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I scream, you scream, we all scream for … Wait! This isn’t your average ice cream; these are new and unique brands of frozen heaven in a variety of flavors available at your local Strack & Van Til store.

“We’re excited to bring these new and innovative products to our shoppers,” said Strack & Van Til Sales Manager Mike Nisevich. “We strive to have the largest selection of ice cream and frozen treats in Northwest Indiana and meet the needs of our customers.”

How about something with a healthier twist? Dig into a pint of Cado Ice Cream, the “first avocado-based, non-dairy ice cream.” This vegan selection is plant-based and made with heart-healthy fats. It’s organic, gluten-free, soy-free and made from non-GMO certified ingredients.

Born in Milwaukee in 1938, hand-crafted Gilles Frozen Custard is the gold standard of deliciousness. It’s not a true ice cream, because it’s made with egg yolks, which gives it its rich taste and creamy smooth texture. What better way to add some protein to our diet?

Trying to get your kids to eat more vegetables? Hide them in ice cream! It’s easy with organic Peekaboo Ice Cream that has veggies in every bite. Peekaboo includes beets, zucchini, carrots and cauliflower. The little ones won’t know they’re in there – you can’t see or taste the vegetables – but they’ll get the healthy benefits.

Can’t tolerate cow’s milk? NadaMoo dairy-free ice cream is churned with extra creamy coconut milk. Organic, certified non-GMO ingredients are added to create the most amazing flavor combos you’re sure to crave.

Be a rebel and eat ice cream even if you’re on a diet with low-carb Rebel Ice Cream, a full-fat variety with no added sugar that’s keto-friendly and tastes delicious.

Looking for an ice cream that’s low in calories and sugar and high in protein and fiber? Enlightened ice cream fills the bill in an array of scrumptious flavors.

Bring the amusement park home with Ittibitz Ice Cream Pellets from Kemps. Pelletized ice cream portions are fun for the kids and kids at heart.

“Innovative ice cream brands aren’t the only new things in the freezer section,” said Nisevich. “You’ll find the latest frozen treats, as well.”

If you’re partial to ice cream bars, try Chilly Cow brand, with 55% fewer calories, 70% less fat and 60% less sugar than regular ice cream bars. Made with ultrafiltered milk, it’s also ultra-creamy to make it taste like the real thing.

At only 130 to 160 calories per bar, Bofanna Ice Cream Bars are gluten-free, made with real cream including probiotics and big chunks of fruit and have no preservatives, no artificial additives and no high-fructose corn syrup. They’re also made without the guilt.

What do you get when you combine ice cream and cookies? A Cream’wich, the original artisan ice cream sandwich. Conceived in Manhattan Beach, Calif., it’s made with artisan cookies and old-fashioned, premium ice cream.

Who remembers the Paleta man selling frozen fruit bars in the neighborhood? La Michoacana brings traditional Paletas to the Strack & Van Til freezer. Handcrafted with fresh cream, a wide variety of fruits and other quality ingredients, they’re a taste of nostalgia.

So indulge your cravings with ice cream and frozen treats from your local Strack & Van Til.