Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Nice Cream (Printable)
A creamy frozen blend of bananas, chocolate, and peanut butter packed with protein for a healthy treat.
# List of ingredients:
→ Fruit
01 - 3 large ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
→ Proteins
02 - 2 scoops (about 1.4 oz) chocolate or vanilla protein powder, whey or plant-based
→ Nut Butters
03 - 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
→ Flavorings
04 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Liquids
06 - 2-4 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice, as needed
→ Optional Toppings
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts
08 - 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips
# Steps:
01 - Place the frozen banana slices in a high-powered blender or food processor.
02 - Add protein powder, peanut butter, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons almond milk to the blender.
03 - Blend on high speed, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides. Continue until completely smooth and creamy. Add additional almond milk one tablespoon at a time only if the mixture is too thick to blend properly.
04 - Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or cocoa intensity according to personal preference.
05 - Serve immediately for a soft-serve consistency, or transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1-2 hours to achieve a firmer, scoopable texture.
06 - Top with chopped roasted peanuts and dark chocolate chips if using. Serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Tastes like dessert but packs 18 grams of protein per serving
- Ready in ten minutes with ingredients you probably already have
02 -
- Letting the bananas sit at room temperature for five minutes makes blending much easier
- A food processor often handles frozen bananas better than a standard blender
03 -
- A tiny pinch of sea salt intensifies the chocolate flavor
- Sprinkle extra protein powder on top like sprinkles for an added protein boost