Homemade Protein Ice Cream

Sharing a recipe for homemade protein ice cream that’s rich and delicious; the perfect healthy dessert or protein-packed snack!

Hi friends! How is your day going? I hope you’re having a wonderful morning. How about a little ice cream for breakfast? Okay, stay with me, it’s not as cheeky as it sounds! It’s one of my favorite healthy dessert recipes and you can enjoy it as a post-workout breakfast too!

I have a super easy and delicious recipe to share with you today for delicious homemade protein ice cream!

(I added peanut butter and chocolate chunks to this batch and it was a dreaaaaammmmmm)

Homemade Protein Ice Cream

We all know that protein is important. Not only is it the most satisfying macronutrient, protein is also the building block for our cells. It’s important in the fitness/health world because it can help us build and retain muscle, which is especially crucial as we age. We want to build and protect our muscles to help our bones and also protect our metabolism, as muscle is “hungrier” than fat and has a higher energy demand.

I tend to recommend around 1-2 grams of protein per lb of ideal body weight (depending on SO many factors, like body composition, age, goals, preferred eating strategy, etc) but I like to aim for 1 palm-sized serving at each meal and snack.

This protein ice cream is a creamy and TASTY dessert, which packs an awesome serving of protein. It’s a great way to add variety to your protein sources while enjoying a sweet treat. I’m sharing the recipe with you today so you can recreate it at home!

Is Protein Ice Cream Healthy?

This high-protein ice cream recipe is a great healthy treat, especially since this one includes some healthy fats (from coconut milk) and you can add any toppings you like, including peanut butter, nuts, or fruit. Please keep in mind that this should not be a substitute for *real* traditional ice cream if that’s what you’re craving, but it isn’t that “other” faux ice cream made with frozen bananas either. If you’re craving regular ice cream like Ben and Jerry’s and try to make this as a substitute, it won’t fill the void for ya.