If you’re serving several people quickly, choose a box of mini ice lollies or an assortment for smaller portions or a choice of flavours. Go for the classic size if everyone prefers a larger ice lolly. These frozen desserts must be kept frozen and aren’t a substitute for breakfast on their own. They’re also not the same as a box of chocolates to give as a gift.
If you want individual portions with no preparation, boxes of mini ice lollies and assorted packs make it easy to offer several lollies or flavours. Magnum offers a Mini Classic x6, while Auchan stocks assorted mini ice lollies.
The number of lollies, net weight and choice of flavours all matter when several people are sharing a box. ALDI offers MUCCI® mini ice lollies, while Auchan also stocks assorted packs under its own brand.
Check the recipe for the box you choose: the Magnum vanilla, chocolate and almond product featured by Carrefour contains milk and almonds, among other ingredients. Ingredients may vary between flavours.
When choosing a box of chocolate ice lollies for a busy morning, first remember the difference between breakfast and a frozen treat. From there, your priorities might be serving, portion sizes, ingredients or keeping the lollies cold on the way home.
| Consideration | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Serving and sharing | Check the number of lollies and choose between mini, classic and assorted flavours. | If several people are waiting for a no-prep portion, I’d choose a box that’s easy to share; around 31% of consumers would put this first. |
| How it fits into breakfast | Plan the food for breakfast separately rather than relying on the box of ice lollies alone. Manger Bouger’s recommendations for teenagers mention bread, a dairy product and fruit or stewed fruit, among other things. | If I’m buying for the morning, I want to keep a frozen dessert separate from breakfast; around 31% of consumers would make this their priority. |
| Number of portions | Compare the number of ice lollies and the net weight of each box: a mini lolly and a classic-sized one aren’t the same size. | When serving the whole household, I first look for a box with enough lollies for everyone; around 23% of consumers would prioritise this. |
| Ingredients and keeping them frozen | Check the allergens on the exact box you’re buying and make sure the product stays frozen on the way home. The DGCCRF highlights the importance of maintaining the cold chain. | If I’m concerned about the recipe or the journey home, I check the box and transport requirements before choosing; around 15% of consumers would put this first. |
A chocolate-coated ice lolly is a frozen dessert that must be kept frozen, unlike a box of chocolates that doesn’t need refrigerating. The two products serve different purposes.
If you’re looking for a gift that doesn’t need to be kept in the freezer, check the product category before choosing a box.
Manger Bouger’s recommendations for teenagers describe a breakfast that includes bread, a dairy product and fruit or stewed fruit, among other things. An ice lolly doesn’t provide all of these on its own.
On a busy morning, plan breakfast separately from any frozen treat you might have.
The number of lollies and net weight vary between products: Auchan, for example, offers Magnum assortments with 6 or 10 mini ice lollies.
Check both details on the boxes you’re considering, as well as the flavours included.
The Magnum vanilla, chocolate and almond product featured by Carrefour contains milk and almonds. When buying frozen food, you also need to maintain the cold chain, as the DGCCRF points out.
Read the label on the product you choose and put the box in the freezer as soon as you get home, following the instructions on the packaging.
A brand of chocolate-coated ice lollies, with classic, mini and assorted options.
A range of ice creams and sorbets available from ALDI, including boxes of mini ice lollies.
The retailer offers its own assorted packs of mini ice lollies alongside products from other brands.
A box of ice lollies on its own doesn’t make up the breakfast described in Manger Bouger’s recommendations for teenagers, which mention bread, a dairy product and fruit or stewed fruit, among other things. If you’re buying ice lollies for the morning, keep them separate from the food planned for breakfast.
Keep them frozen until they’re back in the freezer. The DGCCRF explains that a rise in temperature can increase food-related risks, so keep the journey as short as possible and follow the storage instructions on the box.
Read the ingredients on the exact product you’re buying: the Magnum vanilla, chocolate and almond box featured by Carrefour contains milk and almonds, among other ingredients. Don’t assume that another flavour has the same ingredients.
Check your local store’s range and the listing for the product you’re looking for before setting off. A category page featuring mini ice lollies, such as those from Auchan or ALDI, doesn’t confirm that a specific product is available at every store.