It’s officially summer, which means it’s time for ice cream. Of course, there’s always a downside: specifically, the guilt you feel after downing a pint of Ben & Jerry’s. Thankfully, there’s now a trend of frozen treats that aren’t terrible for you—or, at the very least, not that terrible. We’ve rounded up six of our favorites for your perusal.
The Healthiest Ice Creams, Ice Pops, and Frozen Yogurt Treats
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Halo Top Ice Cream
Halo Top is out to prove that healthy doesn’t mean dull, and its mission has been accomplished. The company just announced seven new flavors (pictured above), which puts the grand total at 25 fun flavors ranging from from 240 to 360 calories for an entire pint. With options like Lemon Cake, Peanut Butter Cup, Cinnamon Roll, and Mochi Green Tea, there’s something for everyone, and they’re all low-sugar, low-carb, low-fat, and free of dairy made with synthetic growth hormones.And we’re not the only ones who can’t get enough of the brand’s better-for-you pints. Halo Top Creamery recently became the best-selling pint of ice cream in U.S. grocery stores, which is pretty solid evidence that it’s just as delicious as the indulgent stuff. Now there’s no reason to feel bad about bingeing on ice cream while you binge on Game of Thrones. halotop.com
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Brio Ice Cream
You won’t even notice you’re being healthy as you dig in to Brio’s probiotic ice cream. A pint has 40% fewer calories, 20% less sugar, and half the fat of other premium ice cream brands. On top of that you get protein, probiotics, prebiotics, and omega-3s. Organic whole milk sourced from family farmers gives this ice cream a luscious texture, and you won’t find artificial flavors in any of its products. briolovesyouback.com
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Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars
Greek yogurt is a staple for many health-conscious eaters, and Yasso was able to turn it into a “dessert with benefits.” Its bars come in every flavor from classic Chocolate Fudge to Cinnamon Bun and Black Raspberry Chip, and they range from 80 to 130 calories with 5-6g of protein per bar. They pack as much flavor as calorie- and sugar-laden sweets, but are a lot lighter on your waistline. yasso.com
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Enlightened Ice Cream Pints
High-protein, high-fiber, low-sugar, and low-fat aren’t the adjectives you’d typically use to describe ice cream, but Enlightened’s creamy, high-quality pints are just that. With 21 flavors ranging from 60 to 100 calories per serving, whether you go for classic flavors like Vanilla or unique concoctions like Bananas Foster, the perfect pint awaits. eatenlightened.com
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Sunday Cats Freezies
Whether you used to call them freezies, ice pops, or squeeze pops when you were a kid, you probably associate them with artificial colors and enough sugar to last you a week. Sunday Cats is breaking that standard with its certified organic, natural freezies. Real fruit juice, electrolyte-replenishing coconut water, and sea salt make these delicious vegan pops hydrating and perfect for a long day outdoors. Editor’s favorite: Strawberry Lemonade. sundaycats.com
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GoodPop Orange N’ Cream
GoodPop has taken a classic creamsicle and upgraded it, creating a dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO Orange N’ Cream ice pop that will satisfy your summer cravings. Organic coconut cream and fair-trade vanilla make up the core, which is coated in a shell of a Valencia orange juice and coconut cream sherbet. At just 80 calories and 9g of sugar, it’s the perfect better-for-you substitution on a hot day. goodpops.com
Halo Top is out to prove that healthy doesn’t mean dull, and its mission has been accomplished. The company just announced seven new flavors (pictured above), which puts the grand total at 25 fun flavors ranging from from 240 to 360 calories for an entire pint. With options like Lemon Cake, Peanut Butter Cup, Cinnamon Roll, and Mochi Green Tea, there’s something for everyone, and they’re all low-sugar, low-carb, low-fat, and free of dairy made with synthetic growth hormones.
And we’re not the only ones who can’t get enough of the brand’s better-for-you pints. Halo Top Creamery recently became the best-selling pint of ice cream in U.S. grocery stores, which is pretty solid evidence that it’s just as delicious as the indulgent stuff. Now there’s no reason to feel bad about bingeing on ice cream while you binge on Game of Thrones. halotop.com
Brio Ice Cream
You won’t even notice you’re being healthy as you dig in to Brio’s probiotic ice cream. A pint has 40% fewer calories, 20% less sugar, and half the fat of other premium ice cream brands. On top of that you get protein, probiotics, prebiotics, and omega-3s. Organic whole milk sourced from family farmers gives this ice cream a luscious texture, and you won’t find artificial flavors in any of its products. briolovesyouback.com
Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars
Greek yogurt is a staple for many health-conscious eaters, and Yasso was able to turn it into a “dessert with benefits.” Its bars come in every flavor from classic Chocolate Fudge to Cinnamon Bun and Black Raspberry Chip, and they range from 80 to 130 calories with 5-6g of protein per bar. They pack as much flavor as calorie- and sugar-laden sweets, but are a lot lighter on your waistline. yasso.com
Enlightened Ice Cream Pints
High-protein, high-fiber, low-sugar, and low-fat aren’t the adjectives you’d typically use to describe ice cream, but Enlightened’s creamy, high-quality pints are just that. With 21 flavors ranging from 60 to 100 calories per serving, whether you go for classic flavors like Vanilla or unique concoctions like Bananas Foster, the perfect pint awaits. eatenlightened.com
Sunday Cats Freezies
Whether you used to call them freezies, ice pops, or squeeze pops when you were a kid, you probably associate them with artificial colors and enough sugar to last you a week. Sunday Cats is breaking that standard with its certified organic, natural freezies. Real fruit juice, electrolyte-replenishing coconut water, and sea salt make these delicious vegan pops hydrating and perfect for a long day outdoors. Editor’s favorite: Strawberry Lemonade. sundaycats.com
GoodPop Orange N’ Cream
GoodPop has taken a classic creamsicle and upgraded it, creating a dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO Orange N’ Cream ice pop that will satisfy your summer cravings. Organic coconut cream and fair-trade vanilla make up the core, which is coated in a shell of a Valencia orange juice and coconut cream sherbet. At just 80 calories and 9g of sugar, it’s the perfect better-for-you substitution on a hot day. goodpops.com
