Protein Ice Cream

Name: Protein Ice Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 quart
Ingredients: 1 can (13-1/2 ounces) coconut milk; 1-1/2 cups whey protein powder (vanilla or chocolate); 1/3 cup maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + freezing

Yield 1 quart

Test Kitchen Approved

No need to choose between a high-protein diet and a sweet craving – this homemade protein ice cream recipe has it all. Made with whey protein powder and high-fat coconut milk for a thick and creamy scoop that'll satisfy any sweet tooth.

Ingredients

1 can (13-1/2 ounces) coconut milk
1-1/2 cups whey protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional

Directions

Place coconut milk, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt in a food processor or blender; puree until smooth. If desired, stir in mini chocolate chips.
Transfer mixture to 9x5-in. loaf pan. Freeze until firm, 3-4 hours. Let stand at room temperature 15 before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 202 calories, 9g fat (8g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.

You’d never know this vanilla ice cream contains 10 grams of protein. Coconut milk creates a creamy base, while maple syrup and vanilla extract give it a subtly sweet flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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