Gluten Free Cookie Dough Ice Cream was like a mirage to me, back in what I call the Dark Ages of Living Gluten Free. I could find no palatable gluten free substitutes for anything whatsoever. Thus it was that when I was diagnosed with celiac disease in the 90’s, I had to kiss one of my most-loved treats good-bye: raw cookie dough (shhh – don’t tell!).
Could it get worse? Yes. When I later learned I was also lactose intolerant, I also had to give up my late night straight-from-the-carton-ice-cream eating hobby as well.
Doing without both of these things may have benefited my waist-line, but not my heart.
Doing without is actually what drove me to create my own flour and write my own recipes! Necessity has always been the mother of invention!
Luckily I was able to finally create the perfect gluten-free chocolate chip cookie, which fortunately or unfortunately meant that I had delectable doughy treats whenever I wanted them! I later fell in love with new coconut, almond and cashew dairy-free ice cream options, so nothing could stop me!
Gluten free, dairy free (yes, vegan!) Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream now threatens my hips once more, but boy is it making my mouth happy!
I’m so excited to share this super easy and too delicious recipe with you! I most often cheat and use my favorite So Delicious® Vanilla Coconut Ice Cream instead of making my own from scratch, but you could certainly make your own ice cream or homemade frozen yogurt. I even have a recipe for homemade vegan ice cream, so the whole thing can be a from-scratch affair.
The real key is in the amazingly yummy cookie dough itself! Nothing gritty of funky tasting here because we’re using my #1 voted gfJules Flour!
I highly recommend Enjoy Life’s® Mega Chunk dairy-free, soy-free chocolate CHUNKS (but chips are perfectly fine too) or choose another brand of chocolate that you prefer (Pascha Organic even has vegan white chocolate chips!), but don’t skimp on the chocolate!!!!
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SO many options, depending on the time available and what flavors you most prefer for your ice cream, and of course, what you want as your base for said ice cream.
Whatever you choose, life is definitely sweet again!*
If you try this recipe and love it, please leave a 5-star review and any recipe notes or comments! What vegan ice creams do you love? Did you use any other add-ins??
Homemade Gluten Free Cookie Dough Ice Cream Recipe
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Homemade Gluten Free Cookie Dough Ice Cream Recipe
Choose your favorite ice cream or non-dairy treat and add this delicious homemade gluten free, vegan cookie dough for the best gluten-free, allergen-free homemade cookie dough ice cream around!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups gfJules® All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated cane sugar
Plus
- 1/2 cup Earth Balance® Buttery Sticks
- 1/2 cup mild cooking oil OR shortening Spectrum Organic Palm Oil Shortening
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 Tbs. Ener-G® egg replacer, whisked into 4 Tbs. warm water OR 1/2 cup applesauce
- 8-10 oz. chocolate chips or Enjoy Life® Mega Chunks
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 pint or 1 gallon Ice cream of choice, dairy or non-dairy (So Delicious® Almond Milk Ice Cream, Coconut Milk Ice Cream, Cashew Milk Ice Cream or Soy Milk Ice Creams
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Evenly spread the gfJules Flour out on a parchment lined sheet pan. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes to kill any bacteria present in uncooked flour (it needs to reach 165°F). Alternatively, you could microwave the measured flour in a bowl, stirring a few times to be sure it is evenly heated. Remove from oven and allow to fully cool, then whisk together with baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
Bring the Buttery Sticks close to room temperature, then beat together with oil/shortening and sugars until light and fluffy – several minutes. Mix in the egg replacer/applesauce and vanilla until combined. Gradually beat in dry ingredients to incorporate.
Stir in chips and nuts, if adding.
Spoon out small teaspoonfuls of dough and place on a plate or bowl, cover and freeze (they may be rounded or unshaped dough balls). Freeze until very cold (1 hour or longer). Whether you use a pint or a gallon, you'll still have more cookie dough than you need, so you get the bonus of making the rest of the dough into cookies!!!
Pick your favorite ice cream or non-dairy ice cream; set out to thaw slightly so that it is easily stirred. Scoop frozen dough balls into the ice cream and mix to distribute. Return to the freezer to set until ready to serve.
Notes
*Since originally writing this recipe years ago, So Delicious® has actually come out with their own Gluten-Free and Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Creams! So, there's yet another yummy option when you're short on time and long on your cookie dough ice cream craving! Always read every label to be sure that ingredients match your dietary restrictions.
**Prep time includes freezing time
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I liked you on Facebook! ((:
Hi Jules! 7 months ago I found out I was allergic to 9 types of foods! One of them is gluten. Im 14. Its been so hard to eat for me because Im allergic to so many things. I would love to win because it would be awesome to have my own bowls and kitchenware for my own, I cook regulary with my mom though its really tough for her because my brother is to casein.
The products look amazing and I would love to win them, hope you choose me! Love your recipes and how hardworking you are ((:
After 68 days of 100+ temps here in Texas, those ice cream bowls would be wonderful. Passing on the cookie dough ice cream recipe to our GF support group.
I liked your page and the Earth Balance page.![:)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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I love your flour!!! It has made gluten free cooking for my 7 yr old so much easier!!! The bowls from ZAK look amazing so I liked you and them on facebook. My husband has to have his ice cream frozen solid from first scoop to last these will do the trick I’m sure!
I “like” your page on facebook and would love a chance to have these bowls and coupons. I have two daughters I cook for using your flour and love it. I have made some amazing things with it. This ice-cream would be a special treat. Any help I can get with cost of these products would be great since we are still in a bit of shell shock starting this only four months ago.
I “like” your page on Facebook. The bowls and spoons would be perfect for the goat’s milk gelato that I just bought at the farmer’s market. And I love the idea of So Delicious ice cream, especially with chocolate chunks and cookie dough. A colorful tasting party could be in our future.
I “LIKE” your face book page and all the information you have on it. Your products are outstanding and have made me look at other products that I used to use and ask myself why would I eat this compared to Jules Gluten Free products. Your products are far superior to all the others out there. I have been on the Gluten Free Diet now for over 12 years and have tasted them all. I would love the Ice cream Bowls and other items for my Daughter and her gluten free friends. I however would have to find Dairy Free Gluten Free Ice Cream.
Hi Bill – thanks so much for your comment! I’m thrilled that you’re loving my flour and mixes! Do you know we’ve been gluten-free for the same amount of time? Pretty cool!![;)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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I’ve “liked” your FB page for a long time now. Just sayin’. (LOL) Anyway, the bowls look so pretty. I’ve never had “special” ice-cream bowls before. Maybe now’s the time! Bring on the ice-cream (and the bowls!)
Ok, I think I have double-liked you on FB now! There should be a “love” button on FB for sites like yours, and for the companies that have dedicated themselves to providing these products. I use all these products and your recipes- they have made it possible for my kids to enjoy special treats and not feel excluded at celebrations dispite their multiple food allergies. And those bowls look Pinkalicious! We are celebrating both of our kid’s birthdays this weekend along with their grandpa’s 79th birthday. What a sweet, cool way to end the summer!
I liked you on facebook. I love your website and your products!!
I love ice cream. My gf daughter and I love to eat our ice cream. Thanks for the delicious recipe. The bowls look so cute.
I “liked” your Facebook page AND I would love to try several of the products in your Ice Cream Social contest… THAT would make my end of summer sweeter! Love your website AND all your help since I went GF a year ago. THANK YOU!
I liked you on Facebook! My summer would end way sweeter with cookies and ice cream that I could actual eat and enjoy!
I don’t do Face book much but I “like” yours.
We eat ice cream most everyday! Those bowls and other great stuff would make a great summer memory around our house.
thanks for the opportunity to buy gluten free products!
I “liked” your FB page! I would love to win to help beat this summer heat of 110 degrees! We need this to “cool” us off!!!!! Plus we love sweets!!!!!
I liked you fb page! Always find great recipes in your newsletters! Thanks!
I already like your FB page.
This would be so exciting to eat ice cream from.
Love your flour and cookie mix.
Gheez how cute are those Zak bowls! I’ve been making sorbet with my Cuisinart (sorry) ice cream maker all summer. Your big box of flour (that I ordered) just arrived today. : ) Of course I “like” you on Facebook. Happy Labor Day.
Hi Jules!
I have LOVED your facebook page since you started and loved your products since I found them nearly 2 years ago. The ZAK bowls are so cute! They would match my popcorn popper!! I am so excited about these ice cream recipes, I could have my own ice cream truck!! My 7 1/2 year old, still thinks that truck drives around playing music… thank goodness he doesn’t know otherwise!! He loves sorbet.. and am sure he would love your goodies too!! Happy Labor Day!