There's something irresistible about the allure of a good milkshake. Sweet, creamy and deliciously refreshing, it could be the perfect way to cool off and satiate that niggling sweet craving - if it weren't for one tiny little issue. That truckload of calories.

Now, there's nothing wrong with indulging in delicious treats every now and then, but how can a true milkshake enthusiast restrain themselves in the face of such temptation? Well, one way might be to introduce a better-for-you version of the dairy sugar bomb that doesn't skimp on the flavour.

This is why Subway outlets in the US have started to trial a new line of milkshakes made with Halo Top ice cream - a low calorie and high protein range that tastes impressively similar to its full-fat counterparts.

Halo Top milkshakes (Subway)

The light dessert company announced on Monday that they have a new partnership with Subway restaurants. From July 22 through September 4, the pair will team up to introduce the first Halo Top “hand-spun” milkshakes at 1,000 Subway locations across America as part of a test phase.

The collaboration came about after the two companies realised their shared values of creating “better-for-you options,” said Subway’s Chief Brand and Innovation Officer, Len Van Popering, in a press release.

“We enjoy finding creative and innovative ways for people to eat more ice cream (and feel good about it),” added Halo Top’s President & COO, Doug Bouton, “and we think this partnership provides the perfect platform to do just that.”

While we definitely don't need another reason to crave a frosty milkshake - even in this frigid weather, this will definitely get our palms sweating and our lips smacking.

There's no confirmation that the phase will reach Australia any time soon, but we've got our fingers crossed that the roll-out is successful, and that we could be tucking into some creamy goodness, that our bodies will thank us for, soon enough.

In the meantime, if you're a Halo Top fan and can't get enough of good-for-you desserts that don't skimp on the delicious, you can try our Frozen white chocolate and blueberry crumble cake, made with two pints of Halo Top!

Bon appetit!