Healthy Chocolate Cherry Protein Ice Cream Sandwiches (Naturally Sweetened!)

These Healthy Chocolate Cherry Protein Ice Cream Sandwiches are the easiest summer dessert you’ll make all season.

Fresh cherries, a drizzle of dark chocolate, and a scoop of creamy Ninja Creami chocolate protein ice cream come together to create a refined sugar free, high‑protein, and totally crave‑worthy frozen treat.

They look fancy, but they’re secretly made with just a handful of simple, wholesome ingredients — no baking, no complicated steps, and no refined sugar.

If you love chocolate‑covered cherries, this is your new go‑to healthy dessert.

These refined sugar free chocolate cherry ice cream sandwiches are the perfect combination of fresh fruit, rich dark chocolate, and creamy high‑protein Ninja Creami ice cream.

Each sandwich starts with halved cherries placed cut‑side down, then drizzled with melted dark chocolate to create a naturally sweet, antioxidant‑rich “cookie” base.

Once frozen, they’re layered with a scoop of homemade chocolate protein ice cream made from lite coconut milk, chocolate bone broth protein, collagen, and pure maple syrup.

These healthy ice cream sandwiches are gluten‑free, dairy‑light, kid‑approved, and packed with protein — ideal for summer snacking, meal prep desserts, or a fun freezer treat the whole family will love.

Key Ingredients

• 1 bunch cherries (36 cherries will make 4 ice cream sandwiches)
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• Chocolate Protein Ice Cream
• 1 can lite coconut milk (or whole milk if not dairy free / wanting more protein)
• 1 heaping scoop chocolate protein powder – this is my favorite dairy free and nourishing protein powder. Code colleenF10 saves you sitewide
• 2 tbsp collagen peptides – optional; helps add creaminess
• 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder or more rich chocolate taste
• 1-2 tbsp pure maple syrup

Process

• Shake your can of coconut milk to combine the cream & liquid
• Mix/ froth / or blend your chocolate ice cream ingredients until smooth and pour in our creami container
• Freezer 24 hours
• When ready to scoop run it under ice cream, add a splash of milk if it’s not super creamy and click re-spin
• Half your cherries, and line them up in 3×3 squares on parchment paper
• Melt your chocolate with coconut oil in 30 second intervals, stirring in between each interval, until smooth
• Drizzle chocolate between all rows / columns of your cherry squares
• Place in the freezer for 10 minutes, until chocolate is firm
• Flip your squares, place 1 scoop of chocolate ice cream on top of 1 chocolate cherry square, and gently press your other chocolate cherry squares on top
• Enjoy!

I love how easy these come together, and how they taste so decadent yet made with wholesome ingredients!

Can I use frozen cherries?

Yes — just thaw slightly so you can slice them cleanly before freezing again.

What protein powder works best in the Ninja Creami?

Bone broth protein creates the creamiest texture, but whey or plant‑based protein also work with slight adjustments.

Can I make these dairy‑free?

They already are! Lite coconut milk + collagen gives a creamy texture without heavy dairy.

How long do these ice cream sandwiches last in the freezer?

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Can I swap the cherries?

Absolutely — strawberries, raspberries, or banana slices all work beautifully.

I’m sure these Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Sandwiches will be a hit for you and your family this summer! I haven’t tried myself quite yet, but I’d love to try these in a strawberry variation, too!

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Healthy Chocolate Cherry Protein Ice Cream Sandwiches (Naturally Sweetened!)

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Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 bunch cherries 36 cherries will make 4 ice cream sandwiches
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate
• 1 tsp coconut oil

Chocolate Protein Ice Cream

• 1 can lite coconut milk or whole milk if not dairy free / wanting more protein
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder this is my favorite dairy free and nourishing protein powder. Code colleenF10 saves you sitewide
• 2 tbsp collagen peptides optional; helps add creaminess
• 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder for more rich chocolate taste
• 1-2 tbsp pure maple syrup

Instructions

• Shake your can of coconut milk to combine the cream & liquid
• Mix/ froth / or blend your chocolate ice cream ingredients until smooth and pour in our creami container
• Freezer 24 hours
• When ready to scoop run it under ice cream, add a splash of milk if it’s not super creamy and click re-spin
• Half your cherries, and line them up in 3×3 squares on parchment paper
• Melt your chocolate with coconut oil in 30 second intervals, stirring in between each interval, until smooth
• Drizzle chocolate between all rows / columns of your cherry squares
• Place in the freezer for 10 minutes, until chocolate is firm
• Flip your squares, place 1 scoop of chocolate ice cream on top of 1 chocolate cherry square, and gently press your other chocolate cherry squares on top
• Enjoy!

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