# Vegan Banana Soft Serves 16 Handles Debuted a New Oatly Chocolate Banana Non-Dairy Soft Serve By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-03-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-banana-nondairy-soft-serve References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/go-bananas-for-the-new-16-handles-x-oatly-chocolate-banana-soft-serve-301780285.html) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/16Handles/status/1638944307087540232)  [16 Handles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-oatmilk-soft-serve) and [Oatly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-soft-serve) have continued their partnership to create a brand new vegan-friendly product for consumers: the new Oatly Chocolate Banana non-dairy soft serve. Available as of March 23, 2023, from all 16 Handles locations, the new Oatly Chocolate Banana non-dairy soft serve is a delicious new take on a fruity tropical flavor. The new non-dairy soft serve features a creamy oatmilk base made from Oatly's oat-based formula. The soft serve is then infused with cocoa and banana to create a dreamy flavor that hints at the warm summer days ahead. Best of all, the new flavor is vegan-friendly, non-GMO, gluten-free, and kosher. As 16 Handle's CEO, Neil Hershman, explains, "At 16 Handles, we are committed to creating the best frozen desserts and appealing to many different pallets, that's why our new non-dairy chocolate banana flavor is a perfect addition to our menu." Image Credit: 16 Handles ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 15% - 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Non-dairy Soft Serve:** Opportunities for further innovation in plant-based dairy alternatives. - **Vegan-friendly Desserts:** Increased demand and consumer preference for vegan food options. - **Gluten-free and Kosher Products:** Growing market for specialized dietary needs and preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Dairy Alternatives:** Opportunities for further development and investment in plant-based dairy alternatives. - **Vegan Food Industry:** Expanding market and consumer base for vegan-friendly food options. - **Specialty Food Industry:** Growing demand for specialized dietary needs and preferences in the food industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oat-Based Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-oatmilk-soft-serve.md) - [Autumnal Vegan Soft Serves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-soft-serve.md) - [Pumpkin Spice Soft Serves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondairy-pumpkin-spice-soft-serve.md) - [Vanilla Vegan Soft Serves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-soft-serve.md) - [Vegan Soft Serve Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatly-soft-serve.md) - [Dairy-Free Banana Ice Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bananas-foster.md) - [Vegan Ice Cream Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatly-5.md) - [Better-For-You Kefir Soft Serves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kefir-soft-serve.md) - [Health-Friendly Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-for-you-frozen-yogurt.md)