As much as we might hate to admit it, everyone has cravings. They are the culprit that make our mouths water and quickly melt our resolves. Maybe you crave dill pickles or a slice of red velvet cake. Or maybe you’re more of a jalapeño poppers kind of girl. Whatever it may be, we all know cravings are ridiculously hard to resist, try as we might. What is mine? Ice cream. Ice cream is myweakness, whatever the flavor. Nothing is more satisfying that a pint of Ben and Jerry’s, am I right ladies? Ice cream would be the ultimate food, if only it were healthy. Is it just too much to ask for a dessert to be tasty and nutritious at the same time? Well boss ladies, ask and you shall receive.
I’m sure you’ve all heard rumors by now about a new creature inhabiting the shelves of the grocery store. I’m talkin’ about high protein, low calorie, frozen goodness. Sounds too good to be true, right? That’s exactly what I thought. So of course when I heard about this ice cream unicorn, I had to grab a pint and sink my spoon into it. What is the name of this magical creation you may be asking? It’s called Halo Top ice cream. At only 280 calories per pint, my wishes have been answered.
Before we get to the actual taste test, we should get cleared up on how “healthy” Halo Top actually is. And again, please remember that everyone has a different definition of healthy, so we are just talking in general here. According to TIME, Halo Top is indeed better for you because it has lower amounts of sugar and fat than regular ice cream. A combination of stevia, organic cane sugar, erythritol is used to sweeten the ice cream, which has been shown to be better than most processed sweetener. I know it is tempting to eat the whole pint guilt free but before you devour this low calorie treat, I would suggest you still you stick to the recommended serving size. It may be low calorie, but keep in mind it is still ice cream. Also, while Halo Top ice cream has added protein, it is not a sufficient source for your entire diet. Don’t depend on dessert for your daily protein intake. You should still be eating a regular amount in your everyday diet.
After raiding the freezer section of the closest grocery store looking like I just broken up with the love of my life, I decided to see for myself if Halo Top was worth the hype. I’m not going to lie to you, there is a noticeable difference between this low calorie ice cream and its full fat twin brother. It is not as rich and creamy as regular ice creams and it’s noticeably lighter. That is to be expected though because the content of Halo Top ice cream is much higher in protein and lower in fat and sugar. That being said, I am proud to report that I found Halo Top to be… delicious. While it might lack richness department, it is not lacking in flavor. My top three flavors are birthday cake, oat meal cookie, and chocolate mocha chip. Birthday cake is cake batter flavored with sprinkles scattered throughout it. The oatmeal cookie flavor has little bits of oatmeal cookie dough, and let me tell you, oatmeal cookies are underrated. The chocolate mocha chip makes me feel like I am drinking an intoxicating coffee drink. So overall, halo top is not as good as regular ice cream, however it is still pretty damn tasty.
There are 24 flavors available in stores right now:
1. Peanut Butter Cup
2. Chocolate Covered Banana
3. Caramel Macchiato
4. Sea Salt Caramel
5. Oatmeal Cookie
6. Pancakes and Waffles
7. Cinnamon Roll
8. S’mores
9. Strawberry
10. Black cherry
11. Mint Chip
12. Chocolate Almond Crunch
13. Birthday Cake
14. Cookies and Cream
15. Chocolate Mocha Chip
16. Lemon Cake
17. Mocha Green Tea
18. Vanilla Bean
19. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
20. Pistachio
21. Rainbow Swirl
22. Candy Bar
23. Red Velvet Cake
24. Chocolate
So whatever your flavor, Halo Top can help you satisfy your cravings without costing you your healthy diet or your calorie count. It may not be as rich as regular ice cream, but it is worth a try nonetheless. Halo Top is definitely deserving of its reputation as the angel of the ice cream isle. Bon Appetite boss ladies!
To learn more about Halo Top visit the company’s website.
If you want a second opinion on Halo Top before trying it yourself, check out this Popsugar article.
To dive deeper into the nutritional information surrounding Halo Top, check out this article by TIME.
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