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Vegan Ice Cream Smoothies

This Mint Chocolate Chip Blended Dessert Includes Spirulina and Water

— July 19, 2016 — Lifestyle
Offering a plant-based alternative to ice cream flavors such as mint chocolate chip is this superfood smoothie recipe by Kale and Caramel. The blended drink is filled with healthy and dairy-free ingredients that replicate the taste, appearance and texture of ice cream without the use of milk. The drink is a great substitute for consumers seeking a healthier alternative to ice cream made with plants rather than the conventional dairy products.

Instead of using a milk base, the mint chocolate smoothie opts for water mixed with hemp seeds and frozen banana and ice to achieve the same silken blended flavor. The drink is flavored with spirulina powder to naturally add the green coloring while vanilla, shredded coconut, fresh mint and cacao nibs add a balancing sweetness.
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Desserts - The rise of vegan and plant-based diets opens opportunities for dairy-free desserts.
2. Healthy Alternatives - Consumers are seeking out healthier dessert options that replace conventional dairy and sugar with more nutritious ingredients.
3. Superfood Ingredients - Using nutrient-rich ingredients like spirulina and hemp seeds in desserts creates an opportunity for innovative and healthier dessert offerings.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - With the growing demand for more plant-based and healthier options, the food and beverage industry can create innovative dessert offerings using more nutritious ingredients.
2. Fitness and Wellness - The fitness and wellness industry can take advantage of consumers' desire for healthier dessert options by promoting or partnering with brands that offer such products.
3. Health and Nutrition Supplements - Incorporating superfood ingredients like spirulina and hemp seeds into health and nutrition supplements creates an opportunity for providing consumers with more enjoyable and nutritious ways of meeting their daily nutrient needs.
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