My name is Mara, and my favorite ice cream flavor is vanilla. Now, some people may find this flavor to be too simple. Vanilla? There's no chocolate or candy in that? How boring! But, actually, vanilla ice cream is delicious and you shouldn't knock it just because it isn't as aesthetically pleasing as, let's say, rocky road. Here are some reasons why vanilla ice cream is bae.

1. It's fairly low calorie.

If you're watching your weight, keeping it as simple as possible will keep the pounds from piling on. Without all the added sugar and fat that comes from chocolate chunks and cake pieces, you'll be able to eat a sweet treat without feeling guilty.

2. It's great for those with allergies.

Ice cream has many flavors that incorporate various nuts and fruit into their mix, and for those with allergies, they cannot partake in eating a flavor such as peanut butter fudge ripple. Vanilla has pretty basic ingredients, so unless you're lactose intolerant or are allergic to vanilla flavoring, you should be good to go. And even for those who are lactose intolerant, there are other ways to make vanilla ice cream without the milk component.

3. There are various types of vanilla ice cream.

Vanilla bean, french vanilla, extra creamy -- the possibilities are endless.

4. It's customizable.

Probably the biggest selling point for vanilla ice cream is that you can add whatever you want to it. You can add fruit, nuts, candy pieces,sprinkles, cookies, cake pieces, sauces, etc. And whatever you choose to add, your vanilla ice cream will be a masterpiece.

5. It goes great with pie.

Vanilla ice cream and apple pie? I can't think of anything better.

While there are tons of other amazing flavors of ice cream, and trust me, I eat those too, vanilla will always be number one in my heart.