Protein Ice Cream
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4.8
Protein Ice Cream
Description
The Protein Ice Cream recipe uses frozen banana chunks as the base, blended with almond milk and protein powder to form a creamy frozen treat. The chocolate version incorporates almond butter and cocoa powder, enhancing richness and depth, with optional chocolate chips or cacao nibs mixed in for texture. The vanilla variation uses vanilla extract and cinnamon to provide fragrant and slightly spicy notes alongside the protein powder.
Preparation involves pulsing the ingredients in a food processor until smooth and creamy, which takes a few minutes with intermittent stirring. The mixture can be enjoyed immediately for a soft-serve texture or placed in the freezer to firm up for scoopable servings. This homemade ice cream alternative allows control over added ingredients and can be customized with favorite toppings.
The notes recommend adding toppings such as berries, nuts, or chocolate chips to complement the flavors and add variety in texture, making it adaptable to different preferences and occasions.
Ingredients
Chocolate
- 2 banana frozen, chopped into chunks
- ¼ cup almond milk dairy-free milk
- 2 Tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 coop (25 grams) chocolate protein powder brand example: Nuzest
- ½ Tablespoon chocolate chips or cacao nibs
Vanilla
- 2 banana frozen, chopped into chunks
- ¼ cup almond milk dairy-free milk
- 1 coop (25 grams) vanilla protein powder example brand: Nuzest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Chocolate
- Place bananas, almond milk, almond butter, cocoa powder and protein powder into a food processor or high speed blender.
- Pulse/process until smooth and creamy. This should take about 3-4 minutes. You may need to turn off the motor and stir the mixture a couple times while processing.
- Add in cacao nibs or chocolate chips (if using) and pulse once more.
- Spoon ice cream into a bowl and enjoy! If you want to be able to scoop the ice cream you can pour it into a loaf pan lined with parchment and place in the freezer for 2 hours. Once hard, use an ice cream scoop to scoop it out and enjoy. Ice cream can be kept in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Vanilla
- Place bananas, almond milk, vanilla, cinnamon and protein powder into a food processor or high speed blender.
- Pulse/process until smooth and creamy. This should take about 3-4 minutes. You may need to turn off the motor and stir the mixture a couple times while processing.
- Spoon ice cream into a bowl and enjoy! If you want to be able to scoop the ice cream you can pour it into a loaf pan lined with parchment and place in the freezer for 2 hours. Once hard, use an ice cream scoop to scoop it out and enjoy. Ice cream can be kept in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Add toppings like chocolate chips, fresh berries, or nuts to customize texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 of recipe | |
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 445mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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