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The BEST EVER Protein Ice Cream [gluten-free + keto friendly]

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Your new GO-TO recipe for the most delicious & voluminous bowl of protein ice cream you’ll ever have! Low-cal, no sugar added, and minimal carbs. This ice cream recipe will be your new favorite healthy treat to make for dessert.

Low-Carb Protein Ice Cream

Are you a fitness enthusiast or someone who simply enjoys indulging in a refreshing frozen treat? Look no further than my go-to homemade healthy ice cream! This high-protein alternative to traditional ice cream is delicious and packed with muscle-building protein. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through making your own protein-packed ice cream at home, providing various flavors and tips to create a delightful frozen dessert that supports your health and fitness goals!

Homemade Low-Cal Ice Cream

One of the most frequent questions I get here and on Instagram is how do I make my easy keto protein ice cream? The GIANT bowls of creamy deliciousness would entice anyone, but I never really shared the exact method to make it. And it is VERY specific.

Unlike the usual recipes online, I add more ice and grind it up before adding any other ingredients. I also use A LOT less liquid. This makes the ice cream EXTRA thick and creamy. Overall, it’s a pretty simple recipe, but I use KEY ingredients. Especially the protein powder. I’ve yet to find a protein powder that produces the same results, so if you plan to make this, I would suggest not deviating from the original recipe.

Low-Carb Keto-Friendly Ice Cream

Benefits of this High Protein Treat

  • High Protein Content: This ice cream is an excellent way to increase your protein intake, which is crucial for muscle recovery and growth.
  • Better and fewer ingredients than store-bought ice cream: Compared to store-bought ice creams, this recipe allows you to control the ingredients, reducing the sugar and fat content.
  • Customizable Flavors: You can experiment with various flavors, from classic vanilla to indulgent chocolate and fruity combinations.

How to Make the BEST-EVER Protein Ice Cream

Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions!

Your new GO-TO recipe for the most delicious & voluminous bowl of protein ice cream you'll ever have! Low-cal, no sugar added, and minimal carbs. This ice cream recipe will be your new favorite healthy treat to make for dessert.
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My GO-TO recipe for the most delicious & voluminous bowl of protein ice cream you’ll ever have! Low-cal, no sugar added, and minimal carbs…this ice cream recipe will be your new favorite healthy treat to make for dessert. 

  • Author: Healthy Helper
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Ingredients

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1 cup of ice

1 tsp guar gum

10 grams whey casein blend PEScience Multi-Purpose Protein Powder (HEALTHYHELPER saves $$)

1 serving sugar-free chocolate chips

1/4 cup water

NuNaturals Chocolate Syrup, drizzled to taste

Instructions

In a large food processor, blend ice until fine, like shaved ice. Scrape down the ice from the sides of the processor. Add in remaining ingredients and blend for 3-5 minutes until the consistency turns thick, creamy, and voluminous. Scoop ice cream into a large bowl and eat plain or top with desired toppings.

Keywords: dessert, ice cream, treat, snack, high-protein, low-calorie, low-carb, gluten-free, keto-friendly

Your new GO-TO recipe for the most delicious & voluminous bowl of protein ice cream you'll ever have! Low-cal, no sugar added, and minimal carbs. This ice cream recipe will be your new favorite healthy treat to make for dessert.

I can’t convey how creamy and fluffy this turns out (hence the video!). It’s like spooning clouds from your bowl into your eagerly awaiting mouth. Pure snack heaven.

It’s the perfect healthy treat when you want something sweet or are in the mood for ice cream and don’t have a pint. Plus, it’s totally customizable and can be jazzed up with tons of fun toppings.

So, are you ready to jump on board the homemade ice cream bandwagon? I promise your life will never be the same!

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102 responses to “The BEST EVER Protein Ice Cream [gluten-free + keto friendly]”

    • Haha! I know right!? I’ve been holding out! And thank you so much for the compliment. You don’t know how much that means to me because I still feel like I have so much to improve on.

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  8. I love making protein fluff like this!! Casein fluffs up so well for ice cream and puddings 🙂 I had some protein banana soft serve last night, even though it was like 40 degrees where I live. I just wrapped myself in a big old blanket and chowed down!! 😉

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  10. NOMMM! I used to make something similar to this alllll the time, so good! But unfortunately I’ve yet to find a tasty vegan protein powder and find that xanthan really messes with my stomach ;( I’ll just eat it vicariously through you 😉
    Love these pictures lovely!
    I’ve been obsessed with nana ice cream even though it’s been chilly. I also grew up eating ice cream in -40 sooooo haha!

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  11. This is literally so perfect! and would be great for an after run snack! and it’s gluten free too which my friends would love – pinning, sharing and shouting about this!

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  12. Omggggg this looks divine. Could you sub vanilla extract instead of the powder? Thinking about using unsweetened cocoa powder too for a chocolately flavor—that could be good!

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  26. This sounds super delicious! Amazing post-workout snack =) I like the variety from protein bars. Thanks so much for sharing this at Healthy Vegan Fridays – I’m featuring this recipe this week. I’m pinning this!

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  31. Thanks so much for linking up at the Bloggers Spotlight party! I pinned this to our group board. Don’t forget to come link up again on Thursday and see the featured posts!

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  34. Protein fluff ice cream?! That’s something completely new to me…looks like I’ve been missing out! Thanks for linking up with #CookBlogShare this week

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  38. Oh I need to try this one! It would be a great way to get some protein in my sugar-toothed daughter!thanks for sharing at 100 Happy Daysn

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  43. I’ve never tried cashew milk, but this looks fabulous! I’d love to give it a try. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Funtastic Friday.

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  57. Why do all the post refer to xantham gum? The recipe calls for guar gum.
    I’m a little afraid of using either, but I think guar gum sounds less artificial!

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