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Protein Ice Cream (Chocolate or Vanilla)
Our guilt-free Protein Ice Cream recipe is made from a base of frozen bananas, cottage cheese and protein powder and it makes the creamiest, delicious healthy ice cream. It couldn't be easier to make.
Prep Time
5 mins
Freeze
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 191 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas , cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ cup cottage cheese
- Pinch salt
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or chocolate) , about 30 grams
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder , for chocolate flavor only
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract , for vanilla flavor only
Instructions
- Blend: Add all ingredients to a high powered blender or food processor and blend until smooth. (See notes for Ninja Creami Instructions).
- Freeze: Spoon into a freezer friendly container, cover, and freeze for at least 1-3 hours, or until frozen.
- Scoop and enjoy!
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Notes
- Nutritional label: One serving is approximately 145 grams of ice cream.
- Ninja Creami Instructions: Use fresh or frozen banana. Using a food processor or blender, combine all of the ingredients until smooth. Pour into creami container and place in freezer for 24 hours. Place in ninja creami and spin on "light ice cream". Respin with a little splash of milk if necessary, Enjoy!
- Gluten-free Adaptations: use gluten-free protein powder, I like Clean Simple Eats Vegan protein powder.
Nutrition Information
Calories
191kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
147mg
(6%)
Potassium
640mg
(18%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
112IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
136mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 147mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 640mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 112IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.