# Mung Bean Popsicles This Unique Frozen Popsicle Recipe is Made with Mung Beans By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-03-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-popsicle-recipe References: [userealbutter](http://userealbutter.com/2010/07/22/chinese-mung-bean-popsicles-recipe/) If you're hungering for an easy dinner and dessert, Jennifer Yu provides a two-in-one for a mung bean soup and a frozen popsicle recipe. To get to the [sweet bean popsicle recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-snacks-beanies), you'll first have to simmer some beans in water in a soup. While this could be eaten as a perfect dinner, it also could be eaten as a nice snack or dessert. In this instance, sugar is added for sweetness, and to increase the smoothness once cooled, everything can be puréed to a creamier form. To add versatility and color to the recipe, either mung beans or red adzuki beans can be used. Although it's not uncommon to find [red bean ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-cups-30th-anniversary), most beans are typically thought of as savory and this [unusual popsicle recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frios-plus) presents a novel change. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bean-based Desserts:** Bean-based desserts are becoming popular, providing an opportunity for food companies to introduce unique flavors and health benefits to the market. - **Two-in-one Recipes:** Two-in-one recipes provide convenient and time-saving options for busy households, creating opportunities for meal kit companies and quick service restaurants. - **Unconventional Popsicle Recipes:** Unconventional popsicle recipes are gaining traction, creating opportunities for food and beverage companies to experiment with unique flavor combinations and capitalize on the frozen treat trend. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the growing trend of bean-based desserts and unconventional popsicle recipes. - **Meal Kit Delivery Services:** Meal Kit Delivery Services can provide easy-to-follow recipes for two-in-one meals like mung bean soup and popsicles, catering to busy households looking for convenient options. - **Quick Service Restaurants:** Quick Service Restaurants can introduce unconventional desserts like bean-based popsicles to appeal to adventurous eaters and capitalize on the popularity of frozen treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bean-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-kitchen-plantbased-frozen-desserts.md) - [Mushroom-Infused Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shroomsicles.md) - [Hidden Veggie Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pops.md) - [Smoothie-Style Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaya-foods-smoothie-pops.md) - [Dairy-Free Fudge Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-fudge-pops.md) - [Freeze-Dried Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-minis.md) - [Legume-Based Ice Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-kitchen-ice-cream.md) - [Pineapple Kale Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-greens-pop.md) - [Feel-Good Functional Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benni-pops.md)