If you’re looking for a frozen dessert after exercise, choose a mini ice lolly for a smaller portion, or a multi-layered recipe if chocolate and caramel matter more to you. Compare the nutritional information per portion and check the allergens for the specific product you’re buying: an indulgent ice lolly alone isn’t a complete recovery snack.
After a workout, you might fancy a cool treat while keeping an eye on how much you eat. A mini size can help you choose your portion; also check the sugars, saturated fatty acids and protein listed on the packaging.
Your first consideration might be the recipe: coating, sauce, biscuit or pieces of nuts. These ingredients vary from one product to another, as do the allergens you’ll need to check.
You may need to check certain ingredients or want to know how many ice lollies are in the box. Check the exact variant, its labelling and the pack weight before comparing two recipes.
For a cool treat after exercise, start by deciding whether portion size, recipe or ingredients matter most to you. Nutritional information per 100 g makes it easier to compare two labels, while the figures per portion tell you about the ice lolly you plan to eat.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion and nutritional information | Compare the size of the ice lolly, then the sugars, saturated fatty acids and protein per portion. Magnum France lists Mini Double Caramel at 55 ml each, compared with 88 ml for Double Caramel x4. | After exercise, I want to know how much I’m eating without treating dessert as a recovery food. Around 33% of consumers would put portion size and nutritional information at the heart of their choice. |
| Recipe and texture | Check the type of coating, whether it has a sauce and any inclusions in the variant you’re considering. | If I’m choosing an ice lolly for the pleasure of chocolate, caramel or crunch, the recipe is what sets one box apart from another for me. This would be the main priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and any “may contain” statements on the exact box, even if you know another recipe in the range. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, a familiar flavour isn’t enough to make my choice: I check each product. This would be the top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Pack size and availability | Check the number of ice lollies, the total weight and whether the box is available from the shop where you want to buy it. | When stocking my freezer, I look for a pack with a suitable number of ice lollies that I can find in my local shop. Around 20% of consumers would make this their top priority. |
Magnum France lists 1.7 g of protein per portion for Mini Double Caramel and 2.4 g for Double Caramel x4. These figures aren’t enough to present either product as a complete recovery snack.
Choose an ice lolly for the portion size and recipe you want. If your post-exercise needs influence your meal, consider everything you eat rather than relying on dessert alone.
Two caramel or chocolate ice lollies can have different ingredients and different “may contain” statements. Carrefour Sensation’s product information, for example, distinguishes between the Double Caramel Beurre Salé Chocolat recipe and the Chocolat Blanc Cookies recipe.
Read the ingredients and “may contain” statements on the box you buy, even if you’re simply switching to a different variant.
For a frozen product, the time between collection or delivery and putting it in the freezer matters. Carrefour advises against refreezing a product once it has thawed.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and get your shopping back into the freezer promptly.
Magnum France offers Double Caramel in a standard size and Mini Double Caramel in a box of six 55 ml ice lollies.
The Carrefour range includes Double Caramel Beurre Salé Chocolat and Chocolat Blanc Cookies ice lollies, both sold in boxes of four.
ALDI France offers MUCCI ice lollies with a double coating, as well as a pistachio variant with pieces of roasted pistachio.
E.Leclerc offers, among other products, a Trium vanilla ice lolly coated in white chocolate, in a box of four weighing 308 g.
These ice lollies are ideal when you fancy a dessert after exercise, with a choice of recipes and pack sizes. To choose your portion, always compare the pack details and nutritional information for the product you’re interested in.
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A box to consider if you’re looking for individual caramel ice lollies to enjoy as a frozen dessert after exercise.
The pack contains 7 ice lollies and weighs 280 g. Check the label for the nutritional values per portion and the allergens in this product.
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This recipe is ideal if you fancy chocolate, caramel and peanuts in an individual frozen dessert.
The box contains 5 ice lollies and weighs 204 g. Check the packaging for allergens and nutritional values per portion.
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The mini size is a good choice if you fancy a caramel ice lolly from a box of individually portioned treats.
The pack contains 6 ice lollies and weighs 330 g. To check the portion you’ll be eating, read the nutritional information for Mini Deluxe Caramel: the figures for Mini Double Caramel apply to a different product.
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This product is for anyone who prefers a caramel-flavoured frozen treat for dessert.
The pack weighs 284 g. Check the box for the number of ice lollies and the nutritional values for the portion you plan to eat.
No. Don’t assume that a frozen dessert alone will meet your needs after exercise. Magnum France lists 1.7 g of protein per portion for Mini Double Caramel and 2.4 g for Double Caramel x4. Think about the ice lolly as part of your overall diet rather than as a complete recovery snack.
No. Portion size and recipe need to be compared product by product. Magnum France lists Mini Double Caramel at 55 ml per ice lolly and Double Caramel x4 at 88 ml. Check the values per portion for each one rather than assuming one product’s figures apply to the other.
Read the label for the exact variant, paying particular attention to the ingredients list and any statements about possible traces. Carrefour Sensation’s product information lists different allergens depending on the recipe. The Directorate-General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control states that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted on the label.
Put them in the freezer, following the instructions on the packaging. Carrefour recommends storing its frozen products at −18 °C and advises against refreezing a product once it has thawed.