Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches

This recipe requires a few steps and an ice cream machine, but in my biased opinion, it’s worth it. It takes a bit of time, but I promise, each step is relatively simple and you get a delicious and refreshing dessert in the end.

The ice cream is made with only 4 ingredients: High-fat coconut milk (light coconut milk doesn’t offer the same results), peanut butter, dates and vanilla. All you need to do is blend all the ingredients together in a blender and pour it in the ice cream maker to churn. So simple! The ice cream is then served between layers of date-sweetened and gluten-free cookie dough. All you need is almond flour, peanut butter, vanilla and chocolate.

You can adjust this recipe by using other nut or seed butters (sunflower seed butter would make for a delicious nut-free version), by using chocolate chunks instead of chips, and by choosing anything from milk chocolate to unsweetened chocolate. I used chopped unsweetened chocolate and it was perfect.

Make it your own, have fun and enjoy some delicious chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream sandwiches.

How to Make Plant-Based Ice Cream Sandwiches:

Here are the steps to make plant-based, gluten-free, and date sweetened ice cream sandwiches.

Prepare the Night Before
The night before, place the bowl of the ice cream maker in the freezer and freeze overnight.
Make the Ice Cream
When ready to make the ice cream, blend the coconut milk, peanut butter, dates and vanilla in a high-speed blender until smooth. Turn the ice cream maker on and transfer the mixture into the machine. Churn for 25 minutes or until thick and creamy.
Prepare the Cookie Dough
In the same blender, add the dates, peanut butter, and water. Blend until creamy. Transfer the date mixture into a medium bowl and stir in the almond flour and chocolate chips.
Make the Ice Cream Sandwiches
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Press half the cookie dough mixture at the bottom of the pan. Spread the ice cream evenly on top. Place in the freezer for at least 1 hour. Flatten the remaining cookie dough into a rectangle, then gently press it on top of the ice cream. Let freeze another 3-4 hours until completely firm. Cut into 8-10 squares when ready and enjoy!

More Plant-Based Ice Cream Recipes:

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches

Homemade chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream sandwiches that are sweetened with dates. This nutritious dessert is also vegan and gluten-free. A healthy, delicious summer treat.

Course Dessert

Cuisine gluten-free, vegan

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 0

Freeze Time 4

Total Time 4 30

Servings 8

Ingredients

Ice Cream

1 can (14 oz/400ml) full-fat coconut milk
3 tablespoons peanut butter
4 Medjool dates, pitted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cookie Dough

2 cups almond flour
1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, chopped chocolate or cacao nibs (milk, semi-sweet, dark or unsweetened)

Instructions

The night before, place the bowl of the ice cream maker in the freezer and freeze overnight.
When ready to make the ice cream, blend the coconut milk, peanut butter, dates and vanilla in a high-speed blender until smooth.
Turn the ice cream maker on and transfer the mixture into the machine. Churn for 25 minutes or until thick and creamy (it should be the texture of soft serve ice cream).
Meanwhile, prepare the cookie dough: In the same blender (there’s no need to clean it) or food processor, add the dates, peanut butter and water. Blend until creamy.
Transfer the date mixture into a medium bowl and stir in the almond flour and chocolate chips. The mixture will be slightly sticky.
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Press half the cookie dough mixture at the bottom of the pan. You can press it with a layer of parchment paper on top to avoid sticking. Spread the ice cream evenly on top. Place in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
Flatten the remaining cookie dough into a rectangle, then gently press it on top of the ice cream. Let freeze another 3-4 hours until completely firm.
Cut into 8-10 squares when ready and enjoy!

Notes

Don’t want to make ice cream sandwiches? You can serve this ice cream as a soft serve straight out of the ice cream maker or let it freeze a few hours until firm. You could also roll the cookie dough into little balls to mix in the ice cream.

You can replace the peanut butter with any other nut or seed butter.

For a sweeter ice cream, add a touch of maple syrup to the mixture.

This post was sponsored by Stokes Stores using their ice cream maker.

If you make these ice cream sandwiches, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from you guys. And of course, if you try this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

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Rachael says:

2019-05-12 at 7:53 pm

Oh my goshhhhhh! I just made the ice cream version of this and I'm never buying coconut ice cream again! It made at least a pint, cost 1/4 of the price, and was even better than what I can buy! Thank you for this recipe! I've always wanted to make dairy free ice cream, but every other recipe seems to have 10+ steps and take 3 days, but I did this in about 5 minutes of work. Thank you!!
- Unsweetened Caroline says:
  
  2019-05-13 at 7:48 am
  
  I'm so happy you love it as much as I do! I agree, store bought is so expensive (and not exactly low in sugar), so it's good to have an easy homemade alternative. Thank you so much for taking the time to write your feedback and enjoy!
rachel says:

2019-07-07 at 2:57 am

wow wow wow. i had this recipe saved ever since you posted it but first had to buy an ice cream machine, and it was well worth the money!
incredible dessert! my kids were over the moon. we will definitely be making this recipe again
thank you
- Unsweetened Caroline says:
  
  2019-07-08 at 4:29 am
  
  I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you! I agree, an ice cream maker is so worth the money. I've been loving mine too and I have more recipes coming soon! I hope you'll love them too. Enjoy! :)
Danica says:

2020-08-05 at 7:42 am

Could I use your chickpea nut butter ice cream for the ice cream filling instead?
This looks delicious ! Thanks!
- Nourished by Caroline says:
  
  2020-08-05 at 9:14 am
  
  For sure! Any ice cream will work. That would be delicious. :)
Danica says:

2020-08-08 at 5:44 pm

Yippee! I absolutely ADORE your chickpea nut butter ice cream, it is heavenly ♡!
- Nourished by Caroline says:
  
  2020-08-10 at 8:46 am
  
  I'm so happy you like it! I'm sure it will be delicious. :)