# Natural Hummus Ice Creams The Hummus & Pita Co. Launched a Set of Hummus Ice Cream Flavors By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-07-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummus-ice-cream References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BlLeF82lpgt/?taken-by=thehummusandpitaco) & [hummusandpitas](https://www.hummusandpitas.com/) For National Ice Cream Day on July 15th, The [Hummus & Pita Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummus-snack-bites) offered an unusual way for those with a sweet tooth to celebrate with its [vegan hummus ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-hummus). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tahini-Infused Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-tahini-frozen-desserts.md) - [Sensible Autumnal Hummus Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-fresh-dessert-hummus.md) - [Legume-Based Ice Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-kitchen-ice-cream.md) - [Hemp-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemp-based-ice-cream.md) - [Chocolate Cinnamon Hummus Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-cinnamon-hommus.md) - [Legume-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-kitchen-plant-based-ice-cream.md) - [Veggie-Infused Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-you-crave.md) - [Vegetal Ice Cream Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-farmers-market-series.md) - [Decadent Dessert Hommus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-hommus.md)