Protein Ice Cream Recipe
Creamy Protein Ice Cream recipe made with coconut milk, protein powder, greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and any add-ins like blueberries, cherries, chocolate or coconut flakes!
Hey guys! I’m back after a full week of vacation time! Alan and I packed our bags and headed to Washington State to visit family, and then scooted on over to Vancouver for more sight seeing. Our days were non-stop, but we slept in every morning which was such a treat for the both of us!
Besides visiting with my in-laws, I think Alan and I both enjoyed riding bikes around Stanley Park seawall the most. We walked everywhere in the city, so we put in a lot of miles by foot everyday, which made bike riding feel so relaxing!
The day we rode was a beautiful sunny day, and the trail is super flat as well as organized (no dodging walkers or runners), so it felt like a leisure stroll.
We needed to get in those exercise miles because we ate out a lot, and we both indulged in whatever we wanted like poutine, pastries, and of course we had to try the local beers!
I plan on replicating a couple of dishes that I tried, but first I need to get back on track and eat healthier, so I’m sharing this basic Protein Ice Cream Recipe that will be an evening snack this coming week!
You can really get creative with this ice cream and add whatever ingredients you are craving! I’ve been hooked on Rainer Cherries, so when I saw that they were available at Whole Foods I snagged some and chopped them up with fresh blueberries!
I also made chocolate covered ice cream bites that are heavenly! I found some premium baking chips with 55% cocoa and made without sugar! They’re sweetened with stevia, which makes me happy, happy, happy! They’re not cheap, but if you want an excellent baking chip that’s sugar-free, non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan, then look for Lily’s dark chocolate chips!
Nob Hill grocery store has them in stock, and it looks like they’re available online too.
Boy, I just read all about Lily — LOVE organizations that give back to the community! Read for yourself for a heart warmer 🙂 And I have no affiliation with this company/product, just passing along an awesome find.
If you like this Protein Ice Cream Recipe you also might like to try this Cherry Greek Yogurt Ice Cream Sandwich!
Protein Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 13.5 ounce Canned Coconut Milk I used Thai Kitchen full fat
- 3/4 cup vanilla protein powder I used True Athlete*see note for vegan option
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt plain
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped fruit blueberries, cherries, strawberries
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes
- 1 cup Dark sugar free Chocolate Chips I used Lily’s
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together coconut milk, protein powder, Greek yogurt and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Add fruit to popsicle mold, then add protein-yogurt blend. Mix in mold with a knife to distribute fruit and release air pockets. Freeze until set. To remove popsicle set mold in warm water for a couple of minutes to help release from the mold.
- For Chocolate Bites
- Line a small 8 x 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Pour protein-yogurt blend in prepared pan and spread evenly with a knife. Top with coconut flakes and Freeze until set. To remove set baking dish in warm water for a couple of minutes to help release from the pan. Remove with parchment paper still intact and place on a cutting board. Cut into squares.
- Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a double boiler and melt until creamy over medium heat or place in a microwave safe bowl and melt in 30 second increments until chocolate is smooth. Dip each square into the chocolate or put chocolate in a piping bag and top each square with the amount of chocolate you prefer.
- Place each piece of ice cream on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Put in freezer until set. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Disclaimer
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Where did you find vegan greek yogurt?
Hi Jimi! There are several brands made with coconut or soy milk. The brand Daiya or SO Delicious can be found at Whole Foods. Hope that’s helpful.
Oh yummy! This looks perfect, and I love that it’s a bit healthier than normal ice cream. Have never thought of adding protein powder before.
Adding the powder is a sneaky way to get more protein in a treat so your sugar levels don’t dive into overload!
lovely recipe for a healthy summer snack, thanks!
Sandra, you have me drooling! This ice-cream recipe look so incredibly tasty and I love that you don’t need an ice-cream maker to make them. Pinning for later.x
Thank you, Sarah! Yep, so simple when you just need a bowl and whisk!
I loved Vancouver…. so much to do there! I love this idea your sharing…. I have an awesome protien powder and can’t wait to try your recipe…. Ive been on vacation too…. so I need to get back to healthy eating! Thanks for sharing!
We had so much fun in Vancouver and plan on going back soon! Hope you love this ice cream as much as I do!
These look so yummy! My three year old is obsessed with yoghurt ‘ice lollies’ and is addicted to blueberries and cherries, so they’re the perfect snack idea. I’ll have to wait until summer in Australia to take advantage of cherry season, but might make these with frozen blueberries in the meantime. 🙂
Yes! You can use any frozen fruit, so you can enjoy these anytime of year!