# Dairy-Free Peppermint Desserts Halo Top is Launching a Vegan Peppermint Ice Cream for the Holidays By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-09-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-peppermint References: [vegnews](https://vegnews.com/2019/9/halo-top-launches-vegan-peppermint-ice-cream-for-christmas) & [halotop](https://halotop.com/buy-now/shop-pint-pack/) For the holiday season this year, [Halo Top](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-chocolate-twist) fans will be able to look forward to a new [vegan peppermint frozen dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-frozen-desserts) flavor from the low-calorie ice cream brand. The all-new Chocolate Peppermint Crunch variety boasts a base of peppermint chocolate ice cream that's prepared from rich and creamy coconut milk and inside each pint, consumers will find plenty of peppermint candy pieces. With this new seasonal low-calorie and [dairy-free ice cream flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pols-ice-cream), Halo Top is encouraging consumers to build their own custom pint pack. Some of the other delicious dairy-free options from the brand that can be purchased in a set of four or eight pints include other seasonal favorites like Dairy-Free Vanilla Maple and Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Dairy-free Desserts:** Opportunity to create innovative dairy-free dessert options to cater to the growing demand for plant-based alternatives. - **Seasonal Flavors:** Opportunity to introduce unique and limited-time flavors to attract and engage consumers during festive periods. - **Customizable Packaging:** Opportunity to provide consumers with the option to create their own custom pint pack for a personalized dessert experience. ### Where This Applies - **Plant-based Food:** Opportunity for plant-based food brands to expand their product offerings by creating innovative dairy-free dessert options. - **Frozen Desserts:** Opportunity for frozen dessert brands to experiment with seasonal flavors to drive sales and capture consumer interest. - **Packaging Design:** Opportunity for packaging companies to develop customizable packaging solutions for brands to offer personalized dessert experiences to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan-Friendly Seasonal Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nadamoo-peppermint-bark-ice-cream.md) - [Artisanal Holiday Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-holiday-ice-creams.md) - [Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-decadence-series.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series.md) - [Upcycled Holiday Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-straws-holiday-series.md) - [Decadent Vegan Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-decadence-series.md) - [Valentine's Dessert Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-top-devils-food-cake-ice-cream.md) - [Desert-Inspired Keto-Friendly Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-top-keto.md) - [Vegan Mint Cream Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-cream-liqueur.md)