Protein Ice Cream Bowl (Printable Version)

A creamy, high-protein frozen treat with customizable toppings for a nutritious indulgence.

# What You Need:

→ Ice Cream Base

01 - 1 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt or skyr
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
03 - 2 scoops (60 g) vanilla or chocolate protein powder
04 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or preferred sweetener
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Optional Toppings

07 - 1/4 cup fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
08 - 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter
09 - 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
11 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds or hemp seeds

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Combine Greek yogurt, almond milk, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth and well combined.
02 - Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container or an equivalent freezer-safe container, ensuring the surface is level.
03 - Freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight until completely solid.
04 - Remove from freezer and place the pint in the Ninja Creami machine. Process on Ice Cream mode following manufacturer instructions.
05 - If desired, re-spin for a creamier texture or add a splash of milk and spin again for softer consistency.
06 - Scoop ice cream into serving bowls and garnish with optional toppings such as fresh berries, nut butter, chocolate chips, or seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes genuinely creamy and indulgent without the guilt of traditional ice cream.
  • Twenty-eight grams of protein means this actually keeps you satisfied, not just feeling virtuous.
  • The whole thing takes five minutes to prep, and your freezer does the rest of the work for you.
02 -
  • If your blender leaves even tiny powder lumps, they become bitter ice crystals when frozen—blend longer than feels necessary.
  • The sweetness mellows when frozen, so taste your base at room temperature and add a bit more sweetener than you think you need.
03 -
  • Invest in a quality protein powder you actually enjoy—it's the flavor anchor for the entire dish.
  • Slightly less sweetener than feels right usually hits perfectly once frozen, because cold mutes sweetness perception.
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