Halo Top iced cream

Alright, I had a big 'eat the whole pint' ice cream craving so I bought the birthday cake flavor. Tried really hard to find that aftertaste I got when I tried the vanilla flavor the second time... couldn't find it. It was very satisfying for the calories (it took probably 25 minutes between the time it got out of the freezer at the store and I ate it, and the consistency was great).

I'm starting to wonder if that second pint of vanilla was a fluke? Because the first one was great too, but the second tasted very artificial to me... but the birthday cake one was totally fine again. Weird.

I should probably add that typically those containers don't have 4 servings though but just a bit over 3. I sure wish they came in more flavors though. I should try the mocha chocolate chip next time.

Francl27 wrote: »

Alright, I had a big 'eat the whole pint' ice cream craving so I bought the birthday cake flavor. Tried really hard to find that aftertaste I got when I tried the vanilla flavor the second time... couldn't find it. It was very satisfying for the calories (it took probably 25 minutes between the time it got out of the freezer at the store and I ate it, and the consistency was great).

I'm starting to wonder if that second pint of vanilla was a fluke? Because the first one was great too, but the second tasted very artificial to me... but the birthday cake one was totally fine again. Weird.

I should probably add that typically those containers don't have 4 servings though but just a bit over 3. I sure wish they came in more flavors though. I should try the mocha chocolate chip next time.

I don't know. I don't notice an aftertaste per se with the vanilla. The texture is way different though. Like it's kind of...chunky. It doesn't bother me but the Birthday Cake is creamier.

Francl27 wrote: »

Alright, I had a big 'eat the whole pint' ice cream craving so I bought the birthday cake flavor. Tried really hard to find that aftertaste I got when I tried the vanilla flavor the second time... couldn't find it. It was very satisfying for the calories (it took probably 25 minutes between the time it got out of the freezer at the store and I ate it, and the consistency was great).

I'm starting to wonder if that second pint of vanilla was a fluke? Because the first one was great too, but the second tasted very artificial to me... but the birthday cake one was totally fine again. Weird.

I should probably add that typically those containers don't have 4 servings though but just a bit over 3. I sure wish they came in more flavors though. I should try the mocha chocolate chip next time.

Yes, I've been noticing by gram weight that I'm not getting as much as I should be in my Halo Top containers. Sometimes when I open it up it even looks 75% full. They said on Reddit that they were having a rough patch for a bit keeping up with demand, so maybe that explains some of the issues with quality.

I'm jealous you have mocha near you. My Whole Foods has never stocked any other flavors beyond chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, lemon cake, and birthday cake. They didn't even start stocking the birthday cake until a few weeks ago.

ETA: I agree with Arctic Zero being more of a base for add ins, though they have 300 calorie chunky pints. I've tasted a few and the winner hands down is their Brownie Blast flavor. It needs nothing extra and if you're a chocolate person, you will most likely love it. If you see Wink Frozen Desserts anywhere, avoid it at all costs. The first ingredient listed should be imagination.

I alternate between the halo top and AZ depending on which I find. It's fabulous eating a whole pint of ice cream and feel like you're eating something decadent, without adding a load of empty calories, heavenly.

Wolfena wrote: »

I was so excited to find out they sold the Halo Top at my local grocery store, then when I got there I saw it had stevia in it so left it in the cooler at the store.... so disappointed, Stevia always leaves a bad taste in my mouth
They did have another type of frozen dessert right next to it that was only 150 calories a pint - anyone ever try it?? It was called "Artic Zero" (I didn't buy that either, but thinking about it)

https://www.arcticzero.com/

I don't like the taste of Stevia or any type of alternative/artificial sweeteners either, but I seriously can't taste it in either AZ or Halo Top. Give them a try at least to see if can taste anything. Warning that AZ is more like ice milk. I don't mind it, but a lot people hate it.

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nnwojnar wrote: »

The lemon cake and chocolate mocha are my favorites! Lemon cake tastes like a lemon shaved ice, chocolate mocha tastes like a frozen coffee treat. I eat Halo Top all of the time if I am craving ice cream (regular ice cream makes me sick). One serving is definitely enough to fill me up/satisfy my craving. I will sometimes have chocolate cookie thins in the house and I will crumble those on top of the chocolate mocha - it is amazing! Also a scoop of the chocolate mocha in a whey protein smoothie with a banana is delicious as well.

I have tried AZ cookie dough, and honestly, I prefer Halo Top. It doesn't taste as artificial as AZ in my opinion.

They carry Halo Top at Wegmans, if any of you have one in your area.

Yeah I got it at Wegmans. It was cheaper than Whole Foods and they actually had some in stock (WF never does).

arditarose wrote: »

Yeah what's up with the amount of ice cream in the container? Even when you pick up a pint you can feel that it's not really full.

Halo Top Chocolate was my snack this afternoon. Right when I opened it to soften up, this is what it looked like.



By gram weight, I had 260 grams rather than the 284 grams it's supposed to contain. 220 calories for the pint instead of 240.

arditarose wrote: »

Maxematics wrote: »

arditarose wrote: »

Yeah what's up with the amount of ice cream in the container? Even when you pick up a pint you can feel that it's not really full.

Halo Top Chocolate was my snack this afternoon. Right when I opened it to soften up, this is what it looked like.



By gram weight, I had 260 grams rather than the 284 grams it's supposed to contain. 220 calories for the pint instead of 240.

20 cal difference. I think it's just the way the stuff melts. That's like a spoonful.

Yeah, it's not too bad at all. It looks weird, but by gram weight it checks out. However, I'm pretty sure the maximum allowable amount the gram weight can be off for a container of something where the total gram weight is in the upper 200s is 14.5g. That would mean that by USDA Regulations Halo Top could be fined, especially since it's under the listed weight instead of over. However, I noticed Halo Top has a listing for mL on the lid, but not the servings, so maybe they adhere to the guidelines for volume.

joshperson195 wrote: »

Maxematics wrote: »

arditarose wrote: »

Yeah what's up with the amount of ice cream in the container? Even when you pick up a pint you can feel that it's not really full.

Halo Top Chocolate was my snack this afternoon. Right when I opened it to soften up, this is what it looked like.



By gram weight, I had 260 grams rather than the 284 grams it's supposed to contain. 220 calories for the pint instead of 240.

$0.23 cents per gram as opposed to $0.21. Halo Top is ripping us off. Still love it.

$0.23 per gram? Lol. That would make a pint of Halo Top $65.32. Most of us love Halo Top, but I would hope nobody loves it that much.

Anyway, I don't mind the slight shortage of gram weight. I was simply addressing the actual weight difference in comparison to the 75% full look/feel of the product. They do have to adhere to regulations, but it illustrates the production issues they claimed to be having which could also explain why some people got a pint that tasted off once but fine the next.

sunnybeaches105 wrote: »

I've had AZ and it tastes as sad as cauliflower donuts sound. Is HT actually worth it? With those macros it's tempting, but . . . well, disappointment seems to be the usual result from these type of suggestions.

It is a lot better. It's not really on the same page. If you don't have poverty macros and can fit in normal ice cream, I don't see the need to eat it really.

sunnybeaches105 wrote: »

arditarose wrote: »

sunnybeaches105 wrote: »

I've had AZ and it tastes as sad as cauliflower donuts sound. Is HT actually worth it? With those macros it's tempting, but . . . well, disappointment seems to be the usual result from these type of suggestions.

It is a lot better. It's not really on the same page. If you don't have poverty macros and can fit in normal ice cream, I don't see the need to eat it really.

Thank you for that very honest answer! I may try it anyway but it's good to be forewarned.

It's not going to make you gag, I will stand by that.

sunnybeaches105 wrote: »

arditarose wrote: »

sunnybeaches105 wrote: »

arditarose wrote: »

sunnybeaches105 wrote: »

I've had AZ and it tastes as sad as cauliflower donuts sound. Is HT actually worth it? With those macros it's tempting, but . . . well, disappointment seems to be the usual result from these type of suggestions.

It is a lot better. It's not really on the same page. If you don't have poverty macros and can fit in normal ice cream, I don't see the need to eat it really.

Thank you for that very honest answer! I may try it anyway but it's good to be forewarned.

It's not going to make you gag, I will stand by that.

Gotcha. Noting the phrase "poverty macros" for future use

I may have spent some time on the bb.com forums lol

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Shop Rite is selling it now! But they only had the 4 boring flavors I don't care for. Of course. And no price tag so I didn't bother.