# Oat Milk Soft Serves 16 Handles' Black Raspberry Flavor is Made with a Dairy Alternative By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-08-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-milk-soft-serve References: [restaurantmagazine](http://www.restaurantmagazine.com/16-handles-launches-black-raspberry-made-with-oat-milk/) & [16handles](http://www.16handles.com/) 16 Handles is expanding its range of [oat milk soft serve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choco-choco-chip-oat-shake) products with an all-new Black Raspberry flavor that is said to offer the taste and texture experience from classic ice cream or frozen yogurt. The nostalgic dairy-free flavor is made with 16 [Handles'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kefir-soft-serve) own [dairy-free oat milk base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatbased-frozen-dessert), which helps to create a treat that's not only totally free from dairy but also tree nuts, gluten and soy. As an added benefit, the Black Raspberry flavor is also enriched with gut-nourishing probiotics. The oat milk line from 16 Handles also includes other varieties like Chocolate Devotion and Dreamboat Coconut. The new take on a classic summertime flavor is available at local 16 Handles shops, as well as through online orders, curbside pickups and deliveries. Image Credit: 16 Handles ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 7% | 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 Milk Soft Serve Expansion:** Offering dairy-free options using oat milk base creates an opportunity to tap into the growing demand for plant-based alternatives. - **Probiotic-enriched Flavors:** Adding gut-healthy probiotics to food products can offer a unique selling point for a competitive edge in the health food market. - **Online Ordering and Delivery Services:** Providing easy access to oat milk soft serve through online ordering and delivery services can cater to customers looking for convenient and contactless options. ### Where This Applies - **Dairy Alternatives:** Oat milk soft serve presents an innovative opportunity to disrupt the dairy alternative industry with a new and nostalgic product offering. - **Frozen Desserts:** Oat milk soft serve is a disruptive innovation that offers a healthier and plant-based alternative to traditional frozen desserts, potentially changing the industry's landscape. - **Health and Wellness:** Probiotic-enriched oat milk soft serve can tap into the growing health and wellness trend, catering to conscious consumers who prioritize gut health and plant-based options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Banana Soft Serves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-banana-nondairy-soft-serve.md) - [Autumnal Vegan Soft Serves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-soft-serve.md) - [Pumpkin Spice Soft Serves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondairy-pumpkin-spice-soft-serve.md) - [Better-For-You Kefir Soft Serves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kefir-soft-serve.md) - [Vanilla Vegan Soft Serves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-soft-serve.md) - [Decadent Oat-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagen-dazs-oat-milk.md) - [Health-Friendly Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-for-you-frozen-yogurt.md) - [Oat Milk-Based Vegan Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-frozen-dessert-line.md) - [Vegan Soft Serve Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatly-soft-serve.md)