Let’s not kid ourselves—every season is ice cream season. But as the sun shines bright, the craving for this sweet frozen treat is in full force. There’s no way we’re going to deny ourselves a regular vegan scoop or two. And if you’re in the market for low-calorie options (no shade to the delicious, high-calorie stuff), there is plenty out there for you.
Once available only in dairy options, the low-calorie ice cream trend has captured the vegan market, allowing everyone to have their cake (er… ice cream) and eat it, too. Quite simply, this is just regular vegan ice cream, but it’s low in calories—all of the options below are 170 calories or less per serving. Get ready to stock up. There’s a flavor for everyone.
Cado
Chocoholics, try: Cado’s Deep Dark Chocolate
Calories per serving: 170
These low-calorie pints get their rich, creamy texture from avocados. Yup, seriously. Made without corn syrup or artificial sweeteners, the entire dairy-free lineup features crave-worthy flavors like Java Chip, Salted Caramel, and Chocolate Mud Pie, but chocolate lovers should make room for Deep Dark Chocolate. It’s exceptionally creamy and smooth. As one Amazon reviewer put it, it’s “truly some of the best tasting chocolate ice cream I’ve ever had.”
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Arctic Zero
Cookies and cream lovers, try: Arctic Zero’s Cookie Shake
Calories per serving: 50
Nope, that’s not a typo—this cookie-flavored frozen treat really is just 50 calories per serving. Better yet, the entire pint contains only 160 calories. And don’t worry: What it lacks in calories, it makes up for in flavor. Made with fava beans, it has a velvety-smooth texture and tastes just like an indulgent diner-style cookie shake.
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Breyers
Classic vanilla devotees, try: Breyers Oatmilk Non-Dairy Vanilla
Calories per serving: 130
Breyers isn’t entirely vegan, but it does offer a small lineup of oat milk-based flavors, including Cookies & Creme, Chocolate, and Vanilla. While they’re all creamy and relatively low in calories, the vanilla stands out. It’s perfect for pairing with pies, cakes, or fresh fruit—or simply enjoying straight from the tub. As one Amazon reviewer wrote, it’s “the best non-dairy ice cream, made with creamy oat milk. Can’t even tell the difference.”
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So Delicious
Coconut fans, try: So Delicious No-Added-Sugar Vanilla Bean
Calories per serving: 160
So Delicious never fails to live up to its name. While we’re fans of all its pints—Snickerdoodle, S’mores, and Cookie Dough are tough to beat—for a lower-calorie option, try the Vanilla Bean flavor from its no-added-sugar line. The coconut milk gives it a subtle coconut flavor, which only adds to its sweet, refreshing taste.
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Arctic Zero
Sucker for peanut butter? Try: Arctic Zero Chocolate Peanut Butter
Calories per serving: 60
Arctic Zero has such an impressive lineup of vegan, low-calorie ice cream that we couldn’t recommend just one flavor. Peanut butter fans, in particular, should try Chocolate Peanut Butter. It’s rich, nutty, creamy, and indulgent—all for just 180 calories per pint.
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