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Salted Caramel Root Beer Float

by Kelley Wilson Filed Under: Desserts, Drinks, Kid Friendly Recipes, Parenting, Recipes 17 Comments

There are a few recipes that bring me back to my childhood with fond memories like a root beer float. During the summer I would spend 2 weeks with my grandparents on their farm in Jasper, Alabama. They had cows and a pond where we would fish. We would pick blackberries and muscadines. Paw Paw, as we called him, would make us ice cream floats in the evenings and we would sit out in rocking chairs on the front porch with them, listening to the frogs and crickets sing.

I still love an ice cream float but to lose some weight and create a healthier life style for me and the hubby I have been remaking some old favorites. Recently I found Four TEN beverages; 7UP, Sunkist, A&W and Canada Dry.

For years I was a full sugar soda drinker and swore I would NEVER drink a low cal version because there was NO WAY it could taste as good. Well let me tell you it's not often I admit I am wrong, I am Miss Information after all! No seriously, these 10 calorie versions are just as good as the original. I was so excited to finally enjoy a low cal version of my favorite childhood treat, a root beer float!

Salted Caramel Root Beer Float - Make this popular ice cream treat with only 100 calories

My goal with this recipe was to make sure I got the full flavor of a root beer float without missing out on any of the taste. Let's face it low-calorie desserts are not what got me here and a bowl of fruit is just not my idea of dessert! I wanted to make it a little more up to date.

I headed to Wal-Mart to get my  10 calorie rootbeer and decided to try it with one of my favorite ice creams, salted caramel. I'll eat anything that has salted caramel in it. How can you go wrong!

100 Calorie Salted Caramel Root Beer Float, get the same taste you love in a float with a lot less calories

Now first I must educate you on the beauty of a root beer float. When you pour a cold A&W TEN root beer over the creamy goodness of ice cream it creates 2 things.

First, it makes this frothy foamy goodness at the top that is light and pops on your tongue.

Second, it creates these slightly crunchy ice crystals on the outside of the ice cream so when you take a scoop you get an icy crunch between your teeth immediately followed by this rich and creamy feeling that slides over your tongue. IT'S THE BEST!

Make a low calorie version of your favorite child hood treat Root Beer Floats

Now that you have your salted caramel root beer float go sit on your back porch, like I did, and relax listening to the sounds of spring!

Enjoy a salted caramel root beer float this summer using core 10 A&W root beer

Salted Caramel Root Beer Float - Make this popular ice cream treat with only 100 calories
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100 Calorie Salted Caramel Root beer Float
100 Calorie Salted Caramel Root Beer Float
Course: Dessert
Author: Kelley @ Miss Information Blog
Ingredient List
  • 1 can A&W TEN Root Beer that has been refrigerated
  • 1/2 cup Breyers No Sugar Added 90 calorie Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Directions
  1. Put 1/2 cup ice cream in a jar, bowl or glass
  2. Pour the A&W Core Ten Root Beer over the ice cream - how much you use it up to your preference

 

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Comments

  1. Jamie @ Roubinek Reality says

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    This looks delicious! I always loved having root beer floats at my grandparents' house as a kid!
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  2. Heather says

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    My mouth is watering right now - this looks soooo good!
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    • msinfoblog says

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      Thanks Heather!
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  3. Ashley says

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    This looks delicious! I love that it can taste great and you won't feel like you are overindulging!
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    • msinfoblog says

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      Thanks Ashley! I hope you enjoy it!
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  4. Brenna @ Life After Laundry says

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    I haven't had a root beer float in so long, I will have to change this. It looks so delicious.
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  5. Jessica Acs says

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    this sounds so good! I've never even seen those 10 calorie sodas before and Im dying to try the salted caramel ice cream!
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  6. Katie @Clarks Condensed says

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    Wow! these look absolutely fantastic. Can't wait to try this :)
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  7. Katelyn F says

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    I haven't had a root beer float in forever! This makes me want one!
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  8. Randi - Dukes and Duchesses says

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    This looks SO good ... had to pin the recipe!
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  9. The Better Baker says

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    Now thats the kind of treat I could enjoy often! And I plan to!! :-) Thank you for sharing such special memories at your grandparents! !
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  10. Kelly says

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    Sounds delicious! I love Root Beer Floats, but I can't remember the last time I had one. Thanks for sharing this yummy goodness.
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  11. Rachel@ {i love} my disorganized life says

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    Root beer floats are the best! I'm going to have to try this version- can't go wrong with salted caramel!
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  12. Hezzi-D says

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    This sounds like my dessert! I love root beer floats and the salted caramel ice cream sounds insanely good with it!
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  13. malia says

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    This would be fun to serve at a slumber party or "late-over"... yum!
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    • msinfoblog says

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      You are right! Perfect for young and old!
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  14. Maggie Unzueta @ Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

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    100 calories! I'm sold. YUMMMM!!
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