When Jessy Gartenstein was 13, she was diagnosed with celiac disease and dairy sensitivity. Since then she has been on a mission to satisfy her sweet tooth without upsetting her stomach. But the ice cream alternatives she found were always packed with refined sugar, gums and artificial ingredients. So she eventually teamed up with Erik Nadeau, a fellow undergrad at University of Chicago, to bring her nice cream dreams to life. And at the age of 23, the pair launched Frönen non-dairy ice cream!
Frönen Expands Nice Cream Line with 2 More Dairy-Free Flavors
When Frönen first launched in mid-2019, they rolled out five classic flavors. Each variety was banana-based and sweetened with honey or maple syrup. Now they have added two more flavors, and are venturing deeper into indulgence.
The new Mint Chip has their classic formula, but they’ve added pure mint extract and cacao nibs, bringing the ingredient count up to six – an all-time high for Frönen. The other new flavor, Peanut Butter Fudge, shuns fruit altogether. This new banana-free formula is richer than the others, and boasts a base of pure peanut butter and coconut cream. See below for the ingredient lists of each flavor and full product information.
Frönen Dairy-Free Ice Cream Keeps it Nice with 6 Ingredients or Less
Every flavor of Frönen features 6 ingredients or less, with no additives, sugar alcohols, or other funny business. It boasts a homemade vibe, with natural sweetness from bananas and honey or maple syrup.
Madagascar Vanilla
Ingredients: coconut cream, water, banana, organic honey, madagascar vanilla extract.*
Nutrition (per 1/2 cup serving): 90 calories, 5g fat, 12g carbs, 0g fiber, 11g sugars, 1g protein.*
Chocolate
Ingredients: banana, water, coconut cream, organic honey, cocoa powder.*
Nutrition (per 1/2 cup serving): 90 calories, 4g fat, 15g carbs, 2g fiber, 11g sugars, 2g protein.*
Strawberry
Ingredients: strawberry, coconut cream, banana, organic honey.*
Nutrition (per 1/2 cup serving): 80 calories, 3.5g fat, 12g carbs, 1g fiber, 11g sugars, 1g protein.*
Banana Coconut
Ingredients: banana, water, coconut cream, organic honey.*
Nutrition (per 1/2 cup serving): 80 calories, 4g fat, 12g carbs, 1g fiber, 11g sugars, 1g protein.*
Cinnamon
Nutrition (per 1/2 cup serving): 90 calories, 4.5g fat, 14g carbs, 2g fiber, 10g sugars, 1g protein.*
Mint Chip (new in 2020!)
Nutrition (per 1/2 cup serving): 110 calories, 6g fat, 14g carbs, 2g fiber, 12g sugars, 2g protein.*
Peanut Butter Fudge (new in 2020!)
Nutrition (per 1/2 cup serving): 200 calories, 15g fat, 17g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 13g sugars, 7g protein.*
Additional Allergen Notes*
According to the company, all of their products are manufactured on lines that process dairy and other tree nuts (besides coconut). Before and after each production run, the machinery is cleaned and then tested to ensure there is no allergen residue on it. After their ice cream is manufactured, it is also tested for allergens to ensure there is no cross contamination. That being said, they cannot guarantee there are no allergen particles in the air in the facility. If you are severely allergic, they recommend not eating their ice cream to be safe.
More Facts on Frönen Dairy-Free Ice Cream
Price: $5.99 per pint
Availability: Frönen Dairy-Free Ice Cream is sold in Whole Foods stores in Chicagoland. They also ship direct to customers throughout the U.S. See their website below for online ordering.
Certifications: We did not note any certifications on Frönen Dairy-Free Ice Cream.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Frönen Dairy-Free Ice Cream is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, plant-based, vegetarian, and paleo-friendly. The Cinnamon variety is vegan.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Frönen website at eatfronen.com.
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.
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The Peanut Butter is AMAZING!!!
Oh my goodness, I have never tasted anything so fabulous in my life. This flavor is so creamy and indulgent. Just WOW. I tried it at Whole Foods in Indiana last week. I want to try the chocolate next. I plan to mix the two together. Even my daughter who refuses to eat dairy free products absolutely adored it. Thank you Fronen for this amazing product.
amazing product - go buy now!!!!!!
I have always loved ice cream, its a classic and delicious dessert. However, dairy can upset my stomach at times and it is also very high calorie. I originally started buying Halo Top ice cream and don’t get me wrong it tasted fine and was low calorie, but I had one big issue with it: chemicals. The ingredients in halo top are not appealing, nor are the ingredients in most low-calorie ice creams. But then, I found Fronen. Fronen doesn’t taste like normal ice cream don’t get me wrong, but it sure does taste delicious. I honestly love it. And not only is it dairy free and low calorie, it is natural too, so it makes me feel a lot better about the things I am putting in my body. You should definitely go buy yourself some fronen ice cream now. I highly suggest the chocolate flavor (its my favorite), but you can’t go wrong.
Buy It Now!!
Oh my gosh take my money this is the best ice cream for people that want healthier choices or need allergen friendly dessert!!! My family is loving it! We will be long-time customers.
Yum!
I bought the banana coconut. Wasn’t my first choice but it was the only flavor the store had at the time – they had sold out of the other flavors quickly. I was very pleasantly surprised how much I liked it. Great flavor. Let it out on thr counter for about 10 minutes before eating – gives it an awesome creamy texture. Can’t wait to try the other flavors.
So happy I discovered Fronen!
Bought the chocolate, strawberry & banana coconut, and am so impressed with all of them! Love the chocolate! So glad you created Fronen!
I love it
Bought the vanilla. It’s really good! Not as sweet as other non-dairy ice creams but I don’t mind because I love that there’s no cane sugar and other garbage in it. I’m going to try all the other flavors! The ingredients are food and it’s low enough in calories that I can eat it & not feel bad about it.
