The Art of Personalized Ice Cream: Combining Dietary Needs with Creativity

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According to the CDC, over 17% of adults in the United States age 20 or older have reported being on a special diet, whether that be by choice or due to an allergy or intolerance to certain ingredients. Thanks to Frolic’s innovations, gone are the days when a dairy intolerance or a low-sugar lifestyle would have to keep you away from the ice cream treat of your dreams.

How Can Frolic Make Your Dietary Needs Taste Good

Below, we’ve dug into the most common dietary needs and how the combination of a Frolic countertop ice cream machine and a little bit of creativity can provide you with endless frozen treats that are both delicious and health-conscious (whatever that means for you). 

Lactose or Dairy Free

Whether it’s due to a dairy allergy, a lactose intolerance, or just general preference - there are an estimated 30 to 50 million Americans who don’t consume any dairy (and those people deserve delicious ice cream too!). 

Which Frolic Base is Best for a Lactose or Dairy Free Diet?

Frolic Pod Flavor	Dairy/Alternative
Classic Chocolate & Classic Vanilla	Whole Milk
Lite Chocolate, Lite Vanilla, Super Lite Chocolate & Super Lite Vanilla	Skim Milk
Vegan Chocolate & Vegan Vanilla	Coconut Milk

With one of Frolic’s vegan bases in hand, there are tons of lactose-free and dairy-free versions of popular ice cream flavors that you can create! Here are just a few:

1. Vanilla Chip: A vanilla ice cream base with chocolate chips. Start with Frolic’s Vegan Vanilla pod and add in chocolate chips for the perfect bit of crunch by replacing standard chocolate chips with a dairy-free version.

2. Butter Pecan: A rich buttery vanilla ice cream base with crunchy pecan pieces that add a nutty flavor with roasted undertones. You can create a dairy-free version by combining Frolic’s vegan vanilla base with vegan butter to get the buttery vanilla base of your dreams. Lastly, fold in a few chopped roasted pecans for a salty-sweet treat. 

Low-Sugar or Diabetic Friendly

Whether you’re diabetic or just looking to cut down the amount of sugar in your diet, Frolic has made it possible for you to still enjoy a delicious ice cream treat. 

Which Frolic Base is Best for a Low Sugar Diet?

Frolic Pod Flavor	Total Sugars
Classic Chocolate & Classic Vanilla	31g
Lite Chocolate & Lite Vanilla	38g
Vegan Chocolate	53g
Vegan Vanilla	62g
Super Lite Chocolate & Super Lite Vanilla	18g

Frolic’s Super Lite bases in both vanilla and chocolate are great options for ice cream lovers who are looking for a low-sugar treat. You’ll want to make sure that you pay attention to the add-ons that you choose to ensure that they are low-sugar options as well. Here are a few to try:

1. Mint Chocolate: There are a few different interpretations of mint chocolate ice cream. Some are a mint ice cream base with chocolate chips, while others are a mint-chocolate flavored ice cream. With the Frolic, you can create both! For a mint chip, start by combining the Super Lite Vanilla base with mint extract and mix in sugar-free chocolate chips. For mint chocolate, use the Super Lite Chocolate base and mix in fresh mint. 

2. Strawberry: Eight large strawberries are about 8 grams of sugar. Start with Super Lite Vanilla mixed with fresh strawberries and enjoy a delicious, low-sugar, fruity ice cream.

Low Carb

Being on a “low carb” diet typically refers to consuming around 100-150 grams of carbohydrates per day. With bases that have as little as 31 grams of carbs per pod, low-carb ice cream becomes a reality (and a delicious one, at that).

Which Frolic Base is Best for a Low-Carb Diet?

Frolic Pod Flavor	Total Carbs
Classic Chocolate & Super Lite Vanilla	33g
Classic Vanilla	31g
Lite Chocolate	41g
Lite Vanilla	38g
Vegan Chocolate	58g
Vegan Vanilla	64g
Super Lite Chocolate	36g

Frolic’s classic and super lite bases are both relatively low-carb and can be used to make some delicious low-carb ice cream options. Here are a few to give a try: 

1. Raspberry Chocolate: Start with Frolic’s classic chocolate base and mix in one serving of fresh raspberries. One cup of raspberries has about 14g of carbs, bringing the total carb count to 47 grams. 

2. Blueberry Kale: Start with Frolic’s classic Vanilla base and mix in one serving of blueberries and one serving of frozen kale. One cup of kale has 3.4g of carbs and one cup of fresh blueberries has 11 grams, bringing it to a total of about 45 grams.

High-Protein

Though ice cream may not typically be the first food that comes to mind when you’re thinking of high protein options, but with the right base and mix-ins, there are higher protein options that will allow you to enjoy a sweet treat and meet your protein goals.

Which Frolic Base is Best for a High Protein Diet?

Frolic Pod Flavor	Protein
Classic Chocolate, Classic Vanilla & Lite Vanilla	6g
Lite Chocolate & Super Lite Vanilla	7g
Vegan Chocolate	1g
Vegan Vanilla	0g
Super Lite Chocolate	8g

Here are a few flavors that are both delicious and surprisingly high in protein: 

1. Pistachio: Start with Frolic’s Super Lite Vanilla base and mix in a few drops of pistachio extract to get that rich, nutty flavor throughout the base. Then, add in a serving (about 1 cup) of chopped, roasted pistachios for a salty, nutty crunch. One cup of pistachios has about 25 grams of protein, bringing the ice cream up to 32 grams of protein. 

2. Pumpkin Spice Latte: Create this fall favorite starting with Frolic’s Super Lite Vanilla base and mix in a few ounces of cold brew and a few teaspoons of cinnamon and nutmeg. Then, add a serving (about 1 cup) of chopped pumpkin seeds for a high-protein crunch. One cup has about 12g of protein, which will bump the whole serving to 19g of protein. For higher protein, try replacing the coffee with a coffee-flavored protein shake (the Premier Protein option, for example, has 30g of protein which would bring the total to 49 grams). 

Calorie-Conscious 

With about 10% of Americans on low-calorie diets each year, it’s important to understand how Frolic can help you maintain low-calorie intake and enjoy ice cream at the same time.

Which Frolic Base is Best for a Calorie-Conscious Diet?

Frolic Pod Flavor	Total Carbs
Classic Vanilla	330
Classic Chocolate & Vegan Vanilla	340
Lite Chocolate	280
Lite Vanilla	270
Vegan Chocolate	310
Super Lite Vanilla	140
Super Lite Chocolate	150

Try these low-calorie options for a delicious, healthy treat: 

1. Peanut Butter Cup: Start with Frolic’s Super Lite Chocolate base and mix in a handful of sugar-free peanut butter cups (Reese’s makes a sugar-free alternative to their cult favorite candy that is a great option). 

2. Cookie Dough: Start with Frolic's Super Lite Vanilla base. The key to cookie dough ice cream is the hunks of delicious cookie dough and chocolate chips. Try using a low-sugar or sugar-free version of both to keep it low-calorie!

The beauty of Frolic’s first-of-its-kind countertop ice cream machine is that no matter your dietary needs, your favorite ice cream flavors can still be a reality. With one of Frolic’s nutritionally diverse bases, the right mix-ins, and a little bit of creativity - the sky’s the limit!