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DIY Gluten Free Ice Cream Sandwich {Gluten & Dairy Free!}

This DIY Gluten Free Ice Cream Sandwich is the perfect summertime treat. Delicious dairy free ice cream sandwiched between the perfect gluten free chocolate cake!

DIY Ice Cream Sandwiches

This post is sponsored by perfectly free, My Gluten Free Miami appreciates their support!

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream

Nothing says summer time like ice cream treats. I’ll be honest, I haven’t had an ice cream sandwich since my Celiac diagnoses. To my knowledge, there aren’t any gluten free ice cream sandwich brands. That’s the trick to gluten free- you gotta learn to make a lot of things yourself and usually you can come up something that’s just as good- or in this case, even better!

DIY Ice Cream Sandwiches

New Perfectly Free Pints

Perfectly Free PintsI love perfectly free frozen bites. The creamy coconut ice cream center and the delicious outsides are amazing. I was so excited when they came out with pints. They come in three flavors- fudge stripe, caramel cafe, and strawberry sundae. All are delicious, but for this gluten free ice cream sandwich, I chose to use the fudge swirl and caramel cafe. The fudge swirl is a bit more of a coconut ice cream flavor, whereas the caramel cafe has this delicious coffee taste with that caramel swirl.

DIY Ice Cream Sandwich

A few things that I love about Perfectly Free:

  • Top 8 allergen free
  • Non-Gmo
  • Vegan Friendly
  • Taste Ridiculously Good!

DIY Ice Cream Sandwiches

The Perfect Gluten Free Ice Cream Sandwich

When most people make a DIY Gluten Free Ice Cream Sandwich, they usually use cookies, which of course are good, but if memory serves me correctly, an ice cream sandwich has that cakey cookie outside. When I wanted to remake it, I wanted to recreate that same cakey cookie. This gluten free ice cream sandwich has that perfect texture that will remind you of childhood summers, eating ice cream sandwiches by the pool.

DIY Ice Cream Sandwiches

Recipe Notes

This is a really simple recipe. I took my basic gluten free brownie recipe and spread it thinly on a baking sheet. It makes the perfect outside for these gluten free ice cream sandwiches.

The Cakey Cookie Brownie

  • The trick is to not bake it too long. If you do you end up with brownie “chips.” They taste good but don’t make good gluten free ice cream sandwiches.

Gluten Free Flour

  • For this particular recipe, I have tried several different gluten free flour blends and they all work well. GF Jules is my go to, but I’ve also used Trader Joes and King Arthur and they both work well.

Dairy Free

  • I have used both vegetable oil and coconut oil for these, both work well.

Off Set Spatula

  • This works best for spreading the batter into an even, thin layer, but in a pinch, a spatula can work.

I hope you love this gluten free ice cream sandwich and be sure to check out Perfectly Free. You can see if they are available in your area by checking out their location finder. If they aren’t available, be sure to ask your local grocery store to carry them!

Happy Gluten Free Eating!

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DIY Gluten Free Ice Cream Sandwich {Gluten & Dairy Free!}

Ingredients

Brownie Layer

    Dry Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup gluten-free flour
    • 1/3 cup gluten-free cocoa powder
    • 3/4 Cup Sugar
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp gluten-free instant espresso powder optional

    Wet Ingredients

    • 2 eggs room temperature works best
    • 1/2 cup coconut oil
    • 1 tsp vanilla

    Ice Cream

    • 2 Pints Dairy Free Ice Cream

    Instructions

    Brownie

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • Mix together dry ingredients.
    • Add wet and stir well.
    • Cover cookie sheet with parchment paper.
    • Spread brownie mixture in thin layer.
    • Bake for 10 minutes, turning half way through.

    Ice Cream

    • Let ice cream soften for about 10 minutes.
    • Cover a small pan with parchment paper (about half the size of your brownie layer)
    • Spread softened ice cream.
    • Place in freezer to harden.

    Prepare Gluten Free Ice Cream Sandwiches

    • Let brownie layer cool.
    • Cut in half.
    • Carefully remove ice cream and place on top of cookie layer. Cover with second layer.
    • Carefully cut into individual sandwiches.
    • Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze.

     

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    51 Comments

  • Reply
    June
    May 26, 2021 at 10:38 pm

    5 stars
    Amanda, you absolutely nailed it with these ice cream sandwiches! The taste and texture of the brownie is perfect! Can’t wait to make these for my grandsons.

    Thank you.

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    Is There Gluten in Ice Cream? - Health Yeah Life
    August 12, 2020 at 12:13 pm

    […] the mood for a more sophisticated treat, then go for gluten-free ice cream sandwiches! The perfect summer treats as a light, tasty […]

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    Jules Shepard
    April 11, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    Anything chocolate and anything ice cream! Love this!

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    Lindsey
    April 11, 2018 at 9:04 am

    This will make a great after school treat for the kids. It fits our allergy restrictions perfectly.

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    Gluten Free With Emily
    July 29, 2017 at 11:37 am

    I have been dreaming of ice cream sandwiches! I know this summer is going to be a ice cream sandwich one for sure! I can’t wait to make some at home!

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      Amanda
      July 31, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      Enjoy! They are perfect for the heat!

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    Jereann
    July 28, 2017 at 11:18 pm

    These are totally droolworthy! I didn’t know they had ice cream – so exciting!!

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      Amanda
      July 31, 2017 at 12:10 pm

      It’s so good! I love the strawberry sundae!

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    Alisa Fleming
    July 28, 2017 at 10:57 pm

    What a wonderfully simple recipe and I am so excited to hear that they now have ice cream! Sounds like some great flavors in the starting line up.

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      Amanda
      July 31, 2017 at 12:12 pm

      They are really good! We are loving the ice cream!

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    suzanne
    July 28, 2017 at 9:16 am

    You always have THE best recipes! These look delicious!

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      Amanda
      July 31, 2017 at 12:15 pm

      Thanks! They are really good and simple to make!

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    Kortney
    July 28, 2017 at 4:12 am

    You are so right about the cakey sandwich rather than a cookie. I remember the cake sticking to my fingers and having to scrape it off! Brownie is the perfect solution.

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      Amanda
      July 31, 2017 at 12:15 pm

      Exactly! It has to have that cakey texture!

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    Amanda
    July 25, 2017 at 8:08 pm

    These look yummy!

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    Caroline @ Love Cake Create
    July 25, 2017 at 6:38 am

    Love the look of these! They’re so easy to make so can be whipped up whenever you have a sweet craving 🙂

    • Reply
      Amanda
      July 31, 2017 at 12:17 pm

      They are really easy, you can always keep some on hand in the freezer!

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    Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy
    July 25, 2017 at 6:18 am

    These look so yummy!! I don’t remember the last time I had an ice cream sandwich!

    • Reply
      Amanda
      July 31, 2017 at 12:18 pm

      It’s one of those things you forget about, but are so good!

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    Rebecca Hicks
    July 24, 2017 at 11:05 pm

    Wow these look and sound AMAZING! I definitely have to check out that ice cream and make those cookies. I’m all about gluten free and healthier alternatives to my favorite ice creams!

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      Amanda
      July 31, 2017 at 12:18 pm

      They are so good, you are going to love it!

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    kay
    July 24, 2017 at 8:21 pm

    oo, yum! I love a good ice cream sandwich! I don’t THINK I have a gluten issue, but with my Crohn’s Disease, i can’t imagine putting more gluten free items into my diet hurting the effort to get better. Thanks for sharing!

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    Paula @ I'm Busy Being Awesome
    July 24, 2017 at 7:20 pm

    OMG “I scream” is right! Ice cream sandwiches are one of the summertime desserts that I miss the MOST. I can’t wait to give these a try. Definitely pinned this to my gluten free board 🙂

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      Amanda
      July 31, 2017 at 12:19 pm

      They are amazing, you are going to love these!

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    Jordyn Galan
    July 24, 2017 at 6:16 pm

    Yummy! these look super delicious can’t wait to try!

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    Jenna Urben
    July 24, 2017 at 3:37 pm

    I’m lactose intolerant and never heard of this brand before! I’ll have to look it up, these look great!!

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      Amanda
      July 31, 2017 at 12:20 pm

      Perfectly Free makes amazing ice cream products, all top 8 free!

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    Victoria with One Sharp Mama
    July 24, 2017 at 1:47 pm

    I def want to try this! I love that it’s so allergy friendly, even better as my daughter can’t have dairy or soy

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      Amanda
      July 31, 2017 at 12:21 pm

      She is going to love them!

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    Jessica Lam
    July 24, 2017 at 12:04 pm

    This looks absolutely delicious! I’ve never made my own ice cream sandwiches before, so I might try this out!

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      Amanda
      July 31, 2017 at 12:21 pm

      It’s so easy!

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    Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy
    July 24, 2017 at 10:07 am

    This reminds me of a video I saw about how ice-cream sandwiches are made (in a factory) – how cool that yours looks just as awesome and almost machine-made (I totally mean it as a compliment though)! And yeah, I always thought that ice-cream sandwiches were made with cookies too! I stand corrected now!

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      Amanda
      July 31, 2017 at 12:21 pm

      Thanks! That is definitely a compliment. It is the look I was going for!

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    Jeni @ Coquette Kitchen
    July 24, 2017 at 9:43 am

    ooo! My best friend who’s newly vegan is coming next week. I’m a vegetarian, but I like to eat vegan more and more often these days. I think this would make a perfect hot weather treat for us!

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      Amanda
      July 31, 2017 at 12:23 pm

      They do contain eggs, but you can use an egg substitute to make them! Flax eggs should work well in this.

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    jehava
    July 24, 2017 at 7:46 am

    These look so amazing!! Yum! I will have to try them out!

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    Kate | Veggie Desserts
    July 24, 2017 at 7:44 am

    I haven’t had ice cream sandwiches in ages! They look delicious, as does that ice cream!

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    Jordan | Read. Eat. Repeat.
    July 24, 2017 at 7:31 am

    These look amazing! I’ve never tried to make an ice cream sandwich before, my kids would l

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    Andrea
    July 24, 2017 at 7:19 am

    Yum – chocolate! and it’s been that kind of weather here all week!

    • Reply
      Amanda
      July 31, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      It’s that kinda of weather here all the time!

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    Sarah Newman
    July 24, 2017 at 7:06 am

    What?! These look RIDICULOUSLY delicious!!! So wishing I had one in front of me right now. Awesome job!

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      Amanda
      July 31, 2017 at 12:27 pm

      Thanks! I’m thinking about going to eat one now!

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    Michelle | The Last Food Blog
    July 24, 2017 at 6:24 am

    These look so good and that ice cream sounds amazing!

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