Description
A fun, nostalgic take on PB&J, these gluten-free ice cream sandwiches are made with chewy SunButter cookies, creamy vanilla ice cream, and a swirl of fruity jam. They’re easy to make, allergy-friendly, and perfect for summer treats!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup SunButter (or any sunflower seed butter)
- ½ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Ice Cream Filling:
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream (dairy-free if needed)
- ¼ cup strawberry or raspberry jam (use homemade or a low-sugar brand)
Instructions
Make the Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the SunButter, coconut sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt until smooth.
- Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie and place on the baking sheet. Flatten them slightly with a fork in a crisscross pattern (just like peanut butter cookies).
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool completely—they’ll firm up as they sit.
Assemble the Sandwiches:
- While the cookies cool, soften the ice cream slightly so it’s easier to spread.
- In a small bowl, mix the jam with the lemon juice for a little extra brightness.
- Spread a generous scoop of ice cream on the flat side of one cookie, then top with a teaspoon of the jam.
- Place another cookie on top and press gently to spread the filling evenly.
- Wrap each sandwich in parchment paper and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, let the sandwiches freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
- You can swap in peanut butter if there are no allergies in your household.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg