These Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches are the perfect summer treat or guilt-free vegan dessert! Made using healthy, vegan cookies and non-diary chocolate ice cream as the filling.
Ice cream is a must here in the summer. It’s usually so hot that everybody welcomes a refreshing treat at the end of the meal, specially if it’s healthy. And my family is not different. Our dinners at my brother’s patio always finish with a frozen dessert, made by me, as you can imagine 😉
I have several recipes that I love and have done more than once. I’ve shared two of them so far and you can find the links at the end of this post. The Vegan Dark Cherry Tart is the ice cream base I have used for these vegan chocolate ice cream sandwiches.
The ice cream sandwich was always my favorite to get from the ice cream shop when growing up, so thought of making a vegan version of it. So, those are dairy-free, lactose free, plant-based and made with just 6 ingredients. Oh, and can also be gluten free if the cookies you choose have no gluten.
Tips for the perfect Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Use an ice cream maker. It’s possible to make ice cream without much equipment but if you are going to make your own frequently, I recommend you to get an ice cream maker. Ice cream needs to be churned constantly while freezing to aerate it. This ensures ice crystals from forming and achieving a smooth creamy texture.
- Use full-fat coconut milk. Other vegan milk substitutes, like almond milk or oat milk, don’t have enough fat that’s what you need for a creamy and smooth ice cream.
- Use whatever sweetener works for you. Although I’ve used a granulated sugar cane here, I really love ice cream made with honey, agave or maple syrup. If you feel like experimenting, start trying with agave syrup, it’s syrup nature helps keep the ice cream smooth. Swap the sugar in this recipe for the same amount of agave syrup.
- Soak cashews well. Place cashews in a medium bowl and cover with water and let them soak for at least 3-4 hours. Put in the refrigerator if soaking overnight. If you happen to forget that previous step and you are in a hurry, place cashews into a pot, cover with water and bring to boil. Remove from heat and let sit for about 20 minutes.
Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw cashews soaked overnight
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tbsp cane sugar
- 3 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 +½ tablespoons cocoa powder
- 12 vegan cookies
Instructions
- The day or night before, place your ice cream maker bowl in the freezer to properly chill.
- Place cashews in a medium bowl and cover with water and let them soak for at least 3-4 hours. Put in the refrigerator if soaking overnight.
- Once cashews are soaked and drained, add to a food processor along with the coconut milk, cane sugar, coconut oil (or olive oil) and cocoa powder. Blend on high speed until very creamy and smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn for 30 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for two hours, or until easily scoopable.
- To make the ice cream sandwiches, place a scoop (about ¼ cup) of ice cream in the center of one cookie and top with another. Smooth down sides with a knife, if desired. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, then place in freezer for about 20 minutes.
- Ice cream sandwiches will keep in freezer for a few weeks, just keep them in a plastic container with a lid.
More frozen desserts from Simple Green Recipes?
Vegan Raspberry Coconut Ice Cream
Healthy 4-Ingredient Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
This is the perfect chocolate ice cream sandwich recipe! I love eating mine with toffee cookies. So good!
That looks like the ultimate treat! Pictures look incredible, you really inspired me to go to the groceries and make these sweet sandwiches! I’ll let you know how it turns out, but I am sure they will be amazing as some of your recipes that I have already tried! Thanks!
Tavog, it always makes my day when someone sends me feedback about a recipe and really loved it! So happy you enjoyed this ice cream sandwiches. Thanks for the sweet comment!
We loved these Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches – they are the perfect guilt-free dessert and I love that they’re vegan!
So happy you enjoyed these Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches. Thanks for the sweet comment!
These ice cream sandwiches are so delicious! I love how easy they were to make!
Hi Kayla, I’m thrilled that you enjoyed making this ice cream sandwiches! Thanks so much for letting me know!
These were the best chocolate ice cream sandwiches I have ever eaten! Thank you for this amazing recipe!
So happy you like them, Chris. I’m super excited to hear that you loved these ice cream sandwiches. Thanks for the comment!
These vegan chocolate ice cream sandwiches are the perfect guilt-free treat for any party! I love making them for my friends and family. The cashews and coconut milk make it extra creamy!
Thank you so much, Layla! I’m super excited to hear that you love these chocolate ice cream sandwiches ❤️