The Easiest Dairy Free Ice Cream Cake & 22 BEST Dairy Free Desserts

What’s inside: A super-easy dairy free ice cream cake recipe that might just be even better than the “real” thing! PLUS 22 of our favorite dairy free dessert recipes so you’ll never feel deprived!

A super-easy dairy free ice cream cake recipe that might just be even better than the "real" thing! PLUS 21 of our favorite dairy free dessert recipes so you'll never feel deprived!

The Easiest Dairy Free Ice Cream Cake

This cookies and cream ice cream cake is the most popular recipe on my blog by far and it’s one of our go-to party desserts.

There’s only one problem — since I’m lactose intolerant I personally can’t enjoy more than a couple bites! But the good news is that all it takes is one simple substitution to make a dairy free ice cream cake that I can eat as much of as my heart desires!

Instead of using regular ice cream sandwiches, I use a dairy free version and I’m good to go! My favorites are made with coconut milk “ice cream,” but you can use whichever variety you prefer.

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A super-easy dairy free ice cream cake recipe that might just be even better than the "real" thing! PLUS 21 of our favorite dairy free dessert recipes so you'll never feel deprived!
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The Easiest Dairy Free Ice Cream Cake & the 21 BEST Dairy Free Desserts

A super-easy dairy free ice cream cake recipe that might just be even better than the "real" thing! PLUS 21 of our favorite dairy free dessert recipes so you'll never feel deprived!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 314kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Ingredients

  • 1/2 package Oreos or similar sandwich cookies about 7-8 ounces
  • 12 dairy free ice cream sandwiches
  • 2 cups dairy free whipped topping

Instructions

  • Chop cookies in food processor until finely ground.
  • Add cookie powder to a large mixing bowl containing 2 cups whipped topping.
  • Fold cookies into whipped topping; this will be the frosting.
  • Lay 4 ice cream sandwiches on a non-stick baking mat and cover with frosting.
  • Repeat with 2 more layers of sandwiches.
  • Use remaining frosting to cover the entire cake.
  • Freeze for at least 2 hours & enjoy!

Notes

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 155mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1.9mg

 

Note: For full photo step-by-step instructions to make our dairy free ice cream cake, check out the original Oreo Ice Cream Cake post — the only difference between the two is the type of sandwiches used.

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A dairy free version of the most popular recipe on my blog: Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Cake. A super-easy dairy free ice cream cake recipe that might just be even better than the "real" thing! PLUS 21 of our favorite dairy free dessert recipes so you'll never feel deprived!

22 BEST Dairy Free Desserts on The Soccer Mom Blog

It’s amazing what you can make with non-traditional and non-dairy ingredients! Here are some of my other favorite dairy free desserts that we make on a regular basis:

These Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins not only taste amazing, they're surprisingly good for you too! Packed with fiber, vitamin A, potassium...

2-Bite Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

A fall favorite! (We love them year-round too!) Be sure to look for chocolate chips without dairy added (semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips are your best bet).

Click here for our Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins recipe!

This Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake is the best dessert in the whole entire world — seriously, it is that good. (And it's gluten free!)

The BEST Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake

Lactose free AND gluten free? You would NEVER be able to tell because this cake is THAT amazing. Even people who scoff at my healthy eating will devour this with no shame. Definitely a must-try!

Click here for our Gluten Free Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake recipe!

We took a cherry jelly donut and made it into a cupcake — it's downright delicious and almost too good to be true! Oh, and it's a gluten free dessert!

Cherry Jelly Donut Cupcakes

Gluten free white cupcakes stuffed with sweet and tart cherry jelly and topped with fluffy whipped frosting! (Look for soy whip to keep it completely dairy free!)

Click here for our Cherry Jelly Donuts recipe!

These avocado brownies are too good to be true!! SO rich and decadent...and guilt-free! High in healthy omega-3s & good fats, PLUS gluten free & dairy free!

Chocolate Avocado Brownies 

This is one of our all-time favorite gluten free and dairy free dessert recipes! Rich, fudge-y, and moist — you’d never know they’re good for you too!

Click here for our Gluten Free Avocado Brownies recipe!

Healthy Coconut Oil Chocolate Frosting in mixing bowl

Chocolate Coconut Oil Frosting

Stick with semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (and double-check the ingredient list) to keep this recipe dairy free. We love this “magic” coconut oil frosting because one recipe can make both a smooth glaze OR a fluffy icing!

Click here for our Chocolate Coconut Oil Frosting recipe!

Chocolate Covered Pretzels with Almond Crunch

Gluten free and dairy free — perfect to grab a handful when you just need a little bit of chocolate in your life!

Click here for our Non-Dairy & Gluten Free Chocolate Covered Pretzels recipe!

Eating right couldn't be easier (or tastier!) with these delicious Chocolate Coconut Protein Balls! A simple, healthy make-ahead breakfast or energy boosting grab-n-go snack.

Chocolate Coconut Protein Balls

A simple, healthy make-ahead breakfast or energy boosting grab-n-go snack that’s both gluten free and dairy free!

Click here for our Chocolate Coconut Protein Balls recipe!

Rich peanut butter, crunchy oats, and a hint of chocolate make these Healthy Peanut Butter Bliss Bars the perfect guilt-free indulgence! A simple, wholesome dessert or snack recipe.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Satisfy your sweet tooth…without all the sugar (or dairy!) Creamy peanut butter mingles with steel-cut oats and cacao nibs for a delicious breakfast or on-the-go snack!

Click here for our Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars recipe!

Luscious, creamy butterscotch pudding layered over rich dark chocolate ganache...wait...you said it's dairy-free?! An absolutely gorgeous dessert recipe!

Dairy Free Butterscotch Pudding with Rich Chocolate Ganache

Is a description even needed?? SO luscious!

Click here for our Dairy Free Butterscotch Pudding recipe!

A classic funnel cake recipe that's crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside...you'd never believe they're actually gluten free!

Gluten Free Funnel Cakes

Just like the carnival classic! Both gluten free and dairy free, and oh-so-satisfying!

Click here for our Gluten Free Funnel Cake recipe!

Light, fluffy, and made with real fruit - these Gluten Free Strawberry Cupcakes are the perfect Valentine's Day treat!

Gluten Free Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Strawberry Icing

Made with real strawberries throughout the entire recipe (batter and frosting!)

Click here for our Gluten Free Strawberry Cupcakes recipe!

These soft batch almond butter chocolate chip cookies are gluten free, but taste so decadent you'll never know they're healthy!

Guilt-Free Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

I would go so far as to call these cookies healthy! They’re a good source of protein, are flour-less, and have no added sugar (aside from the chocolate chips). The amount of lactose in a few chocolate chips is not usually significant enough to bother me, but these dairy-free chocolate chips are actually very tasty if you want to be extra careful.

Click here for our Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe!

A healthy version of an all-time Fall favorite: Dairy Free Pumpkin Spice Latte made with rich coconut milk. EASY, one-step recipe!

Healthy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

A guilt-free version of the Starbucks fall favorite! Made with real pumpkin and only a touch of natural sweetener, yet so rich and creamy!

Click here for our Healthy PSL recipe!

Melt in your mouth homemade nut & honey candy is the perfect combination of sweet & salty!

Heavenly Nut & Honey Brittle

A holiday favorite perfect for parties or gifting!

Click here for our Nut & Honey Candy recipe!

Oatmeal Stuffed Apple “Bombs”

Topped with candied pecans and honey, these are a real treat! (They do contain butter, see our note below all the recipes about butter use).

Click here for our Oatmeal Stuffed Apples recipe!

This dairy free cheesecake is absolutely perfect (and easy!) It's heaven for cheesecake lovers who are trying to avoid dairy!

Perfect Dairy Free Cheesecake

This dairy free cheesecake is absolutely perfect (and easy!) It’s heaven for cheesecake lovers who are trying to avoid dairy!

Click here for our Cashew Cheesecake recipe!

The perfect combination of sweet and salty in every bite — these Potato Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies are a WOW-worthy sweet treat for any occasion!

Potato Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies

Believe it or not, they’re gluten free too! The perfect combination of sweet and salty! (Recipe contains butter, notes on that below the full recipe list here).

Click here for our Potato Chip Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe!

Apple pie gone guilt-free! This quinoa apple cake recipe is packed with protein, plus it's gluten free and lactose free. Easy and gorgeous!

Quinoa Apple Cake

Baked in a cast-iron skillet – this is one of our all-time most popular dairy free dessert recipes! AND it’s gluten free too!

Click here for our Quinoa Apple Cake recipe!

Red wine popsicles are the ultimate grown-up summer treat! Cool off with a blend of fresh fruit and your favorite red wine - it's sangria in frozen form!

Red Wine Popsicles

It’s sangria on a stick! A refreshing, fruity summer treat! (Note: this recipe is intended for readers 21+ only).

Click here for our Sangria Popsicles recipe!

Crave-worthy sweet potato donuts topped w/ a decadent apple pie glaze - a dessert so delicious you'd never guess it's gluten free & full of healthy veggies!

Sweet Potato Donuts with Apple Pie Glaze

A uniquely delicious gluten free AND dairy free dessert that tastes just like apple pie (in hand-held form!)

Click here for our Apple Pie Donuts recipe!

Rich espresso perfectly balanced by sweet condensed coconut milk -- and 100% dairy free! My new favorite coffee treat!

Vietnamese Iced Coffee with Homemade Condensed Coconut Milk

This coffee treat tastes so rich and decadent, I classify it as a dessert — with a kick! This homemade condensed coconut milk is so thick and sweet, but contains no dairy and no refined sugar. Awesome!

Click here for our Creamy Vietnamese Coffee recipe!

If you could freeze summer into a popsicle, these Watermelon Mojito Pops would be IT. An undeniably refreshing combo of sweet watermelon, mint, and rum.

Watermelon Mojito Popsicles

The original recipe is for grown-ups only (alcoholic), but they can be made without the rum for a family-friendly treat!

Click here for our Watermelon Mojito Popsicles recipe!

 

About Butter…

In our recipes, I generally use the term dairy free to mean “lactose free” (as lactose is my main concern). Some of these recipes may contain butter.

This article from GoDairyFree.org offers helpful tips on how to substitute butter in a variety of cooking styles and recipes. While we haven’t tried all of these techniques personally, they may work in our recipes above if butter is a no-go for you.

 

More Dairy Free Dessert Favorites

Be sure to check out this collection of 30+ Non Dairy Desserts from our favorite healthy food bloggers too!

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