These Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches are the most delicious homemade summer treat! The prep is super simple and takes only 20 minutes. The hardest part is waiting for them to firm up in the freezer! This allergy-friendly dessert allows those of us with dietary restrictions to enjoy ice cream sandwiches too.
I used to LOVE when the ice cream truck would come when I was a kid. Now that I have several food allergies and intolerances, there aren't actually options that I can enjoy. I also try to avoid artificial colors, flavors and dyes due to my health issues. You can learn more about my food allergy and chronic illness journey here. I have been eating gluten-free and dairy-free for 7+ years, so I am an expert at making allergy-friendly recipes!
These Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches are a great alternative to make at home that are just as delicious as the real deal. They are allergy-friendly, kid-friendly and easily adaptable. They are also so fun to make!
Ingredient Notes
Gluten-Free Flour: I used Bob's Red Mill Paleo Flour here. It is my favorite gluten-free flour substitute. You can use any 1:1 gluten-free flour in this recipe.
Sprinkles: I like to look for sprinkles with natural dyes and avoid artificially colored sprinkles! I love the brand Supernatural for this reason. They are also super allergy-friendly!
Dairy-Free Ice Cream: I used a coconut-based vanilla bean dairy-free ice cream here. Any dairy-free ice cream works in this recipe though. You can also try making homemade ice cream, like my Matcha Ninja Creami.
See recipe card for full ingredient list.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step One: Combine flour and salt in a bowl or mixer.
Step Two: Add in melted coconut oil, sweetener and vanilla.
Step Three: Using a rolling pin, roll out dough onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper and form it into a rectangle shape.
Step Four: Place baking sheet with dough in the freezer for 1 hour to firm up.
Step Five: Slice the rectangle of dough in half and spread ice cream on one half. Place the second half of the dough rectangle on top to create a sandwich.
Step Six: Freeze until hardened, slice into sandwiches and dip in sprinkles. Enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Can you make this recipe coconut-free?
This recipe can be made coconut-free by swapping out the coconut oil for another oil or melted dairy-free butter.
What is the best flour to use for this?
I am gluten-free so I used a gluten-free flour blend for this. If you are not gluten-free, feel free to use all-purpose flour, just make sure you heat treat it first.
Can I use homemade ice cream for this?
Yes! Feel free to use your favorite homemade vegan ice cream recipe. This is my favorite nice cream recipe.
How do I spread the ice cream on the cookie base?
The ice cream is easiest to spread if you let it sit in the fridge first for about 15 minutes to soften.
What is the easiest way to cut the bars?
Running your knife under hot water prior to cutting the ice cream bars can be helpful!
Substitutions
Feel free to make these vegan ice cream sandwiches your own by adding in chocolate chips, switching up the ice cream flavor, adding a chocolate shell or anything else your heart desires!
Storage
Store these ice cream sandwiches in a Tupperware or in separate bags in the fridge. An expert hack is to place parchment paper in between them so they don't stick together! I love having these ice cream bars in my freezer at all times!
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Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches
Equipment
- 1 bowl or mixer
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free flour blend
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 carton dairy-free vanilla ice cream
- 1 jar sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine gluten-free flour and salt in a bowl or mixer.
- Add in melted coconut oil, honey and vanilla.
- Roll out dough onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper and form into a rectangle.
- Place dough in the fridge for 1 hour to firm up.
- Slice rectangle of dough in half and spread ice cream on one half. Place the second half on top to create a sandwich.
- Freeze until hardened and slice into sandwiches and dip in sprinkles. Enjoy!
Mischa
This looks like so much fun! Question about the flour: I usually use cassava flour, but as far as I understand, it MUST be cooked. Is that your experience?