# Chocolate-Dipped Ice Cream Bars The New Enlightened Ice Cream Bars are a Mini Indulgence By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-02-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enlightened References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a26289133/enlightened-dipped-ice-cream-pops/) If you're looking for a way to enjoy some ice cream without ending up with a stomach ache, the new Enlightened ice cream bars are the perfect option. Enlightened recently dropped two new [chocolate-dipped ice cream bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-ice-cream-bars) that each clock in at just 150 calories per serving. Both bars consists of creamy vanilla ice cream in the middle and either a milk chocolate, or dark chocolate and almond shell on the outside. The ice cream bars are sold in boxes of four, so you don't even have to share your midnight treat. With [low-calorie ice cream brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowsugar-ice-cream-brand) such as [Halo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-chocolate-twist) Top finding huge success, it's clear that there's a growing demand for products that allow for small indulgences like the new Enlightened ice cream bars. Image Credit: *Enlightened.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 4% | 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 Ice Cream:** There is a growing demand for low-calorie ice cream products. - **Small Indulgences:** Consumers are gravitating towards small indulgences like Enlightened's chocolate-dipped ice cream bars. - **Alternative Ice Cream Options:** Consumers are looking for ice cream options that won't give them a stomach ache. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunities for developing and marketing low-calorie ice cream and alternative ice cream options. - **Health and Wellness:** Growing market for small indulgences that won't derail health and wellness goals. - **Packaging:** Designing and creating packaging solutions for small indulgences like individual ice cream bars and mini desserts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Sugar Frozen Yogurt Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enlightened-greek-yogurt-bars.md) - [Lower Sugar Sundae Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundae-cones.md) - [Caramel Brownie Dessert Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-brownie-greek-yogurt-bars.md) - [Calorie-Conscious Ice Cream Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinny-dream-ice-creams.md) - [Seasonal Light Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enlightened-light-ice-cream.md) - [Greek Frozen Yogurt Pints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greek-frozen-yogurt-pints.md) - [Redesigned Ice Cream Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enlightened-rebrand.md) - [Chocolatier-Inspired Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-yasso-frozen-greek-yogurt-bars.md) - [Swedish-Style Better-for-You Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-ice-cream-bars.md)