It’s been a few years in discussions, but the founders of Fronen finally decided to shift from a banana-based nice cream to a rich and pure coconut cream base. Their goal has always been to create a dairy-free ice cream line that’s easy on the stomach and made with pure natural ingredients. The reformulation stays true to this mission, but brings more attention to the flavors and consistency.
Frönen Dairy-Free Ice Cream Keeps it Simple with a Big Reformulation
Every flavor of Frönen still features 7 ingredients or less, with no additives, sugar alcohols, or other funny business. It boasts a homemade vibe, with natural sweetness from honey or coconut sugar. And it’s sold in five classic, top-selling flavors.
Madagascar Vanilla
Ingredients: coconut cream, water, honey, vanilla extract. Made in a facility that processes milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanuts, & tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 2/3 cup serving): 190 calories, 15g fat, 14g carbs, 0g fiber, 13g sugars (includes 12g added sugar), 2g protein.*
Chocolate
Ingredients: coconut cream, water, honey, cocoa powder. Made in a facility that processes milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanuts, & tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 2/3 cup serving): 210 calories, 16g fat, 18g carbs, 2g fiber, 16g sugars (includes 15g added sugar), 3g protein.*
Strawberry
Ingredients: coconut cream, strawberry, honey, banana, freeze-dried strawberry. Made in a facility that processes milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanuts, & tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 2/3 cup serving): 170 calories, 11g fat, 17g carbs, 1g fiber, 16g sugars (includes 13g added sugar), 2g protein.*
Mint Chip
Ingredients: coconut cream, honey, water, cocoa liquor, coconut sugar, cocoa butter, mint extract. Made in a facility that processes milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanuts, & tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 2/3 cup serving): 200 calories, 15g fat, 16g carbs, 1g fiber, 13g sugars (includes 12g added sugar), 2g protein.*
Salted Caramel Swirl
Ingredients: coconut cream, coconut sugar, water, coconut oil, himalayan salt. Made in a facility that processes milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanuts, & tree nuts.*
Nutrition (per 2/3 cup serving): 210 calories, 13g fat, 25g carbs, 0g fiber, 22g sugars (includes 0g added sugar), 2g protein.*
2022 Fronen Product & Formula Changes
Fronen ditched the banana, letting coconut cream take center stage as their ice cream base. This did increase the calories, fat, and saturated fat in each serving. But, it helps to create a creamier, less fruity product, closer to traditional ice cream. They also discontinued their Banana Coconut, Cinnamon, and Peanut Butter Fudge flavors. All of the information above has been updated for the new formula.
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. It is also available at various other specialty grocers, like Mariano’s, Fresh Thyme Market, Mom, and more. They also sell in some mainstream grocers, like Wegmans, Raley’s, and select Walmart stores. And they ship direct to customers throughout the U.S. via their website below.
- 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 salted caramel flavor is vegan, but the other flavors contain honey.*
- 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.
Fantastic product
We are so lucky to have this wonderful ice cream available to us. The new caramel is delicious and I can’t wait to see what comes next!
Delish!!
So good!! I love love love the strawberry flavor! It’s the only strawberry ice cream I have been able to find without flavoring and so it tastes real.
Great for AIP
I am AIP and loved the caramel. Better then “real” ice cream.. super creamy.
Mint Chip Overly strong flavor
I really enjoy the chocolate flavor , so decided to try the mint chip and it was so strong for me . I felt like I ate strong mouthwash. I will keep the pint and slowly add just a small spoonful of it in with the chocolate flavor in a smoothie so not to waste it. I think in small teaspoonfuls the flavor will be OK.
I really enjoyed it
I tried the strawberry and chocolate. They are delicious. Not too sweet. I don’t eat refined sugar so it was a perfect option for me. I will be buying again from my local Whole Foods.
It’s not bad
I’m starting a paleo diet so
I’d thought I’d look into dairy free ice cream. I bought the mint chip I do
Agree the chocolate is hard but not bad it’s not creamy like regular ice cream more like crushed ice the mint is way over powering and it doesn’t taste real. Other than that it’s not bad 3-4 stars for me. The price is crazy expensive considering it’s only 4 ingredients come on now
Strawberry
Little Strawberry flavor. Taste is predominately honey and coconut that tastes synthetic. This is the worst flavor experience I have had in a long time. I eat a low or no sugar diet. I couldn’t eat much of this, it was that bad. I have to wonder if the good reviews are staged. My boyfriend also tried it, and agreed, it was awful. Disappointed. There are better products then this one out there.
madagascar vanilla
why call it “madagascar” vanilla call it banana thats all i can taste. next time i want to taste banana ice cream ill just stick my head in a blender instead. creamy? NEVER HEARD OF IT
Awful
Worse tasting frozen dessert I have ever eaten (bought mint chip). Chocolate chips were hard and awful….each guest left them on their plates after seeing me do the same. Not worth the money which was very expensive for what it is.
So yummy.
I tried salted caramel and o.m.g. Best ice cream Ive ever had.