Description
Strawberry Protein Ice Cream offers a creamy, low‑calorie dessert that combines fresh strawberries, tangy yogurt, and vanilla protein powder for a protein‑packed treat. This easy recipe requires no cooking, just blending and freezing, making it perfect for busy mornings, post‑workout recovery, or a refreshing snack. With natural sweetness and a silky texture, it satisfies cravings while supporting fitness goals, and it can be customized with your favorite fruit or protein flavor. Enjoy any time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or strawberry flavor)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit by washing, hulling, and slicing the strawberries.
- Blend strawberries, yogurt, protein powder, optional sweetener, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Chill the blended mixture for 15 minutes.
- Churn in an ice cream maker until soft‑serve consistency.
- Transfer to a container and freeze for 2‑3 hours to firm up.
- Scoop and serve, garnished with extra strawberry slices if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy‑free version
- substitute yogurt with coconut‑milk yogurt. Use plant‑based protein powder for a vegan option. Stir the mixture every 30 minutes while freezing if you don’t have an ice cream maker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No‑Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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