Indulge in creamy, dairy-free vegan ice cream sandwiches—perfectly sweet, plant-based, and easy to make at home.
Creamy, sweet, and entirely plant-based, these ice cream sandwiches are perfect for a refreshing dessert or treat.
⏱ Time
Prep: 15 minutes | Freeze: 2–4 hours | Serves: 6 sandwiches
🧺 Ingredients
For the cookies:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup coconut oil or vegan butter, melted
- 2 tbsp plant-based milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips (optional)
For the ice cream filling:
- 2 cups vegan ice cream (store-bought or homemade), slightly softened
👩🍳 Instructions
Firstly, preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Next, in a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Then, stir in melted coconut oil, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract until a dough forms.
After that, fold in vegan chocolate chips if using.
Then, scoop dough onto the baking sheet (about 2 tbsp per cookie) and flatten slightly. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
Meanwhile, soften vegan ice cream in a bowl. After cookies are cooled, spread 2–3 tbsp of ice cream on the bottom of one cookie, then top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
Finally, wrap each ice cream sandwich in parchment paper and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Flavor Options: Add cocoa powder to the cookies for chocolate cookies or cinnamon for a warm flavor twist.
- Filling Ideas: Use vegan peanut butter ice cream, strawberry, or mint chocolate chip for variety.
- Nutty Crunch: Roll the edges of the ice cream in crushed nuts, sprinkles, or vegan chocolate chips.
- Soft Cookies: For softer cookies, bake 1–2 minutes less.
- Storage: Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
🌿 Benefits of Vegan Ice Cream Sandwiches
Firstly, using plant-based ice cream makes this dessert dairy-free and cholesterol-free, suitable for vegans and lactose-intolerant individuals.
Secondly, coconut oil or vegan butter provides healthy plant-based fats, which support nutrient absorption.
Moreover, choosing natural sweeteners like coconut sugar can reduce refined sugar intake, promoting better blood sugar control.
In addition, you can boost nutrition by adding ingredients like fruit-flavored ice cream, nuts, or seeds to increase fiber, protein, and micronutrients.
As a result, these vegan ice cream sandwiches are a guilt-free, indulgent treat that balances flavor and nutrition.
Finally, making them at home allows complete control over ingredients, sweetness, and flavors, creating a customized, plant-based dessert everyone will enjoy.
