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    Vegan Chocolate Black Bean Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches (GF)

    Last updated - July 15, 2021; Published - July 11, 2017 By Rhian Williams 10 Comments

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    These Vegan Chocolate Black Bean Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches taste super decadent but are surprisingly healthy!

    Vegan Chocolate Black Bean Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches (GF)

    These Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches were inspired by both these Vegan Black Bean Brownies and this Chickpea Deep-Dish Cookie. I realised that maybe if I made the batter for the Vegan Black Bean Brownies a little drier, then I could probably make some proper cookies with them!

    Vegan Chocolate Black Bean Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches (GF)

    I decided to use black beans but you can use adzuki beans (aka red beans) instead if you want. I love the recipe for these cookies as they're so easy to make, requiring just 7 ingredients and one bowl (or food processor!).

    Not only are these Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches vegan and gluten-free, but they're also grain-free, nut-free and even oil-free too! And you can easily make them refined sugar free by omitting the chocolate chips or using refined sugar free chocolate.

    Vegan Chocolate Black Bean Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches (GF)

    You're probably wondering how these cookies actually taste! I was quite surprised to find that the cookies turned out to be especially nice because of the black beans rather than in spite of the black beans.

    I've tried making vegan and refined sugar free cookies in the past, with disappointing results. They always tended to turn out more cake-like than cookie-like, or were too hard and crunchy. I resigned my cookie-testing, thinking it wouldn't be possible to create a cookie without refined sugar. 🙁

    Vegan Chocolate Black Bean Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches (GF)

    But these cookies have made this a possibility: they're simultaneously tender and fudgy (thanks to the black beans) and perfectly chewy (thanks to the dates)!

    Vegan Chocolate Black Bean Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches (GF)

    But I didn't want to just stop with cookies. I decided I wanted to make a summery treat in the form of cookie ice cream sandwiches! Adding ice cream in between these cookies adds another level of deliciousness and the ice cream perfectly compliments the chocolatey, fudgy and chewy cookies.

    I used shop-bought vegan raspberry ripple ice cream for these cookie ice cream sandwiches, but feel free to use whatever ice cream you like.

    If you want to keep the recipe nut-free, you could use a soy, coconut or rice-based ice cream. If you're looking for flavours other than vanilla, may I recommend this chocolate ice cream, or this peanut butter ice cream?

    Vegan Chocolate Black Bean Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches (GF)

    I really hope you'll love these Vegan Chocolate Black Bean Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches! Want more chocolate treats? Check out my:

    • Mississippi Mud Pie
    • Black Bean Brownies
    • Chocolate Baked Donuts
    • Vegan Chocolate Date Caramels
    • Peanut Butter Salted Caramel Chocolate Bars
    • Chocolate Truffles

    If you try out this recipe or anything else from my blog, I’d really love to hear any feedback! Please give it a rating, leave a comment, or tag a photo #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

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    Vegan Chocolate Black Bean Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches (GF)

    Vegan Chocolate Black Bean Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches (GF)

    These Vegan Chocolate Black Bean Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches taste super decadent but are surprisingly healthy.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: black bean cookies, gluten-free cookie ice cream sandwich, vegan cookie ice cream sandwich
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 5 sandwiches
    Calories: 560kcal
    Author: Rhian Williams

    Ingredients

    For the cookies:

    • 400 g (14oz) tin of black beans, drained and rinsed (or sub adzuki beans)
    • 10 pitted dates soaked overnight in cold water or 10 minutes in boiling water, drained
    • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pinch of salt
    • 40 g (1.5oz) dark chocolate chips or chunks* (ensure dairy-free if necessary)

    To assemble the sandwiches:

    • 5 scoops ice cream of choice** - I used vegan raspberry ripple ice cream (ensure vegan/dairy-free if necessary)

    Instructions

    For the cookies:

    • Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit)
    • Add the beans, dates, cocoa powder, baking powder, vanilla and salt to a blender or food processor and whizz until completely smooth (you may need to mix it around a few times)
    • Stir in the chocolate chips 
    • Using your hands, shape the mixture into 10 equal-sized balls. Lay them out on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and use your hands to press them down into cookie shapes
    • Bake in oven for around 15 minutes, until cooked through
    • Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely before assembling 

    To assemble the sandwiches:

    • Place a cookie upside down. Add a scoop of ice cream onto it, then sandwich with another cookie. Press down to flatten the ice cream. This will work best if your ice cream is a little soft, but not melting. Repeat for all the other cookies. 
    • You can either enjoy these immediately or place in a flat, freezer-friendly container (wrap them individually with clingfilm if you like) and store in the freezer until you want to eat them. Take out of the freezer and leave to thaw slightly for 10-15 minutes before eating.

    Notes

    *Omit for a refined sugar free version, or use refined sugar free dark chocolate.
    **If you want to keep the recipe nut-free, you could use a soy, coconut or rice-based ice cream. If you're looking for flavours other than vanilla, may I recommend this chocolate ice cream or this peanut butter ice cream?
    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Chocolate Black Bean Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches (GF)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 560
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Strength and Sunshine

      July 12, 2017 at 10:11 am

      I just made some ice cream sandwiches of the weekend 🙂 Perfect essential to summer!

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        July 12, 2017 at 4:54 pm

        Indeed! I'm sure yours were really yummy! 🙂

    2. Nico @ yumsome

      July 12, 2017 at 9:48 pm

      Phwoaaarrrrr - I need these right now! LOL! They not only sound completely deelish but look so pretty too. I love the colours, and how well the ice cream co-ordinates with the cookies! What every stylish vegan needs on their plate! Ha ha! xx

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      • Rhian Williams

        July 12, 2017 at 9:54 pm

        Hey Nico! Thank you for another entertaining comment ? so glad you like the look of these cookies!! xxx

    3. Sus // roughmeasures.com

      July 13, 2017 at 7:45 am

      Black beans in cookies? What a genius idea! Sneaky way to get more protein too.

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        July 13, 2017 at 11:23 am

        Thank you!! Yes it's great when you can add extra protein to desserts too ?

    4. Anonymous

      May 01, 2018 at 3:58 pm

      5 stars
      Such a good idea to use black beans!

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        May 01, 2018 at 4:02 pm

        Thank you!

    5. Anonymous

      March 03, 2019 at 7:19 pm

      I have two questions for you:
      These cookies look like they don't have any added sugar, would they be okay to eat alone, without the ice cream and still taste like a dessert? Also, because I don't see any added sugar, would these be okay for a diabetic diet?

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        March 03, 2019 at 11:57 pm

        Yes they would be ok to eat as a dessert without the ice cream. If you're looking for a slightly sweeter but similar cookie, you could try these instead: https://www.rhiansrecipes.com/gluten-free-vegan-double-chocolate-chip-cookies/. As they contain no added sugar I think they would be suitable for a diabetic diet, but I would advise checking with a medical source. Also you would have to make sure to use diabetic-friendly chocolate. Hope that helps!

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