# Frozen Cookie Sandwiches This Non-Dairy Dessert Boasts a Rice-Based Ice Cream Filling By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-07-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-cookie-sandwich References: [dreamplantbased](http://www.dreamplantbased.com/product/rice-dream-vanilla-pie/) As well as being a more decadent alternative to ice cream sandwiches, these [frozen cookie sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-biscoff) from Dream are also completely dairy-free. These indulgent [non-dairy desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series) are made with a filling of [rice-based ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rice-creamery) that's sandwiched between two oatmeal cookies that are coated in carob. These desserts come in flavors like Vanilla Pie, Mocha Pie and Mint pie that are packaged in individually wrapped packages for one. Considering that the sales of almond milk are surpassing traditional milk products in many grocery stores, there is also a growing demand for many other conventional dairy-based snacks and desserts to be reintroduced in dairy-free formats. Dream also makes an assortment of alternative yogurts, ice cream and beverages made from sources like coconuts and almonds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Non-dairy Desserts:** Opportunity for developing more indulgent and innovative non-dairy dessert options. - **Dairy-free Alternatives:** Potential to create dairy-free versions of popular snacks and desserts to cater to the growing demand. - **Alternative Ingredients:** Innovative use of rice-based ice cream and carob as alternative ingredients for frozen desserts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Frozen Dessert:** Opportunity for the frozen dessert industry to expand its offerings with non-dairy options. - **Plant-based Products:** Potential for the plant-based food industry to develop more dairy-free alternatives using alternative ingredients like rice and carob. - **Snack and Dessert:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the snack and dessert industry to introduce dairy-free versions of traditional products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diminutive Cookie Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diminutive-cookie-sandwich.md) - [Dairy-Free Frozen Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-ice-cream-cones.md) - [Plant-Based Oatmeal Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatmeal-dream-pie.md) - [Oat-Based Dessert Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatmilk-frozen-dessert-sandwiches.md) - [Animal-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brave-robot-x-coolhaus.md) - [Dipped Cookie Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dipped-cookie-sandwiches.md) - [Allergy-Friendly Ice Cream Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundrops.md) - [Frozen Oat Milk Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondairy-dessert-cakes.md) - [Oat-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondairy-vanilla-bean-oat-frozen-dessert.md)