Protein Ice Cream Bowls (Print version)

Creamy frozen bowls combining banana, protein shake, and yogurt for a nutritious indulgence.

# What you'll need:

→ Base

01 - 1 ripe banana, sliced and frozen
02 - 1 cup vanilla or chocolate protein shake (dairy or plant-based)
03 - ½ 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 - ¼ cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
08 - 1 tablespoon nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower seed)

# Directions:

01 - Add frozen banana, protein shake, Greek yogurt, and honey or maple syrup (if using) into a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend ingredients until smooth, scraping down sides as needed; add additional protein shake if mixture is too thick.
03 - Pour blended mixture evenly into two serving bowls.
04 - Sprinkle granola, chia seeds, fresh berries, and nut butter atop the base as desired.
05 - For firmer texture, freeze bowls for 30 to 60 minutes before serving; otherwise, serve immediately as soft-serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like soft-serve ice cream but actually fuels your body with real protein and nutrients.
  • You can make it in the time it takes to brew coffee, making it perfect for busy mornings or lazy afternoons.
  • Every bowl feels customizable and indulgent without any of the guilt that usually comes with dessert.
02 -
  • Use a truly ripe banana—if it's too green, your base will taste starchy and less creamy no matter what else you add.
  • Don't skip the yogurt thinking you can just use more protein shake, because the yogurt is what gives this body and prevents it from tasting thin or artificially sweet.
03 -
  • Freeze your bowls for 10 minutes before adding the mixture if you want it to stay cold longer and feel extra luxurious.
  • Make the base mixture the night before and store it in the freezer, then add toppings fresh each morning for grab-and-go breakfasts.
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