Sassafras | How to Make Everything: Root Beer Float (5/7)

vanilla ice cream

🥗Healthier: frozen yogurt

💰Cheaper: vanilla-flavored ice cream

Frozen yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut whipped cream

💰Cheaper: store-bought whipped topping

Coconut whipped cream is a dairy-free option.

chocolate syrup

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate sauce

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup mix

Dark chocolate sauce has less sugar.

cherries

🥗Healthier: fresh berries

💰Cheaper: canned cherries

Fresh berries add flavor without added sugar.

Forage for sassafras root and wintergreen leaves.

Simmer the chopped sassafras root to create a simple syrup for root beer flavoring.

Combine the homemade root beer with vanilla ice cream in a tall glass.

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