# Oat-Based Frozen Desserts Planet Oat's Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts Feature Indulgent Flavors By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-01-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/non-dairy-frozen-desserts References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2020/winter-fancy-food-show-2020-gallery-ice-cream-innovations) & [planetoat](https://planetoat.com/products) Planet Oat, the maker of Original, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate and Extra Creamy Oatmilk, is expanding into the creation of non-dairy frozen desserts based on popular flavors. These new dairy-free frozen treats give consumers the chance to indulge in popular flavors like Chocolate, Cookies & Crème and Vanilla, all with an oat-based formula. Although there are many [dairy-free frozen desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series) on the market that are made from soy, coconut, fruit or nut bases, these new products set themselves apart as another way for people to appreciate the versatility of oat milk. Beyond being a key ingredient in [non-dairy beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatmilk-creamer) and cafe drinks, oat milk is becoming the creamy base for everything from chocolate bars to alternatives that are classically made with dairy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Oat-based Frozen Desserts:** There is an opportunity to create new oat-based frozen dessert flavors using unique, indulgent ingredients. - **Dairy-free Frozen Treats:** Dairy-free frozen desserts made from oat milk offer a healthy and delicious alternative for everyone, including those with lactose intolerance or allergies. - **Plant-based Foods:** The growing popularity of plant-based foods is an opportunity to create new oat-based products that are both tasty and healthy. ### Where This Applies - **Food & Beverage:** The food & beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of oat-based frozen desserts and create more unique flavors to satisfy consumers' taste buds. - **Health & Wellness:** The health & wellness industry can promote the use of oat-based frozen desserts as a healthier alternative to traditional dairy-based frozen desserts. - **Alternative Milk Products:** The alternative milk products industry can expand its offerings by using oat milk as a base for new products, including frozen desserts and other treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decadent Oat-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagen-dazs-oat-milk.md) - [Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-frozen-dessert-bar.md) - [Oat Milk-Based Vegan Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-frozen-dessert-line.md) - [Plant-Based Frozen Dessert Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-dessert-bars.md) - [Oat Milk Mochi Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-milk-mochi-dessert.md) - [Oat-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondairy-vanilla-bean-oat-frozen-dessert.md) - [Frozen Oat Milk Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondairy-dessert-cakes.md) - [Oat-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-based-1.md) - [Simplistic Plant-Based Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-brown-sugar-vanilla-frozen-dessert.md)