Protein Ice Cream Bowls (Printable Version)

Creamy protein ice cream bowls with banana, yogurt, and optional toppings. A quick nutritious treat to enjoy.

# 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)

# Steps:

01 - Place frozen banana, protein shake, Greek yogurt, and honey or maple syrup (if using) into a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend ingredients until smooth and creamy. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides; add a splash of protein shake if texture is too thick.
03 - Divide the creamy mixture evenly into two serving bowls.
04 - Sprinkle granola, chia seeds, fresh berries, and nut butter on top as desired.
05 - For a firmer consistency, freeze bowls for 30 to 60 minutes before serving; otherwise, enjoy immediately as a soft-serve treat.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like soft-serve ice cream but actually fills you with protein and real nutrients.
  • The whole thing comes together in about 10 minutes with just a blender, making it perfect for those moments when you need something now.
  • You can eat it straight away or freeze it firmer—it works either way, so no pressure to plan ahead.
02 -
  • Don't blend with a weak blender or this turns into frozen soup that won't get creamy; a proper high-speed blender is the difference between heaven and disappointment.
  • If you want it firmer, freeze it before eating, but don't leave it more than an hour or it becomes rock solid and you'll be scraping instead of scooping.
03 -
  • Use a frozen banana that's slightly overripe because it blends smoother and tastes sweeter without needing extra honey.
  • If your protein shake is really thick, use the liquid version instead of a powder mixed with milk—it blends more evenly and tastes creamier.
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