While light ice cream is nothing new, the idea of a high protein and low-fat frozen treat has gone from Instagram influencer pages to grocery stores all around the country.

So are these so-called “ice cream” any good?

Halo Top

I’m sure you’ve heard of them but if you haven’t, you’re not missing much. This widely popular ice cream alternative has recently come under fire for underfilling their containers.

All terrible jokes aside, with plenty of flavors and some great marketing, halo top dethroned Ben and Jerry’s sales number in 2017.

 

Macros (Sea Salt Caramel Single Serving):

Fat 2.5 grams

Protein: 5 grams

Net Carbs: 16 grams

Ben and Jerry’s Non-Dairy Pints are a spin on the classic and are made with almond milk and our 100% certified vegan. Their website totes a pretty hefty claim to be “boldly loaded with chunks and swirls

Be mindful of sugar content as those remain at similar levels as their tradition varieties

 

Macros (Caramel Almond Brittle Single Serving):

Fat 13 grams

Protein: 2 grams

Net Carbs: 35 grams

With the sudden rise in popularity, tradition creameries are playing catchup to the renewed popularity of light ice cream.

Enter Breyer’s Delights.

This new variety has similar fat, calorie and protein content of Halo Top, Enlightened and Sweet Habit.

Macros (Caramel Pecan Single Serving):

Fat 3 grams

Protein: 5 grams

Net Carbs: 15 grams

Sweet Habit brings packs in additional servings in case the whole family is looking to make the switch to a more calorie friendly treat.

Macros:

Macros (What The Caramel Single Serving):

Fat 1.5 grams

Protein: 5 grams

Net Carbs: 14 grams

If you’ve been disappointed by light ice cream in the past, our final selection claims to have perfected their recipes to be as “delicious as the stuff you grew up on”.

Enlighted offers 27 different flavors all high in protein and low in fat.

Macros (Sea Salt Carmel 1 Serving):

Fat 1.5 grams

Protein: 7 grams

Net Carbs: 15 grams

If you dabbled with these new alternatives, leave a comment and let us know your favorite brand and flavor.