The 6 Best High-Protein Ice Creams Worth Trying, According to Editors & a Nutritionist

• Nutritional Information (per ⅔ cup): 210 calories, 12g protein, 18g fat, 19g carbs, 1g sugars
• Best Flavor: Rocky Road

This brand's high-protein ice cream line is currently out of stock—yup, every flavor. Hopefully that means they're all as tasty as our tester alleges. Two Spoons launched this collection of drool-worthy ice creams with zero added sugar back in April, including Fudgy Brownie, Strawberries & Cream, Caramel Swirl and Rocky Road varieties.

"Rocky Road fans, rise up!" Davison raves. "Out of the Two Spoons flavors I tried, this one stood out for its rich cocoa flavor and super-gooey marshmallow swirl. The marshmallow is a little thinner and more translucent than the typical marshmallow creme, but I didn't mind it. There's a slightly chemical-y aftertaste here that sets it apart from traditional ice cream. It's not so strong to be off-putting though."

• Nutritional Information (per ⅔ cup): 120 calories, 10g protein, 6g fat, 17g carbs, 4g sugars
• Best Flavor: Strawberry

With a whopping 30 grams of protein per container and only 360 calories, you could eat the entire pint without missing a beat (and I won't judge you for it). Available in seven flavors—Cookie Dough, Peanut Butter Chip, Mint Chip, Chocolate, Strawberry, Cookies & Cream and Coffee—these are specifically designed to give your nightly treat a protein boost.

I tasted the five core flavors, and my favorites were the Strawberry and Mint Chip. The former was sweet-tart and smooth with a lovely blush hue, while the latter was plentiful with chocolate chunks and very refreshing overall.

• Nutritional Information (per ⅔ cup): 160 calories, 5g protein, 5g fat, 32g carbs, 19g sugars
• Best Flavor: Sweet Cream Cold Brew

"Halo Top has come a long way since I first tried it," Davison admits. "I used to associate a bit of an aftertaste with it, but not anymore with any of the flavors I tried." Thanks to ultrafiltered skim milk, which has been processed to remove lactose and water, the protein molecules here are concentrated for a higher amount.

Despite its healthy label, Halo Top manages to excite with its extensive and creative flavor lineup. "I'd never guess [the Sweet Cream Cold Brew] was a protein ice cream," Davison says. "It had the smooth, creamy texture and latte-like flavor I associate with premium coffee ice creams—more like Coldstone or Häagen-Dazs—and the fudge espresso pieces provided a nice richness. Iced mocha fans will love this one."

She also says her kids devoured the Cookies & Brownies variety ("The mix-ins are on par with Ben & Jerry's; the brownie bits are so fudgy that I found myself digging around in the pint to get more"), and the Caramel Cheesecake was somehow decadent and refreshing ("The caramel really comes through with a buttery note, and while I wish there were a bit more tanginess to it, the cheesecake delivers").

• Nutritional Information (per bar): 80 calories, 5g protein, 2g fat, 17g carbs, 8g sugars
• Best Flavor: Sea Salt Caramel

The brand’s O.G. low-calorie line is a high-protein staple. Each pint contains 280 to 400 calories and 20 to 24 grams of protein (depending on the flavor), and the frozen dessert is made with milk protein concentrate. It also contains 60 to 80 percent less sugar than traditional ice cream and comes in fun flavors.

I preferred the portability and portion control of the bars over the pints, and I particularly enjoyed the simplicity of the Sea Salt Caramel flavor. It reminded me a lot of the caramel sauce from Friendly's (I had my fair share of sundaes back in the day), or the jarred Smucker's caramel sauce.

• Nutritional Information (per bar): 80 calories, 5g protein, 1g fat, 14g carbs, 12g sugars
• Best Flavor: Pistachio Brittle

Instead of pints, Yasso makes a variety of ice cream treats (like sandwiches and chocolate-dipped bites) with Greek yogurt as the base. That’s because it’s naturally high in protein with a rich, creamy texture. Each of the brand’s dessert bars is 100 calories or less and contains 4 to 6 grams of protein from milk protein concentrate. Better yet, they come in a myriad of flavors, like butter pecan and cookies and cream.

Personally, I adored the sugared nuts vibe of the Pistachio Brittle bar. The nuttiness was strong throughout, and the pistachio bits offered crunchy respite from the silky-smooth base. If you're a pistachio stan, this take will feel like the real thing to you, trust.

• Nutritional Information (per ⅔ cup): 200 calories, 6g protein, 16g fat, 16g carbs, 3g sugars
• Best Flavor: Peanut Butter Caramel

You don’t have to follow the keto diet to enjoy the high-protein benefits of this ketogenic ice cream brand. (Keep in mind, though, this means it has more calories and fat than other light ice cream options.) Keto Pint uses local dairy to craft its ice cream, which is available in traditional flavors, like Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Coffee and Strawberry.

Each one is sweetened with erythritol, monk fruit and stevia, and the base is a blend of cream, water, egg yolks and milk protein concentrate. You don't really get a strange aftertaste from the sweeteners, but you may detect a different texture than you're used to—almost firmer or denser. The PB Caramel flavor had a lovely balance between sweet and salty, and the peanut really dominated the overall taste.