If you’ve looked into what it means to follow a low-carb eating pattern, like keto, you’ve probably seen lists of foods to stay away from, many of them being sweets. But that doesn’t mean you must avoid sweet treats on a lower-carb eating plan. We’ve gathered four of our favorite keto-friendly, spoon-licking ice cream brands for you to consider trying out.
1. Rebel
Rebel Ice Cream is a full-fat dairy ice cream made without sugar. Besides the typical chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla, there are Orange Cream, Peanut Butter Caramel Dip, and many other exotic flavors. Rebel Ice Cream is made with real cream, giving it a creamy, velvety texture. It contains 4-8 grams of net carbs and 0-2 grams of total sugar per pint. Their keto-specific ice creams are sweetened using monk fruit, chicory root, and/or erythritol which are used as sugar replacements.
2. Halo Top
Halo Top offers a line of keto-friendly ice cream that is sold in pints and pops. A pint of the keto-series Halo Top contains 5-10 grams of net carbs and a whopping 17-20 grams of protein. Since keto pops are smaller, they have 2-3 grams of net carbs and 3 grams of protein per pop. Unique flavors for both pints and pops include Turtle Cheesecake and Mint-Chocolate Chip. Halo Top Ice Cream is sweetened with erythritol, monk fruit extract, as well as maltitol, and stevia, which is a sugar alcohol, and a non-nutritive sweetener, respectively.
3. So Delicious No Sugar Added Frozen Dessert
Not everyone can tolerate lactose, so keto-friendly ice creams made with milk and cream may not be an option. So Delicious No Sugar Added Frozen Desserts are not labeled as keto-friendly, but it is made using unsweetened coconut milk. By itself, unsweetened coconut milk is a keto-friendly, plant-based milk with a higher fat content than low-fat cow’s milk. One bar contains 7 grams of net carbs, has no added sugar, and is sweetened with monk fruit extract, erythritol, and chicory root extract.
4. Enlightened
Enlightened touts a keto-friendly ice cream line made with real cream and contains 5-8 grams of net carbs per pint. Fun flavors include Butter Pecan, Coffee Chocolate Chunk, and Mint Chocolate. Enlightened ice cream is sweetened using erythritol and monk fruit extract. Some flavors are sweetened with allulose, a low-calorie sweetener that is not metabolized by the body, so it will not impact blood sugar levels.
The Bottom Line
Ice cream can stay on the menu if you’re following a low-carb keto diet. Try any of these spoon-licking ice cream suggestions, and enjoy your dessert!
