Protein Ice Cream Ideas

21 Tasty Protein Ice Cream Recipes That You Need To Try!

Protein ice cream is one of the greatest tools in the healthy eating toolbox. Whether you have the world’s worst sweet tooth, have high protein goals that are difficult to reach without protein powder, or want to save money by avoiding the fancy healthy ice cream products, making your own protein ice cream is the way to go. All the protein ice cream recipes below have five ingredients or less and incorporate micronutrient-packed fruits. But don’t worry, they’re still super creamy and satisfy those ice cream cravings.


21. Chocolate Protein Ice Cream 

Chocolate Protein Ice Cream

No-churn ice cream made with frozen bananas and chocolate protein powder so you may indulge without all the guilt! I think I may have come across the holy grail of healthy protein ice cream recipes… but you won’t think that you are eating healthy at all because it tastes just like chocolate ice cream(you can add cocoa powder for better flavor). What you are left with is a smooth and creamy “ice cream” that is healthy and makes you feel like you are cheating but you aren’t!
Get the recipe here.


20. No Churn Espresso Ice Cream

No Churn Espresso Ice Cream

This No Churn Espresso Ice Cream is 35 Calories per serving, and only requires 5 minutes and a few simple ingredients to prepare! This no-churn ice cream may just become your new favorite summertime protein ice cream recipes! Combine sweetener and instant coffee in a large bowl. Add milk to the bowl and whisk until sweetener and instant coffee powder are dissolved. Add in vanilla and mix until blended. Fold in Tru whip and chocolate chips if desired. Place in a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 6 hours, or overnight or you can take it post workout.
Get the recipe here.


19. Banana Cinnamon Greek Yoghurt Ice Cream

Banana Cinnamon Greek Yoghurt Ice Cream

Homemade gelato is easy! There’s no ice cream maker required for this divine Banana Cinnamon Greek Yoghurt Ice Cream. It’s made with only 5 ingredients and is as healthy as ice cream gets! This Greek Yogurt Ice Cream is LIFE, my friends!! Banana and Cinnamon is my favorite ice cream flavor ever and has been for many many years. My Greek yogurt ice cream base is much healthier than a traditional gelato (no heavy cream and it’s only sweetened with maple syrup) but still as creamy and delicious.
Get the recipe here.


18. Banana Almond Protein Ice Cream

 Banana Almond Protein Ice Cream

A deliciously sweet no-churn ice cream made with bananas and almond butter! No ice cream maker is needed. A great way to use ripe bananas! Don’t you just hate when you have ripe bananas on the counter? Just sitting there. Staring at you. You have two options. Throw them out OR…….. make this no-churn banana almond butter ice cream!  Grab those bananas, some creamy almond butter, your favorite mix-ins and you’re ready for an ice cream soiree!
Get the recipe here.


17. Vegan Turmeric Protein Ice Cream

Vegan Turmeric Protein Ice Cream

This Vegan Turmeric Ice Cream is a delicious vegan protein ice cream. It’s made with Owyn Turmeric Protein shake. The protein shake adds a great taste, and texture, plus the benefit of added protein. This Protein Ice Cream is vegan-friendly, gluten free, dairy free, soy-free, egg-free, peanut-free, and low sugar. The ingredients in the Owyn Turmeric Protein Shake actually help thicken this vegan ice cream without the need to add any starches or gums. That means fewer ingredients and less hassle.
Get the recipe here.


16. Protein Packed Strawberry Frozen Fruit Ice Cream 

 Protein Packed Strawberry Frozen Fruit Ice Cream

A tasty and easy blender recipe for strawberry frozen fruit ice cream made with frozen banana, strawberries, and coconut milk that’s packed with muscle-building protein and incredibly delicious! I wanted to create a high-protein version of the strawberry banana freeze that I could eat as an afternoon or bedtime snack that contained quality protein, healthy fat, and some good nutrient-dense carbohydrates. This adapted recipe turned out delicious and best of all, it fits great into a macro-friendly diet! It comes out smooth and creamy straight from the blender.
Get the recipe here.


15. Banana Berry Protein Ice Cream

Banana Berry Protein Ice Cream

The Indian summer is well and truly here! And with that, comes the time when we all collectively prepare the freezer for icy protein ice cream recipes. This year it is officially time to get out your own popsicles molds and engage in some DIY. What better way to cool down than with a healthy ice cream that will give you a big old protein boost? There probably isn’t one. Pop the molds in the freezer, and keep checking back desperately until they are completely frozen. Overnight is best, so that the stick doesn’t come away from the ice cream, leaving you with no option but to use a spoon.
Get the recipe here.


14. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Protein Ice Cream

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Protein Ice Cream

This plant based Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Protein Ice Cream takes 2 minutes to make, tastes just like ice cream, and is super healthy! I love ice cream…too much. In the summer months, I could go for ice cream every single day. The thing is, ice cream is high in calories, sugar, and fat so it is not something that I should be eating every day. I wanted to make something that would be healthy, filling, satisfy my sweet tooth and taste delicious. The chocolate peanut butter banana protein ice cream was then born. Wow, what a title- but all of the ingredients are so good that I didn’t want to leave any out of the title.
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13. Healthy No Churn Workout Protein Ice Cream

 Healthy No Churn Workout Protein Ice Cream

Healthy No Churn Workout Protein Ice Cream (Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-Free) made with just three ingredients. Enjoy this quick and easy blender ice cream either hard ice cream scoop or soft-serve style. It is also dairy-free, low carb, keto-friendly, and sugar free. with 2 grams net carbs per serving. If there is one food I will never EVER get sick of, it is ice cream. If that means I need to incorporate it multiple times a day in various disguises, you bet I will do it…especially if it means replacing my post-workout protein shake with it.
Get the recipe here.


12. Banana Cinnamon Greek Yoghurt Ice Cream

Banana Cinnamon Greek Yoghurt Ice Cream

Homemade gelato is easy! There’s no ice cream maker required for this divine Banana Cinnamon Greek Yoghurt Ice Cream. It’s made with only 5 ingredients and is as healthy as ice cream gets! This Greek Yogurt Ice Cream is LIFE, my friends!! Banana and Cinnamon is my favorite ice cream flavor ever and has been for many many years. My Greek yogurt ice cream base is much healthier than a traditional gelato (no heavy cream and it’s only sweetened with maple syrup) but still as creamy and delicious.
Get the recipe here.


11. Vegan Almondmilk Ice Cream

Vegan Almondmilk Ice Cream

Deliciously smooth and ultra-creamy almond milk ice cream, made with just 5 ingredients! Whether you’re vegan, trying to cut back on dairy, or simply curious to try something new, almond milk ice cream is a perfect choice. But almond milk ice cream definitely isn’t new for me – I’ve been making it for over a decade! And today this creamy almond milk ice cream joins the growing list of vegan protein ice cream recipes. 
Get the recipe here.


10. Oatmeal Cookie Banana Ice Cream

Oatmeal Cookie Banana Ice Cream

Oatmeal Cookie Banana Ice Cream is ready in just 5 minutes and tastes like dessert but has no added sugar and is rich in fiber and protein. To me, banana ice cream is one of the best-known healthy protein ice cream recipes. It tastes like ice cream but is so much healthier. You can customize it however you like. This banana ice cream is actually so healthy that you can eat it for breakfast. Yes, a dietitian said that you can eat ice cream for breakfast! When ice cream is this healthy, you can eat it whenever you want! Feel free to customize it using your favorite ingredients.
Get the recipe here.


9. Mocha Fudge Almond Greek Frozen Yogurt

Mocha Fudge Almond Greek Frozen Yogurt

This sweet Pistachio Pudding Ice Cream has a nice soft pudding-like flavor and consistency, with a super pretty green color. And, this no-cook ice cream is easy to make. One of my favorite frozen protein ice cream recipes is pistachio gelato. I love to get a little scoop full when we go out for special summer treats. And, you know I love to make my own ice creams. So, of course, I decided to try my hand at homemade pistachio ice cream.
Get the recipe here.


7. Simple Skrewball Ice Cream with Peanut Butter Whiskey

Simple Skrewball Ice Cream with Peanut Butter Whiskey

Looking for a delicious and simple Skrewball whiskey recipe? You have to make this homemade peanut butter boozy ice cream! This Skrewball ice cream is made with peanut butter whiskey and creamy peanut butter. It’s the perfect decadent, yet light dessert, especially for the summer! In this post, you’ll learn how to make ice cream with alcohol at home. 
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6. Creamy Pina Colada Ice Cream (Dairy-Free

 Creamy Pina Colada Ice Cream (Dairy-Free

The tropics are calling with this no-churn Creamy Pina Colada Ice Cream!  Experience the flavors of coconut, pineapple, and fresh lime with this homemade ice cream recipe that is extra creamy, and dairy-free. When you think of ice cream, do you think of dairy-free?  Me either.  At first.  Then I made a few test protein ice cream recipes swapping canned coconut milk for dairy milk.  Now I’m a believer. I wanted to create a dairy-free ice cream recipe that was still creamy and smooth, and not icy.  There is a fine line when swapping out dairy milk and cream for non-dairy alternatives. 
Get the recipe here.


5. Keto Chocolate Protein Ice Cream Recipe

 Keto Chocolate Protein Ice Cream Recipe

This low-carb, high protein ice cream recipe tastes exactly like regular chocolate ice cream! You’d never guess this smooth, sweet, and creamy protein powder ice cream has 13g protein and 1g sugar per serving. Craving a cool and creamy chocolate treat without the sugar and carbs that typically come along with summer’s best protein ice cream recipes? This high-protein ice cream recipe is for YOU! I’ve managed to come up with a protein powder ice cream that’s creamy (never gritty!), incredibly rich, and satisfying. 
Get the recipe here.


4. Caramel Chocolate Protein Ice Cream

CARAMEL CHOCOLATE PROTEIN ICE CREAM

If you’re looking for a high-volume, protein-packed sweet treat… look no further than this Caramel Chocolate Protein Ice Cream! You get about four cups of “ice cream” for under 200 calories, and it’s low in carbs and fats so mostly protein. While the texture isn’t as rich as regular ice cream due to the lack of fat, its light and melty mouthfeel give you an ice cream-like experience. Also, any protein that is “gum-free” will not work since the gum improves volume and gives a smooth texture.
Get the recipe here.


3. Apricot Protein Ice Cream

 Apricot Protein Ice Cream

The world is a better place with this Apricot Ice Cream in it! This ice cream is smooth and creamy with the perfect burst of apricot goodness! You cannot buy ice cream as amazing as this! I am not one that can just eat apricots plain (it’s a texture thing). But I love apricots added to dessert recipes. So I quickly got to work on a few apricot recipes. Peeling and pitting the apricots can be a little bit of work but it is well worth it! This ice cream is bursting with flavor and I know you are going to love it!
Get the recipe here.


2. Three ingredient raspberry ice cream

Three ingredient raspberry ice cream

If you like raspberries and if you like ice cream, then I assure you that this is the best protein ice cream recipes of your dreams! It’s amazing! Also, it’s a no-churn recipe, so it basically means that you don’t have to buy ice cream ever again! And the best part? It’s delicious and so versatile! If you want, you can replace raspberries with chocolate, strawberries, bananas, or whatever it is that you like in your ice cream!
Get the recipe here.


1. Cherry Almond Ice Cream 

Cherry Almond Ice Cream 

This clean-eating cherry almond ice cream is the perfect excuse for dessert! This was the most wonderful, soft-serve ice cream ever! It was thick (I assume from the fiber in the fruit) with a perfect soft-serve texture that I just cannot get with my food processor because I have to always add liquid to keep from burning out the motor. I mixed everything together and scooped out the ice cream. 
Get the recipe here.


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