15 Healthiest And Unhealthiest Ice Cream Truck Treats

The jingle of the ice cream truck still feels like summer in a song. But while the colorful wrappers and frosty bites bring the fun, not every treat is kind to your body.

Some are surprisingly light, others pack more sugar than a birthday cake.

This list breaks down 15 frozen favorites—some better-for-you, some pure indulgence—so you know what you’re really chasing down the block.

1. Fudgsicle

Cold, chocolatey, and light as a whisper, it tastes like a treat without the crash. There’s a smooth, milky texture that disappears fast but leaves just enough sweetness behind.

It’s one of the few treats that feels like dessert and still keeps things modest. A freezer classic that plays it cool.

2. Strawberry Shortcake Bar

Bright pink meets crumbly coating, and somehow it always tastes like a birthday party. Underneath the crunch, that creamy strawberry swirl hits with a sweet, familiar chill.

It’s nostalgic and almost fruit-forward—almost. Just enough texture to feel indulgent, just enough dairy to feel rich.

3. Choco Taco

A crisp waffle cone folded like a shell and filled with fudge-laced ice cream—messy in the best way. The chocolate coating snaps, the nuts crunch, and suddenly your hands are sticky and happy.

There’s nothing subtle about this one. It’s bold, sugary, and impossible to forget.

4. Ice Cream Sandwich

Two soft chocolate wafers hugging a slab of vanilla—it’s simple, squishy, and hits like childhood in a bite. The paper wrapper always sticks a little, which somehow adds to the charm.

It’s not too rich, not too sweet. Just enough to cool you off without weighing you down.

5. Firecracker Popsicle

Red, white, and blue stacked like a summer flag—icy, tart, and teeth-chattering cold. The lemon layer always sneaks in with a surprise zing.

It’s basically frozen nostalgia on a stick. Low in calories, high in throwback joy.

6. Drumstick Cone

Crispy cone, thick chocolate shell, vanilla ice cream, and a fudge-filled core—that’s a lot of action for one hand. The final bite, where the cone tip is plugged with chocolate, is the real payoff.

It’s crunchy, creamy, and over-the-top in the best way. One of the heavier hitters on the truck.

7. Italian Ice

Spoonable, tangy, and bright enough to wake up your taste buds—lemon, cherry, or blue raspberry, they all bring that slushy chill. No dairy, no nonsense, just a frozen burst of flavor.

It’s light and refreshing without trying too hard. Basically the iced tea of dessert.

8. Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich

Two chocolate chip cookies holding a slab of creamy ice cream—it’s chewy, gooey, and serious. The cookie melts just enough to get soft, the ice cream squishes out just a little.

It feels more like dessert-dessert than a snack. Sweet, dense, and best eaten fast before it melts into your fingers.

9. Push-Up Pop

Fruity, sherbet-like ice cream inside a cardboard tube you nudge with your thumb—half snack, half toy. It’s tangy and soft, melting slow enough to savor.

There’s something charmingly old-school about the whole thing. Not too big, not too sugary—just enough fun.

10. Klondike Bar

A thick block of vanilla wrapped in chocolate so firm it cracks at the first bite. There’s a cold rush of creaminess right after the snap.

Heavy on richness, light on portion control. It’s a square of temptation with clean lines.

11. Creamsicle

Orange popsicle outside, vanilla cream inside—it’s citrus meets cloud. The outer shell gives way to a soft center that tastes like frozen dreamsicle vibes.

It’s one of the gentler choices on the list. Bright, creamy, and quietly classic.

12. Giant Ice Cream Cone With Sprinkles

Oversized and joyful, this cone is all about excess—layers of soft-serve swirled high, rainbow sprinkles raining down. The cone always cracks before you’re ready.

There’s no pretending this one’s light. It’s big, festive, and made to impress.

13. Snow Cone

Crushed ice soaked in brightly colored syrup—cool, crunchy, and sticky down your arm. The flavor is mostly sugar water, but the crunch keeps things fun.

Low in fat, high in dye. A hot-day classic that’s more texture than taste.

14. Banana Split Cup

Banana slices, fudge, strawberry swirl, whipped topping, maybe even a cherry—it’s dessert in a plastic bowl. The layers blur together into sweet, soft chaos.

It’s fruity in theory, decadent in reality. Feels more like diner dessert than sidewalk snack.

15. King Size Candy Bar Ice Cream

This one pulls no punches—basically a full candy bar stuffed with ice cream and rolled in extra chocolate. It’s dense, heavy, and absolutely outrageous.

Tastes like your sweet tooth went off the rails. Delicious? Yes. Healthy? Absolutely not.