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Ice Cream

Ice Cream

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A delicious and healthy high protein frozen dessert made with frozen bananas, nut butter, and protein powder. Perfect for a post-workout snack or a guilt-free evening treat.

  • Total Time: 15 min
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 frozen bananas (peeled and chopped into chunks)
1/4 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
2 Tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter
1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1/2 Tablespoon chocolate chips or cacao nibs
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the fruit by peeling and chopping 4 bananas total into chunks and freezing them for at least 4 hours.
  2. For Chocolate: Place 2 frozen bananas, almond milk, nut butter, cocoa powder, and chocolate protein powder into a high-speed blender.
  3. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Stir in chocolate chips or cacao nibs by hand.
  4. For Vanilla: Clean the blender and add the remaining 2 frozen bananas, almond milk, vanilla protein powder, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
  5. Blend until the mixture reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  6. Serve immediately for the best texture or freeze for 30 minutes for a firmer scoop.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness.
  • Add liquid slowly to maintain a thick consistency.
  • Author: Oliver Hayes
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan/Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 309 kcal
  • Sugar: 23 g
  • Sodium: 120 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 37 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 16 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg