Is Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia healthy?

A gorgeous ice cream and a sneaky serving size. The listed 2/3 cup is 260 calories with 26g of sugar, and the pint is engineered so you never actually stop at one serving.

What is a healthier alternative to Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia?

Our top swaps are Halo Top Light Ice Cream - Vanilla Bean, Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars - Vanilla, all with more protein or less sugar than Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia.

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Healthy Alternatives to Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia

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2 healthier swaps

Halo Top

Light Ice Cream - Vanilla Bean

Scoopable vanilla at 100 calories a serving, with a little protein for good measure.

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Per serving	Swap	Ben &
Protein	5g	4g
Sugar	8g	26g
Calories	100	260

a third of the calories
low sugar
eat the whole pint

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Yasso

Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars - Vanilla

Creamy vanilla on a stick for 90 calories, with the portion decision already made for you.

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Per serving	Swap	Ben &
Protein	5g	4g
Sugar	13g	26g
Calories	90	260

portioned bar
5g protein
far less fat

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Or make it yourself

DIY10 min

Cherry-Chocolate Nice Cream

Ingredients

2 frozen bananas
1 cup frozen cherries
2 tbsp cacao nibs
splash milk

Steps

Blend bananas and cherries
Add milk to loosen
Fold in cacao nibs
Serve soft or freeze

Frequently asked

Is Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia healthy?: A gorgeous ice cream and a sneaky serving size. The listed 2/3 cup is 260 calories with 26g of sugar, and the pint is engineered so you never actually stop at one serving.
What is a healthier alternative to Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia?: Our top swaps are Halo Top Light Ice Cream - Vanilla Bean, Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars - Vanilla, all with more protein or less sugar than Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia.