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Chocolate Protein Ice Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Lea
  • Total Time: 18 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

This creamy and delicious Chocolate Protein Ice Cream is a healthy, high-protein dessert option that uses whey protein, cocoa powder, and natural sweeteners. Prepared with simple ingredients and made creamy and smooth using the Ninja Creami, this recipe is perfect for a guilt-free treat that provides muscle-building protein and rich chocolate flavor.

Ingredients

Ice Cream Base

  • 1 cup 1% Fairlife milk
  • ½ banana
  • 2 scoops Naked Nutrition Grass-fed Whey Protein
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 5 drops stevia extract
  • 1 tablespoon Besti Monk Fruit Erythritol Blend
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Optional Mix-in

  • 1 tablespoon stevia-sweetened chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Add all of the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, into a blender or a mason jar. Blend or shake vigorously until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
  2. Freeze the Base: Transfer the blended mixture into the Creami ice cream pint container and secure the lid. Place the pint in the freezer for 18-24 hours until fully frozen.
  3. Prepare for Creaming: After freezing, remove the pint from the freezer and take off the lid.
  4. Set Up Creami Holder: Insert the pint into the Ninja Creami pint holder securely.
  5. Attach Blade Lid: Place the blade inside the lid and then attach the lid onto the pint holder, locking it in place.
  6. Cream the Ice Cream: Lock the pint holder into the Ninja Creami machine. Select the 'ice cream' or 'soft serve' setting to process the base into creamy ice cream.
  7. Adjust Texture if Needed: If the texture is not creamy and appears dusty after the first spin, use the 'spin again' setting to improve creaminess.
  8. Add Mix-ins: Create a small hole in the ice cream and add the chocolate chips. Then select the 'mix-in' setting on the Creami to evenly incorporate the chips into the ice cream.
  9. Serve: Remove the finished ice cream pint from the machine and enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • You can substitute the banana with another natural sweetener or omit if desired.
  • If you don't have a Ninja Creami, freezing and blending with a high speed blender multiple times may work but will have different texture.
  • The recipe is naturally low in sugar due to stevia and erythritol use.
  • Make sure to fully freeze the base for 18-24 hours to get optimal texture when creaming.
  • Optional mix-ins like nuts or berries can be added instead of chocolate chips.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesbylea.com/chocolate-protein-ice-cream-recipe/