Protein Ice Cream Bowl (Printer View)

A creamy, high-protein ice cream bowl featuring yogurt, protein powder, and customizable toppings for a healthy snack.

# Components:

→ Ice Cream Base

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

→ Toppings (optional)

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

# Method steps:

01 - Combine Greek yogurt, almond milk, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Pour the blended mixture into a freezer-safe pint container, ensuring the surface is level.
03 - Place the container in the freezer for at least 8 hours or overnight until the mixture is completely solid.
04 - Remove the frozen container. If using a Ninja Creami, install the pint and process on Ice Cream mode following the manufacturer’s instructions.
05 - If desired, re-spin the ice cream for a creamier texture. Add a small splash of milk and spin again for softer consistency.
06 - Scoop the ice cream into bowls, add preferred toppings such as fresh berries, nut butter, chocolate chips, or seeds, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but gives you a full meal's worth of protein without any guilt.
  • You can customize it completely—swap flavors, toppings, and textures based on your mood or what's in your kitchen.
  • No churning, no special skills, just a blender and patience, making it foolproof even for first-timers.
02 -
  • The exact ratio of yogurt to milk is non-negotiable—too much yogurt makes it dense and grainy, too much milk makes it freeze like a popsicle instead of soft ice cream.
  • Don't skip the salt or vanilla; they're the difference between tasting protein powder and tasting something elegant.
03 -
  • If your Ninja Creami makes a sound like it's struggling, your mixture might be too thick—next time add an extra two tablespoons of milk to the base.
  • Blend your toppings with the base instead of sprinkling them on top if you want a fully flavored bowl with no surprise texture changes.
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