Protein Ice Cream – Banana-Free, 28 g Protein (Creamy & Weight-Loss Friendly)
A smooth, scoopable protein ice cream with no bananas, no icy texture, and no guilt — just 28g of creamy, high-protein deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes (plus freezing time)
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frozen
- Cuisine: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 scoop (30g) casein protein powder
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp erythritol or allulose
- 1 tsp almond butter (optional, for creaminess)
- 1/8 tsp guar gum or xanthan gum (optional, for texture)
- Pinch of pink salt
- Optional: 1 tsp glycerol for smoother texture
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
- Pour into a Ninja Creami container or shallow freezer-safe dish.
- Freeze for 24 hours (or until solid).
- If using Ninja Creami: Use the ‘Lite Ice Cream’ mode. Re-spin if needed for extra creaminess.
- If not using Ninja Creami: Freeze for 1 hour, then stir every 30 minutes until firm and creamy.
- Adjust sweetness or texture with milk or sweetener if desired before serving.
- Serve and enjoy your banana-free, high-protein treat!
Notes
Casein gives the best creamy texture. For vegan options, substitute with pea protein and coconut milk. Use glycerol or guar gum for smoother consistency and better scoopability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: protein ice cream, banana-free, high protein dessert, casein ice cream, ninja creami