Easy No-Churn Vanilla Protein Ice Cream (Guilt-Free Treat)
You can make this creamy, high-protein ice cream without an ice cream maker. It uses simple ingredients for a macro-friendly, guilt-free frozen dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 6 hr 5 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Churn Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or full fat for best texture)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (whey or casein blend recommended)
- 2 tablespoons erythritol or preferred zero-calorie sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the Greek yogurt, almond milk, protein powder, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Use an electric hand mixer or a whisk to beat the mixture until it is completely smooth and well combined. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container, like a loaf pan or a small airtight container. Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent ice crystals from forming.
- Freeze for at least 6 hours, or until firm.
- Before serving, let the container sit on the counter for 10 to 15 minutes to soften slightly for easier scooping.
- Serve your healthy homemade ice cream and enjoy this macro friendly dessert.
Notes
- For a thicker, more ice cream-like texture, use a blend of half whey and half casein protein powder. Casein thickens better when frozen.
- If you own a Ninja Creami, you can use this base, freeze it solid for 24 hours, and process it using the Lite Ice Cream setting.
- You can substitute the vanilla protein powder with chocolate protein powder for a simple chocolate protein ice cream variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 15
