Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

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
gluten free and dairy free strawberry shortcake ice cream sandwiches

Welcome back to part 3 of my summer ice cream sandwich series! If you’ve missed the first two recipes, be sure to check out my recipe for gluten free and dairy free Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches as well as Banana Pudding 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
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
healthy strawberry shortcake ice cream sandwich

How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches

Strawberry Shortcake Ingredients:

Ice Cream

  • Coconut milk
  • Strawberries
  • Coconut sugar
  • Salt
  • Tapioca starch or arrowroot
  • Vanilla extract
  • Honey

Cookie Base

Assembly

  • Rice puffs
  • Freeze dried strawberries
  • Sugar

Instructions:

Ice Cream

  • 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
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.

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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches

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.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword dairy free, gluten free, healthy, refined sugar free, summer dessert
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 day
Servings 8 sandwichess
Author Victoria Faling

Ingredients

Strawberry Ice Cream*

  • 3 cups strawberries, divided
  • 2 cans full fat coconut milk
  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar or regular sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup tapioca starch
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Sugar Cookie Base

Strawberry Shortcake Crumb

  • 1 cup rice crispies
  • 1 cup freeze dried strawberries
  • 1-2 tsp sugar

Instructions

Ice Cream

  • 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.

Banana Pudding Ice Cream Sandwiches (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

Banana Pudding Ice Cream Sandwiches (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

Dairy free banana pudding ice cream is sandwiched between gluten free brown sugar cookies for the ultimate banana lover Banana Pudding Ice Cream Sandwich.

banana pudding ice cream sandwiches
banana pudding ice cream sandwiches

Welcome to part 2 of my summer ice cream series! If you missed part 1, be sure to check out my recipe for gluten free and dairy free Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches. I’m teaching you how to make healthier and allergy friendly ice cream sandwiches this summer and you don’t want to miss out! I have a lot 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 these!

These Banana Pudding Ice Cream Sandwiches are for my banana lovers. I’ll be honest, they have a strong banana flavor, so if that’s not for you, make these for someone who is a banana fan. I highly suggest reading the recipe notes below before diving into the recipe, as I share a lot of helpful information about how to adjust these sandwiches to your liking.

gluten free and dairy free banana pudding ice cream sandwiches
gluten free and dairy free banana pudding ice cream sandwiches

Banana Pudding Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients:

Banana Pudding Ice Cream

  • 2 cans full fat coconut milk
  • 3 bananas
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or sugar of choice
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup tapioca starch OR 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Sugar Cookie Base

  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp molasses (leave out if using brown sugar)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup 1:1 gluten free flour
  • 2 Tbsp tapioca starch or arrowroot
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

Ice Cream

  • Blend the coconut milk, 2 bananas, cinnamon, and maple syrup in a blender until smooth.
  • Add the ice cream base to a sauce pan and heat over low heat until warm to the touch.
  • Take 1/2 cup of the base and whisk it with the egg yolks or the tapioca starch. Add this mixture back to the base in the sauce pan and warm on low until it begins to thicken and mixture coats the back of a spoon.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in the salt and vanilla. Let mixture cool at room temperature before transferring to the fridge to fully cool. Then use your ice cream maker to make the ice cream.

Sugar Cookie Base

  • Beat together the melted butter, sugar, and molasses 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.
  • When ready, slice into 8 sandwiches and enjoy!

gluten free and dairy free banana pudding ice cream sandwiches
gluten free and dairy free banana pudding ice cream sandwiches

Important Recipe Notes

Cookie Base

If you prefer a thick cookie with less ice cream, feel free to either spread the cookie base into a smaller pan before baking OR double the recipe for some very thick cookies! I wanted to highlight the banana pudding ice cream in this recipe since that is the star of the show, but if you want a more subtle flavor, try one of those adaptations.

Can I Make Vegan Ice Cream Sandwiches?

Although you can make and use a vegan ice cream in these gluten free ice cream sandwiches, I have not tested a vegan version of the cookie base. I share in the recipe that you can use tapioca or arrowroot starch instead of egg yolks to keep the ice cream vegan. The gluten free cookie does require eggs, though. If you try making a vegan version, please leave a comment and let us know how it went!

What If I Don’t Have an Ice Cream Maker?

Although an ice cream maker helps with consistency, you can always put the base into a freezer safe dish and whisk it every 30 minutes until it freezes. It won’t be quite as smooth, but it works in a pinch. This method is a little more time intensive as you do want to keep stirring the ice cream.

How To Serve and Store These 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.

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gluten free and dairy free banana pudding ice cream sandwiches
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Banana Pudding Ice Cream Sandwiches (Gluten & Dairy Free)

Dairy free banana pudding ice cream is sandwiched between gluten free brown sugar cookies for the ultimate banana lover Banana Pudding Ice Cream Sandwich.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword banana bread, dairy free, gluten free, healthy, refined sugar free, summer dessert
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Servings 8 sandwiches
Author Victoria Faling

Ingredients

Banana Pudding Ice Cream

  • 2 cans full fat coconut milk
  • 3 bananas
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or sugar of choice
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup tapioca starch OR 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Sugar Cookie Base

  • 1/2 cup (vegan) butter, melted I use the Miyokos brand
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp molasses (leave out if using brown sugar)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup 1:1 gluten free flour
  • 2 Tbsp tapioca starch or arrowroot
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Ice Cream

  • Blend the coconut milk, 2 bananas, cinnamon, and maple syrup in a blender until smooth.
  • Add the ice cream base to a sauce pan and heat over low heat until warm to the touch.
  • Take 1/2 cup of the base and whisk it with the egg yolks or the tapioca starch. Add this mixture back to the base in the sauce pan and warm on low until it begins to thicken and mixture coats the back of a spoon. DO NOT let the mixture boil or heat too quickly, especially if using egg yolks (this will scramble the eggs).
  • Remove from heat and whisk in the salt and vanilla. Let mixture cool at room temperature before transferring to the fridge to fully cool. This takes 2-3 hours, but it is preferable if you can leave it overnight.
  • When ice cream base is cooled, add to your ice cream maker according to manufacturers directions. Near the end, add 1 chopped banana and allow it to mix in. Transfer ice cream to a freezer safe container and place in the freezer until ready to use.

Sugar Cookie Base

  • Beat together the melted butter, sugar, and molasses until combined. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until just combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined. The batter will be sticky.
  • Line a 9×13 or 10x15inch baking pan with parchment paper. Spread the batter out evenly over the baking pan, trying to get even edges and a nice thin layer. You will probably need to use your hands to help spread the batter out. Dip them in oil or cold water to help with sticking.
  • Bake the cookie base for 10 minutes. It might seem like it needs one more minute, don't do it. Over baking will lead to dry and crumbly cookies.
  • Let the base completely cool for at least an hour before assembling the sandwiches.

Assembly

  • Pull your ice cream out of the freezer 10-30 minutes before ready to assemble if it has been fully frozen. You don't want it to be melted, but it should be very soft and spreadable.
  • Place a medium cutting board or flat plate that is freezer safe (and fits into your freezer- check this before starting!) on the counter. Next, place two long pieces of plastic wrap in a cross over the cutting board.
  • Trim the edges of your ice cream sandwich cookie base if desired then cut in half. GENTLY slide one half into the middle of your cutting board/plastic wrap. Spread your homemade ice cream over one half of the cookie base. Work gently and use as much or as little ice cream as you want. I used a thick layer of ice cream to highlight the banana pudding flavor!
  • Adding the top part of the cookie is a little hard since it is fragile, but do your best to flip the other half of the cookie base onto the top of your ice cream.
  • Line everything up then tightly wrap up the sandwiches in the plastic wrap. Wrapping tightly holds everything together while the ice cream is soft. The plate/cutting board provides a sturdy support as the sandwiches freeze.
  • Place the sandwiches in the freezer for at least 4-6 hours, preferably overnight to allow the ice cream to fully set.
  • When ready, slice into 8 sandwiches. I like to wrap each sandwich individually in plastic wrap or parchment paper then store in a freezer safe bag or container until ready to eat. Pull one out on a hot summer afternoon and enjoy!
Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

These homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches taste just like the classic. Dairy free ice cream is sandwiched between a gluten free chocolate cookie base and just like when you are a kid, it is stick to your fingers delicious!

gluten free ice cream sandwich
gluten free ice cream sandwich

Welcome to my Ice Cream Sandwich series! I am so excited about this one. What’s summer without a delicious ice cream sandwich? Not as enjoyable, that’s what. So join me for this series where I’ll be sharing a new ice cream sandwich flavor each week. We are kicking things off with the classic, but I have a ton of fun and unique flavor combos coming. And every single sammie will be gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free.

I’m teaching you how to make healthier and allergy friendly ice cream sandwiches this summer and 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 ice cream sandwiches
Gluten free and dairy free ice cream sandwiches

How to Make Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ice Cream Sandwich Ingredients:

Process:

If you’re making homemade ice cream, be sure to make it ahead of time.

For the cookie base, preheat the oven to 350F.

Whisk the flours, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl and set aside.

Beat together the melted butter and sugar until combined. Add the egg and egg yolk, vanilla extract, and milk, and beat to combine.

Add the dry to the wet and mix until just combined.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper then spread the batter over the baking sheet evenly.

Bake for 10 minutes then let cool completely before cutting in half and sandwiching ice cream between the two halves.

Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in the freezer to set for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight before cutting.

homemade ice cream sandwiches
homemade ice cream sandwiches

Ice Cream Sandwich Ingredient Notes

Gluten free ice cream sandwiches are not the easiest to make. It took 4 tries before I nailed the cookie base. The cookies can’t be too firm and dry, nor can they be too light and fluffy, so ingredient substitutions aren’t recommended. There are a few swaps you can make if necessary, though.

Flour: I use my favorite King Arthur 1:1 Gluten Free Flour in this recipe. I have not tested it with any other gluten free flours. I find King Arthur works best in gluten free baking, but make sure to use a 1:1 gluten free flour substitute if you try a different flour variety. I have not tested a Paleo version of this recipe.

Butter: I used Miyoko’s vegan butter in this recipe which worked perfectly. Regular butter would also work if you can tolerate dairy. Melted coconut oil should also work in this recipe.

Sugar: To keep these ice cream sandwiches refined sugar free and slightly healthier, I used coconut sugar. Coconut sugar can behave slightly differently than other sugars. I have not tested any other sugars in this recipe, but I *think* white sugar would work fine. If you try it, leave a comment and let me know how it went!

Milk: Any milk should do- vegan or otherwise!

What Ice Cream Should I Use?

I used my homemade vanilla ice cream in this recipe, but you can totally use whatever vanilla ice cream (or mint or chocolate chip!) that you want. You’ll need about a pint and a half of ice cream (or the full 2 pints if you like a thick ice cream layer). These days, vegan ice cream is expensive, so I like to make it at home for half the cost.

My homemade ice cream has both a dairy free and fully vegan option to fit your needs.

Can I Make Vegan Ice Cream Sandwiches?

Although you can make and use a vegan ice cream in these gluten free ice cream sandwiches, I have not tested a vegan version of the cookie base. The cookie does require eggs. If you try making a vegan version, please leave a comment and let us know how it went!

homemade gluten free ice cream sandwiches
homemade gluten free ice cream sandwiches

How To Serve and Store These 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.

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Gluten & Dairy Free Ice Cream Sandwiches

These homemade ice cream sandwiches taste like the classic, but are gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free. Delicious vanilla ice cream is sandwiched between stick to your fingers chocolate cookie, just like when you were a kid!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword dairy free, gluten free, healthy, ice cream, refined sugar free, summer
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Servings 8 sandwiches
Author Victoria Faling

Ingredients

Cookie Base

Ice Cream

Instructions

Ice Cream

  • If you are making your own ice cream, be sure to make this ahead of time so it is ready to go. You will want to take the ice cream out about 10-30 minutes before ready to use (depending on how hot your kitchen is) so it is nice and soft.

Cookie Base

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Whisk the flours, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl and set aside.
  • Beat the melted butter and sugar together until combined. Add the egg, egg yolk, milk, and vanilla and beat to combine.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet and beat on low until just combined.
  • Line a 10x15inch baking pan with parchment paper (You could get away with using a bigger pan and not spreading the batter all the way out or use a 9×13 inch baking dish. Your cookies will just be slightly thicker and sandwiches slightly smaller).
  • Spread the batter out evenly over the baking pan, trying to get even edges and a nice thin layer.
  • Bake the cookie base for 10 minutes.
  • Let the base completely cool for at least an hour before assembling the sandwiches.

Assembly

  • Pull your ice cream out of the freezer 10-30 minutes before ready to assemble. You don't want it to be melted, but it should be very soft and spreadable.
  • Place a medium cutting board or flat plate that is freezer safe (and fits into your freezer- check this before starting!) on the counter. Next, place two long pieces of plastic wrap in a cross over the cutting board.
  • Trim the edges of your ice cream sandwich cookie base if desired then cut in half. GENTLY slide one half into the middle of your cutting board/plastic wrap.
  • Spread your homemade ice cream or about 1.5-2 pints of vanilla ice cream of choice over one half of the cookie base. Work gently and use as much or as little ice cream as you want. I like about an inch thick of ice cream.
  • Adding the top part of the cookie is hard since it is fragile, but do your best to flip the other half of the cookie base onto the top of your ice cream. Line everything up then tightly wrap up the sandwiches in the plastic wrap. Wrapping tightly holds everything together while the ice cream is soft. The plate/cutting board provides a sturdy support as the sandwiches freeze.
  • Place the sandwiches in the freezer for at least 4-6 hours, preferably overnight to allow the ice cream to fully set.
  • When ready, slice into 8 sandwiches.
  • I like to wrap each sandwich individually in plastic wrap or parchment paper then store in a freezer safe bag or container until ready to eat. Pull one out on a hot summer afternoon and enjoy!
Easy Dairy Free Vanilla Ice Cream (Paleo & AIP)

Easy Dairy Free Vanilla Ice Cream (Paleo & AIP)

This homemade Dairy Free Vanilla Ice Cream is the perfect summer treat! It’s easy, allergy friendly, and only a handful of ingredients, plus it can be made completely vegan.

vegan vanilla ice cream
dairy free vanilla ice cream

Summer calls for ice cream, right? Well, anytime calls for ice cream really ;), but summer does 100%. I got an ice cream maker for Christmas and I’ve been a bit obsessed. I haven’t made anything too fancy yet, but I have a lot of ideas in mind. I was craving just a good, basic vanilla ice cream recently so I had to share the recipe.

The best part about this homemade ice cream is that it fits most diets! It can be made vegan, it’s gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, nut free, Paleo, and can be made AIP. This is just your reminder that you can eat amazing, fun foods no matter what your food allergies are! My website is packed with allergy friendly recipes, so make sure to explore because I promise there is something for everyone here.

dairy free vanilla ice cream
dairy free vanilla ice cream

How to Make Dairy Free Ice Cream

In this recipe, I share both a more traditional version made with egg yolks and a completely vegan option.

Ingredients:

-2 cans full fat coconut milk

-1/2 cup maple syrup

-1/4 cup coconut sugar

-1/2-1 vanilla bean, optional

-1/4 tsp. salt

-4 egg yolks OR 1/4 cup tapioca or arrowroot starch to keep it vegan

-2 tsp. vanilla extract

Process:

  • Blend the coconut milk, maple syrup, sugar, and seeds from the vanilla bean in a blender until combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat. While your base begins to heat, whisk your egg yolks together in a small bowl. When the mixture is warm to the touch but not hot, mix 1/4 cup of the ice cream base with the egg yolks OR starch. Whisk to combine then add it to the base in the saucepan.
  • Stirring occasionally, heat your entire ice cream mixture until it just begins to thicken slightly and the mixture coats the back of a spoon. This will take about 10 minutes, depending on your stove.
  • Once it has reached the right consistency, let cool at room temperature before placing in the fridge to finish cooling.
  • Once your base has cooled, add it to your ice cream maker following the manufacturers directions. I’ve found that it takes 15-20 minutes for my ice cream to churn, at which point you usually have a soft serve consistency. Transfer to an ice cream container, freezer safe glass dish, or loaf pan lined with parchment paper (top with wax paper or plastic wrap pressed against the ice cream) and leave in the freezer for several hours or overnight to harden completely.

dairy free vanilla ice cream
dairy free vanilla ice cream

Dairy Free Ice Cream Notes

Ingredients:

  • This recipe uses coconut milk as the base to provide that creamy, milky flavor.
  • To create more a custard, you can use egg yolks in this recipe, but to keep it completely vegan, I provide an alternative with tapioca starch.
  • I use a combination of coconut sugar and maple syrup to sweeten this ice cream, but you can always use just one. Since both of these sweeteners are brown, they can add a bit of color to the ice cream. If you want a more pure white, use white sugar!

What if I don’t have an ice cream maker?

If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can always put the base into a freezer safe dish and whisk it every 30 minutes until it freezes. It won’t be quite as smooth, but it works in a pinch. This method is a little more time intensive as you do want to keep stirring the ice cream.

Why use egg yolks or starch?

Egg yolks or starch help the ice cream get that smooth, creamer texture without just being a frozen solid milk cube. They allow the ice cream to have some give and softness to it. Homemade ice cream is never quite as soft as store bought due to all the additives and gums they add, but we can at least soften it up a bit at home.

Dairy Free Vanilla Ice Cream

This dairy free vanilla ice cream can also be made completely vegan. It’s smooth and creamy, the perfect allergy friendly summer treat.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword AIP, autoimmune paleo, dairy free, gluten free, vegan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings 8 servings
Author Victoria Faling

Ingredients

  • 2 cans full fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2-1 vanilla bean depending on how strong you like the vanilla flavor
  • 1/4 tsp salt I like using a thick flaked salt
  • 1/4 cup tapioca or arrowroot starch OR 4 egg yolks
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Blend the coconut milk, maple syrup, sugar, and seeds from the vanilla bean in a blender until combined. Or whisk them well in a saucepan.
  • Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat. While your base begins to heat, whisk together the egg yolks in a small bowl. When the base is warm to the touch, but not hot, add 1/4 cup to the egg yolks OR to the starch and whisk to combine. Add this back to the base in the saucepan.
  • Stirring occasionally, heat your entire ice cream mixture until it starts to thicken slightly. It should coat the back of a spoon when ready. This will take about 10 minutes, depending on your stove.
  • Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool for about 20 minutes at room temperature before transferring to the fridge to cool off completely.
  • Once your base has cooled, add it to your ice cream maker following the manufacturers directions. I’ve found that it takes 15-20 minutes for my ice cream to churn, at which point you usually have a soft serve consistency. Transfer to an ice cream container, freezer safe glass dish, or loaf pan lined with parchment paper (top with wax paper or plastic wrap pressed against the ice cream) and leave in the freezer for several hours or overnight to harden completely.
  • I suggest taking the ice cream out 5-15 minutes (depending on the temp in your house and how soft you like your ice cream) before serving so it can soften enough to scoop.
Gluten Free Raspberry and Cream Scones (Dairy Free)

Gluten Free Raspberry and Cream Scones (Dairy Free)

Delicious Gluten Free Raspberry Scones with a crumble topping and sweet cream drizzle. You’ll love this healthier and allergy friendly scone recipe!

gluten free raspberry scones
gluten free raspberry scones

I think this is my favorite scone recipe I’ve made to date! First of all, I love berries. Second of all, I love a good crumble. Lastly, add a sweet glaze? I’m sold! These healthier scones are perfection with a cup of tea. They are completely gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free.

gluten free raspberry and cream scones
gluten free raspberry and cream scones

Gluten Free Raspberry and Cream Scones

Gluten Free Scone Ingredients:

Scones

  • 1:1 gluten free flour
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Coconut sugar 
  • (Vegan) butter
  • egg
  • (Vegan) yogurt or coconut cream
  • Vanilla extract
  • Frozen raspberries, tossed in 1 Tbsp of flour

Crumble Topping

  • 1:1 gluten free flour
  • Coconut sugar or white sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Butter or coconut oil

Sweat Cream Drizzle

  • Powdered sugar
  • Yogurt or coconut cream

Instructions:

  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt for the scones.
  • Whisk together the egg, vanilla extract, and yogurt/coconut cream and set aside.
  • Cut butter into flour mixture until you have a sand-like texture.
  • Add the remaining wet ingredients and use a fork to combine the dough until it holds together.
  • Mix in your raspberries then form the dough into a disk on a parchment lined baking sheet. The disk should be about 8-9 inches in diameter and about an inch thick. Place the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • While dough rests, make your crumble topping by mixing all crumble ingredients together with a fork. 
  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • When ready to bake, top the scones with the crumble topping, pressing down gently. Slice the dough into 8 scones and separate them on the baking sheet. They will expand during baking.
  • Bake for ~30 minutes until golden.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
  • When ready to serve, mix together 1/4 cup of powdered sugar with 1 Tbsp of yogurt/coconut cream until you have a thin mixture. Add more yogurt if it is too thin. Drizzle over the scones and enjoy!
gluten free raspberry scones
gluten free raspberry scones

Gluten Free Scone Recipe Notes

  1. Can I make this recipe Paleo? I have not tested a Paleo version of this recipe. I have a feeling cassava flour would work well as a substitute, but cannot guarantee that. If you try it, leave a comment with how it went!
  2. Can I make this recipe vegan? I have not tested an egg substitute for this recipe, but I do use vegan butter and yogurt to keep these scones dairy free.
  3. Can I use fresh raspberries? Frozen berries are preferred for this recipe as fresh berries tend to be too fragile and will get squished when mixing the dough,
  4. Can I use other berries? Yes! Diced strawberries would work and any other frozen berry should be fine.
  5. What if I don’t have powdered sugar? You can make your own! Just blend 1 cup of sugar (I use coconut sugar to keep it refined sugar free) and 1 tbsp. of starch (arrowroot, tapioca, corn) until you have a fine powder.

gluten free healthy raspberry and cream scones
gluten free healthy raspberry and cream scones

More Scone Recipes

If you are looking for more delicious scones, I’ve got a few recipes for you. The first recipe is for my cinnamon lovers. The second is for my autoimmune paleo babes who still need a fully grain free option.

Cinnamon Crumble Scones

AIP Sweet Potato Scones

gluten free flour

Gluten Free Raspberry & Cream Scones

Gluten free raspberry scones are topped with a crumble topping and finished off with a sweat cream drizzle. These delicious scones are also dairy free, nut free, and refined sugar free. They make a delicious snack, breakfast, or dessert!
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, French
Keyword dairy free, gluten free, Low Sugar, nut free, raspberries
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 8 scones
Author Victoria Faling

Ingredients

Scones

  • 1 3/4 cup 1:1 gluten free flour sifted
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar you can also use white sugar
  • 6 Tbsp (vegan) butter
  • 1 egg
  • 6-8 Tbsp (vegan) yogurt or coconut cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup frozen raspberries, tossed in 1 Tbsp of flour

Crumble Topping

  • 1/2 cup 1:1 gluten free flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar or white sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter or coconut oil

Sweat Cream Drizzle

  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar *see notes above for making your own with coconut sugar
  • 1-2 Tbsp yogurt or coconut cream

Instructions

  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt for the scones and place in the fridge.
  • Whisk together the egg, vanilla extract, and yogurt/coconut cream and set aside.
  • Cut your butter into cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut in the butter until you have a sand like texture, with little pea-sized bits of butter (the butter should be mostly broken down, but not melted).
  • Add the remaining wet ingredients and use a fork to combine the dough until it holds together. If it is not coming together, add more yogurt/coconut cream 1 Tbsp at a time.
  • Mix in your raspberries then form the dough into a disk on a parchment lined baking sheet. The disk should be about 8-9 inches in diameter and about an inch thick. Place the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • While dough rests, make your crumble topping by mixing all crumble ingredients together with a fork.
  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • When ready to bake, top the scones with the crumble topping, pressing down gently. Slice the dough into 8 scones and separate them on the baking sheet. They will expand during baking.
  • Bake for ~30 minutes until golden.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
  • When ready to serve, mix together 1/4 cup of powdered sugar with 1 Tbsp of yogurt/coconut cream until you have a thin mixture. Add more yogurt if it is too thin. Drizzle over the scones and enjoy!
Tomato Free Healthy Sloppy Joes (Gluten Free)

Tomato Free Healthy Sloppy Joes (Gluten Free)

These healthy Sloppy Joes are packed with flavor, but without the tomato. Served on gluten free buns, this is the ultimate allergy friendly comfort meal!

healthy sloppy joes
healthy sloppy joes

Although these homemade sloppy joes aren’t completely nightshade free, they are tomato free for my tomato allergy babes. This sloppy joe recipe uses lots of delicious spices to bring out the flavor, while utilizing sweet potato puree as the base. I’ve also packed in more veggies with the use of fennel (or onion) and bell pepper. We keep it nutrient packed over here!

Easy, Healthy Meals

These healthy sloppy joes are made in one pan and are super easy to make. This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight meal. If you’re looking for more easy dinner ideas, check out these recipes…

Plantain Taco Bowl

Honey Balsamic Chicken and Veggies

Tomato Free Stuffed Peppers

healthy tomato free sloppy joes
healthy tomato free sloppy joes

Tomato Free Healthy Sloppy Joes

Healthy Sloppy Joes Ingredients:

  • Olive oil
  • Fennel or small onion
  • Red bell pepper
  • Ground beef 
  • Sweet potato puree
  • Coconut aminos
  • Salt
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Turmeric
  • Dijon mustard
  • Gluten free buns

Instructions

  • First, cook the veggies. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fennel and cook for a few minutes, until starting to soften. Then add the bell pepper and cook for 5-7 more minutes until veggies are cooked through and soft. Set veggies aside.
  • Next, brown your ground beef in the same pan over medium heat.
  • Once beef is cooked, turn heat to low and add the veggies back in along with the remaining ingredients Mix to combine well and cook over low until everything is warm.
  • Serve in gluten free buns and enjoy!

healthy tomato free sloppy joes
healthy tomato free sloppy joes

Sloppy Joe Substitutions

If you don’t eat meat, that’s okay! You can make vegan sloppy joes by subbing out the ground beef for cooked red lentils. I suggest cooking up 1 cup of dry red lentils and substituting that for the beef in the recipe. You can also use ground turkey if you’re not a red meat eater.

I use fennel as it is low FODMAP, but you can use onion instead.

Lastly, I have not tested this recipe out to be nightshade free. You can, of course, leave out the bell pepper, but the cayenne adds a lot of flavor. You can try leaving it out and adding some garlic powder and apple cider vinegar to get more of that kick.

Make this recipe fully Paleo by using a grain free bread alternative.

healthy tomato free sloppy joes
healthy tomato free sloppy joes

Tomato Free Sloppy Joes

These healthy sloppy joes are still packed with flavor, but without the tomato. Serve on gluten free buns for the ultimate allergy friendly comfort meal!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword dairy free, gluten free, tomato free
Servings 4 servings
Author Victoria Faling

Ingredients

  • 1-2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 fennel or small onion, diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 lbs ground beef *see notes for vegan option
  • 3/4 cup sweet potato puree
  • 2 Tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 4 gluten free buns

Instructions

  • First, cook the veggies. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fennel and cook for a few minutes, until starting to soften. Then add the bell pepper and cook for 5-7 more minutes until veggies are cooked through and soft. Set veggies aside.
  • Next, brown your ground beef in the same pan over medium heat.
  • Once beef is cooked, turn heat to low and add the veggies back in along with the remaining ingredients Mix to combine well and cook over low until everything is warm.
  • Serve in gluten free buns and enjoy!

Notes

*Feel free to use ground turkey or red lentils (one cup of dried red lentils, cooked)