# Sustainable Seed Desserts CUB's Pumpkin Seed Ice Cream Replaces a Dairy Base with Nuts & Seeds By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-11-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-ice-cream References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BopQCBHHOwR/) & [lyancub](http://www.lyancub.com/) A high demand for [non-dairy frozen desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series) has inspired the creation of many inventive nut-based ice cream desserts but CUB is setting itself apart with its all-new [pumpkin seed ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ozark-harvest-crunch-ice-cream). CUB is a restaurant where research, experimentation and sustainability meet to nourish people and at the same time, make a mark on the world that leaves it a better place. This new creation from the sustainable, zero-waste restaurant is served with an indulgent sauce—that is said to taste just like white chocolate—douglas fir oil, plus nuts and blackcurrants as texture-rich toppings. As CUB notes, "The ice cream is [totally vegan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pols-ice-cream), eliminating the use of dairy by using oily nuts and seeds, in this case pumpkin seeds." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 19% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Non-dairy Desserts:** The shift towards non-dairy desserts is creating opportunities to use nuts and seeds as dairy substitutes. - **Sustainable Restaurants:** The rise of sustainable restaurants is providing innovative spaces for experimenting with eco-friendly ingredients and reducing food waste. - **Indulgent Vegan Cuisine:** Creating indulgent vegan dishes like CUB's pumpkin seed ice cream with white chocolate sauce raises the bar for gourmet vegan cuisine. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can innovate by incorporating more eco-friendly and sustainable ingredients, like nuts and seeds, into their products. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can drive disruptive innovation by exploring unique non-dairy dessert options and reducing food waste through sustainable practices like CUB. - **Veganism:** The increasing popularity of veganism creates opportunities for innovative chefs and food businesses to create gourmet plant-based options like CUB's pumpkin seed ice cream. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chickpea-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-make-from-chickpeas.md) - [Legume-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-kitchen-plant-based-ice-cream.md) - [Allergen-Friendly Dairy-Free Ice Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscoop.md) - [Plant-Based Dessert Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-de-creme.md) - [Hemp-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemp-based-ice-cream.md) - [Bean-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-kitchen-plantbased-frozen-desserts.md) - [Upcycled Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-vegan-ice-cream.md) - [Six-Ingredient Seed Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixed-up-seed-butter.md) - [Nut-Based Vegan Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nth-wonder.md)