# Oatmeal Cream Pie Ice Creams Blue Bell's Oatmeal Cream Pie is Inspired by a Little Debbie Treat By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-07-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatmeal-cream-pie References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2022/07/blue-bell-puts-out-new-oatmeal-cream-pie-ice-cream.html) & [southernliving](https://www.southernliving.com/food/desserts/ice-cream/blue-bell-ice-cream-new-flavor-oatmeal-cream-pie)  Just in time for the dog days of summer, [Blue Bell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-n-cream-cheesecake) has launched a new Oatmeal Cream Pie ice cream that is sure to perk you up, no matter what the weather. Blue Bell's new Oatmeal Cream Pie ice cream is a limited-edition flavor created just for summer. The new pint combines oatmeal-flavored ice cream with a touch of brown sugar, as well as soft oatmeal cookie pieces and a vanilla icing swirl. The flavor is actually inspired by the [classic Little Debbie treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-debbie-ice-cream-bars), Oatmeal Cream Pie. As Jimmy Lawhorn, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Blue Bell explains, "We have taken all of the best parts of an oatmeal cream pie and combined it with our ice cream... It is just like eating a homemade oatmeal cream pie, but in ice cream form." Image Credit: Blue Bell ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Limited-edition Ice Creams:** Limited-edition ice cream flavors can create hype and increase sales for ice cream companies during peak seasons, allowing them to experiment with unique flavor combinations. - **Snack-inspired Flavors:** Creating ice cream flavors inspired by popular snack foods can attract customers who enjoy nostalgic flavors and may increase overall sales for ice cream companies. - **Gourmet Ice Cream Ingredients:** Using high-quality ingredients in ice cream such as oatmeal-flavored ice cream and vanilla icing can create a premium product that can be marketed to customers who are interested in indulgent and unique dessert experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Ice Cream Industry:** Ice cream companies can capitalize on creating limited-edition flavors and using gourmet ingredients to differentiate from competitors and attract new customers. - **Snack Food Industry:** There is an opportunity for snack food companies to partner with ice cream companies and create snack-inspired ice cream flavors based on their popular snacks. - **Premium Dessert Industry:** Premium dessert companies can create unique and innovative ice cream flavors using high-quality ingredients and market their products to customers with adventurous palates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sandwich Cookie Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-n-cream-cheesecake.md) - [Autumn Seasonal Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-debbie-apple-fruit-pie.md) - [Plant-Based Oatmeal Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatmeal-dream-pie.md) - [Snack Cake-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hudsonville-ice-cream-little-debbie.md) - [Cake-Batter Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krazy-kookie-dough.md) - [Salted Caramel Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-brownie-ice-cream.md) - [Frozen Snack Cake Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-debbie-ice-cream-sandwiches.md) - [Cereal-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-heart-cereal-ice-cream.md) - [Loaded Peanut Butter Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-peanut-butter-overload-ice-cream.md)