulge in the fudgy, gooey, cookie and cake desserts too. Everything in moderation in my book. 

For this recipe I used whole wheat waffles. Also, lower fat, not fat free frozen yogurt or ice cream.

There are so many great varieties in the markets, Target, and Walmart.

So, this version is a lower everything from the one from Atlanta. But, you can use any type of waffle, even gluten free and regular ice cream too.  Oh, and by the way, if you do use a whole grain waffle, the fiber is way up there. Hoping you all love this recipe. We love it and this version is guilt free! 

Nutrition: calories 197, fat 1.5 g, carbs 44 g, fiber 7.2 g, sugar 19.4 g, sodium 308 mg, protein 5.7 g

Grilled Pineapple Waffle Sundae

Makes 1 serving

Nutrition using the ingredients I used: calories 197, fat 1.5 g, carbs 44 g, fiber 7.2 g, sugar 19.4 g, sodium 308 mg, protein 5.7 g

Ingredients:

• 1 Eggo Nutra Grain low fat whole wheat waffle, or frozen waffle of choice
• 1/2 cup low fat vanilla frozen yogurt or ice cream of choice
• 1 medium to thick pineapple slice — use fresh if possible It’s out of this world!)
• 1 tbsp Hershey’s dark chocolate syrup, or syrup of choice
• 1 serving, 2 tbsp light aerosol whip cream
• 1/2 tsp butter
• Cooking spray — butter flavor or coconut spray works best for this recipe

1. Spray a non-stick grill pan (or skillet if you don’t have a grill pan) with cooking spray. Then add the butter. Melt. Keep on medium heat.
2. Place your pineapple slice in the pan and let brown for a few minutes,
3. Flip pineapple over and do the same for the other side.
4. In the meantime, toast your waffle.
5. Place your toasted waffle on a serving plate, put the pineapple slice over and scoop out your half cup of ice cream over the middle of the pineapple.
6. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the plate and go ahead and enjoy this absolutely decadent treat! This is so filling; it’s a nice dessert to share.