Chunky Monkey Protein Ice Cream
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Chunky Monkey Protein Ice Cream
Description
This protein ice cream recipe uses frozen bananas chopped into slices and blended with dairy-free yogurt and vegan vanilla protein powder for sweetness and added nutrition. The ingredients are blended thoroughly, with occasional scraping or use of a food processor to manage the thick consistency. A homemade chocolate sauce made by whisking cacao powder, almond butter, and maple syrup is swirled into the mixture before freezing it briefly to firm up. Chopped nuts and mini chocolate chips add a crunchy contrast throughout. The ice cream is best served fresh for a softer consistency but can be frozen longer for firm scoops. Thawed leftovers are better eaten with a spoon as the texture hardens. Banana chunks ease blending, and protein powder type affects creaminess.
Ingredients
For the ice cream
- 4 banana frozen
- ¼ cup protein powder vegan, vanilla
- 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 nuts chopped
Instructions
- Slice the frozen bananas.
- Place the yogurt, protein, and bananas in a blender in that order as it helps the blender not have to work as hard.
- Process until smooth, use a tamper and scrape the sides as needed.
- Portion into 8x3 baking loaf pan and mix in the nuts and chocolate chips.
- In small bowl whisk chocolate sauce ingredients.
- Swirl the chocolate into the ice cream and smooth out.
- Pop in the freezer for 30-45 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop and enjoy!
Notes
- Slice bananas before freezing to ease blending into thick ice cream.
- Stop blending occasionally to scrape down sides for even mixing or use a food processor if necessary.
- Freeze ice cream for 30-45 minutes to firm for scooping or 20-30 minutes for softer serve.
- Thawed leftovers may become harder and less creamy; serve in a bowl or use for smoothies.
- Using pea-protein powder yields thicker ice cream; other protein powders will create thinner textures.
- Chocolate protein powder can be used instead of vanilla for a chocolate variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
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