Protein Ice Cream Bowls (Print View)

Creamy ice cream bowls blending banana, protein shake, and yogurt for a nutritious delight.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 alternative)
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, blend the frozen banana, protein shake, Greek yogurt, and honey or maple syrup if using.
02 - Blend mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary. Add a small amount of protein shake if the consistency is too thick.
03 - Pour the blended base evenly into two bowls.
04 - Garnish with granola, chia seeds, fresh berries, and nut butter as desired.
05 - Freeze the bowls for 30 to 60 minutes if a firmer texture is preferred; otherwise, serve immediately as soft-serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like soft-serve ice cream but doesn't require an ice cream maker or hours of patience.
  • You genuinely feel full afterward instead of the guilt-and-crash cycle of regular desserts.
  • The whole thing comes together in the time it takes to brew coffee, making it perfect for unplanned cravings.
02 -
  • Freezing the banana before blending is non-negotiable—fresh banana makes soup, not ice cream.
  • Don't skip scraping the blender sides; thick protein shake can hide in corners and leave you with lumpy texture.
03 -
  • A really ripe banana (with brown speckles) blends even creamier because the starch converts to sugar.
  • Adding a tiny pinch of salt to the base brightens all the flavors in a way that's subtle but noticeable.
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