11 Childhood Ice Cream Treats You Totally Forgot About
Is there anything more delightful for a child than that ice cream truck jingle? When you hear the truck coming down the block, you just know it's going to be a good afternoon. And while plenty of adults still love a soft-serve cone from the Mister Softee truck, sometimes you just want to throw it back with a classic. With that in mind, we're taking a look back at some iconic childhood ice cream treats.
Whether you were a Choco Taco fan or a lover of the Strawberry Shortcake bars, there was something for pretty much everyone at the ice cream truck. Get ready for a serious dose of nostalgia!
And for even more throwbacks, check out these 35 Snacks From Your Childhood You Forgot You Loved.
Nestlé Drumsticks
When you unwrap one of these peanut-covered cones, you know you're in for a treat. They're available in plenty of flavors these days, but you can't beat the original.
Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake Frozen Dessert Bars
These came in both strawberry and chocolate flavors, and we loved them all. The inside always tasted too cold when you bit into it, but that was just part of the fun.
Bomb Pop Original Ice Pops
These rocketship-shaped treats never fail to delight. They're perfect for the Fourth of July (or anytime).
And for a better-for-you option, try one of these 13 Best Brand-Name Ice Creams.
Choco Taco
Now, this is the stuff of dreams! Who wouldn't want a chocolate version of their favorite Mexican food?
Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches
If you had a quarter, you could get one of these bad boys at lunch in elementary school. The good news is that they're still incredibly affordable.
Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Bars
If you wanted to get fancy, you might have had these chocolate almond-covered ice cream bars. The crunch added a satisfying finish to each bite.
Snickers Ice Cream Bars
The only thing better than a Snickers bar is a Snickers ice cream bar. Period.
Want to make a frozen treat from scratch? Try our Homemade Ice Cream Recipe.
SpongeBob SquarePants Popsicle Pop Ups
The characters may change, but the essence of these Popsicle treats stays the same.
Klondike Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich
You've had Double Stuf Oreos, but what about these giant Oreo ice cream sandwiches?
Twix Cookies & Creme Ice Cream Bars
Snickers aren't the only candy with an ice cream bar! These Twix bars are just as tasty.
Blue Bunny Ice Cream Cups
Blue Bunny Screamers were another classic ice cream truck treat. Recreate the magic with the Blue Bunny ice cream cups you can buy at the store, such as this banana split one.
