Protein Ice Cream Bowls (Print Version)

Creamy bowls combining banana, protein shake, and yogurt, perfect for a nutritious dessert or snack.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 1 ripe banana, sliced and frozen
02 - 1 cup vanilla or chocolate protein shake (dairy or plant-based)
03 - ½ 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 - ¼ cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
08 - 1 tablespoon nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower seed)

# Directions:

01 - Place frozen banana, protein shake, Greek yogurt, and honey or maple syrup into a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend the mixture until creamy and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add extra protein shake if the texture is too thick.
03 - Pour the blended mixture evenly into two bowls.
04 - Sprinkle granola, chia seeds, fresh berries, and nut butter over the bowls as desired.
05 - For a firmer consistency, freeze the bowls for 30 to 60 minutes before serving; otherwise, enjoy immediately as soft-serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like indulgence but delivers serious protein—no weird aftertaste, just creamy goodness.
  • Ready in 10 minutes if you keep frozen banana slices waiting in your freezer, which is honestly a game changer.
  • You control the sweetness and toppings, so it works for breakfast, post-workout refuel, or late-night cravings.
02 -
  • Frozen banana is not optional—regular banana will make it soupy and way too thin, so do yourself a favor and slice and freeze your bananas the day before.
  • If your blender starts struggling, you've probably overfilled it or the mixture is genuinely too thick; a splash of milk or shake solves this instantly.
03 -
  • A high-speed blender makes all the difference—regular blenders sometimes struggle with frozen fruit, so if yours is hesitant, cut your banana into smaller pieces first.
  • Greek yogurt over regular yogurt gives you creamier results and higher protein content, which is honestly the whole point.
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