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Homemade protein ice cream served in a glass after blending. The picture highlights its creamy texture and soft serve consistency, perfect as a macro-friendly high protein treat for Summer
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Protein Ice Cream

Learn how to make your own Protein Ice Cream at home, with just 3 ingredients and a blender. Naturally sweet and creamy, it's the perfect macro-friendly treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. 182 kcal and 20 g of protein!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Gluten-free, High Protein, Low calorie, Vegan
Keyword: banana, Greek yogurt, no cook
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 frozen bananas sliced or in chunks
  • ⅓ cup (30 g) protein powder
  • ⅓ cup (80 g) Greek yogurt minimum 5% fat
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder optional for chocolate flavor

Instructions

Protein ice cream in a blender

  • Place frozen bananas, protein powder, and Greek yogurt into a high speed blender or food processor.
    Adding protein powder to Greek yogurt and frozen bananas before blending into a creamy protein gelato
  • Blend on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. It should take around 3 to 5 minutes.
    Blended cottage cheese with cocoa powder and maple syrup, ready to be frozen for ice cream.
  • Scoop protein ice cream into a bowl and serve right away with your favorite toppings. Or pour it into a loaf pan lined with parchment and store in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Ninja Creami protein ice cream

  • After bleeding it, add the mixture to your ice cream machine and churn for about 30 minutes. Freeze for a couple of hours before serving.

Notes

Storage Directions
  • Freeze leftovers in a parchment-lined loaf pan, covered tightly to prevent freezer burns. It can be frozen for up to 1 month.
  • Let thaw 10–15 minutes at room temperature before serving.
Nutritional Values
  • Nutritional facts are approximations only, and they are calculated for the base recipe without extra ingredients.
  • Precise calories and macros may vary, based on brands, quantities and mix-ins added. I recommend calculating your own, if tracking strictly.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 182.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.2g | Protein: 20.1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 495.2mg | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 15.7g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Vitamin C: 9.6mg | Calcium: 98.9mg | Iron: 1.3mg