Ice cream without the guilt: Here are 5 low-carb options

If ice cream is part of your weekly routine, or even your nightly one, it’s worth finding a version that satisfies your sweet tooth without sending your carbs through the roof. Low net carb ice creams have come a long way, with options that are creamy, flavorful, and in some cases, even better than the originals – without the sugar overload.

We’re taking a closer look at five low-carb ice cream picks you can find on shelves now – what makes them different, what to look for on labels and which ones passed our taste test with flying colors.

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Halo Top | 10 net carbs

Ingredients include: Ultrafiltered Skim Milk, Skim Milk, Soluble Corn Fiber, Erythritol (plant-based sweetener), Cream, Sugar; also sweetened with Stevia Leaf Extract
Per Serving: 90 calories, 2 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 22 grams total carbs (10 net carbs), 6 grams fiber, 8 grams sugar (4 added sugar), 5 grams protein

Rebel Creamery | 3 net carbs

Ingredients include: Cream, Water, Erythritol (plant-based sweetener), Vegetable Glycerin, Egg Yolks, Chicory Root Fiber, Milk Protein Isolate; also sweetened with Monk Fruit.
Per serving: 190 calories, 17 grams fat, 11 grams saturated fat, 14 grams total carbs (3 net carbs), 2 grams fiber, 0 sugar (0 added sugar), 2 grams protein

KETO Pint | 3 net carbs

Ingredients include: Cream, Water, Allulose (plant-based sweetener), Skim Milk, Milk Protein Concentrate, Chicory Root Fiber, Olive Oil, Egg Yolks; also sweetened with Stevia + Monk Fruit
Per serving: 150 calories, 13 grams fat, 8 grams saturated fat, 12 grams total carbs (3 net carbs), 3 grams fiber, 2 grams sugar (0 added sugar), 4 grams protein

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Two Spoons | 2 net carbs

Ingredients include: Cream, Allulose (plant-based sweetener), Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Concentrate), Olive Oil, Salt; also sweetened with Monk Fruit
Per serving: 180 calories, 14 grams fat, 9 grams saturated fat, 18 grams total carbs (2 net carbs), 3 grams fiber, 2 grams sugar (0 added sugar), 12 grams protein

SO Delicious Dairy Free | 2 net carbs

Ingredients include: Organic Coconutmilk, Oatmilk, Organic Coconut Water, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Erythritol (plant-based sweetener), Chicory Root Extract, Organic Sunflower Oil, Pea Protein; also sweetened with Stevia
Per serving: 160 calories, 15 grams fat, 10 grams saturated fat, 14 grams total carbs (2 net carbs), 5 grams fiber, 2 grams sugar (0 added sugar), 1 gram protein

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Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD is a registered dietitian and nutrition journalist in New Orleans, and founder of the Eat Fit nonprofit restaurant initiative. Tune in to her podcast, FUELED | Wellness + Nutrition, and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @MollyKimballRD. See more of Molly’s articles and TV segments at mollykimball.com, and download the Eat Fit mobile app to stay in the know about Eat Fit partners, new dishes, festivals, and more. To schedule a nutrition consult with Molly’s Lifestyle Nutrition team, email nutrition@ochsner.org.

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