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Protein Ice Cream
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Protein Ice Cream

This Protein Ice Cream comes in chocolate and vanilla variations, crafted from frozen bananas blended with almond milk and protein powder to create a creamy, ice-cream-like dessert without added sugar. The chocolate version includes almond butter, cocoa powder, and optional chocolate chips or cacao nibs, while the vanilla mixes vanilla extract and a touch of cinnamon for warmth. Both types have a rich texture achieved by blending frozen fruit until smooth and can be eaten soft-serve style or frozen firm for scooping.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 160 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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
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  1. Place bananas, almond milk, almond butter, cocoa powder and protein powder into a food processor or high speed blender.
  2. 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.
  3. Add in cacao nibs or chocolate chips (if using) and pulse once more.
  4. 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
  1. Place bananas, almond milk, vanilla, cinnamon and protein powder into a food processor or high speed blender.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160

% 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.