Homemade Protein Ice Cream – Fitnesssta

Sharing a recipe for rich and delicious homemade protein ice cream; The perfect healthy dessert or protein-packed snack!

Hello friends! How is the day going? I hope you have a wonderful morning. How about some ice cream for breakfast?

I have a super easy and delicious recipe to share with you today for Homemade Protein Ice Cream!

(I added peanut butter and chocolate chips to this batch and it was dreaaaammmm)

Homemade protein ice cream

We all know protein is important. Not only is it the most satisfying macronutrient, protein is the building block for our cells. This is important in the fitness/health world because it helps us build and maintain muscle, which is critical as we age. We want to build and protect our muscles to help our bones and protect our metabolism, because muscle is “hungrier” and has a higher energy demand than fat.

I tend to recommend about 1 gram per pound of ideal body weight (depending on many factors such as body composition, age, goals, preferred eating technique, etc.) but I like to aim for 1 palm-sized serving at each meal and snack.

This protein ice cream is a creamy and delicious dessert that packs an amazing serving of protein. It’s a great way to add variety to your protein sources while enjoying a sweet treat. I’m sharing the recipe with you today so you can recreate it at home!

Is protein ice cream healthy?

Protein ice cream is a great healthy treat, especially since it contains some healthy fats (from coconut milk) and you can add any toppings you like, including peanut butter, nuts, or fruit. Please keep in mind that this is not a substitute for *real* ice cream if you’re craving it. If you crave Ben and Jerry’s and try this as a substitute, it won’t fill the void for you. 😉 Have some real business, enjoy it and move on with your life.

However, if you want to add another protein-packed option to your day and taste like a sweet treat, give this one a whirl! You can eat it every day as part of a balanced plan that includes lean protein, smart carbs and healthy fats.

ingredients

Protein powder of choice – whey protein and pea protein work well. This step is important and make sure you use a protein powder that you love! If you’re looking for ideas, try Truvani or Now Foods (use FITNESSISTA for 20% off). Choose a protein powder with a good texture and good taste – this is critical. You can use vanilla protein powder or chocolate protein powder depending on what flavor ice cream you want to make.

Full-fat coconut milk – You can also use unsweetened almond milk but coconut milk gives it a richer flavor and texture. If you’re not dairy-free, you can use whole milk (I recommend skim milk for its flavor, texture, and nutrients).

Vanilla

sea ​​salt

Stevia* to taste (you can also use maple syrup if you don’t like the taste of stevia. I avoid other artificial sugars because sugar alcohols upset my stomach)

For the chocolate protein ice cream: 4oz semi-sweet chocolate chips

How to make protein ice cream at home

Step 1

Make sure the bowl of your ice cream maker is frozen! If not, make it the day before making the ice cream. You can also make ice cream in a loaf pan, but it will have a different texture.

Step 2

In a saucepan on the stove, add the milk, chocolate chips, vanilla and sea salt and bring to a boil. As the chocolate chips melt, whisk in the protein powder. Dip a spoon into the mixture (make sure to let it cool before tasting!) and add any sweetener you’d like as needed.

Step 3

Pour the mixture into the ice cream maker and turn it on. It takes 20-30 minutes until it has a soft serve texture. For a firmer ice cream, place the mixture into a loaf pan and freeze for 3-4 hours.

Step 4

Scoop up any services you want and enjoy! Add any of the toppings or mix-ins below to customize your flavors!

Mix-ins and topping ideas:

Add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract and crushed candy canes for a holiday-ish treat.

Top with peanut butter or swirl some in an ice cream maker

Add chocolate chips or melt some chocolate chips on top

Swirl in some fruit jam

Top with fresh berries

Blend some ground espresso beans in an ice cream maker (and use coffee instead of water!)

Add almond extract to vanilla protein ice cream and top with sliced ​​almonds for a lovely almond flavor.

Add unsweetened shredded coconut and pecans

Here’s the full recipe!

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Have you tried protein ice cream before? What is your all-time favorite ice cream flavor?

It was a super satisfying treat especially with the mix-ins!

xo

Gina