Description
This High Protein Pistachio Ice Cream is a creamy, nutritious dessert made with wholesome ingredients like pistachios, Greek yogurt, and protein powder. It’s a delicious way to enjoy a classic ice cream flavor while boosting your protein intake, perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted pistachios (shelled)
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (or to taste)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (or pistachio protein powder if available)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios for added texture
Instructions
- Blend the Pistachios: In a food processor or high-speed blender, blend the pistachios until they become a fine meal, taking about 1-2 minutes. Add the almond milk and continue to blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the vanilla Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, protein powder, and salt to the pistachio mixture. Blend again until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Chill the Mixture: Pour the mixture into a container and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours. This chilling step helps the ice cream base cool thoroughly, making the freezing or churning process more effective.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Transfer the chilled mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically for 20-25 minutes. Alternatively, pour the mixture into a shallow container and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes for the first 2-3 hours until the desired consistency is reached.
- Freeze the Ice Cream: After churning, transfer the ice cream to a container with a tight-fitting lid and freeze for an additional 4-6 hours until it is firm and scoopable.
- Serve and Enjoy: Scoop the frozen pistachio ice cream into bowls or cones and enjoy your high-protein treat!
Notes
- Using an ice cream maker will yield a smoother, creamier texture, but manual freezing with stirring is a good alternative.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey or maple syrup according to taste.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and a protein powder that is vegan-friendly.
- Adding chopped pistachios at the end provides a nice crunchy texture contrast.
- The recipe can be customized with different milk types, but unsweetened almond milk keeps the flavor balanced and low in calories.
