High Protein Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this High Protein Pistachio Ice Cream recipe. Creamy and flavorful, this dessert is packed with protein and wholesome ingredients that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes (including freezing)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the ice cream:
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- pinch of salt
- 1–2 drops natural green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pistachios: Pulse the pistachios in a food processor until finely ground.
- Blend the ingredients: In the same processor, add Greek yogurt, protein powder, honey/maple syrup, extracts, almond milk, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Add color: Optionally, mix in green food coloring for a pistachio hue.
- Churn the ice cream: Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and churn for 20–25 minutes.
- Freeze: For a firmer texture, freeze the churned ice cream for 2–3 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a no-churn version, freeze the mixture in a loaf pan for 4–6 hours, stirring occasionally.
- For added crunch, fold in chopped pistachios before freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
