Summer weather always makes me crave a huge bowl of ice cream! Unfortunately, giant bowls of ice cream and little bikinis don’t exactly go together. Thankfully, I have found a way to satisfy my cravings while watching my waistline-- protein soft serve ice cream!
As long as you have a high-powered blender, it gets thick and creamy just like ice cream. And the best part? You can have a huge bowl all to yourself!
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Protein Ice Cream Recipe
This delicious recipe makes one serving. The macros are: 167 calories, 4g at fats, 10g of carbs, 25g of protein with 4g of fiber.
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Ingredients
For this recipe, experiment with different flavors and types of whey protein and see which you like best!
1-2 cups ice (adjust according to your preferences)
*Note: xanthan gum is a natural thickener that is crucial to this recipe. It can usually be found in the gluten-free baking section of your local grocery store
Directions
In a high powdered blender, combine all ingredients until thick and smooth. You may need to pause and scrape down the sides a few times to get everything incorporated.
Spoon into a bowl and add toppings if desired. Try adding fresh fruit, nuts or more chocolate.