Protein Ice Cream Bowls (Printer-friendly)

Nutritious creamy bowls with banana, yogurt, and protein shake; topped with granola, berries, and seeds.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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)

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a high-speed blender, combine the frozen banana, protein shake, Greek yogurt, and honey or maple syrup if using.
02 - Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Add a splash more protein shake if too thick.
03 - Pour the mixture evenly into two bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with granola, chia seeds, fresh berries, and nut butter as desired.
05 - For a firmer texture, freeze the bowls for 30 to 60 minutes before serving, or enjoy immediately as soft-serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms boring protein shakes into something that feels like genuine ice cream
  • You get all the post-workout nutrition without the sad supplement aftertaste
02 -
  • Overripe bananas freeze better and blend into a creamier texture than firm ones
  • The mixture freezes very hard, so let it sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes before eating if you freeze it longer than an hour
03 -
  • Freeze your banana slices in a single layer on a parchment-lined tray first so they do not stick together
  • Let your blender run for a full minute to get the absolute smoothest texture
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