Protein Ice Cream Bowls (Printable)

Nutritious creamy bowls blending banana, protein shake, and yogurt for a wholesome frozen treat.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 ripe banana, sliced and frozen
02 - 1 cup vanilla or chocolate protein shake (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

→ Toppings (optional)

05 - 2 tablespoons granola
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1/4 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
08 - 1 tablespoon nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower seed)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a high-speed blender, blend the frozen banana, protein shake, Greek yogurt, and honey or maple syrup if using.
02 - Process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Add a splash of protein shake if the mixture is too thick.
03 - Pour the smooth mixture evenly into two bowls.
04 - Sprinkle granola, chia seeds, fresh berries, and nut butter over the bowls as desired.
05 - For a firmer texture, freeze the bowls for 30 to 60 minutes before serving; otherwise, enjoy immediately as soft-serve.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • You get that dessert satisfaction without the sugar crash or post-indulgence guilt
  • The texture is seriously closer to premium ice cream than anything healthy has any right to be
02 -
  • A regular blender might struggle with frozen banana, so pause frequently and don't be afraid to add more liquid
  • The freezing time completely transforms the experience from nice to genuinely impressive
03 -
  • Pre-slice your bananas before freezing, or you'll be fighting your blender to break them down
  • Let the bowls sit on the counter for 3 minutes if they've been in the freezer longer than an hour
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