Protein Ice Cream Bowls (Printer-friendly)

Creamy protein ice cream bowls featuring banana, yogurt, and optional granola, seeds, and berries toppings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 ripe banana, sliced and frozen
02 - 1 cup vanilla or chocolate protein shake (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

→ Toppings (optional)

05 - 2 tablespoons granola
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1/4 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
08 - 1 tablespoon nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower seed)

# Directions:

01 - In a high-speed blender, add frozen banana, protein shake, Greek yogurt, and honey or maple syrup if using.
02 - Blend until smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides as necessary; add a splash more protein shake if mixture is too thick.
03 - Pour the blended mixture evenly into two bowls.
04 - Sprinkle granola, chia seeds, fresh berries, and nut butter on top as desired.
05 - For a firmer texture, freeze the bowls for 30 to 60 minutes before serving; alternatively, enjoy immediately as soft-serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tastes like soft serve ice cream but fuels you with 18 grams of protein per serving
  • Comes together in under 10 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
  • Endless topping combinations mean youll never get bored
02 -
  • Frozen banana is non-negotiable here, fresh banana will just make a smoothie, not ice cream
  • You need a powerful blender, otherwise youll be stopping constantly to stir and break up chunks
  • The mixture melts faster than regular ice cream, so eat it straight from the freezer
03 -
  • Peel and slice bananas before freezing, otherwise youll regret everything when its time to peel them
  • Make a double batch and freeze the extra in silicone molds for instant portion control later
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