The growing smoothie, juice, and acai concept South Block, recently added a new Blue-tella Bowl and Frosted Gingerbread Milkshake for the winter season.
Perfect for the chilly winter days ahead, South Block is serving up a dreamy new Frosted Gingerbread Milkshake and a tasty Blue-tella Bowl. The Blue-tella Bowl is billed as a tropical winter escape, combining pineapple juice, bananas, mangos, and blue majik, and then adding organic granola, sliced bananas, fresh strawberries, Nutella, and coconut on top. The bowl pairs perfectly with the new Frosted Gingerbread Shake, which combines unsweetened almond milk with bananas, organic granola, and nutmeg, and then adds maple syrup, ginger, and a swirl of fluffy vegan oat whipped cream on top.
Vegan-Friendly Gingerbread Shakes
South Block Has a New Frosted Gingerbread Shake for Winter
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Seasonal Flavors - The introduction of a vegan Frosted Gingerbread Shake highlights a shift towards plant-based seasonal flavors in the beverage industry, offering a dairy-free option that aligns with consumer demand for ethical consumption.
2. Tropical-inspired Winter Menu - South Block's Blue-tella Bowl serves as an example of incorporating tropical elements into winter menus, creating innovative cross-seasonal offerings that appeal to adventurous taste seekers.
3. Wholesome Indulgence - Combining indulgent toppings like Nutella and coconut with nourishing bases exemplifies the trend towards wholesome indulgence, merging health-conscious choices with decadent experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Plant-based Food & Beverage - Expanding the variety of vegan-friendly offerings such as the Frosted Gingerbread Shake within the food and beverage industry caters to the growing plant-based consumer segment.
2. Smoothie and Juice Bars - The evolving menu of South Block, including items like the Blue-tella Bowl, showcases opportunities for smoothie and juice bars to innovate with unique ingredient combinations.
3. Seasonal Food Innovation - Crafting innovative seasonal menu items like the Frosted Gingerbread Shake reflects new directions in the food industry's approach to seasonal offerings.