Sharing a recipe for homemade protein ice surf that’s rich and delicious; the perfect healthy dessert or protein-packed snack!
How is the day going? I hope you’re having a wonderful morning. How well-nigh a little ice surf for breakfast? It’s one of my favorite healthy dessert recipes and you can enjoy it as a post-workout breakfast!
Homemade Protein Ice Cream Step By Step
We all know that protein is important. Not only is it the most satisfying macronutrient, protein is moreover the towers woodcut for our cells. It’s important in the fitness/health world considering it can help us build and retain muscle, which is expressly crucial as we age. We want to build and protect our muscle to help our wreck and moreover protect our metabolism, as muscle is “hungrier” than fat and has a higher energy demand.
I tend to recommend virtually 1g per lb of platonic bodyweight (depending on SO many factors, like soul composition, age, goals, preferred eating strategy, etc) but I like to aim for 1 palm-sized serving at each meal and snack.
This protein ice surf is a linty and TASTY dessert, which packs an superstitious serving of protein. It’s a unconfined way to add variety to your protein sources while enjoying a sweet treat. I’m sharing the recipe with you today so you can recreate it at home!
Is Protein Ice Surf Healthy?
This high-protein ice surf recipe is a unconfined healthy treat, expressly since this one includes some healthy fats (from coconut milk) and you can add any toppings you like, including peanut butter, nuts, or fruit. Please alimony in mind that this should not be a substitute for *real* traditional ice cream, if that’s what you’re craving, but it isn’t that “other” faux ice surf made with frozen schizy either. If you’re starving regular ice surf like Ben and Jerry’s and try to make this as a substitute, it won’t fill the void for ya. Have some of the real deal, enjoy it, and move on with your life.
However, if you’ve once had a protein shake and you’re looking to add flipside protein-packed option to your day and would like something that tastes like a sweet treat, requite this a whirl! You could veritably eat it everyday as part of a well-turned plan that includes lean protein, smart carbs, and healthy fats.
Ingredients
Protein powder of nomination – whey protein powder and pea protein powder will work the best. This step is important and make sure to use a protein powder you love! If you’re looking for ideas, try out Truvani or Now Foods (use FITNESSISTA for 20% off). Pick a protein powder that has a good texture and tastes good – this is crucial. You can use vanilla protein powder or chocolate protein powder, depending on what savor ice surf you’d like to make.
Full-fat coconut milk – you can moreover use unsweetened almond milk BUT the coconut milk is going to requite it the rich savor and texture. If you are not dairy-free, you could veritably use whole milk (which I recommend for flavor, texture, and nutrients over skim milk)
Vanilla extract
Stevia to taste* (You can moreover use maple syrup if you don’t like the taste of Stevia. I stave other strained sugars considering the sugar alcohols upset my stomach)
For chocolate protein ice cream: 4oz semi sweet chocolate chips
How To Make Homemade Protein Ice Cream
Step 1
Make sure that the trencher of your ice surf maker is frozen! If it’s not, get that ready the day prior to making the ice cream. You can moreover make the ice surf in a loaf pan, but it will have a variegated texture.
Step 2
In a saucepan on the stove, add the milk, chocolate chips, vanilla, and sea salt, and bring up to a simmer. As the chocolate fries melt, whisk in the protein powder. Dip a spoon into the mixture (make sure to let it tomfool surpassing tasting!) and add any sweetener you’d like as needed.
Step 3
Pour the mixture into the ice surf maker and turn it on. It will take 20-30 minutes until it has the texture of soft serve. For a firmer ice cream, place the mixture into a loaf pan and freeze for 3-4 hours. (You can moreover use a blender or supplies processor in a pinch.)
Step 4
Scoop out any servings you’d like and enjoy! Add any of the toppings or mix-ins unelevated to customize your flavors!
Ice Surf Topping Ideas:
Add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint pericope and crushed snacks canes for a holiday-ish treat
Top with peanut butter or swirl some into the ice surf maker
Add chocolate chips, melt some chocolate fries on top, or add a soupcon of cocoa powder
Swirl in some fruit jam
A succulent healthy dessert option with a dose of protein. Add in any mix-ins and customize it however you’d like!
Author: Gina Harney // The Fitnessista
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 6-8 servings
Ingredients
3 scoops Protein powder of nomination – whey protein and pea protein will work the best. This step is important and make sure to use a protein powder you love! If you’re looking for ideas, try out Truvani or Now Foods (use FITNESSISTA for 20% off). Pick a protein powder that has a good texture and tastes good – this is crucial. You can use vanilla protein powder or chocolate protein powder, depending on what savor ice surf you’d like to make.
2 cans of full-fat coconut milk – you can moreover use unsweetened almond milk BUT the coconut milk is going to requite it the rich savor and texture. If you are not dairy-free, you could veritably use whole milk (which I recommend for flavor, texture, and nutrients over skim milk)
Pinch of sea salt
Stevia to taste* (You can moreover use maple syrup if you don’t like the taste of Stevia. I stave other strained sugars considering the sugar alcohols upset my stomach)
Instructions
Make sure that the trencher of your ice surf maker is frozen! If it’s not, get that ready the day prior to making the ice cream. You can moreover make the ice surf in a loaf pan, but it will have a variegated texture.
In a saucepan on the stove, add the milk, chocolate chips, vanilla, and sea salt, and bring up to a simmer. As the chocolate fries melt, whisk in the protein powder. Dip a spoon into the mixture (make sure to let it tomfool surpassing tasting!) and add any sweetener you’d like as needed.
Pour the mixture into the ice surf maker and turn it on. It will take 20-30 minutes until it has the texture of soft serve. For a firmer ice cream, place the mixture into a loaf pan and freeze for 3-4 hours.
Scoop out any servings you’d like and enjoy! Add any of the toppings or mix-ins unelevated to customize your flavors!
Notes
Mix-ins and topping ideas:
Add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint pericope and crushed snacks canes for a holiday-ish treat
Top with peanut butter or swirl some into the ice surf maker
Add chocolate fries or melt some chocolate fries on top
Swirl in some fruit jam
Top with fresh berries
Mix some ground espresso beans into the ice surf maker (and use coffee instead of water!)
Add almond pericope to the vanilla protein ice surf for a trappy almond savor and top with sliced almonds
FAQs
Can I add protein powder to ice cream?
Indeed, you can add protein powder to frozen yogurt. Essentially blend the protein powder into the frozen yogurt until it's very much joined. This can be an incredible method for expanding the protein content of your sweet, particularly on the off chance that you're hoping to help your protein consumption
Can you freeze protein shakes to make ice cream?
Place strawberries, vanilla concentrate and Strawberries and Cream Protein Shake in a food processor or powerful blender, mix until rich. Move the blend to an impenetrable holder and spot it in the cooler for around 4 hours. Assuming the combination gets too hard, let it mellow for around 10 minutes. Appreciate!
What type of protein powder is best for ice cream?
Protein powder: I suggest whey protein powder since it produces smoother and creamier frozen yogurt without tasting grainy. You can anyway still use veggie lover protein powder or casein. Nut spread: for the best taste use almond margarine or cashew margarine, they are sweet and sensitive.'
How much protein powder to place in frozen yogurt?
For vanilla frozen yogurt you will include 1 1/2 cups to 2 cups of ice, 1 1/2 scoops of a vanilla protein powder, 1-2 ounces of a milk or milk substitute, 3 tablespoons of fluid egg whites, and a little discretionary ground cinnamon. Mix those until smooth.