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Our guilt-free Protein Ice Cream recipe is absolutely delicious, requires no special equipment, and has no added sugar. It's made using common ingredients you have on hand for chocolate or vanilla flavored healthy ice cream.
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Protein Ice Cream is my nightly, guilt-free indulgence.
Protein Ice Cream is my nightly, guilt-free indulgence. When creating this recipe I wanted to make a healthy Protein Ice Cream recipe that has familiar ingredients people typically have on hand, and doesn't require special equipment (although I have included Ninja Creami instructions, for those who have one). The result is such a delicious treat, in chocolate or vanilla flavor, and the ice cream texture and creaminess is spot on. You can't beat ice cream with 14 grams of protein and under 200 calories per serving!
How to make Protein Ice Cream:
Blend: Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until creamy.
Freeze: Spoon into a freezer friendly container, cover, and freeze for at least 1-3 hours, or until frozen.
Scoop: Enjoy protein nice cream any time of year! I've included recipes for both chocolate and vanilla in the recipe card below. I've also included instructions for how to make it in a ninja creami!
More Healthy Treats:
- Vanilla Protein Shake
- Chocolate Protein Shake
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Pitaya Bowls
- Frozen Yogurt Recipe
- Easy Homemade Fruit Pops
Protein Ice Cream (Chocolate or Vanilla)
Equipment
- Blender , Food Processor, or Ninja Creami
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!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Best nice cream I’ve ever made! If you do the chocolate and have peanut protein powder-wow!!!
Not a fan at all. I found it crystallized and icy. The only way I could eat it was to blend it with more milk. Then it was of course too loose.
Would it work to sub greek yogurt for the cottage cheese? If so, would you do it 1:1?
Yes! Greek yogurt works great instead of cottage cheese. Use it 1:1, same amount (1/4 cup). The texture will be just as creamy. Go for full fat or 2% Greek yogurt for the best results!
Does this ice cream get really hard in the freezer, especially if not whipped in an ice cream maker?
It does get pretty firm in the freezer, especially without an ice cream maker. Let it sit out for 10–15 mins or re-blend to soften it up. Still super creamy once it thaws a bit!
love the recipes.. ready to try them all.
What brand of protein powder would you recommend or have you found taste the best to your preference? Looking for ways to swap out the “ junk” my kids eat with better options. So this ice cream recipe seems to be the direction I’m trying to go. They loved the double chocolate muffins with Greek yogurt.
For those of us who don’t like bananas in things, what might be a good swap for this recipe? Thanks!