🍦 High-Protein Vanilla Ice Cream (360 Calories, 50g Protein)

🍦 High-Protein Vanilla Ice Cream (360 Calories, 50g Protein)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (240g) unsweetened almond milk – 30 cal, 1g protein

• 1 scoop (30g) vanilla whey protein isolate – ~110 cal, 25g protein

• 1 scoop (30g) casein protein powder (vanilla or plain) – ~110 cal, 20g protein

• 1 tbsp (6g) instant sugar-free vanilla pudding mix – 25 cal, 0g protein (thickens and improves texture)

• 2–4 tbsp zero-calorie sweetener (e.g. erythritol, monk fruit, stevia) – 0 cal

• 1 tsp vanilla extract – 12 cal

• 1/4 tsp xanthan gum (optional, for creaminess) – 0 cal

• 1/2–1 cup ice cubes – 0 cal

• Pinch of salt – 0 cal

• Optional: 1 tbsp Greek yogurt or cottage cheese – ~20 cal, 2–3g protein (for added creaminess)

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Instructions:

1. Blend everything: In a high-speed blender (like a Ninja Creami, Vitamix, or NutriBullet), combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add ice cubes gradually to thicken and chill the mixture.

2. Taste & adjust: Adjust sweetness or vanilla as needed.

3. Freeze (if using Ninja Creami): Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and freeze for 24 hours. Spin on “Lite Ice Cream” or “Creami” mode. Re-spin with a splash of almond milk if needed.

4. No Creami? After blending, pour the mix into a freezer-safe container. Freeze for 2–3 hours, stirring every 30–60 minutes to reduce iciness. Or, enjoy it soft-serve style right away!

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✅ Macros (approx):

• Calories: ~360

• Protein: ~50g

• Carbs: ~8g (mostly from pudding & almond milk)

• Fat: ~4g

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Would you like a chocolate or fruit-flavored version next? Or tips to make this creamier without adding calories?