Yummy Chocolate Protein “Ice Cream”

Indulge your chocolate cravings with this Yummy Chocolate Protein Ice Cream, a rich, soft-serve treat made entirely from whole, health-promoting foods. For anyone dedicated to a clean eating lifestyle, finding a decadent chocolate dessert that doesn't rely on chalky protein powders or refined sugars is a total game-changer. This recipe is an excellent option for a nutrient-dense post-workout recovery meal or a guilt-free evening dessert.

The secret to the exceptional texture and deep flavor profile of this recipe is the combination of banana, soaked Medjool dates, cocoa powder, and PBfit. While some Ninja Creami recipes can taste chalky when using cottage cheese, this specific chocolate and peanut butter powder combination actually tastes better with a blend of both plain Greek yogurt and cottage cheese. Together, they create an incredibly smooth, velvety consistency that mimics premium ice cream while delivering 12 grams of protein per serving to support muscle health and satiety.

Preparing this high-protein dessert is simple, requiring just a quick blend and an overnight freeze in your Ninja Creami pint. Once frozen, spin the mixture on the "Light Ice Cream" setting to achieve a perfect soft-serve texture. The recipe is also highly customizable: you can add an extra tablespoon of PBfit for a stronger peanut butter flavor.

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Yummy Chocolate Protein “Ice Cream”

Yield: 4

Author: Judes Draughon

Those who love chocolate understand that having a yummy, healthy, high-protein soft serve made with whole foods and without protein powder is life-changing! It’s a delicious treat before or after a workout and the perfect way to mix in creatine or collagen powder if you use those products. Who needs sugar and fat-laden ice cream when you have this absolutely delicious, health-promoting version?

Equipment needed: blender and Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker

Ingredients

• 2 large or 3 small pitted Majool dates, soaked in very hot water for 10 minutes
• 1 medium or large ripe banana
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 2 tbsp cacao or cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp sugar-free or regular PBfit (peanut butter powder)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla paste (no need to measure)
• 2 tbsp milk

Instructions

1. Heat about 1/2 cup of water in the microwave. Soak pitted dates in the hot water for about 10 minutes.
2. Add soaked dates and remaining ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
3. Pour mixture into creami container and freeze overnight.
4. Use the light ice cream setting on the Ninja Creami machine to make soft-serve style frozen dessert.

Notes

12 grams of protein/serving

Tips:

1) Add 1 tbsp of Torani’s sugar-free hazelnut syrup to make a hazelnut chocolate version of “ice cream.”

2) Some of these Ninja Creami ice cream recipes can taste chalky when made with cottage cheese instead of Greek or skylr yogurt, but this recipe tastes better with at least some cottage cheese. 

3) Feel free to add more PBfit to get more of peanut butter chocolate taste.