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    Home » Low Carb » The Best Keto Ice Cream Brands

    Published: Jun 14, 2021 · Modified: Jun 24, 2021 by Carolyn

    The Best Keto Ice Cream Brands

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    We tested all the best keto ice cream brands on the market. Which brands of sugar free ice cream taste the best? Which ones are truly keto friendly? Which ones stay soft in the freezer? Read on to find out!

    A pyramid of different keto ice cream brands.

    I scream, you scream, we all scream for keto ice cream. Yet again, I find myself updating this review of keto ice cream brands. This is the third time in 4 years, for heaven’s sake!

    In my opinion, nothing can compare to my homemade keto ice cream. It’s creamier, more flavorful, and you can scoop it straight from the freezer. And I have tons of great ice cream recipes in so many wonderful flavors.

    But you also have to spend time making it yourself, which isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Or everyone’s scoop of ice cream, maybe? Which is why store-bought keto ice cream is so popular.

    Keep in mind, however, that anybody can slap the word keto on their product. Sometimes it truly is, but sometimes it really not. And sometimes it really is keto but it doesn’t taste very good.

    You deserve ice cream that tastes good and doesn’t blow your macros or spike your blood sugar. Am I right?

    Taste testing keto ice cream

    My family and I decided to review every brand of low carb ice cream we could get our hands on. We spent a whole afternoon, tasting and reviewing, grading each on a range of variables:

    • Flavor
    • Scoopability (how hard it is straight out of the freezer)
    • Mouthfeel/Consistency (how creamy it is)
    • Variety (how many flavors)
    • Ingredients (how clean and truly keto are they)
    • Carb count (total carbs and net carbs per serving)

    Then we gave them a final overall grade. Curious which recipes made the grade? I know you are!

    Calculating net carbs

    Before we begin, I want to clarify one of our parameters. One of the biggest concerns I have with many keto products is their reliance on net carbs to achieve a keto friendly carb count.

    Net carbs is a valid concept, but it’s been badly abused and bastardized by many companies in the low carb and keto space. What exactly do I mean by that?

    Well, have you ever flipped a keto energy bar and seen 25g of total carbs and been shocked? And then you see 17g of fiber and 6g of sugar alcohols, and you realize that’s how they arrive at 2g of net carbs.

    These brands are adding fiber to a product that probably doesn’t need it, in order to lower the net carbs. And since we really don’t know much of that fiber is absorbed by the bloodstream, it can be very misleading and not particularly trustworthy.

    In my rather experienced opinion, the only things you can reliably subtract from total carbs is a handful of sweeteners, including erythritol and allulose. They have zero carb impact and shouldn’t even really be treated as a carbohydrate.

    For the purposes of this article, we calculate our own net carbs, which is simply total carbohydrate minus erythritol and allulose.

    Keto Ice Cream Brands Review

    Ready to get started? Grab a spoon and dig in!

    Please note that brands are listed in alphabetical order.

    Pint of Enlightened Keto Peanut Butter Fudge ice cream

    Enlightened Keto

    When I last updated this ice cream review, Enlightened only carried a low fat, low sugar line and I gave it a failing grade. Now they carry a wide array of keto friendly ice cream. My kids love it.

    Flavor: Very good all around flavor. A
    Scoopability: Not great right out of the freezer, needs a few minutes to warm up. C
    Mouthfeel: Mostly creamy but some flavors are a bit chalky. B
    Variety: Lots of fun, interesting flavors but no basics like vanilla or chocolate. B
    Ingredients: Pretty decent ingredients. Contains soluble corn fiber which some people object to (I do not see any spikes or issues from this). B
    Carb count: Average of 16g TOTAL CARBS and 7.5g NET CARBS (total minus erythritiol and allulose only). C+ 

    Overall grade: B. Good choice for a treat and my kids love it. If you are diabetic, please test it on yourself carefully.

    Pint of keto Halo Top Jelly Donut Ice Cream

    Halo Top Keto

    Halo Top has flipped back and forth a number of times now. The original line was pretty low carb and acceptable as a treat. Then they changed their formula and went for lower fat and higher carbs. Now they have introduced a full keto line.

    Flavor: We tried a couple of their more interesting flavors (Jelly Donut and White Chocolate Macadamia). I personally found them too sweet and artificial tasting but the kids loved them. B-
    Scoopability: Easy to scoop right out of the freezer. A
    Mouthfeel: One flavor was creamy, the other was a bit chalky. B
    Variety: Lots of interesting flavors, not too many basics but they do have vanilla bean. B+
    Ingredients: Some flavors are cleaner than others! Vanilla is good but some of the crazier ones contain cornstarch, maltitol, and even wheat. C-
    Carb count: Average of 15g TOTAL CARBS and 6.5g NET CARBS (total minus erythritol only). A-

    Overall Grade: B-. Some flavors are better than others! Read your labels and proceed with caution.

    A pint of Keto Pint Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream

    Keto Pint

    Full disclosure: this is a local brand and I love the people behind it. But we approached this review with absolute objectivity.

    Flavor: Good but tends to be subtle and less sweet than other brands. B
    Scoopability: Rock hard out of the freezer, needs 15 to 20 minutes on the counter. D
    Mouthfeel: Seems crumbly on the spoon but ends up creamy in the mouth. B
    Variety: Nothing too wild and crazy but good solid choices. But they don’t carry vanilla. B
    Ingredients: Pretty clean, nothing questionable. A few flavors have added starches so read your labels. B+
    Carb count: Average of 16g TOTAL CARBS and 6.25g NET CARBS (total – erythritol only). A-

    Overall Grade: B. Most flavors are truly keto friendly, we just wish it was more scoopable and that the flavors were more intense.

    A pint of Killer Creamery Brownie Points Ice Cream

    Killer Creamery

    I first got a chance to try this brand at KetoCon 2019. It’s now much more widely available and we see it frequently at Whole Foods and New Seasons.

    Flavor: We were split. My husband and I liked them, but the kids did not. I honestly can’t say why, I think the flavors are terrific.
    Scoopability: Pretty hard out of the freezer, and it needs 10 minutes to soften. C
    Mouthfeel: It seems a bit crumbly and chalky but gets creamy as it softens. B
    Variety: Pretty basic, nothing too fancy but covers the usual favorites. B
    Ingredients: Pretty clean, even in their jazzed up Whale Tales flavor. They do contain soluble corn fiber, which some people find objectionable. B+
    Carb Count: Average of 15g TOTAL CARBS. Net carbs are a bit unclear, since the grams of allulose aren’t listed anywhere near the nutrition label. On the website it says that net carbs are calculated with 4g of allulose so I have to assume that is for ALL varieties. If that’s the case, net carbs = 7g. B+

    Overall grade:  B. A good choice for keto, I just wish the amount of allulose was more clearly called out.

    A pint of Rebel Triple Chocolate Ice Cream

    Rebel Creamery

    This was the FIRST truly keto ice cream on the market. At first, I had to order it online but now it’s been picked up by major grocery chains like Krogers. Hooray!

    Flavor: Enjoyed by all! My kids love the cookies and cream flavor. A-
    Scoopability: Easy enough to scoop straight out of the freezer. In the past I’ve had some trouble with that so perhaps they’ve changed their formula? A-
    Mouthfeel: Seems a bit crumbly at first but has a creamy finish. B+
    Variety: A great line up of both basic and interesting flavors. A
    Ingredients: Pretty clean, nothing questionable in any of their flavors. A-
    Carb Count: Average of 16.5g TOTAL CARBS and 6.25g NET CARBS (total – erythritol only). A-

    Overall Grade: A-. A great choice for all keto dieters. I highly recommend.

    A pint of Simple Truth Keto Coffee Chip Ice Cream

    Simple Truth Keto

    Kroger has now developed their own brand of keto ice cream!

    Flavor: Great flavor all around. A
    Scoopability: It is not scoopable straight out of the freezer, needs 10 minutes to soften. C
    Mouthfeel: Pretty creamy. B+
    Variety: Very limited, only 4 flavors and has none of the basics. C
    Ingredients: Pretty clean for most flavors but the Butter Pecan does contain corn syrup. B-
    Carb count: Average of 15.5g TOTAL carbs and 7.5g NET (total – erythritol only). C

    Overall grade: B-. A decent choice but use sparingly and read your labels.

    A few other brands to mention

    Mammoth Creamery 

    We did not actually test this one this time around, because it’s not widely available in our area. I have had it before and it’s good and VERY clean ingredients. They simply use cream, butter, xylitol, salt and whatever flavorings the varieties include.

    My only concern with this brand is that it’s sweetened with xylitol and many diabetics find that this spikes them at least a little bit. But the total carb count is so low and the xylitol is usually 5g per serving. 

    Overall grade – NA, more testing needed if I can get my hands on some.

    Nick’s Ice Cream

    Readers have asked me about this brand, but the jury is still out. The only varieties available in my area are not definitely too high carb to be considered keto.

    They do have a few of their more plain flavors (vanilla, caramel, birthday cake, etc.) that they call keto friendly. But their website is not particularly forthcoming on how many grams of allulose they contain so it’s hard for me to determent a true net carb count. And since they use mostly skim milk and contain things like cornstarch and xylitol, I am skeptical on how “keto” they can really be.

    So Delicious

    So Delicious is the only dairy-free brand on the market that’s making no-sugar-added ice cream. Sadly, it’s not really that low carb and it’s rock hard coming out of the freezer. We purchased some for this review and we left it out for 20 minutes and still had trouble scooping it!

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    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. JJ says

      September 26, 2022 at 11:38 am

      I have become a huge fan of Nick’s Swedish vanilj and both the light and vegan mint chokaladchip. A lot of their other flavors are definitely interesting and intriguing to me, but I shy away due to the carb count. But those the three flavors I listed have little to no impact on my sugar levels (Type 1) and I find the ice cream a lot more creamy compared to others, especially Halo.

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      • Carolyn says

        September 26, 2022 at 3:59 pm

        Sadly, I really do NOT like the Nick’s vanilla. It has a very artificial flavor to my palate, I am not sure why.

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    2. Hermes Ten says

      July 03, 2022 at 10:36 am

      Picked up some “Keto Skream” chocolate ice cream in Canada. It was the only low carb brand the Safeway had. Decent chocolate. I buy only Rebel when it’s available, but I usually can’t find Rebel chocolate locally, and when I do find it, it’s usually triple chocolate which I don’t particularly care for. You’d think the basics would be carried, but I often can’t find Rebel vanilla either. It seems like cookie dough (don’t care for) and blackberry (like but less versatile than vanilla) are almost always available.

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    3. Linda says

      June 16, 2022 at 1:08 pm

      Rebel ice cream is our favorite. All the flavors have been good. Mint Chip and Coffee Chip are our favorites. I heard about Rebel here on your last ice cream reviews.

      Reply
    4. Rachel says

      June 04, 2022 at 11:48 pm

      Thanks for this and, more completely, thanks for your website! So many good recipes and information! But back to the store bought ice creams. 🙂

      I encourage you to reconsider the Simple Truth Keto. Yes, it does need to sit out on the counter for 10 minutes. But when you scoop it after that brief wait, it scoops like a traditional ice cream – so creamy and no crumbles. As for mouth feel, it is smooth and creamy like a traditional ice cream. No chalky texture and no aftertaste. Not a lot of variety of flavors (just those 4), but the Coffee Chip is the best Keto ice cream we have tried in any brand.

      So for us, this is an A+ for an occasional treat. Thanks again for all you do!

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    5. Arlene says

      June 04, 2022 at 4:15 pm

      Mammoth creameries lemon buttercream is hands down my favorite store bought brand. I do make my own, especially since I purchased a Ninja Creami.

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    6. Michelle says

      June 04, 2022 at 11:50 am

      Thanks for this review! We love Rebel and haven’t really seen many of the others listed here. For the MAMMOTH CREAMERY, the one other concern that I would add is that Xylitol is also extremely dangerous for pets. So anyone who may like to share their sweet treat with their pups (or not, as accidental ingestion is always possible) needs to be aware of this concern.

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      • Michelle says

        June 04, 2022 at 11:57 am

        I just realized you mentioned Xylitol is in the Nick’s brand also. Products containing this ingredient aren’t even a consideration for entering our home.

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    7. BB says

      May 01, 2022 at 3:44 pm

      I’d be curious to see a review of KetoSkream added to this list if possible? It’s the main brand I see at stores, but so far I’ve had the willpower to resist it by telling myself it’s probably awful.

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      • Carolyn says

        May 01, 2022 at 5:39 pm

        Never heard of it!

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    8. Eva says

      October 16, 2021 at 10:06 am

      Thank you for this useful testing. While I feel the Keto Ice cream made at home is very good, in a pinch, I’ve walked past the freezer case wondering about commercial options. Your coffee flavored, at home recipe, is pretty hard to beat. Again, thank you and your family for doing this experiment and sharing results with us all. Be well.

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    9. Jennifer says

      October 16, 2021 at 8:56 am

      I understand why you don’t subtract the fiber for these products since it can impact blood sugar, but I don’t understand how adding fiber and then subtracting it lowers the carbs. Wouldn’t the carb count just stay the same? I know I am missing something because you and another very knowledgeable keto blogger agree on this. I made at least 7 of your ice cream recipes this summer! Now, I’ve moved on to your popsicles.

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      • Carolyn says

        October 16, 2021 at 9:11 am

        The companies add fiber as an ingredient to bulk up the product, rather than relying on just the cream and almond milk itself as the base. So yes, this adds carbs but it also significantly ups the fiber count, which they want you to subtract. Many of these fibers also taste sweet.

        Real ice cream has very little fiber (my vanilla ice cream has less than 3g). So they are adding bulk and sweetness together for less cost, and hoping you will subtract the fiber from the total.

        Many companies do this for keto energy bars too. Drives me crazy. I can make my own energy bars and end up at a much lower total carb count AND a naturally high fiber count!

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        • Jennifer says

          October 16, 2021 at 11:12 am

          Aha! I get it now. It’s the “bulking up” part that I wasn’t considering. They’re making you feel like you’re getting a generous serving for the low “net” carbs. Thank you so much!

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    10. Teresa says

      October 16, 2021 at 8:27 am

      My favorite is Rebel. Lots of great flavors. Just let it sit out on counter for 10 minutes or so and you are good to go.

      Reply
    11. Rachel Brill says

      October 15, 2021 at 10:40 pm

      The wording for Nick’s is questionable and confusing… I’m pretty sure removing the “not” is all that’s needed. “The only varieties available in my area are not definitely too high carb to be considered keto.”

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      • Carolyn says

        October 16, 2021 at 7:24 am

        Ah, yes, thanks for the catch!

        Reply
    12. Yury says

      October 09, 2021 at 11:44 am

      Where do yo get them? I’ve been to multiple grocery stores like Whole Foods, TRader Joe, Sprouts, Safeway. None of them seel Keto ice creams

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      • Carolyn says

        October 09, 2021 at 2:55 pm

        Where are you? My Whole Foods carries Killer and Perfect Keto, and Safeway carries Enlightened and Rebel.

        Reply
    13. Carrie Baysinger says

      September 01, 2021 at 5:51 pm

      I love Revel ice cream! I’ve become ridiculously addicted to the chocolate peanut butter flavor – mmm mmm mmm! :0)

      Reply
    14. Eve says

      August 06, 2021 at 9:54 am

      Totally concur with your review of Rebel! I go to multiple stores to find the flavors I want (namely, Peanut Butter Caramel cup & Cherry Chip, and I have ordered online several times to get the Chocolate Chip, which is my old-school favorite, and the Orange Cream (hello, dreamsicle in a bowl!) since I can’t find those flavors locally.

      Reply
    15. Bonnie N. says

      August 05, 2021 at 11:10 am

      I’m surprised you didn’t include and try the Two Spoons brand of Keto ice cream.

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      • Carolyn says

        August 05, 2021 at 8:24 pm

        Never heard of it so I am guessing it’s not widely available.

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