Nightfood Is the Ice Cream You Can Enjoy at Any Hour
Updated: May 25, 2021
Your fear of nightly cravings is no more! Nightfood is the sleep expert-approved ice cream that won't keep you up after a midnight snack.
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If you’re guilty of sneaking spoonfuls of ice cream at 3 a.m., your dreams have just come true. You don’t have to fight your sweet tooth anymore!
We know it’s smart to avoid nighttime snacking because eating can make us restless when it’s time for bed. Nightfood is the low-calorie ice cream you can eat before bedtime WITHOUT the consequences—and it’s one of our favorite artisan ice cream brands.
How It Works
The secret to “sleep-friendly” Nightfood is in the ingredients. Anything added to traditional ice cream (extra sugar and caffeine) to keep you up at night was cut from this sleepy-time ice cream’s production.
That said, Nightfood isn’t technically a sleep aid. It can’t make you sleepy, since there are no medications included in the ingredients. Like frozen yogurt and other low-fat ice creams, it’s just a tasty treat with less sugar and all the flavor of regular ice cream.
These foods deliver a good night’s sleep, too.
The Many Flavors of Nightfood
Nightfood has released eight flavors so far, and they sound seriously incredible. Midnight Chocolate and Full Moon Vanilla are no-brainers, but the other unique ice cream flavors in their lineup are what really catch our eye. For instance, Bed and Breakfast is the frozen equivalent to maple syrup sandwiched between fluffy waffle chunks. YUM! Nightfood has cravings covered with more flavors like:
- After Dinner Mint Chip
- Cold Brew Decaf
- Cookies N’ Dreams
- Milk & Cookie Dough
- Cherry Eclipse
We don’t know about you, but that Cold Brew Decaf is calling our name.
Psst: You shouldn’t eat these foods before bed.
Here’s Where to Find It
While there are other sugar-free ice cream options available in stores, Nightfood can’t be found in the frozen section just yet. If you want a taste, you’ll have to order online. The nighttime ice cream is available on their website, or you can snag your favorite flavor from Amazon.
The folks at Nightfood also want you to know you can take this form to your local supermarket and request their products.
Trendy Rolls
You've likely seen foodie photos of this new ice cream fad that's taken over Instagram... and the whole country. Making your own version of this Thai-inspired trend is easier than it looks. You'll need only two ingredients and most importantly, a super cold metal tray for rolling. Psst: Ice cream rolls are super popular at Dollywood!
Boozy Milkshakes
The creamy confections you loved as a kid just got a lot more grown-up! Spike your milkshake with the alcohol of your choice—this recipe uses cake-flavored vodka, for example—and blend one of these virgin variations for any kiddos who want a taste.
Bundt Bread
You don't have to be a serious baker to make homemade bread. This recipe is super-simple and you can add any mix-ins (like chocolate chips, raisins or other dried fruits) you'd like. Just stick to the "good" ice cream—low-fat or light varieties can affect the texture of the bread. Want a loaf instead? Here's our recipe.
Japanese Mochi
More mochi, please! These bite-sized bits—which are essentially a small ball of ice cream surrounded by a chewy rice cake dough—are the perfect on-the-go dessert to cool off on a hot day. It's a trend we definitely hope sticks around.
Oreo Brownie Bars
Ice cream is delicious on its own...but add brownies and chocolate into the mix and it's even better. With layers of Oreos, mint ice cream, chocolate chips and fudgy brownies, these bars are sinfully sweet and worth every bite. These cookies and cream recipes are impossible to resist.
Waffle Sandwiches
If you need an excuse to eat ice cream for breakfast, here ya go! Your sugary scoops are sandwiched between two thick homemade waffles so it definitely counts... right? Dip the whole thing in chocolate for an extra indulgent treat. Check out this easy-to-make ice cream bread recipe if you're craving desserts.
Decadent Truffles
Few things satisfy a sweet tooth as well as sinking your teeth into an uber rich truffle. You could swap the vanilla for your favorite flavor in this recipe, but the combination of classic vanilla ice cream and white chocolate is like an explosion of pure creamy goodness.
A Side of Fries
Would you like fries with that? If you have a scoop of ice cream or a milkshake, your answer should definitely be yes. These salty scoopers balance out the sweet richness of your dessert (just like chocolate-covered pretzels or salted caramel) for a bite that gives new meaning to "fried" ice cream.
Choco Tacos
You might be too old to chase down the ice cream truck, but you're definitely never too old to enjoy a classic Choco Taco. If you don't have a waffle cone maker, no worries—you can make the crispy shell just like you make a pancake in a skillet. Don't forget the rainbow sprinkles (because sprinkles make any day more fun)!
French Toast
Don't cry over spilled milk...or melted ice cream! Just use it as batter for slices of fluffy French toast. A pint of good quality vanilla ice cream makes the bread sweet enough that you don't even need a drizzle of syrup on top. First time making French toast? Here's a how-to.
Ice Cream Pie
Swap the traditional apple pie for ice cream pie this summer. Equally as delicious, this no-bake treat has a peanut butter Rice Krispie crust making it a hit for kids and adults alike. You can use store-bought ice cream for the filling or take things up a notch and make your own. Feast your eyes on our favorite ice cream pies and cakes.
Raspberry Champagne Floats
Bring on the bubbly! These fancy floats are perfect to serve at your next girls' night in or at an elegant summer brunch. Just think of them like dessert mimosas. If there's any champagne left over, use it to make one of these next-level bites.
