Best dairy-based gluten-free ice creams

The following products are excellent choices for people who can tolerate cow’s milk and want or need to follow a gluten-free diet.

Ben & Jerry’s

Price: $$

Ben & Jerry’s is a popular brand among ice cream enthusiasts. The brand offers certified gluten-free flavors for those following gluten-free diets, including fan favorites like Cherry Garcia, Phish Food, and Vanilla Caramel Fudge.

As a bonus, Ben & Jerry’s also offers a handful of nondairy, certified gluten-free ice cream flavors, such as Bananas Foster and Boom Chocolatta.

Here are the nutrition facts per 2/3-cup (143-gram) serving of Ben & Jerry’s gluten-free Vanilla ice cream (4):

• Calories: 330
• Fat: 21 grams
• Protein: 6 grams
• Carbs: 28 grams
• Added sugar: 21 grams

Alden’s Organics

Price: $

Alden’s Organics is an Oregon-based company that offers a wide variety of dairy-based ice cream flavors that are certified gluten-free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO).

The company’s ice cream products are also free of high fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners, flavorings, and colors.

Examples of gluten-free flavors include Peanut Butter Fudge, Salted Caramel, Coffee Chip, Strawberry, and Mint Chip.

Here are the nutrition facts per 2/3-cup (89-gram) serving of Alden’s Organics Vanilla Bean ice cream (5):

• Calories: 200
• Fat: 12 grams
• Protein: 2 grams
• Carbs: 22 grams
• Added sugar: 15 grams

Straus Family Creamery

Price: $$

Straus Family Creamery is an ice cream brand that’s committed to sustainable practices.

They offer organic ice cream made with milk from 12 independently owned certified organic dairy farms in Marin and Sonoma counties in California, including the Straus Family Dairy Farm.

All their organic ice creams are gluten-free and certified kosher. They offer delicious flavors like Chai Latte, Snickerdoodle, Raspberry Chip, and Cookies & Cream.

Here are the nutrition facts for a 2/3-cup (110-gram) serving of Straus Organic Vanilla Bean ice cream (6):

• Calories: 270
• Fat: 19 grams
• Protein: 4 grams
• Carbs: 22 grams
• Added sugar: 17 grams

Best gluten-free gelato brand

Talenti

Price: $$

You can’t miss the mind-melting creaminess of Talenti’s rich, delicious gelato treats.

Currently, Talenti offers 11 gluten-free flavors, including Vanilla Caramel Swirl, Southern Butter Pecan, Peppermint Bark, and Pacific Coast Pistachio.

Here are the nutrition facts per 2/3-cup (129-gram) serving of Talenti Madagascan Vanilla Bean gelato (7):

• Calories: 260
• Fat: 12 grams
• Protein: 5 grams
• Carbs: 32 grams
• Added sugar: 24 grams

Best plant-based gluten-free ice cream brands

For people following plant-based diets and those who can’t tolerate or choose not to eat dairy, here are some of the best choices for gluten-free, nondairy ice cream products.

Coconut Bliss

Price: $$

Founded by Luna Marcus and Larry Kaplowitz, Coconut Bliss is an Oregon-based company that specializes in coconut-based ice cream treats.

Their ice creams are stuffed with gluten-free baked goods and fair trade, USDA-certified organic ingredients.

Coconut Bliss’s product line of gluten-free flavors includes Legendary Cookie Dough, Classic Dark Chocolate, Sweet Cherry Amaretto, and Golden Banana Brownie Swirl.

In addition to their irresistible ice creams, Coconut Bliss makes divine gluten- and dairy-free ice cream sandwiches in Madagascan Vanilla and Dark Chocolate flavors.

The cookie sandwiches are made with sprouted brown rice flour, so they’re safe for those who can’t eat gluten.

Here are the nutrition facts per 2/3-cup (110-gram) serving of Coconut Bliss Madagascan Vanilla Bean frozen dessert (8):

• Calories: 240
• Fat: 19 grams
• Protein: 2 grams
• Carbs: 18 grams
• Added sugar: 12 grams

So Delicious

Price: $$

Dip your spoon into these nondairy ice creams made from almond, soy, coconut, oat, or cashew milk. All of So Delicious’s gluten-free products are certified by GFCO, so you can eat without worry.

Examples of gluten-free flavors include Chocolate Cookies n Creme, Caramel Apple Crumble, and No Sugar Added Chocolate.

Here are the nutrition facts per 2/3-cup (104-gram) serving So Delicious Very Vanilla Cashewmilk frozen dessert (9):

• Calories: 190
• Fat: 9 grams
• Protein: 2 grams
• Carbs: 26 grams
• Added sugar: 19 grams

NadaMoo!

Price: $$

Birthday Cake, Cookie Dough Fudge, Strawberry Cheesecake, Maple Pecan — oh my! NadaMoo is a family-owned operation that makes deliciously creative dairy-free ice creams out of coconut milk.

Their products are certified gluten-free, and some are certified organic.

All of NadaMoo’s ice creams are much lower in sugar than ice creams from other brands. Plus, they offer no-sugar-added flavors for those who want to keep their added sugar intake to a minimum.

Here are the nutrition facts per 2/3-cup (95-gram) serving of NadaMoo! Organic Vanilla Bean frozen dessert (10):

• Calories: 160
• Fat: 9 grams
• Protein: 1 grams
• Carbs: 18 grams
• Added sugar: 2 grams

Cado

Price: $$$

For people who aren’t into the taste of plant-based milks, Cado might be a better fit. Cado is a gluten-free ice cream brand that makes delicious frozen confections out of avocado puree and avocado oil.

Cado offers a variety of interesting flavors, including Chocolate Mud Pie, Salted Caramel, Java Chip, and Cherry Amaretto Chip.

Here are the nutrition facts per 2/3-cup (95-gram) serving of Cado Organic Vanilla Bean frozen dessert (11):

• Calories: 226
• Fat: 15 grams
• Protein: 0 grams
• Carbs: 24 grams
• Added sugar: 16 grams

Best gluten-free ice cream sandwiches

Rebel Ice Cream Sandwiches

Price: $$$

Rebel makes low sugar ice cream sandwiches that are also low in net carbs and contain little to no added sugar, thanks to the use of monk fruit, a natural sugar substitute.

Currently, Rebel Ice Cream Sandwiches are offered in three flavors: Chocolate Chip Vanilla, Double Chocolate Mint, and Double Peanut Butter.

Just keep in mind that while Rebel ice cream sandwiches are free of gluten-containing ingredients, the products aren’t certified gluten-free.

Here are the nutrition facts for one Chocolate Chip Vanilla sandwich (99 grams) (12):

• Calories: 330
• Fat: 30 grams
• Protein: 5 grams
• Carbs: 26 grams
• Added sugar: 0 grams

Best gluten-free mochi ice cream

Bubbies Ice Cream

Price: $$$

If you haven’t tried mochi, you’re missing out. Mochi is ice cream wrapped in a sweet rice dough. It’s the perfect combination of chewy and creamy that’s sure to hit the spot with ice cream lovers.

Bubbies offers a variety of certified gluten-free mochi flavors, including Blood Orange, Cookies & Creme, Matcha Green Tea, Passionfruit, and Triple Chocolate.

Plus, the small size of Bubbie mochi ice creams is perfect for when you just need a bite of something sweet.

Here are the nutrition facts for one Madagascar Vanilla mochi (35 grams) (13):

• Calories: 90
• Fat: 2.5 grams
• Protein: 1 gram
• Carbs: 15 grams
• Added sugar: 9 grams