Protein Ice Cream

I get mad cravings for ice cream when the warm weather hits. This healthy alternative to ice cream has saved me from more than a few runs to the store for Ben & Jerry’s . I won’t try to convince you it tastes like real ice cream but it does enough to satisfy my cravings most of the time. Of course, a good gelato or ice cream is still a necessary part of life.
- Prep Time5 min
- Cook Time30 min
- Total Time35 min
- Yield1 Cup
- Serving Size2
- Energy182 cal
- Food Type
- Course
- Meal Planning
- Suitable for Diet
Ingredients
- 1 scoop of protein powder (I use vegan chocolate options like Vega and Genuine Health. You can use whey, but that will leave your ice cream a little thinner.)
- 1 tablespoon of almond butter
- 1 oz of almond milk
- 1 frozen banana (a great way to use over-ripe bananas you’ve kept in the freezer)
Directions
Place all the ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth.
Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container, place it in the freezer for 30-45 minutes for an ice-cream like consistency. If it comes out too solid, just let it thaw for a few minutes at room temperature.
Variations and Options
You can use vanilla protein powder for a change as well as other nut butters. Peanut butter tastes great with chocolate protein powder. You can top the ice cream with a variety of garnishes (just be aware of the increase in calories) such as sliced bananas, cacao powder, walnuts or pecans.
Nutritional Information
- 2 servings per container
- Serving Size2
- Amount per serving
- Calories182
- % Daily Value*Standard DV
- Total Fat6.2 g78 g7.95%
- Saturated Fat0.65 g20 g3.25%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat1.14 g
- Monounsaturated Fat2.65 g
- Total Carbohydrate18.5 g275 g6.73%
- Dietary Fiber3.88 g28 g13.86%
- Total Sugars9.08 g
- Protein17.34 g50 g34.68%
- *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.