National Ice Cream Month is in July…
That’s right, friends. An entire MONTH dedicated to enjoying, savoring, and celebrating everyone’s favorite summer time dessert.
Some sweet fun ice cream facts:
- Vanilla is the most popular flavor of ice cream.
- Americans consume about 23 gallons of ice cream each year, on average.
- The ice cream soda was invented in 1874.
- It takes roughly 50 licks to finish an ice cream cone.
At Beckon, we don’t want anyone to miss out on celebration. That’s why in addition to creating gut friendly ice cream that still treats your tastebuds, we’re giving you a list of wonderful ways to celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July.
Start The Day With Ice Cream
Make the most important meal of the day also the most decadent. Top your waffles, make decadent ice cream glazed french toast, or swap the yogurt parfait for a fruit and granola sundae. Go wild!
For those who just wanna have ice coffee (we get it, the simple life is a good life) why not try adding some home-made ice cream cubes? Move over, whipped coffee, there’s a new caffeinated trend in town.
Double Up On Desserts…
The most beautiful thing about ice cream is that it’s not only fabulous on its own..it’s also a delicious gateway to other drool-worthy delights. Ice Cream Cake with gobs of cookies? Yes please. Pie with a side of vanilla? Pile it on us. Donut sandwiches made with creamy peanut butter ice cream, and gooey donuts? The possibilities are endless!
Recreate the Ice Cream Truck Experience
Remember running full speed to buy a summertime treat from the ice cream truck? We have a nostalgia worthy recipe for chocolate covered ice cream pops. You might just hear those old familiar ice cream truck tunes in your head with every bite…
Or…visit the Beckon Truck in Boston! On July 18th, National Ice Cream Day, Beckon heads home to where it all began…and leveling up from tailgate to tailgreat. Keep an eye out for Beckon’s decked out ice cream truck that will be traveling around the Boston area and giving away FREE ICE CREAM & MERCH! Secure your FREE Snack Cup HERE. (p.s. free ice cream is available to anyone who fills out the form, even our out-of-state friends).
Create a Festive Sundae Bar
Stock up on a variety of fun toppings and get ready for a sweet build-it-yourself dessert bar. Nothing should be off the table. Drizzle some jam, sprinkle crispy pretzels, add bacon….this is your chance to get creative. Pro tip: You’re gonna want all the ice cream you can get. Luckily Beckon now comes in quart sizes!
We get that for some of us, the thought and having to get all the odds and ends might be overwhelming. Our BRAND NEW Snack Cups are perfectly portable, totally delicious single serving portions of lactose free ice cream with premium toppings, making this the easiest ice cream social you’ll ever host.
Watch Movies With Ice Cream Scenes
Whether in your backyard or in your living room, this should be a fun activity. Drink a milkshake while watching Pulp Fiction, recreate that ice cream kiss from The Notebook, or eat a whole pint alongside Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality. Believe it or not, there are quite a few movies that have iconic ice cream scenes. Just be careful of a brain freeze like in The Princess Diaries.
Buy Some Ice Cream Merch!
Did you know that Beckon has a BRAND NEW merch store? That’s right. Step right up and get your whimsically ice cream themed accessories-we’re talkin’ bucket hats, picnic blankets, pins, and more- all with FREE shipping for the entire month. Let that ice cream flag fly!
National Ice Cream Month is an opportunity for us all to embrace the sweeter side of life. That’s why we’re committed to providing lactose free, clean label ice cream that keeps all of it’s creamy texture rich flavor. So this month, rather than treating ice cream like a rare delicacy, we want you to eat as much of it as your heart desires…
And if you’re anything like us, we’re sure your heart desires a LOT.
Ain’t no party like an ice cream party cause the ice cream party don’t stop! More sweet news:
- In-Store Promos, including 25% off at Whole Foods Market PLUS an additional 10% off for Amazon Prime Members July 7th-20th $6.99 Quarts at Sprouts for the ENTIRE MONTH of July! That’s a lotta lactose free savings…
New locations! We round out our bit of good news with NEW STORE AVAILABILITY! Shopping at GoPuff in Boston or Fresh Direct? You might see a familiar pint there…
