# Avocado Ice Cream Bars Modern Pop Launches Vegan Avocado-Based Ice Cream Bars in Three Flavors By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-07-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-pop References: [vegnews](https://vegnews.com/2019/5/vegan-avocado-ice-cream-bars-to-launch-at-krogers) & [themodernpop](https://themodernpop.com/?v=e71bc9c013d9) California-based vegan snack company [Modern Pop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-oat-matcha-latte) recently announced the launch of its new avocado ice cream bars in three flavors -- Chocolate Oh Fudge, Mint Trip, and Cookies n’ Dream. The company was founded by married couple Brad and Julie Podolec, who were looking to bridge the gap for a fruit-based, low-sugar, vegan snack for their 3-year-old. The inspiration to use avocado in a frozen dessert bar came when “it dawned on [founders] that avocado—a fruit—could serve as a base for a line of more traditional ice cream type flavors.” These low-calorie snacks are ideal for consumers looking for [non-dairy, fruit-based ice cream bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series) to enjoy in the hot and humid summer months. This indulgent treat is healthy yet tasty, and available online and in select retailers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vegan Fruit-based Ice Creams:** Opportunity for dairy-free alternatives with a focus on health benefits and indulgent flavor options. - **Avocado-based Products:** Exploring the versatility of avocado as a base for innovative food and beverage products. - **Low-calorie Snacks:** Demand for guilt-free snacking options that meet health and wellness goals without sacrificing flavor. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for new product development in the growing plant-based and health-focused food industry. - **Frozen Dessert:** Avocado-based products can disrupt the traditional dairy-based frozen dessert industry with new non-dairy and health-focused options. - **Health and Wellness:** Low-calorie snack options that offer indulgent flavors and natural ingredients can attract health-conscious consumers looking for guilt-free treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Frozen Dessert Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-dessert-bars.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Ice Cream Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-ice-cream-bars.md) - [Dairy-Free Fudge Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-fudge-pops.md) - [Avocado Gelato Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelachos.md) - [Free-From Dessert Squares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fudge-n-vanilla-squares.md) - [Low-Calorie Sorbetto Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-refreshed.md) - [Chocolate-Coated Free-From Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-pops-crunch.md) - [Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-frozen-dessert-bar.md) - [Vegan Imitation Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brave-robot.md)