Old favorites inspire new Blue Bell frozen snack bars
BRENHAM - Blue Bell Creameries is introducing a brand new way to enjoy some of your favorite ice cream flavors…on a stick! Homemade Vanilla, Buttered Pecan, Strawberries & Homemade Vanilla and Chocolate Covered Cherries Bars will debut in stores in a few weeks.
The new bars allow ice cream fans to savor these top-selling flavors without a bowl or spoon. "What makes these bars so great, in addition to the taste, is their convenience," said Carl Breed, director of marketing for Blue Bell. "When you crave a bowl of Homemade Vanilla or Buttered Pecan Ice Cream, you can grab a bar and take it with you. These bars are perfect for a quick pick-me-up or when time is limited."
The frozen bars are available in 12-paks, which feature a tempting photo of the bars. "You'll notice the bars are shown coming out of a half gallon," Breed said. "That is a great representation of the product. The bars were created to taste just like what you have in a Blue Bell half gallon."
One difference between the bars and the half gallon varieties is the outside coating on each bar. A flavorful vanilla coats the Buttered Pecan, Homemade Vanilla and Strawberries & Homemade Vanilla Bars and the Chocolate Covered Cherries Bar is wrapped in a luscious milk chocolate.
In comparison to a ½ cup of their corresponding half gallon ice cream flavor, the bars have only a slightly higher calorie count. The frozen bars range from 190 calories (Homemade Vanilla), to 210 calories (Buttered Pecan) with the Strawberries & Homemade Vanilla and Chocolate Covered Cherries Bars falling in the middle with 200 calories per bar.
Look for the four new frozen ice cream snack bars in your grocer's freezer section soon.