# Avocado-Shaped Gelato Desserts Snowflake Gelato's 'Avo-Lato' is Served in Real Avocado Skin By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-04-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-dessert References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BhzDSKfB0Kf/?hl=en&taken-by=snowflakegelato) & [vegnews](http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=11156&catId=1) London's Snowflake produces handcrafted [artisan luxury gelato desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-matcha-gelato) made from all-natural ingredients—avocado is at the center of its newest creation. The 'Avo-Lato' is a refreshing dessert that is composed of 60% Hass avocado and takes after the form of the popular fruit. The [vegan gelato](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valsoia-plantbased-gelato) is served inside of an avocado skin, complete with an edible pit that is made from a mouthwatering combination of peanut butter, flax seeds, walnuts, almonds and soy milk. As Snowflake's head gelato chef Silvia Gaetta describes, "It’s not just a new flavor—it is a form of art." Since the Avo-Lato gelato dessert is served inside the shell of a real avocado and served with a bamboo spoon, a minimal amount of waste is produced. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artisan Gelato Desserts:** Opportunity for gelato shops to create unique and visually appealing desserts that stand out from traditional ice cream. - **Plant-based Gelato:** Potential for gelato makers to tap into the growing demand for vegan desserts by offering plant-based gelato options. - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** A chance for dessert businesses to differentiate themselves by using sustainable packaging materials and reducing waste. ### Where This Applies - **Gelato Shops:** Gelato shops can explore innovative ways to create and present unique gelato desserts to attract customers. - **Vegan Food Industry:** Opportunity for vegan food businesses to expand their product offerings by including plant-based gelato in their menus. - **Sustainable Packaging Industry:** Packaging companies can develop eco-friendly solutions for dessert businesses that align with consumer preferences for sustainable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coconut-Based Dessert Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-dream-bowls.md) - [Nut-Based Vegan Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nth-wonder.md) - [Sustainable Avocado Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-alternative.md) - [Italian-Style Plant-Based Gelato](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-plant-based-gelato.md) - [Novelty Gelato Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-pop.md) - [Refreshing Juice-Inspired Gelato Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juiced-gelato.md) - [Fruit-Filled Sorbetto Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-filled-sorbetto-shells.md) - [Dairy-Inspired Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwah.md) - [Air-Based Chocolate Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solein.md)