# Plant-Based Dessert Pints Arctic Zero's Low-Sugar, Low-Calorie Range Now Has Non-Dairy Options By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-08-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-dessert References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/arctic-zero-introduces-dairy-free-plant-based-frozen-desserts-300699252.html) & [arcticzero](https://www.arcticzero.com/products/nondairy/) Over the last few years, the ice cream category has been upended by [low-calorie, high-protein options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pints) that put a better-for-you spin on a classic comforting treat—Arctic Zero is an innovative brand that first introduced consumers to its low-sugar and low-calorie options and now, it is launching a [plant-based dessert range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/over-the-moo1). The [non-dairy frozen dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series) collection from Arctic Zero focuses on clean, premium ingredients, including faba bean protein. The products in the Arctic Zero Non-Dairy range come in at just 160 to 320 calories per pint and are also low glycemic, Kosher and non-GMO Project verified. In the Arctic Zero Non-Dairy collection, consumers will be treated to decadent flavors like Cookie Shake, Salted Caramel and Hint of Mint, all of which favor the use of organic cane sugar and monk fruit as natural sweeteners in place of sugar alcohols or artificial agents. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Desserts:** The rise of plant-based dessert options presents an opportunity for innovation and product development in the food industry. - **Low-calorie, High-protein Desserts:** Consumers are increasingly looking for healthier dessert options. Brands can capitalize on this trend by developing innovative, low-calorie, high-protein desserts. - **Non-dairy Frozen Desserts:** The growing popularity of non-dairy diets presents an opportunity for brands to develop innovative, plant-based frozen dessert options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of healthier dessert options by developing innovative products that cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Plant-based Food:** The plant-based food industry can leverage the rise of plant-based desserts and develop innovative products to cater to the growing demand for healthier, environmentally-friendly food options. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can capitalize on the trend of healthier dessert options and develop new products and services that cater to the growing demand for healthier living. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Low-Sugar Protein Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pints-flavor.md) - [Legume-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-kitchen-plant-based-ice-cream.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Low-Sugar Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enlightened-ice-cream-range.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Frozen Dessert Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-range.md) - [Low-Calorie Sorbetto Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-refreshed.md) - [Animal-Free Dairy Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalfree-frozen-dairy-dessert.md) - [Mini Plant-Powered Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-powered-dessert.md) - [Bean-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-kitchen-plantbased-frozen-desserts.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series.md)