Here at Besties Ice Cream, we are fans of all kinds of delectable ice cream. From ice cream flavor staples like chocolate and vanilla to fruity strawberry and the three-in-one flavor of Neopolitan, you simply can’t go wrong with choosing ice cream for your next sweet snack or dessert!

Ice cream is pretty great all by itself, that’s for sure, but there are some things that can take your favorite sweet treat to the next level. Whether you like to top your ice cream with delicious toppings or drown it in hot fudge, there’s no doubt that one of the more popular ways to dress up your dessert is to add additional ingredients. One of the most common ways to do this is by adding mix-ins to your ice cream!

What are ice cream mix-ins?

Ice cream mix-ins are ingredients that are incorporated into your ice cream to add a delicious touch to the treat. Many of the ice cream flavors we all know and love already have mix-ins due to the nature of the flavor. Chocolate chip cookie dough, for example, usually has chunks of cookie dough mixed into the ice cream. Another popular flavor with mix-ins is Rocky Road—commonly believed to be one of the first ice creams with mix-ins. 

Some of the most popular mix-in flavors you can snag at your local supermarket are the aforementioned chocolate chip cookie dough, cookies n’ cream, mint chocolate chip, buttered pecan, and moose tracks. All of these flavors come complete with creamy, sweet ice cream as well as a variety of additional ingredients to add some texture and flavor to your dessert.

While some mix-in options are more run-of-the-mill, there are two famous brands that you might recognize as having unique flavors and mix-ins. One can be found in the supermarket, and the other at specialty ice cream shops across the country. Ben & Jerry’s has become an ice cream brand synonymous with mix-ins—their store-bought ice cream pints come with mix-ins ranging from brownie bits to cheesecake bites to fish-shaped candy. 

Coldstone Creamery, on the other hand, leaves the mix-in options up to the person purchasing the ice cream. When you stop into a Coldstone Creamery, your met with a seemingly neverending array of mix-in options, and the choice is all up to you! Both Ben & Jerry’s and Coldstone Creamery have popularized mix-ins to a whole other level, and now there are even more options to choose from when deciding what you’d like to mix into your own scoop!

Whether you enjoy your ice cream with mix-ins or in its purest form, there’s no denying that it’s one of the tastiest desserts on the planet! Ice cream mix-ins have been on the grocery store aisle for quite some time, and have been taken to new heights in previous years with inventive brands in and out of the freezer section. If you’re craving a delectable ice cream flavor with or without mix-ins, we’ve definitely got you covered here at Besties Ice Cream.