Vegan Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
Vegan Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
Report
A cold and creamy dairy-free treat, using vegan cookies and the easiest ice cream ever.
Share:
Ingredients
- 1 batch Cashew Butter Cookies
- 2 to 4 frozen bananas
- water , as needed to facilitate blending
- 1 to 2 tablespoons nut butter (optional)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- Crushed cashews or other nuts , for topping (optional)
Add to Shopping List
Instructions
- Prepare the Cashew Butter Cookies using the directions here. The recipe should make 24 cookies, though you might want to make them a little smaller since these sandwiches can be very rich! Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then move them to a cooling rack to cool completely. You can put the cookies on a plate in the freezer to help speed up the process!
- Once the cookies are cool, prepare the banana ice cream. I've found that 2 large bananas create enough ice cream to fill about 6 cookie sandwiches, so use that as your guide when deciding how much ice cream to make. If you want to fill all of the cookies you'll probably need about 4 frozen bananas. I only wanted to fill half of of the cookies (so I could have leftover cookies to enjoy, too), so I used 2 frozen bananas, plus 1 tablespoon of organic peanut butter to make the ice cream extra-creamy. To prepare the ice cream, it helps if you cut the bananas into small pieces or coins so that they can break down quickly and evenly in a food processor. (I just used my hands to snap them into manageable chunks.) Place the bananas, and nut butter if using, into a small food processor or blender and add a couple tablespoons of water to help facilitate blending. Blend and scrape down the processor until the bananas have a smooth, ice-cream-like texture. (Add more water if you need to-- I ended up adding a 1/4 cup total.)
- To make the ice cream sandwiches, arrange 6 to 12 of the cookies bottom-side-facing-up on a large plate or baking sheet. Add a generous scoop of banana ice cream to each one, then place another cookie on top of the ice cream to create a sandwich. Place the sheet of cookies in the freezer to firm up, at least 1 hour before serving.
- For an extra decadent treat, I like to dip half of these cookies in melted dark chocolate and sprinkle them with crushed nuts. To melt the chocolate, simply use a double boiler (I use an oven-safe bowl over my 2-quart saucepan filled with 2 inches of water) and stir until melted. Use a spoon to pour the melted chocolate over the frozen cookies then quickly sprinkle them with crushed nuts before the chocolate hardens. Return each chocolate-coated cookie to a plate lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Serve frozen and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
252kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
14mg
(1%)
Potassium
300mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin C
4.1mg
(5%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
