18 Retro Frozen Desserts from the ’90s That Are Gone
Many frozen desserts that were popular in the ’90s have disappeared from grocery stores and freezers.
- Sophia Zapanta
- 5 min read
The 1990s featured a wide variety of frozen treats that were loved by children and adults. Some were tied to pop culture, while others stood out for their unusual flavors or shapes. Over time, many of these frozen desserts were discontinued and are no longer available today.
1. Push-Up Pops (Flintstones Edition)
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These were orange sherbet treats in a cardboard tube that you pushed up from the bottom to eat. The Flintstones’ branding made them popular with kids, and the shape was easy to handle. They melted quickly, but the taste was smooth and refreshing. The original version is no longer sold in stores.
2. Jell-O Pudding Pops
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These frozen pudding bars came in chocolate, vanilla, and swirl flavors. They had a creamy texture and were less icy than typical popsicles. Many people still remember the distinct taste and smooth consistency. The product was discontinued after multiple attempts to bring it back.
3. Mickey’s Parade Ice Pops
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This treat featured Disney characters like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, molded in fruity ice pop shapes. Each character had a different flavor and bright colors that attracted kids. They were commonly found in variety packs at supermarkets. They have not been available in years.
4. WWF Ice Cream Bars
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These bars had a vanilla ice cream center with a chocolate layer on one side and a soft cookie on the other. Each bar featured a printed image of a WWF wrestler on the cookie. They were sold in convenience stores and ice cream trucks. The product was discontinued after the early 2000s.
5. Squeeze Pops (Frozen Version)
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This was a frozen treat in a long plastic tube that you squeezed to eat. It came in bright colors and sour flavors that appealed to kids. The frozen version was different from the room-temperature candy of the same name. It eventually disappeared from the shelves.
6. Nestlé Bug Pops
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Bug Pops were frozen treats that had candy “bugs” inside, visible through the clear icy exterior. Kids enjoyed discovering and eating the candy center after licking through the outer layer. They had a gummy texture and came in various fruity flavors. The product is no longer made.
7. Minute Maid Juice Bars
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These bars were frozen fruit juice in stick form, often found in school lunchrooms and grocery store freezers. They were known for being slightly healthier than other frozen desserts. Flavors included orange, grape, and cherry. They have mostly been phased out of production.
8. Color-Changing Popsicles
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These popsicles changed color as you ate them, often starting with one shade and ending in another. The effect was due to the layering of different flavored ice. They were more of a visual novelty than a taste innovation. They are no longer available in mainstream stores.
9. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Ice Cream Bars
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Each bar was shaped like a Power Ranger’s head, with colored ice cream and bubblegum eyes. They were part of a line of cartoon-themed frozen treats. The gum pieces were often hard, but the character appeal made them popular. These have not been produced since the show’s peak.
10. Pudding Roll-Ups (Frozen Style)
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These were frozen versions of pudding snacks, rolled into spiral shapes. The texture was soft and chewy, and they had a cold, smooth taste. They were stored in freezers, unlike regular snack roll-ups. The idea didn’t last long and was discontinued.
11. Pop-Ice (Large Tubes)
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Pop-Ice were long, thin plastic tubes filled with flavored liquid that you froze at home. They were cheap, came in bulk, and were common during the summer. Kids often cut them open with scissors and pushed the ice out to eat. While similar products exist, the original Pop-Ice brand has faded from view.
12. Yoplait Trix Yogurt Pops
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These were frozen versions of Trix yogurt, often with two bright swirled colors. The pops had a sweet, tangy flavor and creamy texture. They were marketed to children and came in packs with multiple fruity options. They were pulled from the market and are no longer sold.
13. Blue’s Clues Ice Cream Cups
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These cups featured themed packaging from the children’s show Blue’s Clues, with simple vanilla or blue-colored flavors. Some had sprinkles or syrup added for variety. They were sold in packs for birthday parties or kids’ lunches. They have not been made in recent years.
14. Kool-Aid Freezer Pops
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These were frozen versions of Kool-Aid drinks, packaged in tubes like other ice pops. The flavors were strong, fruity, and matched the original drink flavors. Kids liked them for their bold color and taste. The product was eventually discontinued as demand dropped.
15. Fudgsicle Swirl Bars
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These bars combined chocolate and vanilla swirls in a frozen treat on a stick. They had a creamy texture and mild flavor, different from the stronger taste of plain Fudgsicles. They were part of variety packs in the ’90s but have not remained available. Only the original Fudgsicle is still common today.
16. Sonic the Hedgehog Ice Cream Bar
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Shaped like Sonic’s face with gumball eyes, this bar was often sold by ice cream trucks. The blue coloring stood out, and the bar melted quickly in the summer heat. The character design was sometimes distorted, but kids loved the tie-in. It is no longer produced.
17. Creamsicle Twists
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These treats had swirled layers of orange and cream on a stick, offering a mix of tart and sweet flavors. The twisted shape was more decorative than functional. They were sold in multi-packs at grocery stores. The classic version is no longer produced in this form.
18. Sprite Ice Pops
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These were frozen versions of the lemon-lime soda, turned into ice pops for a refreshing twist. The flavor was light and fizzy when fresh, but became milder when frozen. They were sold as part of soda-branded frozen treats. They were discontinued due to low sales.