For National Ice Cream Day on July 15th, The Hummus & Pita Co. offered an unusual way for those with a sweet tooth to celebrate with its vegan hummus ice cream.
The inventive new non-dairy ice cream treats are gluten-free, all-natural and prepared with wholesome ingredients in flavors like Chocolate, Cookies & Cream, Strawberry and Banana Almond. While The Hummus & Pita Co. notes that its new ice cream products do not taste like hummus, the treats are made with a base of chickpeas, tahini, dates and vanilla, as well as almond milk and coconut milk to create a consistency that reminds of non-dairy ice cream.
Previously, The Hummus & Pita Co. launched a sweet hummus shake in a variety of flavors, which is in line with many other food brands that are currently creating sweet chickpea-based snacks and desserts.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Vegan Ice Cream
- The rise of vegan ice cream options opens up opportunities for innovative flavors and ingredients that cater to health-conscious consumers.
- Chickpea-based Snacks
- Creative uses of chickpeas in sweet snacks and desserts offer a unique twist on traditional flavors and could disrupt the snack and dessert industries.
- Non-dairy Desserts
- The demand for non-dairy desserts is growing, presenting a chance for companies to create innovative and delicious alternatives to traditional dairy-based sweets.
Sectors Adopting This
- Food & Beverage
- The food and beverage industry can explore the development of more plant-based ice cream options and unique sweet treats using chickpeas.
- Health & Wellness
- The health and wellness industry can capitalize on the trend of vegan ice cream by creating innovative and nutritious dessert options for health-conscious consumers.
- Alternative Dairy
- The alternative dairy industry can expand its offerings to include non-dairy desserts made from unique ingredients like chickpeas and tahini that appeal to a wider consumer base.
