It’s hard to beat a trip to the ice cream shop. The flavors, so neatly displayed, are packed into a delicious cone for your immediate pleasure. But sometimes it is nice to have a late night (or midday!) treat from the comfort of your own home. In the middle of grocery shopping a turn down the freezer aisle can be both exciting and overwhelming. The shelves are always stocked with brightly packaged and enticing novelties. With so many options to choose from, how can you be sure that you are selecting something that will satisfy your sweet tooth? Let this list of store-bought flavors help you make an educated and delicious decision!
Haagen-Dazs Five Vanilla Bean: can be topped with almost anything. Vanilla lovers across the world can be happy with Haagen Dazs’ take on this frozen staple treat. Made with only five ingredients, this product makes a pure and classic statement.
Ben and Jerry’s Coffee Heath Bar Crunch: is a concocted flavor that combines rich coffee with the sweetness of toffee chunks. Could this ice cream be any better? Yes! Their coffee is sourced from Fair Trade certified farms making this a conscious and appetizing selection.
Dryer’s Slow Churned Caramel Praline Yogurt Blend: will have you seconding guessing the nutrition label! Not only does the caramel suggest a sweet diversion but the yogurt blend touts having half the fat and one-third of the calories of standard store bought ice cream.
Luna and Larry’s Coconut Bliss- Mint Galactica: is a vegan’s delight. In fact, all their flavors can deliver something divine to those who are soy free or gluten free! This company creates their products from coconut milk and sources all their ingredients organically. Who said that vegans can’t have fun?
Edy’s Girl Scout Cookie Ice Cream: is for those who are a little less patient. You don’t have to wait for your favorite girl scout to come to your door to enjoy your favorite cookies. Edy’s puts out Thin Mint, Tagalong, and Samoa ice cream.
Turkey Hill Party Cake: is for your inner child. The vanilla ice cream with buttercream frosting and colored cake pieces will have you feeling like a kid again.
Talenti Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip: is gelato decadence in your freezer. The finely chopped chocolate perfectly pairs with the raw sweetness of the raspberry.
Blue Bell Dessert Trio: is for those who do not believe in compromise. No seriously, this ice cream brand came up with a flavor that has it all. To be exact it has: chocolate chip cookies, pecan brownies, and chocolate-covered cake wrapped around a base of vanilla ice cream.
Ciao Bella Blood Orange Sorbet: is a lighter fanfare with a satisfying finish. Ciao Bella knows a thing or two about specialty flavors. This refreshingly tart yet sweet sorbet will surely have you sneaking seconds.
Cold Stone- Peanut Butter Cup Perfection: if you really want the ice cream store experience inside your bowl, Cold Stone puts out some excellent premade pints. Peanut butter lovers can rest knowing that this big named brand has got you covered.