This list of low calorie ice cream is just what your sweet tooth needs. From classic ice creams to dairy free ice creams, to even ice cream bars, you're sure to find it here. And the best part is the majority of these options have under 100 calories!
Low calorie ice cream is a fantastic way to satisfy your sweet tooth during the hot weather months - or even the cold weather months - without overloading your calories.
But, if you're going to eat ice cream on a low calorie diet you'll want something that's actually delicious - none of the watery, flavorless, disappointing stuff.
That's exactly why I decided to compile this list of the best low calorie ice creams from the healthiest ice cream brands. So let's not waste another second and jump into the list!
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Low Calorie Ice Cream Options To Buy
1. Arctic Zero
Nutritional Info for ⅔ cup (83g) of Classic Vanilla :
- 50 Calories
- 0g Fat
- 11g Carbs
- 8g Sugar
- 3g Fiber
- 2g Protein
This yummy vegan ice cream is the lowest calorie ice cream option on this list. It has just 50 calories per serving or 160 calories for the whole pint!
It's plant-based, keto friendly, gluten-free, and low glycemic. Plus, it has no sugar alcohols and is sweetened with allulose!
Oh, and there are a ton of different flavors to choose from!
2. Nick's Swedish Style Light Ice Cream
Nutritional Info for ½ cup (76g) of Sälta Karamell:
- 60 Calories
- 2.5g Fat
- 16g Carbs
- 3g Sugar
- 4g Sugar alcohol
- 5g Fiber
- 3g Protein
Nick's Swedish-style light ice cream is a low calorie ice cream with an incredibly creamy texture and a richness that's much closer to regular ice cream.
In other words - not flaky and icy!
There are over 20 flavors to choose from - all at less than 100 calories per serving.
3. Halo Top
Nutritional Info for ½ cup (70g) of Vanilla Bean:
- 70 Calories
- 3g Fat
- 12g Carbs
- 4g Sugar
- 4g Eryhtritol
- 4g Fiber
- 7g Protein
Halo Top ice cream is probably one of the most widely recognized healthy ice creams, and for good reason. It's available in pretty much every single grocery store, and you can find both dairy based and dairy free options of it at them.
Also, there's a wide variety of flavors, and every single one of them comes out to less than 400 calories for the whole pint!
Some options - like their vanilla bean, lemon cake, and birthday cake - come out to just 280 calories per pint or 70 calories a serving. The chocolate chip cookie dough flavor with one of my warm low calorie chocolate chips cookies is my go-to low calorie dessert.
4. Goodpop
Nutritional Info for 1 ice cream based popsicle:
- 90 Calories
- 5g Fat
- 11g Carbs
- 10g Sugar
- 0g Fiber
- 0g Protein
Goodpop's low calorie ice creams will take you right back to your childhood and buying dessert from the ice cream truck.
The orange n' cream flavor is a must-try if you're a creamsicle fan. And you can also get classic favorites like cookies n' cream, strawberry shortcake, and chocolate fudge, all at 100 calories or less a piece.
They even have the super nostalgic red, white & blue pops at just 30 calories!
5. Nubocha Dairy Free Gelato
Nutritional Info for ⅔ cup (123g):
- 100 Calories
- 8g Fat
- 31g Carbs
- 0g Sugar
- 30g Allulose
- 1g Fiber
- 2g Protein
This dairy free gelato is better than low calorie ice cream. It's richer, creamier, and has a velvety smooth texture. And because it's denser, you're likely to feel much fuller after a bowl of this than you will with light ice creams.
Oh, and did I mention every flavor has only 130 calories or less per serving?!
Plus, it's vegan, low glycemic, keto friendly, dairy free, gluten free, and sugar free!
You can choose from five very different and delicious flavors here.
6. Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars
Nutritional Info for 1 bar (65g) of Birthday Cake:
- 90 Calories
- 1g Fat
- 16g Carbs
- 13g Sugar
- 0g Fiber
- 5g Protein
Yasso is a low calorie frozen yogurt option that is one of the best healthy ice cream bars you'll find. It's wonderfully creamy, full of flavor, and perfectly sweetened with a hint of bright tanginess from the yogurt.
Their chocolate-dipped bars have an addictive crunchy chocolate coating and come out to just 150 calories or less. But, they also have a range of non-coated bars that are less than 100 calories a piece!
7. So Delicious Dairy Free Sandwiches
Nutritional Info for 1 sandwich (37g):
- 100 Calories
- 4g Fat
- 14g Carbs
- 7g Sugar
- <1g Fiber
- 1g Protein
If you like ice cream sandwiches - and who doesn't? - then you have to try these vegan ice cream sandwiches made with coconut milk. They have a lovely whipped ice cream texture and creamy vanilla flavor, all sandwiched between soft chocolate.
Plus, they come out to just 100 calories per sandwich!
The coconut milk flavor makes a nice, subtle complement to the rich vanilla, but if you don't like the taste of coconut, they also offer almond milk and cashew milk versions with a similar calorie count.
8. Rebel Natural Ice Cream
Nutritional Info for ½ cup (67g) of Strawberry:
- 130 Calories
- 13g Fat
- 10g Carbs
- 0g Sugar
- 7g Erythritol
- 2g Fiber
- 2g Protein
If having a lot of flavor options is high on your priority list for delicious low calorie ice cream, you'll want to check out Rebel creamery. It comes in over 20 flavors plus 4 kinds of dairy free sorbet.
Their strawberry ice cream has the lowest calorie count at only 130 calories. That said, most flavors are well under 250 calories per serving, with only a handful going higher.
The sorbets are also worth checking out if you want something lighter - they come out to less than 130 calories for the full pint.
9. So Delicious Coconut Milk Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert
Nutritional Info for ⅔ cup (99g) of Chocolate:
- 160 Calories
- 15g Fat
- 14g Carbs
- 1g Sugar
- 7g Sugar alcohol
- 5g Fiber
- 1g Protein
Just like their ice cream sandwiches, the So Delicious coconut milk ice creams are a can't miss. Be sure to check out their no sugar added options for the lowest calorie counts.
They also have options made with cashew milk, oat milk, soy milk, and their signature wondermilk - most flavors having less than 250 calories a serving.
I personally love eating the coconut milk sugar free vanilla flavor with a warm low calorie brownie.
10. Enlightened Keto Ice Cream
Nutritional Info for ½ cup (70g) of Coffee and Cream:
- 170 Calories
- 15g Fat
- 11g Carbs
- <1g Sugar
- 8g Sugar alcohol
- 2g Fiber
- 2g Protein
These ultra popular Enlightened keto ice creams also double as fantastic low calorie ice creams, with all the flavors having just 210 calories or less per serving.
Enlightened also offers non-keto ice creams that have around the same amount of calories.
Oh, and if you can spare a few extra calories, Enlightened also makes sugar free ice cream cones (30 calories) and chocolate syrup (20 calories) perfect for the full ice cream experience!
11. Alden's Organic Ice Cream Sandwich
Nutritional Info for 1 sandwich (66g) in Old School Vanilla:
- 170 Calories
- 7g Fat
- 26g Carbs
- 16g Sugar
- 0g Fiber
- 3g Protein
Alden's organic ice cream sandwiches are made the classic way, with traditional vanilla ice cream ingredients like milk, cream, and egg yolk. And, honestly, these are one of the most delicious low calorie dessert options out there.
Each sandwich comes out to 170 calories and since they're individually wrapped you don't even have to worry about portion control.
12. Cado Avocado Frozen Dessert
Nutritional Info for ½ cup (75g) of Deep Dark Chocolate:
- 170 Calories
- 12g Fat
- 18g Carbs
- 12g Sugar
- 1g Fiber
- 1g Protein
If you've never thought of having avocado in a dessert, this avocado-based ice cream might surprise you. It's so buttery smooth, rich, and creamy that it's easy to forget this is completely plant-based.
It comes in two indulgent flavors, mint chocolate chip and deep dark chocolate, both worth checking out.
13. Nadamoo Dairy Free Frozen Dessert
Nutritional Info for ⅔ cup (95g) of Cookies & Creme:
- 180 Calories
- 9g Fat
- 22g Carbs
- 13g Sugar
- 6g Fiber
- 1g Protein
Nadamoo non dairy ice cream is definitely another brand to look out for if you like having a lot of flavors to choose from. They come in all the classic flavors plus seasonal flavors, all made with organic coconut milk and organic sweeteners.
They also offer healthy ice cream flavors that are fully organic or have no sugar added.
Best of all, almost everything comes out to under 200 calories per serving!
14. Oatly Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert
Nutritional Info for ⅔ cup (100g) of Strawberry:
- 200 Calories
- 10g Fat
- 25g Carbs
- 20g Sugar
- 1g Fiber
- 1g Protein
If you're a fan of oat milk, you need to try this oat-based dairy free ice cream from Oatly. The ice cream is sweet and creamy with a dense and soft texture that's honestly tastier than traditional ice cream.
The oat milk makes a tasty subtle base and pairs perfectly with all the flavors. Look out for their vanilla, raspberry swirl, strawberry, and salted caramel flavors, which are all under 200 calories per serving.
15. Haagen Dazs Heaven
Nutritional Info for ⅔ cup (120g) of Cold Brew Espresso Chip:
- 220 Calories
- 9g Fat
- 27g Carbs
- 12g Sugar
- 0g Fiber
- 9g Protein
When it comes to high-quality ice creams, Haagen Dazs definitely comes to mind. So if you've been missing it while following a low calorie diet, you're in luck!
The new Haagen Dazs Heaven line features lighter ice creams, made with skim milk and less added sugar. They're just as delicious as the regular ice cream - well, almost as delicious - but this version has 100 calories less per serving!
16. 365 Whole Foods Market Organic Ice Cream
Nutritional Info for ⅔ cup (96g):
- 220 Calories
- 11g Fat
- 27g Carbs
- 23g Sugar
- 0g Fiber
- 4g Protein
Whole Foods line of organic ice creams manages to have all the sweet and creamy deliciousness of real ice cream without the high calorie count. So if you're looking for true ice cream flavor and texture at a fraction of the calories, this is a great pick.
All their organic flavors are under 250 calories, while most flavors in the non organic line are between 200-250 calories per serving.
17. Noosa Frozen Yoghurt Gelato
Nutritional Info for ⅔ cup (115g) of Honey Vanilla Bean:
- 220 Calories
- 10g Fat
- 28g Carbs
- 28g Sugar
- 0g Fiber
- 4g Protein
Finishing off our list of low calorie ice creams is Noosa frozen yoghurt gelato. This decadent combination of frozen yogurt and gelato makes an equally satisfying frozen dessert with a smaller calorie count.
Their honey vanilla bean and strawberries & cream are the flavors to look out for since they're both below 250 calories. They're dense, creamy, and sweet, with a refreshing hint of tang!
Wrapping It Up
Well, those are all of the best low calorie ice cream options at the grocery store right now.
As you can see, you can enjoy all of your favorite frozen desserts in a low calorie way you just need to know what you're looking for. Hopefully this list helped you with that.
There are a ton of deliciously satisfying low calorie ice cream options out there to try, and I'm confident this list has got one you'll love.
As always, if you've tried anything here - or have a favorite you want to mention - let me know all about it in the comments below.
And if you want to make your own healthy ice cream at home, you have to check out these recipes for my peanut butter ice cream, mint chocolate chip, and butter pecan ice cream. All of them are simply incredible.
Low Calorie Lists
If you're looking for more lists like this one that has low calorie options for your favorite foods and drinks, I have a ton on the blog that you have to check out next.
Here are some of my favorites:
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