Craving a decadent dessert that won't derail your healthy lifestyle? Get ready to discover the ultimate summer treat that combines the creamy coolness of ice cream with a perfectly crisp, nutrient-rich cookie base. These Paleo Ice Cream Sandwiches are about to revolutionize your dessert game, proving that clean eating can be absolutely delicious and totally Instagram-worthy!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Paleo
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pint paleo-friendly ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, melted coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until a smooth, consistent dough forms.
- Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll out to approximately 1/4 inch thickness. Use a rectangular cookie cutter or knife to create uniform rectangular cookie shapes.
- Carefully transfer the cut cookie shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving slight space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent over-browning.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool completely on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes. The cookies must be fully cooled to prevent melting the ice cream.
- Remove paleo-friendly ice cream from freezer and let soften slightly for easier spreading.
- Once cookies are completely cool, spread a generous scoop of ice cream between two cookies, creating a sandwich.
- Immediately wrap each ice cream sandwich in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 1 hour to set.
- Before serving, let sandwiches sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes to soften slightly for easier eating.
Tips
- Use high-quality, room temperature ingredients to ensure your cookie dough mixes smoothly.
- Roll out the dough between parchment paper to prevent sticking and achieve uniform thickness.
- Allow cookies to cool completely to prevent ice cream from melting too quickly.
- Choose a paleo-friendly ice cream with minimal ingredients for the best flavor.
- Wrap individual sandwiches in plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn and maintain texture.
- For best results, let sandwiches sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
- Experiment with different paleo-friendly ice cream flavors to keep things interesting!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
