{"id":2023404,"date":"2024-08-04T21:34:46","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T02:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=2023404"},"modified":"2024-09-03T13:57:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T18:57:37","slug":"protein-ice-cream","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/protein-ice-cream\/","title":{"rendered":"Protein Ice Cream"},"content":{"rendered":"
Protein ice cream is the best of both worlds. First of all, it’s ice cream, enough said. But second and perhaps more importantly, it’s the ideal sweet treat when you want to enjoy ice cream but need to hit your macros. It’s made with canned coconut milk for a high-fat, ultra thick and creamy consistency, and it’s loaded with protein thanks to a whey protein powder that’s blended right in. Maple syrup is the sugar of choice here, resulting in a luxuriously sweet scoop of ice cream that’s nutrient-packed, too. It’ll take less than 15 minutes to prep, and it’ll be ready to eat within four hours. For a protein ice cream that delivers in flavor and the perfect creamy consistency, we call that a win.<\/p>\n
Place coconut milk, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt in a food processor or blender and puree until completely smooth. If desired, gently stir in mini chocolate chips.<\/p>\n Transfer ice cream mix to a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Freeze until firm, or about three to four hours. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.<\/p>\n If you plan on having leftovers, be sure to transfer from the blender into a loaf pan that has a top. You can also gently press a layer of plastic wrap (once ice cream has set) onto the top of the ice cream, and then top with additional plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn.<\/p>\n Because it contains purer ingredients and avoids stabilizers and other additives, homemade ice cream is notorious for becoming too hard. There are a few ways to overcome this issue though, and some of them are fairly basic. For starters, using maple syrup lowers the freezing point of water in the ice cream, which results in a softer ice cream. The more sugar, the softer it will be. Add a little extra maple syrup to your recipe, if you’d like. Additionally, use a shallow container to store. Ice cream typically stays softer in shallow containers.<\/p>\n Yes. Swap out the whey protein powder for your vegan protein powder of choice. Whey protein does help with a creamier consistency, but a vegan protein powder will work just as well, especially with the high-fat content in canned coconut milk.<\/p>\n The easiest way to make this a different flavor is to swap out the protein powder. For example, if you love strawberry ice cream, consider using a strawberry flavored protein powder and adding a handful of frozen strawberries to the blender as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" No need to choose between a high-protein diet and a sweet craving ,\u00c4\u00ec this homemade protein ice cream recipe has it all. 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Step 2: Freeze the ice cream<\/h3>\n
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Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Protein Ice Cream<\/h2>\n
Protein Ice Cream Tips<\/h2>\n
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How do I keep ice cream from getting too hard?<\/h3>\n
Can I make this vegan?<\/h3>\n
How do I make this a different flavor?<\/h3>\n