Mint Chip Protein Ice Cream Recipe
A creamy, indulgent, high-protein version of a classic ice cream. This mint chip cashew ice cream with whey protein is pure deliciousness!
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 314kcal
Equipment
- high speed blender or food processor
- Ice cream maker optional
- Ninja Creami optional
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked in water for 4+ hours and drained
- ½ cup water
- 2 teaspoons agave
- ¾ teaspoon alcohol-free peppermint flavoring
- ¼ cup baby spinach leaves
- ½ cup vanilla whey protein powder
- 2 tablespoons raw cacao nibs or sugar free chocolate chips, 30g
Instructions
- Drain and rinse cashews.1 cup raw cashews
- In a blender or food processor, combine cashews, water, agave, peppermint flavoring, and spinach. Process until smooth.½ cup water, 2 teaspoons agave, ¾ teaspoon alcohol-free peppermint flavoring, ¼ cup baby spinach leaves
- Add whey protein. Process until smooth.½ cup vanilla whey protein powder
- Freeze using your preferred method:- Freeze in a Ninja Creami pint and spin when ready to eat- Freeze an ice cream maker - Use the ice and salt method - Or freeze in a freezer-safe container and stir every 30 minutes until ready
- Mix in the cacao nibs after the last churn. Enjoy!2 tablespoons raw cacao nibs
Notes
When raw cashews are soaked and blended with water, they become a cashew cream. **Be sure they are raw, unsalted cashews.
This recipe uses vanilla whey protein powder for its light taste and smooth texture. Whey blends easily and helps this freeze like traditional ice cream.
A whey/casein blend will also work. With plant-based protein powders, the taste and texture will be less than optimal.
Try topping your healthy mint chip ice cream with:
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g