Protein Ice Cream Bowl (Print Version)

A creamy high-protein frozen bowl with customizable toppings for a nutritious and tasty treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Ice Cream Base

01 - 1 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt (or skyr)
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
03 - 2 scoops (about 2 oz) vanilla or chocolate protein powder
04 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or sweetener of choice
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings (optional)

07 - 1/4 cup fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
08 - 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter
09 - 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
11 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds or hemp seeds

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine Greek yogurt, almond milk, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Pour the blended mixture into a freezer-safe pint container, making sure the surface is level.
03 - Freeze the container for at least 8 hours or overnight until solid.
04 - Remove from freezer and process using the Ninja Creami on the Ice Cream mode according to the manufacturer’s instructions, or use an equivalent ice cream maker.
05 - If desired, re-spin for extra creaminess or add a splash of milk and spin again for a softer texture.
06 - Scoop into bowls and garnish with preferred toppings such as fresh berries, nut butter, chocolate chips, or seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like ice cream but keeps your protein intake high enough to actually feel good about dessert.
  • The whole process is almost meditative—blend, freeze, spin, and suddenly you have something way better than anything store-bought.
  • You can customize it endlessly based on what's in your fridge that day.
02 -
  • If your mixture is too thick before freezing, it won't spin properly—it needs to be pourable like a thick smoothie, not a pudding.
  • Protein powder brands matter more than you'd think; some freeze grittier than others, so test your preferred brand and adjust liquid ratios if you're getting an icy texture.
03 -
  • A second spin always beats a first spin for creaminess—your machine will handle it, and the texture difference is worth those extra thirty seconds.
  • If you're serious about this becoming a regular thing, buy extra pint containers so you're always prepping the next batch while eating the last one.
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