The ice cream gets its electric blue color from spirulina extract ... and is now available at select supermarkets in the freezer section, for $4.99-$6.99 per pint, depending on location.

When you don't own a fancy ice cream machine and also lack the drive to make ice cream with a stand mixer, there is an even simpler way to make this frozen treat -- no electric appliances needed.

"We're stuck with it until someone develops an electric van capable ... he won't swap to selling soft scoop ice cream, which is stored in battery-powered freezers. He said: "I'm a Mr Whippy ...