Use fresh summer figs in this delicious Gluten Free Fig Cake that is also dairy free, nut free, and refined sugar free. This super easy cake can be whipped up quickly and with little effort.
gluten free fig cake
This Fig Cake recipe is originally an old recipe from a newspaper that my mom has been making for years. The original recipe contains gluten and almonds, so I thought it would be fun to recreate a gluten free, nut free, and allergy friendly version of this cake. It’s quite a simple cake, but it’s delicious and the perfect summer dessert.
gluten free, dairy free, and nut free fig cake
To make this cake gluten free, I used a combination of 1:1 gluten free flour and tigernut flour. Tigernut flour is my favorite almond flour substitute. Tiger nuts are tubers, not nuts, but they have the same sweet-nutty flavor, making them the perfect almond flour sub.
I also made this cake completely dairy free by using vegan butter or coconut oil instead of regular butter. I’ve tested the recipe with both vegan butter and coconut oil and it works with either. I’m sure it would even work with olive oil!
Grease a tart pan or line a springform pan with parchment paper and set aside.
De-stem and slice your figs in half, set aside.
Whisk together the dry ingredients.
Beat together the wet ingredients.
Add dry to wet and combine.
Pour the batter into your prepared pan and then arrange the figs cut side up.
Sprinkle with coconut sugar.
Bake for about 40 minutes.
Let cool then serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
Can I use dried figs?
This cake is designed to be made with fresh figs and I have never tested it with dried figs. If you have no other option, I suggest soaking the dried figs in hot water for 10-20 minutes to rehydrate them before using. You do want the moisture from the fruit for this cake.
The best way to use fresh summer figs is in this gluten free fig cake that is also dairy free, nut free, and refined sugar free. This is the perfect summer dessert that you must try!
Grease a tart pan or line a springform pan with parchment paper and set aside.
De-stem and slice your figs in half, set aside.
Whisk together the flours, 1/4 cup coconut sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt and set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together the melted butter/oil, eggs, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla until combined. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until just combined.
Pour the batter into your prepared pan and then arrange the figs cut side up. I like to do this in concentric circles.
Sprinkle the extra tablespoon of coconut sugar on top.
Bake for about 40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out just clean.
Let cool before removing from the springform pan or slicing if in the tart pan.
Serve with your favorite ice cream or whipped cream and enjoy!
In this series, I’m teaching you how to make healthier and allergy friendly ice cream sandwiches this summer. I promise you don’t want to miss out! Make sure you are subscribed to my newsletter or following me on Instagram, TikTok, and/or Pinterest so that you don’t miss a flavor. I can’t wait for you to make some of these healthy ice cream sandwiches. Make sure to share a photo on social media and tag me if you do make these!
Besides the classic brownie ice cream sandwich, the chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich is another summer staple, so I knew I had to make an allergy friendly and upgraded version. I absolutely love salted caramel and I thought it would go perfectly with chocolate chip cookies. Thus, this homemade ice cream sandwich recipe was developed.
These ice cream sandwiches are made of a dairy free and healthier salted caramel ice cream sandwiched between gluten free chocolate chip cookies and rolled in plenty of chocolate chips. These dairy free ice cream sandwiches can be made completely refined sugar free depending on the chocolate chips you use.
Combine the dates, coconut milk, and salt in a blender and blend until you have a smooth caramel.
If you are making my homemade ice cream, at the end of churning, add the caramel to mix in with the ice cream. Then transfer the ice cream to a freezer safe container and freezer until ready to use.
If you are using a store-bought vanilla ice cream, soften it until you can swirl in the caramel. Then place back in the freezer to set before using.
Cookies
Preheat oven to 350F.
Whisk together the melted butter/oil and sugar until combined.
Add the egg and vanilla.
Add the flour, baking soda, and salt and whisk until combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Scoop cookies onto prepared baking sheet.
Bake on the middle rack for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden.
Let cookies cool for 5-10 minutes on the pan before removing to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Assembly
Scoop several scoops of ice cream onto one cookie then top with another cookie and press down to spread ice cream evenly.
Roll the cookies in mini chocolate chips then place on a freezer safe cutting board or plate.
Let the ice cream sandwiches set in the freezer for at least 3 hours before eating.
The base for these dairy free ice cream sandwiches is a vanilla ice cream. I utilize my homemade version for this recipe, but you don’t have to make your own ice cream. If you want, you can just use a store-bought vanilla ice cream of your choice. You’ll soften it enough to swirl in the homemade date salted caramel before assembling the ice cream sandwiches.
Can I Make These Vegan?
Although the salted caramel ice cream can be made vegan, I have not tested a vegan chocolate chip cookie. You can certainly try replacing the egg in the cookies with a flax egg or egg replacer. Or, use your favorite vegan chocolate chip cookie recipe! You can certainly use whatever cookies you like and then sandwich the salted caramel ice cream between them.
The cookies use butter or coconut oil. I use a vegan butter and highly suggest using either butter or vegan butter. Coconut oil hardens a lot when cold, so the cookies become quite firm in the freezer. Butter tends to hold a bit of a chew, even when frozen.
Summer isn't complete without a chocolate chip ice cream sandwich, but let's make it more fun by adding salted caramel! This recipe is completely gluten free and dairy free and we're making an easy and healthy homemade salted caramel.
Combine the dates, coconut milk, and salt in a blender and blend until you have a smooth caramel. Start with 1/2 cup of milk and add more if needed.
If you are making my homemade ice cream, at the end of churning, add the caramel to mix in with the ice cream. Then transfer the ice cream to a freezer safe container and freezer until ready to use.
If you are using a store-bought vanilla ice cream, soften it until you can swirl in the caramel. Then place back in the freezer to set before using.
Cookies
Preheat oven to 350F.
Whisk together the melted butter/oil and sugar until combined.
Add the egg and vanilla and whisk to combine.
Add the flour, baking soda, and salt and whisk until combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Let dough sit for a few minutes while you line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Using a large 1.5-2 Tbsp sized scoop, scoop batter onto cookie sheets. Make sure cookies are at least 2 inches apart as they will spread. Sprinkle some extra salt on top (just a pinch).
Bake on the middle rack for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden. You will probably have to bake in batches.
Let cookies cool for 5-10 minutes on the pan before removing to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Assembly
When cookies are completely cooled and ice cream is set, but soft enough to scoop and work with, you can begin assembly.
Scoop several scoops of ice cream onto one cookie then top with another cookie and press down to spread ice cream evenly.
Roll the cookies in mini chocolate chips then place on a freezer safe cutting board or plate.
Let the ice cream sandwiches set in the freezer for at least 3 hours before eating.
This Paleo Popcorn Chicken is healthier and allergy friendly. It is made in the air fryer for the crispiest texture without all the added oil of frying.
paleo popcorn chicken
What’s not to love about popcorn chicken? It’s high protein, crunchy, and salty! But traditional popcorn chicken is usually made with corn flour and fried in inflammatory oils. So, let me teach you how to make an easier, healthier popcorn chicken at home.
My paleo popcorn chicken is also completely gluten free and dairy free. It’s allergy friendly and can be made egg free too!
gluten free and paleo popcorn chicken
Paleo Popcorn Chicken
Popcorn Chicken Ingredients:
Chicken breast: you can also use dark meat if you prefer
Plantain chips: there are many different brands out there. If you are watching your seed oil intake, be sure to use a brand that makes their chips with coconut or avocado oil!
Tapioca or arrowroot starch: this is for the breading
Eggs: for getting the coating to stick. See below for substitutions!
Salt and spices to taste: add things like garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
Instructions:
Dice the chicken.
Blitz the chips, starch, and any spices in a food processor. Pour this mixture into a large bowl.
Whisk eggs in a small bowl.
Line up egg, chip mixture, and air fryer basket.
Dip the chicken in the eggs then coat in the chip mixture. Line chicken in an even layer in air fryer basket (you may have to cook in batches).
Air fry at 350F for 7-10 minutes until chicken is done.
What if I can’t have egg?
If you can’t eat eggs, but still want to make this gluten free popcorn chicken, use a mixture of milk and oil. Combine 1 cup of milk mixed with 1 Tbsp of oil, whisk and use instead of the eggs. This will make this recipe completely autoimmune paleo friendly too!
What if I don’t have an air fryer?
If you don’t have an air fryer, you can try baking the popcorn chicken in the oven. Although I have not tested this method myself, I think it would still work fine! Try baking at 350F for 10-15 minutes. You could even broil the chicken for a couple minutes at the end to get it extra crispy.
This healthier and allergy friendly popcorn chicken is Paleo, gluten free, and dairy free. Plantain chips provide that crisp and we get the perfect crunch from cooking everything in the air fryer.
Blitz the chips, starch, and any spices you are using together in the food processor until the chips are in crumbs. You can also do this in a bag, if needed. Pour this mixture into a large bowl.
Whisk the eggs in a small bowl.
Line up your egg, chip mixture, and air fryer basket.
Dip the chicken in the eggs then coat in the chip mixture. Line chicken in an even layer in air fryer basket (you may have to cook in batches).
Air fry at 350F for 7-10 minutes until chicken is done.
Enjoy!
Notes
If you like a little kick or want extra flavor, feel free to add some garlic or onion powder, paprika, or your other favorite spices!
You’ll never believe this Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake is completely gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free. Healthier than the traditional, but absolutely delicious!
gluten free and dairy free blueberry crumble cheesecake
I have a list of different cheesecakes I want to create recipes for and when I asked my Instagram audience which one they wanted to see a recipe for first, blueberry crumble won. So, here we are! I think this is an excellent summer cheesecake to kick things off, if I do say so myself.
gluten free and dairy free blueberry crumble cheesecake
My goal with this cheesecake was to make a healthier version of the classic, then amp it up with a blueberry crumble on top. This blueberry cheesecake is completely gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free. Plus, we are including yogurt to keep it a bit healthier and more gut friendly!
gluten free and dairy free blueberry crumble cheesecake
How to Make Gluten & Dairy Free Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake
Although this gluten free cheesecake isn’t that complicated to make, it does have several components and cheesecakes do take some time. They have a longer bake and need a setting time, so be sure to plan accordingly before baking. I suggest making this at least a day before your desired serving time.
Ingredients for Blueberry Cheesecake
This blueberry crumble cheesecake is made up of 3 main components: the gluten free crust/crumble, the dairy free cheesecake filling, and the blueberry compote.
The crust: is made up of a mix of gluten free flours, coconut oil or butter, and maple syrup. It’s that simple!
The cheesecake filling: is made of dairy free cream cheese, dairy free yogurt, starch and flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and eggs. It is also quite simple. I love using a combination of cream cheese and yogurt to keep things healthier. I find this combo yields a near similar texture to traditional cheesecake, without all that heavy cream cheese. My taste testers agree ;).
The blueberry compote: is a combination of blueberries, lemon juice, coconut sugar, and starch. The best part of this recipe is that you can use frozen blueberries for the compote. It’s also extremely easy, but making a compote really adds depth and flavor to this homemade cheesecake. It’s an absolute must and makes the cake!
Process for Making This Healthy Cheesecake
You will start by making the blueberry compote. You just cook the berries down with the other ingredients, then set it aside to cool while you make the rest of the components.
Next is the crust/crumble. Just mix everything together and then use half of the mixture for the crust. The crust is baked before adding the cheesecake filling.
Lastly, the cheesecake filling is made. You will beat together the cream cheese, yogurt, syrup, and flours then add the eggs one at a time.
To assemble, pour the cheesecake filling over the crust, top with some fresh berries then the compote, crumble the remaining crust on top and bake!
We will use a water bath in this recipe to help prevent cracking and slowly cool the cheesecake to help with this too. Trust me, water baths are much easier than you think!
What Cream Cheese and Yogurt Should I Use?
I love the Miyokos brand vegan cream cheese, but any dairy free cream cheese will do (or dairy filled if you can have it!).
I use a full fat coconut yogurt and suggest a thicker vegan yogurt that is coconut based (if you can have that). Many almond based vegan yogurts aren’t as thick, but will still work. If you can have dairy, I suggest using Greek yogurt. Plus, that will boost the protein content, as well.
gluten free and dairy free blueberry crumble cheesecake
More Cheesecake Recipes…
If you love this blueberry cheesecake, you will absolutely adore my Peach Crumble Cheesecake. In similar fashion, a dairy free cheesecake base is topped with ginger and cinnamon peaches and a gluten free crumble. Both recipes are a must make in summer!
This Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake is luscious and delicious, all while being gluten, dairy, and refined sugar free. A healthier, creamy cheesecake filling is topped with a blueberry compote and sweet crumble topping. Everyone will love this dessert!
Combine the blueberries, lemon juice, and sugar in a saucepan over medium low heat.
Cook until berries have released their juice and the mixture is looking jam-like. This can take 5-10 minutes.
Add the starch and stir to combine on low heat for about a minute, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool while you make the rest of the cheesecake.
Crust/Crumble
We will be making a water bath for this cheesecake so make sure you have a rack on the bottom and one in the middle.
Preheat oven to 350F.
Line a springform pan with parchment paper or grease it very well.
Whisk together the flours then add the maple syrup and oil. Use a fork to combine until you have a crumbly texture.
Press about 1/3-1/2 the mixture into the bottom of the springform pan and up the sides a little- just enough to cover the transition from the bottom of the pan to the sides. Poke a few holes in the bottom of the crust.
Bake for 15 minutes then remove and let cool for a few minutes.
Cheesecake Filling
While the crust is baking, you can begin making your cheesecake filling.
Beat together the cream cheese and yogurt until smooth.
Add the flours, maple syrup, and vanilla and beat on medium speed to combine.
Add your eggs one at a time, beating to incorporate after each addition.
When the crust is ready, pour the filling over the crust.
Sprinkle the fresh blueberries evenly over the top of the cheesecake, then scoop the compote evenly over top, as well.
Next, crumble the remaining crust mixture evenly over the top of the cheesecake.
When ready to bake, boil 2 cups of water and pour into a glass baking dish or onto a baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven.
Place the cheesecake on the middle rack and bake for 60-70 minutes, until edges are set and middle is still slightly jiggly (it will seem not quite done, but don't over bake it!).
When cheesecake is done, turn the oven off and crack the door to let the cake cool for 30 minutes in the oven. Then remove it and let it cool to room temperature before placing it in the fridge to set overnight.
When cheesecake is set, remove the springform pan, slice, serve, and enjoy!
gluten free and dairy free blueberry crumble cheesecake
Upgrade your ice cream sandwich game with these Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream Sandwiches that are gluten free, dairy free, and can be made completely nut/seed free.
In this series, I’m teaching you how to make healthier and allergy friendly ice cream sandwiches this summer. I promise you don’t want to miss out! Make sure you are subscribed to my newsletter or following me on Instagram, TikTok, and/or Pinterest so that you don’t miss a flavor. I can’t wait for you to make some of these healthy ice cream sandwiches. Make sure to share a photo on social media and tag me if you do make these!
gluten free and dairy free pb&j ice cream sandwiches
Peanut butter and jelly is a classic sandwich flavor, so I knew I had two make an ice cream SANDWICH version. As someone who is allergic to peanuts and focuses on allergy friendly recipes, I obviously had to make an allergy friendly variation. These days, there are so many great substitutes for peanut butter, including other nut/seed butters (like almond or sunflower). If you are allergic to all nuts and seeds though, try using my granola butter instead. That’s what I did!
These delicious “PB” and J ice cream sandwiches are completely gluten free and dairy free and can be made both refined sugar free and nut free. You know I’ll never let you down when it comes to a figuring out an allergy friendly alternative for almost every recipe!
gluten free and dairy free pb&j ice cream sandwiches
How to Make “Peanut Butter” and Jelly Ice Cream Sandwiches
If you are making my homemade vanilla ice cream, towards the end of churning, add the butter and jam to swirl into the ice cream before freezing.
If using store bought, let it melt enough to mix in the butter and jam then re-freeze
Cookies
Preheat oven to 350F.
Cream together the nut/seed/granola butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla and mix to combine.
Add the dry ingredients and mix to combine.
Scoop 6-8 cookies (depending on how big you want your sandwiches) onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Use a fork to press them down in a criss-cross pattern.
Bake for about 10 minutes until edges begin to golden. Let cookies cool completely before assembling.
Assembly
If you froze your ice cream in an old ice cream carton, cut horizontally to create perfect ice cream circles. Tear off the paper and sandwich between two cookies.
If just scooping your ice cream, scoop a large scoop into the center of one cookie. Gently press another cookie down on top to spread the ice cream out slightly.
I like to put the ice cream sandwiches back into the freezer for an hour or two so the ice cream can harden and they aren’t melting everywhere.
gluten free and dairy free granola butter and jelly ice cream sandwiches
What Can I Use Instead of Peanut Butter?
If you are allergic to peanuts or don’t like peanut butter, there are plenty of other options to make these homemade ice cream sandwiches. You can use another nut butter like almond (I do not suggest cashew butter as it doesn’t quite function the same as other nut butters). You can also use a seed butter like sunflower. If you have a nut and seed allergy, I suggest using granola butter. Check out my recipe to make your own!
What Jam Should I Use?
I love raspberry jam in these PB&J ice cream sandwiches, but strawberry would also work great. I’m not a grape fan, but if that’s your jam it might be okay. I just use a store-bought jam/jelly to make life easier, but you can certainly make a homemade version to use in this recipe.
Do I Have to Make Homemade Ice Cream?
The base for these PB and J ice cream sandwiches is a vanilla ice cream. I utilize my homemade version for this recipe, but you don’t have to make your own ice cream. If you want, you can just use a store-bought vanilla ice cream of your choice. You’ll just want to soften it enough to swirl in some of your butter and jam before assembling the ice cream sandwiches.
Let's upgrade the classic PB&J sandwich and turn it into an ice cream sandwich! These delicious PB&J ice cream sandwiches are completely gluten free, dairy free, and can be made nut/seed free.
If you are making homemade ice cream, be sure to make this ahead of time so it has enough time to harden some in the freezer.
If you are making my homemade vanilla ice cream, towards the end of churning, add the butter and jam to swirl into the ice cream before freezing.
If you are using store-bought, let it soften enough that you can mix in the butter and jam then re-freeze.
Since we are making cookies for this recipe, if you have an old wooden ice cream container, you may want to freeze the ice cream in there. This way you can cut the container into perfect round ice cream circles to sandwich between the cookies.
Cookies
Preheat oven to 350F.
Cream together the nut/seed/granola butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla and mix to combine.
Add the dry ingredients and mix to combine.
Scoop 6-8 cookies (depending on how big you want your sandwiches) onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Use a fork to press them down in a criss-cross pattern.
Bake for about 10 minutes until edges begin to golden. Let cookies cool completely before assembling.
Assembly
When ready to assemble, let your ice cream soften for about 10 minutes just so it is easier to work with.
If you froze your ice cream in an old ice cream carton, cut horizontally to create perfect ice cream circles. Tear off the paper and sandwich between two cookies.
If just scooping your ice cream, scoop a large scoop into the center of one cookie. Gently press another cookie down on top to spread the ice cream out slightly.
I like to put the ice cream sandwiches back into the freezer for an hour or two so the ice cream can harden and they aren't melting everywhere. But if you can't wait, eat up!
Remember strawberry shortcake ice cream bars? Well let’s make them in sandwich form! These Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches are gluten free, dairy free, and allergy friendly.
gluten free and dairy free strawberry shortcake ice cream sandwiches
In this series, I’m teaching you how to make healthier and allergy friendly ice cream sandwiches all summer and you don’t want to miss out! I have more delicious and unique recipes coming, so make sure you are subscribed to my newsletter or following me on Instagram, TikTok, and/or Pinterest so that you don’t miss a flavor. I can’t wait for you to make some of these healthy ice cream sandwiches. Make sure to share a photo on social media and tag me if you do make any!
gluten free and dairy free strawberry shortcake ice cream sandwiches
Strawberry shortcake ice cream bars were one of my favorites. I love the sweet strawberry ice cream and crunchy rice pop coating. The contrast in textures was always delicious. I knew I had to make an ice cream sandwich version for my series.
These Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches are completely gluten free and dairy free and they can be made refined sugar free too. Since my entire platform is based off of creating healthier and allergy friendly versions of recipes, these homemade ice cream sandwiches are also lower in sugar than your average ice cream bar or sandwich while still maintaining all the flavor.
healthy strawberry shortcake ice cream sandwich
How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches
To make the ice cream you’ll combine some of the strawberries, milk, sugar, and salt in a blender.
Gently heat the base over low heat until warm then mix part of the base with the starch and add it back in. Cook on low until the base has thickened. Whisk in the vanilla extract, let cool, and place in the fridge overnight
When ready to churn the ice cream, macerate the leftover strawberries with the honey. When the ice cream is almost done churning in your ice cream maker, add the macerated strawberries to mix in.
Cookie base
Beat together the melted butter and sugar until combined. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until just combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined.
Spread the batter out evenly over the baking pan and bake cookies for 10 minutes.
Let the base completely cool for at least an hour before assembling the sandwiches.
Assembly
Line a cutting board with plastic wrap and place half of the cookie base on top. Spread your ice cream evenly over the base.
Flip the other cookie half on top of the ice cream.
Line everything up then tightly wrap up the sandwiches in the plastic wrap.
Place the sandwiches in the freezer for AT LEAST 3 hours, preferably overnight to allow the ice cream to fully set.
While freezing, pulse the rice puffs, dried strawberries, and sugar together.
When ready, slice into 8 sandwiches and dip each side in the rice puff mixture. Enjoy!
healthy strawberry shortcake ice cream sandwich
Do They Have to be Strawberry Shortcake?
If you aren’t a big strawberry fan, I think raspberries would be a fantastic option! Raspberry shortcake ice cream… that sounds pretty good.
Can I Use Frozen Strawberries?
Frozen strawberries will work fine for making the ice cream, but I suggest letting them thaw first. If you don’t, it will take longer to heat up the ice cream base.
Do I Have to Make the Strawberry Ice Cream?
Nope! You can use your favorite store-bought strawberry ice cream if desired. You’ll need about 1.5 pints, so buy 2 for good measure 😉.
How To Serve and Store These Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches
Serve: I like to let my ice cream sandwiches sit for a couple of minutes at room temperature to soften the ice cream, but that is a personal preference. Just don’t let them sit out too long or they’ll melt!
Store: Once you have sliced the ice cream sandwiches, wrap each individually in plastic wrap, parchment paper, or wax paper. You can then place all of the sandwiches into a large ziplock bag or freezer container and store in the freezer until ready to eat.
Strawberry Shortcake but in ice cream sandwich form! These ice cream sandwiches are completely gluten free, dairy free, and can be made refined sugar free. These are such a fun summer treat.
You need to make the ice cream ahead of time, preferably the day before.
Blend 2 cups of strawberries, the milk, and coconut sugar together in a high speed blender until combined.
Heat the ice cream base on medium-low until warm to the touch.
Whisk a half cup of the ice cream base with the 1/4 cup of tapioca starch until there are no lumps. Add this back to the base and continue to heat and whisk the base regularly until it begins to thicken (about 10 minutes).
Let the base cool then place in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
When ready, churn your ice cream according to your ice cream makers directions.
While ice cream is churning, macerate the remaining strawberries with the honey and lemon juice. Mash them up until lightly chunky and blended with the honey.
When the ice cream is almost done, add your macerated strawberries to mix in.
Transfer the ice cream to a freezer safe container and freezer for a couple of hours until ready to use.
Sugar Cookie Base:
Beat together the melted butter and sugar until smooth.
Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and mix until combined.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, starch, baking powder, and salt then add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Line a 9×13 or 10×15 baking tray with parchment paper then spread the sugar cookie base on the lined tray.
Bake for 10 minutes (do not over bake, it should seem not quite done).
Let cool completely before assembling the sandwiches.
Assembly
Make sure your ice cream is quite soft and pliable, but not totally melted when ready to assemble.
When ready to assemble, take a cutting board (that will fit in your fridge) and place 2 long pieces of plastic wrap in a cross over the cutting board.
Cut the cookie base in half and GENTLY transfer one half to the center of the cutting board (the base is fragile until frozen, so work carefully).
Scoop your ice cream onto the cookie base and spread evenly. Gently transfer the other half of the cookie base on top. Wrap the giant sandwich tightly with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 4-6 hours, preferably overnight.
When ready, smash or pulse the freeze dried strawberries, rice crisps, and sugar together until you have a rough texture.
Slice your ice cream sandwiches and then dip each side in the rice crisp mixture. Serve immediately or wrap individually and keep frozen until ready to eat.
Notes
*If you don’t want to make your own ice cream, you can use 1.5 pints of store-bought strawberry ice cream.
Hi! I'm Victoria. I was diagnosed with Lyme in 2012 and have been on a healing journey ever since. I love helping others on their road to healing through allergy friendly recipes, exercise, and overall well-being.
