Light Ice Cream

Some ideas are so radical, so revolutionary, that it can take a moment for the brain to fully process them. The very concept of a reduced-calorie, protein-packed ice cream may take some adjusting to, so we’re inviting you to take the time to do so now. Because new Trader Joe’s Light Ice Creams are very real, very delicious, and very much contain 20g of protein or more & less than 400 calories...per pint.

Okay, now that we’ve given you some time to process, here are the details: Trader Joe’s Light Ice Creams are rich, fluffy, and full-flavored, combining a delicious ice cream base with glorious mix-ins. Each bite is light, but satisfying, without ever feeling altogether too heavy, a feat achieved largely by replacing some of the more calorie-rich ingredients with milk protein concentrate, hence the higher protein content.

As far as specific flavors are concerned, first in the lineup is the timeless combination of Chocolate Peanut Butter (or more specifically, a creamy, milk chocolate ice cream base with velvety swirls of salty peanut butter throughout), which clocks in at 23g of protein and only 370 calories per pint. Try pairing it with a bit of whipped cream, Trader Joe’s Organic Midnight Moo, or even more peanut butter cups to double down on the deliciousness.

The second flavor in the lineup is a nod to a true Trader Joe’s classic: Joe-Joe’s Cookies & Cream Light Ice Cream boasts a sweet, vanilla ice cream base combined with crunchy bits of our very own Joe-Joe’s Cookies, offering 20g of protein and only 310 calories per pint. Add your favorite gummy candies to the mix to recall that classic “worms in dirt” childhood dessert!

While we’re not necessarily saying that kosher-certified, Trader Joe’s Light Ice Creams are designed to be eaten by the pint, that’s definitely how we like to enjoy them. Plus, with a little extra room in your dietary budget, so to speak, you have the freedom to go a little more over the top with your toppings.

You can find Trader Joe’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Light Ice Cream and Trader Joe's Joe-Joe’s Cookies & Cream Light Ice Cream for the low-dollar, high value price of $2.99 for a pint, every day. Look for them in our freezers.

Ingredients and Nutrition Facts CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER LIGHT ICE CREAM INGREDIENTS:

NONFAT MILK, CREAM, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, TAPIOCA MALTODEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, INULIN, CANE SUGAR, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, PEANUT BUTTER (ROASTED PEANUTS, SUGAR, PEANUT OIL, SALT), EGG YOLKS, SEA SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, STEVIOL GLYCOSIDES (FROM STEVIA LEAF), MONK FRUIT EXTRACT.

CONTAINS MILK, EGG, PEANUT.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER LIGHT ICE CREAM NUTRITION FACTS:

3 servings per container | Serving size 2/3 cup (90g) | Amount per serving: Calories 120

Total Fat 4g (5% DV), Saturated Fat 1g (5% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 25mg (8% DV), Sodium 170mg (7% DV), Total Carbohydrate 18g (7% DV), Dietary Fiber 4g (14% DV), Total Sugars 10g—Includes 6g Added Sugars (12% DV), Protein 8g (13% DV), Vitamin D (0% DV), Calcium (8% DV), Iron (6% DV), Potassium (4% DV).

The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. JOE-JOE'S COOKIES & CREAM LIGHT ICE CREAM INGREDIENTS:

NONFAT MILK, CREAM, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, INULIN, DEXTROSE, CANE SUGAR, TAPIOCA MALTODEXTRIN, CHOCOLATE FLAVORED CREME COOKIES (UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], POWDERED SUGAR [CANE SUGAR, CORNSTARCH], CANE SUGAR, PALM OIL, EXPELLER PRESSED SOYBEAN OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, INVERT SUGAR SYRUP, LEAVENING [BAKING SODA, AMMONIUM BICARBONATE], SEA SALT, COCOA EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA BEAN SEEDS, COFFEE POWDER, COCOA POWDER), EGG YOLKS, NATURAL FLAVOR, SEA SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, STEVIOL GLYCOSIDES (FROM STEVIA LEAF), MONK FRUIT EXTRACT.

CONTAINS MILK, EGG, SOY, WHEAT.

JOE-JOE'S COOKIES & CREAM LIGHT ICE CREAM NUTRITION FACTS:

3 servings per container | Serving size 2/3 cup (90g) | Amount per serving: Calories 100

Total Fat 2g (3% DV), Saturated Fat 1g (5% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 30mg (10% DV), Sodium 150mg (7% DV), Total Carbohydrate 13g (5% DV), Dietary Fiber 4g (14% DV), Total Sugars 10g—Includes 6g Added Sugars (12% DV), Protein 7g (12% DV), Vitamin D (0% DV), Calcium (8% DV), Iron (2% DV), Potassium (2% DV).

The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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