# Healthy Ice Cream Sandwiches These Frozen Treats are Calorie-Conscious and Use Frozen Bananas By M | Published 2015-09-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-bananas References: [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1095523/chocolate-dipped-banana-nice-cream-sandwiches) & [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com) Foodies looking for a calorie-conscious ice cream alternative should test out these banana 'nice cream' sandwiches by Brandi Bidot featuring frozen banana ice cream. These healthy frozen treats offer similar dessert flavors with a lighter and slighly more nutritious recipe. These ice cream sandwiches begin with a [dairy-free version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series) made from frozen bananas blended with salt and vanilla extract to create a thick banana 'nice cream.' The fruity frozen custard is sugar and dairy-free making it an ideal substitute to store-bought versions. The banana ice cream can be sandwiched between two [Ritz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritz-drizzled-minis) crackers and dipped into melted dark chocolate. These [mini ice cream sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbies-mini-ice-cream-cookie-sandwiches) can be stored pre-made in the freezer making for a healthier sweet dessert to grab for when you have a sugar craving. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 - **Calorie-conscious Ice Cream Alternatives:** Exploring innovative ways to create healthier frozen treats that offer similar dessert flavors with lighter and more nutritious recipes. - **Dairy-free Frozen Desserts:** Developing dairy-free frozen desserts using ingredients like frozen bananas as a substitute for traditional ice cream. - **Convenience of Pre-made Healthy Desserts:** Creating pre-made healthier dessert options like mini ice cream sandwiches that can be stored in the freezer for quick and guilt-free indulgence. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the growing demand for calorie-conscious and healthier frozen dessert options. - **Plant-based and Vegan Food:** Companies in the plant-based and vegan food industry can develop innovative dairy-free frozen dessert alternatives using ingredients like frozen bananas. - **Frozen Dessert Packaging:** The frozen dessert packaging industry can adapt to the need for convenient pre-made healthier dessert options by developing packaging solutions that maintain the freshness and quality of the treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Chocolate Banana Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-chocolate-peanut-butter-banana.md) - [Dipped Cookie Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dipped-cookie-sandwiches.md) - [PB&J-Inspired Frozen Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-strawberry.md) - [Dairy-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-nondairy-frozen-dessert-sandwiches.md) - [Frozen Chocolate Banana Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-frozen-fruit-banana-slices.md) - [Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Bananas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-frozen-bananas.md) - [Frozen Brownie Cookie Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-ice-cream-sandwich.md) - [Chef-Inspired Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightingale-ice-cream-sandwiches.md) - [Diminutive Cookie Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diminutive-cookie-sandwich.md)