# Donut-Infused Ice Creams The ENLIGHTENED Glazed Donut Ice Cream is Just 80 Calories Per Serving By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-03-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enlightened-ice-cream References: [foodbeast](https://www.foodbeast.com/news/enlightened-glazed-donut-ice-cream/) & [eatenlightened](https://www.eatenlightened.com) The ENLIGHTENED Glazed Donut Ice Cream has been created by the brand as a new flavor that is sure to be praised by foodies who are looking for a healthier way to enjoy their favorite treats. The ice cream is [packed with protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-one), has a [reduced amount of sugar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowsugar-ice-cream-brand) in comparison to other options on the market and contains just 80 calories per serving. This makes it ideal for those who are on restrictive diets that still want to enjoy their favorite desserts without restriction. The ENLIGHTENED Glazed Donut Ice Cream comes packaged in [pints that are clearly labeled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-top-mixins) as having 320 calories each, which acknowledges the common consumer approach to eat the whole container in a single sitting. Image Credit: FOODBEAST ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Low-calorie Desserts:** The trend towards low-calorie desserts presents opportunities for innovation in flavors and ingredients to satisfy consumer demand for healthier options. - **High-protein Foods:** The trend towards high-protein foods presents an opportunity to add protein to traditionally indulgent treats, creating guilt-free options for consumers. - **Convenient Packaging:** The trend towards clearly labeled and portion-controlled packaging encourages innovation in convenience and sustainability, as consumers look for easy ways to monitor their food intake. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry is positioned to capitalize on the trend towards healthier, guilt-free treats by incorporating protein and low-calorie options into existing product lines or developing new ones. - **Fitness and Wellness:** The fitness and wellness industry can leverage the trend towards high-protein, low-calorie treats by promoting them as a way to stay on track with health goals. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry can benefit from the trend towards clearly labeled, portion-controlled packaging by developing innovative solutions that reduce waste and increase convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Light Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enlightened-light-ice-cream.md) - [Lower Sugar Sundae Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundae-cones.md) - [Greek Frozen Yogurt Pints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greek-frozen-yogurt-pints.md) - [Low-Sugar Refrigerated Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refrigerated-donut.md) - [Calorie-Conscious Ice Cream Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinny-dream-ice-creams.md) - [Frozen Low-Sugar Protein Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pints-flavor.md) - [Low-Sugar Protein Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quest-bake-shop-donuts.md) - [Low-Sugar Frozen Yogurt Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enlightened-greek-yogurt-bars.md) - [Donut Brand Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-glazed-soft-serve-ice-cream.md)