Protein Ice Cream (Vanilla or Chocolate)
Protein Ice Cream delivers 13g protein and 188 calories per serving — a frozen dessert that actually contributes to your daily protein intake. Makes 2 servings in quick prep time, letting you batch freeze for the week. Swap this in when you want a cold sweet treat that doesn't compromise your macros.
Ingredients
- •Banana
- •Cottage Cheese (2%)(120g)
1% or 2% small-curd cottage cheese. Good Cultures or Daisy brand.
- •Whey protein powder (vanilla)
Use whey isolate for cooking. Vanilla flavor is most versatile.
- •Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened(23g)
- •Maple syrup(10g)
- •Vanilla extract(5g)
- •Cinnamon, Ground(1g)
- •PBfit peanut butter powder(30g)
- •Espresso Powder, Instant(3g)
- •Chocolate Chips, Semisweet(15g)
Instructions
- 1Place the banana, cottage cheese, protein powder, cocoa powder (if using), maple syrup (if using), and vanilla in a high powered blender or a food processor. Add any additional flavors (except chocolate chips).
- 2Blend until smooth and creamy—it will be very thick and at the beginning, you will need to stop and move everything around a few times. If using chocolate chips, sprinkle them in, then pulse a few times to combine.
- 3Pour into a loaf pan, then freeze until hard, about 4 hours. Let stand at room temperature to soften for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping.
Nutrition — Per Serving
188
calories
13g
protein
6g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 26g
- Saturated fat
- 2.6g
- Sodium
- 248 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 5.6g
2 servings per batch · ~104g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Protein Ice Cream have per serving?
Each serving contains 13g of protein and 188 calories with 6g fat and 26g carbs. This works as a high-protein dessert option that keeps calories reasonable while delivering substantial protein per portion.
How many servings does Protein Ice Cream make and how long to prep?
The recipe yields 2 servings with quick prep time, making it efficient for a single meal-prep session or same-day preparation. You can have two high-protein dessert portions ready to eat without extended cooking or freezing time.
Is Protein Ice Cream good for fat loss?
At 188 calories and 13g protein per serving, Protein Ice Cream fits well into fat-loss phases when you want a satisfying dessert without derailing your daily calorie target. The high protein-to-calorie ratio makes it more satiating than standard ice cream alternatives.
