Ditch the Pint: The Best Vegan Ice Cream Sandwiches

What’s better than a generous scoop of vegan ice cream? A generous scoop of ice cream between two cookies. Whether you prefer the classic vanilla-meets-chocolate or a softer chocolate chip sandwich, these sweet handholds are summertime (or, more realistically: anytime) staples. In fact, an estimated nearly 50 ice cream sandwiches are eaten every second in the US. 

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There are more dairy-free options on the market than ever before, so take a break from the pint and stock up on some vegan ice cream sandwiches.

What are vegan ice cream sandwiches made of?

That depends—just like dairy-free pints come in oat, almond, coconut, cashew, soy, pea protein, and beyond, vegan ice cream sandwiches can be stuffed with any kind of dairy-free ice cream. This list covers all of the options that you can find in stores, but your local scoop shop might have dairy-free frozen sandwiches on offer. 

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11 vegan ice cream sandwiches you can find in stores

We scoured the freezer aisles of our favorite supermarkets in search of the delectable duo of cookies and ice cream, and here’s what we found.

Tofutti

1 Tofutti Cuties

Before there was NadaMoo, non-dairy Ben & Jerry’s, or vegan options at your local scoop shop, there was Tofutti Cuties. These snack-sized sweets are the OG of non-dairy novelties. Lately, we’ve been getting creative with Cuties. Try sandwiching two together with a schmear of peanut butter or making an ice cream sandwich sundae by topping two roughly chopped Cuties with vegan whip, hot fudge, caramel sauce, chopped nuts, and a cherry. And don’t forget—they come in more than just vanilla. The chocolate and mint flavors are exceptional.
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So Delicious

2 So Delicious

So Delicious’ classic vanilla-chocolate coconut milk ice cream sandwiches have long been staples for dairy-free treat seekers, especially for those avoiding soy. But two new players are making these sandwiched indulgences even more fun. S’mores and strawberry cheesecake renditions pair chocolate-marshmallow and strawberry cheesecake ice cream with honey-free graham wafers. After all, two desserts are better than one.
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Green Girl Bakeshop

3 Green Girl Bakeshop

This gluten- and dairy-free artisan ice cream maker offers vegan cookie sandwiches made with superfood ingredients that have been used in traditional medicines across the globe for centuries, like turmeric, reishi, and ashwagandha. The cookies themselves are made from cassava flour and sweetened with organic applesauce and coconut sugar while the gelato is made from coconut milk. And the flavors? They’re incredible—think Cardamom with Dark Chocolate Cookie, Vanilla Bean with Chocolate Chip Cookie, and Golden Mylk with Ginger Cookie.
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GoodPop

4 GoodPop

We may know GoodPop as a maker of natural fruit popsicles that we could eat an entire box of in one sitting, but did you know that they dabble in dairy-free ice cream, too? The healthy dessert brand’s Chocolate Vanilla Sandwiches feature gluten-free chocolate cookies with vanilla oat milk ice cream. It’s free from refined sugar, sugar alcohol sweeteners, and artificial dyes. We raise our dairy-free ice cream sandwiches to that!
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Jolly Llama

5 Jolly Llama

What began as a sorbet fruit pop company has expanded into more indulgent coconut cream-based novelties—and that’s a big win in our books. Offered in vanilla and mint chocolate chip, these gluten-free square sandwiches are so thick, we seriously considered eating them with a knife and fork. In addition to ice cream sandwiches, the Jolly Llama is also cranking out iconic dairy-free ice cream cones. We’ll take a box of each in every flavor, thank you very much.
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6Cado

Ask any vegan, and they’re sure to agree: avocado makes everything better—yes, even ice cream. Dairy-free brand Cado cold-presses ripe avocados to create decadent, silky vegan ice cream that’s healthier than its animal-based counterpart. The brand boasts ice cream sandwiches in two flavors: mint chip and double chocolate. 
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Cosmic Bliss

7 Cosmic Bliss

Tofutti may have been the original vegan ice cream sandwich, but Cosmic Bliss, formerly known as Coconut Bliss before it decided to start selling dairy ice cream, stepped it up a notch with its Toll House-esque chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches. The soft, chocolate-studded cookie is gluten-free, making it ideal for anyone with food sensitivities. We’re torn between the organic Madagascan vanilla and the dark chocolate—both are equally addictive.  

Trader Joe’s

8 Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe’s makes us excited to go grocery shopping. Not just because it means that we can load up on cheap pantry staples and fun snacks, but also because it has vegan ice cream. The chain’s “frozen dessert sandwiches” aren’t unlike a Tofutti Cutie, but they are made with oat-based ice cream instead of soy. Trader Joe’s is a little notorious for how fast it discontinues products, but this one has stuck around for years.

Alden’s Organic

9 Alden’s Organic

When dairy-based companies switch gears and create vegan options, the result is remarkably delicious. Case in point: Alden’s Organic. The company now makes vegan ice cream sandwiches. The Key Lime flavor features coconut and oat-based ice cream featuring a swirl of key lime, all sandwiched between two cookie wafers. The Vanilla Bean flavor, meanwhile, is your standard chocolate-and-vanilla ice cream sandwich, but it’s no less delicious than its sweet and tart counterpart.

10365 Whole Foods Market

Even Whole Foods Market is jumping on the vegan ice cream sandwich trend. The grocery chain’s 365 brand offers a variety of affordable vegan products, from frozen meats to ice cream. This oat milk-based dessert is a vegan spin on the classic: vanilla ice cream sandwiched between to chocolate wafers. You can’t go wrong with this nostalgic treat.
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Valsoia

11Valsoia

This Italian brand makes dairy-free pints, cones, and ice cream sandwiches. Its duo gelato sandwich bars are stuffed with a smooth half-chocolate, half-vanilla almond-based gelato. Valsoia also makes vanilla ice cream sandwiches with chocolatey wafers sold in a box of eight. But, they’re so bite-sized that we would understand wanting to eat them all in one sitting. The flavor is rich and decadent, just like gelato should be.