Vegan Cookies and Cream Ice Cream (Paleo!)

The easiest no churn vegan cookies and cream ice cream that’s packed with homemade Paleo vegan Oreo’s in every bite! Creamy and sweet while also being dairy free, Paleo, and nut free, this homemade cookies n’ cream is the best!

Well folks, we have one more ice cream recipe for the summer and then we are heading full force into fall.

I know, I’m so sad too! It’s a bittersweet feeling. But that’s just how the cookie crumbles…

Speaking of which…can we take a moment to admire this Paleo VEGAN Cookies and Cream Ice cream?!

I mean. Those cookie chunks are REAL. This is the creamiest, sweetest homemade vegan cookies and cream ice cream, and it’s made with the most simple ingredients all combined without an ice cream machine.

Yep, we’re talking no churn…because I still haven’t invested in an ice cream machine, and ya know what, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it! I like my no churn ice creams! They’re easy, no hassle clean up, and as smooth as an ice cream pint!

But let’s get to the star of the show here, because this homemade ice cream deserves some air time…

Why I love this healthy cookies and cream ice cream

Okay, so first off, cookies and cream ice cream was one of my top favorite ice creams growing up, next to cookie dough…and Butterfingers…and anything involving chocolate and peanut butter because let’s be honest, that combo is gold.

So naturally, a Paleo vegan cookies and cream ice cream sounded like a great idea, and let me tell you, it was!

This healthy homemade ice cream is just full of cookie chunks with every bite, it’s incredibly sweet for not having any added sugar save for the homemade Oreo’s (oh yeah, that’s the best part- even the Oreo’s are homemade, vegan, Paleo, nut free, and dang delicious!), and it’s incredibly smooth and creamy.

And yet…this ice cream is dairy free, gluten free, vegan, Paleo, refined sugar free (and no added sugar in the actual ice cream), andddddd nut free. The catch? There’s absolutely zero catch to this healthy cookies and cream ice cream.

I truly believe you can have your cake and eat it too (or in this case- ice cream!). Of course, let me just get one thing straight- there is nothing wrong with a scoop of actual cookies and cream ice cream! We’re just having fun, playing with ingredients and trying new things over here, and this little experiment turned out so well.

If you haven’t made ice cream yet, this is the recipe to try! It’s easy, kid friendly to make, and perfectly scoopable 🙂

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Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Ingredients

What I love most about this ice cream is how simple the ingredients are, and you can even make the Oreos yourself or purchase vegan and healthier Oreos in stores, depending on how quick you want this recipe to go! That being said, let’s talk about what you’ll need for this homemade ice cream recipe:

• Japanese sweet potato: yes, this is a sweet potato ice cream! But don’t worry, you wouldn’t be able to tell 😉 if you’ve seen my Paleo vegan vanilla ice cream, it’s basically that as the base of this cookies n’ cream ice cream.
• Coconut cream: I highly recommend using coconut cream over light coconut milk, or even coconut milk, because the creamier the milk, the creamier the texture! I find the best coconut cream to be at Trader Joe’s, but you can also find a coconut cream at Whole Foods and other grocery stores!
• Vanilla extract: a must for vegan cookies and cream ice cream!

For the cookies, I will say, these homemade Paleo vegan Oreos get made pretty quickly- I’m talking 30 minutes max, so if you have the time to spare, I would highly recommend making these Oreos yourself! They taste just like a regular Oreo. I don’t know how, it’s some kind of magic! If you’re going the homemade route, you’ll need:

• Coconut flour: yep, these homemade vegan Oreos are completely nut free! Did I mention that this entire homemade cookies and cream ice cream recipe is nut free?
• Cacao powder
• Coconut oil: just softened, not melted!
• Maple syrup: just a touch!
• Coconut butter: this is for the filling, and let me tell you, it is amazing! I highly recommend Artisana Organics’ coconut butter, but you can use whichever is available to you!

How to make vegan ice cream without an ice cream maker

It’s actually easier than you think, and the fact that this is a sweet potato ice cream makes it even easier!

If you’re making the Paleo vegan Oreo’s to go along with this homemade cookies and cream ice cream, you can follow the direction here! They’re super simple and take maximum 30 minutes 😉

For the rest of the recipe, just make sure that your sweet potato is fully cooked and cooled (less chill time in the freezer then!), and let’s begin!

Place the sweet potato into a large food processor and blend it until it’s smooth and creamy. Additionally, you can use a hand mixer if you don’t have a large food processor, but I find the food processor to be the best way to make sweet potato ice cream!

Next add in the coconut cream and vanilla extract. You can add in a little maple syrup if you would like, but I actually find that the ice cream is sweet enough as it is, especially with the cookies. Try a bit after you’ve pureed it smooth like the above photo, and then decide if you want a little more sweetness in there 😉

Crush your Oreos and add them to the ice cream, stirring them into the ice cream with a spoon (not the food processor haha! You want those nice cookie chunks!).

Pour the ice cream into a parchment lined loaf tin or glass pan (8″-9″ will do!), and place the Japanese sweet potato ice cream into the freezer to chill for about 4-6 hours.

That’s it!

See? Super easy! When you’re ready to serve, just let the ice cream sit out at room temperature for 15 minutes to soften 🙂

Now just scoop your vegan cookies and cream ice cream into a cone, a bowl, or heck, just go for the whole pint 😉 I love topping mine with extra Oreos and chocolate chips, and sometimes a drizzle of peanut butter (because who doesn’t love a Parent Trap moment ha!).

Of course, if you’re keeping this cookies n’ cream ice cream completely nut free, I would suggest a yummy and rich hot fudge!

Anywho, I hope you love this fun Paleo vegan ice cream as much as I do! Let me know how it goes for you in the comments below, and as always, I’d love to see your beautiful recreations on Instagram and Pinterest!

Happy cookie crumbling and scooping!

If you liked this recipe, you’ll love:

Paleo Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Gluten Free Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Cream

Paleo Vegan Cherry Garcia

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