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The ketogenic diet is high in fat, moderate in protein, and low in carbohydrates. While ice cream is usually off the menu, there are some keto-friendly ice cream brands, including Halo Top, Edy's, Enlightened, So Delicious, and Rebel. These manufacturers use sugar substitutes such as sugar alcohols, stevia, and monk fruit to keep the carbohydrate content low.
There are also recipes for making keto-friendly ice cream at home, which can be made using a combination of fat and sugar substitutes. For example, one recipe suggests using erythritol as a sweetener, as it dissolves effortlessly and keeps the ice cream soft and scoopable.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Brand | Halo Top, Edy's, Enlightened, So Delicious, Rebel, Arctic Zero, KETO Foods, Breyer's Carb Smart |
| Flavors | Mint Chocolate Cookie, Banana Cream Pie, Chocolate Caramel Lava Cake, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Coffee Chocolate Chunk, Butter Pecan, Cake Batter, Macadamia Nut Cookie, Chocolate Cheesecake, Peanut Butter Chocolate, Chocolate Glazed Donut, Caramel Chocolate Double Dough, P.B. Cookie & Brownie Dough, Vanilla Bean, Triple Chocolate, Neapolitan, Fudge Tracks, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Salted Caramel Almond, Triple Chocolate Crunch, Coffee Almond Toffee, Salted Caramel Almond Crunch, Triple Chocolate Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Cookies and Cream, Chocolate, Strawberry, Hazelnut, Mint Chip, Sea Salt Caramel, Butter Pecan, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Triple Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Salted Caramel Almond, Triple Chocolate Crunch, Coffee Almond Toffee, Salted Caramel Almond Crunch, Triple Chocolate Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Cookies and Cream |
| Carbohydrates | 4-10g, 14g, 2-3g, 9-10g, 4-8g, N/A, 16g, 14g |
| Calories | 190, 130, 120-140, 130-160, N/A, 180-250, 130 |
| Protein | 6g, N/A, N/A, 2g, N/A, N/A, N/A |
| Fiber | 6g, N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A |
| Sweeteners | Erythritol, Xylitol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Allulose, Erythritol, Erythritol, Monk Fruit Extract, Erythritol, Monk Fruit Extract, Erythritol, Monk Fruit Extract, Erythritol, Monk Fruit Extract, Erythritol, Monk Fruit Extract, Erythritol, Allulose, Erythritol, Monk Fruit Extract, Erythritol, Monk Fruit Extract, Erythritol, Allulose, Erythritol, Monk Fruit Extract, Erythritol, Xylitol, Erythritol, Xylitol, Erythritol, Xylitol, Erythritol, Xylitol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, Erythritol, 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What You'll Learn
Best with real cream
Rebel Creamery is the best keto ice cream made with real cream. Rebel uses cream instead of skim milk in its ice cream, and this is reflected in the nutrients, with many flavours containing over 20 grams of total fat and over 200 calories per serving.
Rebel's Butter Pecan flavour, for example, contains 2 grams of net carbs and 13 grams of total carbohydrates per serving. Rebel's ice cream is a tasty treat that can fit into a keto diet.
Rebel Creamery's ice cream is available for purchase online and at several major grocery stores.
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Best without sugar alcohols
If you're looking for a keto-friendly ice cream without sugar alcohols, Arctic Zero is a great option. This dairy-free ice cream is made with a combination of plant fibres and faba bean protein, and it stands out in the market because of its lack of sugar alcohols. This makes it a better choice for those with digestive conditions that make them sensitive to sugar alcohol intake.
Arctic Zero is lower in calories than other keto-friendly ice creams, but it's also fat-free, which may not be ideal if you're aiming for a high-fat intake while following a strict keto diet.
The Cake Batter flavour is a popular choice, and at $5.29 per pint, it's an affordable treat. The ingredients include purified water, organic cane sugar, allulose, sugarcane fibre and/or vegetable fibre, faba bean protein concentrate, a gum blend (acacia, tara, guar), natural flavours, sea salt, and monk fruit concentrate.
Per 2/3 cup (83 grams) serving, there are zero grams of sugar alcohol.
If you're looking for a keto-friendly ice cream without sugar alcohols, Arctic Zero is a tasty and affordable option. However, if you're aiming for a high-fat intake, you may want to consider other options or add additional healthy fats to your dessert.
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Best variety pack
Enlightened Keto offers a variety pack of keto-friendly ice creams that comes with eight pints. The brand also offers other types of ice creams, including dairy-free and light varieties in addition to the keto-friendly line. The product line also includes cheesecakes, cookies, and various other desserts.
One serving of Enlightened Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter contains 21 grams of fat, 14 grams of carbohydrates, and 7 grams of net carbs, making it a good option for those following the keto diet.
The brand has a wide array of fun, interesting flavors but no basics like vanilla or chocolate. The ingredients are pretty decent, although Enlightened Keto does contain soluble corn fiber, which some people object to. The average total carbs are 16 grams and net carbs are 7.5 grams.
Overall, Enlightened Keto is a good choice for a treat, especially for those who are diabetic. However, it is not the most scoopable ice cream straight out of the freezer, and the flavors could be more intense.
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Best under 200 calories
If you're looking for a low-calorie, low-carb ice cream, Halo Top is a great option. With only 200 calories or less per serving, Halo Top's Keto Series offers a range of flavors with just 4-10 grams of net carbs per pint. For example, their Chocolate Caramel Lava Cake flavor has 190 calories and 3 grams of net carbs per serving.
Another option is Breyer's Carb Smart, which is a budget-friendly choice. While it may not have as much fat as some other keto ice creams, it still fits into a keto diet due to its low total carbohydrate content.
If you're looking for a dairy-free option, So Delicious No Sugar Added Coconutmilk Frozen Dessert is a good choice. It has 130-160 calories and 9-10 grams of net carbs per serving. However, keep in mind that it is higher in carbohydrates than some other keto-friendly ice creams.
When choosing a keto-friendly ice cream, it's important to consider the total carbohydrates, the type of fat, the type of fiber, and the presence of sugar alcohols. These factors will impact the nutritional value and your overall experience.
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Best dairy-free
Dairy-free keto ice cream is a great option for those who are vegan or lactose intolerant. Here are some of the best dairy-free keto ice cream options:
So Delicious No Sugar Added Coconutmilk Frozen Dessert
So Delicious offers a full line of dairy-free products, including cheese and yogurt alternatives, plant-based beverages, and frozen desserts. Their No Sugar Added Coconutmilk Frozen Dessert is a keto-friendly alternative to dairy-based ice cream. It is sweetened with a combination of erythritol and monk fruit extract, and a serving has 130-160 calories, 9-10 g of net carbs, and 2 g of protein. It has a creamy texture and a slightly higher carbohydrate content than other keto-friendly ice creams, with 24 g of total carbohydrates and 10 g of net carbs per serving.
Rebel Butter Pecan Flavor
Rebel is an ice cream brand designed specifically for people on the keto diet. Their ice cream is made with cream, high-fat ingredients, erythritol, and monk fruit. Rebel's Butter Pecan Flavor has 2 g of net carbs and 13 g of total carbohydrates per serving. It is a tasty treat that fits into the keto diet, but it contains more calories than other brands due to its higher fat content.
Arctic Zero Cake Batter Flavor
Arctic Zero's Cake Batter Flavor is a keto-friendly, dairy-free ice cream made with a combination of plant fibers and faba bean protein. It is free of sugar alcohols, which may be beneficial for those with digestive conditions that make them sensitive to sugar alcohol intake. It is also lower in calories than other keto-friendly ice creams, but it is fat-free, which may not be suitable for those following a strict keto diet.
Homemade Keto Ice Cream
For those who want to make their own dairy-free keto ice cream at home, there are many recipes available online. One popular recipe uses canned full-fat coconut milk, erythritol, and vanilla extract. Another recipe uses heavy cream, Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend, vanilla extract, and unsweetened almond milk. These recipes allow for customization of flavors and add-ins, such as chocolate, strawberry, hazelnut, or mint chip.
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Frequently asked questions
There are many keto-friendly ice cream brands available in the market, such as Halo Top, Edy's, Enlightened, So Delicious, and Rebel. However, if you want to make your own keto ice cream at home, there are many recipes available online.
Keto ice cream differs from regular ice cream in both nutrients and ingredients. Keto ice cream is often higher in calories and fat than regular ice cream due to the higher fat ingredients. However, keto ice cream is lower in carbohydrates than regular ice cream since sugar substitutes are used as sweeteners in place of regular sugar.
Yes, you can choose to eat regular ice cream on a keto diet if it fits within your daily carbohydrate needs. Remember, regular ice cream is higher in carbohydrates than keto ice cream, so be sure to check the label to ensure you're within your daily carbohydrate limits.
