The protein ice cream market has been a bit quiet over the years following the rise of Halo Top, Enlightened, Nick’s, and even the likes of the international Lohilo, but more recently, it’s rapidly becoming a highly competitive space. It was always a prime place for functional companies to protein into with its natural dairy base and smooth experience. Gradually, innovative brands have been getting better and better, putting in even more protein and lower calories.
Kova Protein Ice Cream is one of the younger players in the world of protein ice cream that is well worth taking a look at. It may take a pretty standard approach to taste with straightforward Fudge and Vanilla varieties, although the macros beat anything else you’ll find. In a single 150g container, you get up to 33g of protein, primarily from ultra-filtered milk and whey isolate and hydrolysate, 5 to 7g of carbohydrates, around 4g of fat, and an incredibly impressive 190 to 200 calories.
The protein-to-calorie ratio beats almost every protein bar on the market, and even tops that of the recently released David Protein Ice Cream. It is worth noting that not all of Kova’s protein comes from milk and whey; there is some collagen in there, but it’s almost the smallest ingredient in the recipe. While you won’t get any inclusions or an extra piece-filled experience, the smooth texture, on-point taste, and unbeatable macros make Kova well worth looking into.
Kova Protein Ice Cream is made fresh every week in Los Angeles and shipped out as it is ordered. You can buy it straight from the brand’s website at a great flat price of $9 per cup; however, not everyone can get their hands on the product. Currently, due to the way it’s made and Kova operates, it’s only able to deliver within Los Angeles, but as it undoubtedly grows in popularity and demand increases, we can see this carefully made operation expanding across the country.
