Chunky Monkey Protein Ice Cream

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5.0

171 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    250 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Chunky Monkey Protein Ice Cream

A protein powder ice cream recipe you'll want to have on hand this summer! Made with a base of bananas and swirled with homemade chocolate sauce, this protein ice cream recipe is an ideal high-protein snack or post-workout meal!

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Ingredients

Servings

For the ice cream

  • 4 bananas frozen
  • ¼ cup vanilla protein powder vegan
  • 3 tbs dairy-free yogurt

For the chocolate sauce

  • 1 teaspoon cacao powder
  • 1 tbs almond butter
  • 1.5 tbs maple syrup

Toppings

  • 1 tbs mini chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup chopped nuts
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Instructions

  1. Slice the frozen bananas.
  2. Place the yogurt, protein, and bananas in a blender in that order as it helps the blender not have to work as hard.
  3. Process until smooth, use a tamper and scrape the sides as needed.
  4. Portion into 8x3 baking loaf pan and mix in the nuts and chocolate chips.
  5. In small bowl whisk chocolate sauce ingredients.
  6. Swirl the chocolate into the ice cream and smooth out.
  7. Pop in the freezer for 30-45 minutes to firm up.
  8. Scoop and enjoy!
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Notes

  • This protein ice cream recipe is best eaten freshly made. You can store leftovers in the freezer but if you want to eat it again you’ll have to thaw it on the counter for 5-10 minutes before scooping and it’s best served in bowl. Not as creamy but harder.
  • You can also use leftovers for smoothies which makes them super indulgent.
  • The protein powder used is pea-protein based. If using a non-pea protein powder (Like Botanica or Orgain) the ice cream will not be as thick. Learn more about choosing protein powder for your goals.
  • Bananas don’t freeze fully solid. To help our your blender, slice them into chunks before blending. It will be easier to process this way!
  • You will have to stop and scrape down the sides while blending or use a food processor as the protein ice cream mixture is THICK.
  • The protein ice cream firms up after about 45 minutes in the freezer enough that you can scoop it into gluten-free ice cream cones! If you want soft serve, only freeze for 20-30 minutes and serve in bowls.
  • You can make chunky monkey protein ice cream by using chocolate protein powder in place of vanilla.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 250kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 24mg (1%) Potassium 533mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 85IU (2%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 89mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 250kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 24mg 1%
Potassium 533mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 85IU 2%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 89mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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