Protein Ice Cream (Chocolate or Vanilla)

A bowl of easy Chocolate Protein Ice Cream with vanilla in the back.

5 from 2 votes

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 Time5

Freeze2

Total Time2 5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 191kcal

Author: Lauren Allen

Cost: $3

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

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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

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.

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