It's not always easy to get all the protein you need in your daily diet, especially if you're not a huge fan of protein-heavy foods like meat and eggs. Luckily, there are a lot of different ways to incorporate protein into your diet these days, thanks to products like Protein Pints that feature an ample amount of the macronutrient.
Sometimes you get to the end of the day and suddenly realize that you haven't had enough protein, which could lead to low energy the following day. That's when it comes in handy to have something like Protein Pints on hand because each pint contains 30 grams of protein and 85% less sugar than traditional ice cream.
I had my doubts with this, since it sounds a little too good to be true to get a pint of ice cream with lots of proteins, minimal sugar, and low calories while still tasting good. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that this brand genuinely succeeded in making a delicious dessert that's also a better-for-you option.
We've ranked all five flavors released by Protein Pints, which is now being sold in many popular retailers like Meijers, Target, Sprouts, Kroger, and more.
5. Cookie Dough
Don't think too much about the Cookie Dough flavor being on the bottom of this ranking. It's still good, it's just not as flavorful or cookie dough-rich as I like my Cookie Dough ice cream to be. For ice cream packed with protein, it is still impressively sweet. Cookie Dough just happens to be one of my all-time favorite flavors of ice cream so much standards are much higher for it than almost any other flavor.
4. Chocolate
It might be blasphemy to say this but I don't generally love plain chocolate ice cream. When I get Neapolitan I usually favor the vanilla and strawberry and only dabble in the chocolate. That being said, I was surprised how much I enjoyed Protein Pints' Chocolate ice cream. It's not overly chocolate-y and feels a little lighter and more refreshing while still having that creamy cocoa taste.
3. Strawberry
Strawberry ice cream is always great. It's light and sweet without being overpowering. They nail the fusion of the berries alongside the ice cream's velvety consistency to create a robust flavor that makes you want to keep coming back for more.
2. Mint Chip
It doesn't get much more refreshing than a bowl of Mint Chip ice cream after a hot summer's day and Protein Pints' Mint Chip is exactly what you're looking for. The peppermint ice cream is strong and ideal for anyone who loves this classic ice cream flavor. This one is a nice pick-me-up after a workout, helping you to cool down after breaking a sweat.
1. Peanut Butter Chip
As a huge peanut butter fan, I was suspicious as to whether or not Protein Pints could pull off this flavor without adding too much sugar and I found myself surprised. It really tastes like rich peanut buttery ice cream and it's absolutely delicious. It will totally satisfy any craving for peanut butter and it includes the perfect amount of chips so as not to be too crunchy and break up the creamy texture.
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