Protein Ice Cream Bowls (Printable View)

Creamy bowls blending banana, protein shake, and yogurt for a nutritious frozen treat.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 ripe banana, sliced and frozen
02 - 1 cup vanilla or chocolate protein shake (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

→ Toppings (optional)

05 - 2 tablespoons granola
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1/4 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
08 - 1 tablespoon nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower seed)

# How To Make It:

01 - Place frozen banana, protein shake, Greek yogurt, and honey or maple syrup (if using) in a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Add extra protein shake if too thick.
03 - Pour the blended mixture into two bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with granola, chia seeds, fresh berries, and nut butter as desired.
05 - For a firmer texture, freeze the bowls for 30–60 minutes before serving; otherwise, serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It feels indulgent while actually packing protein and nutrients—no compromise needed.
  • Ready in 10 minutes if you're hungry now, or freeze longer if you want that proper ice cream texture.
  • Every topping is optional, so it works with whatever you have on hand or whatever your diet needs that day.
02 -
  • Use a frozen banana—room temperature banana will make this soupy and sad, no matter how cold your shake is.
  • Your blender matters more than you'd think; if it's struggling or leaving chunks, the texture will be icy instead of creamy, so take a beat and let it work properly.
03 -
  • Chill your bowls in the freezer for five minutes before pouring—it keeps the mixture colder longer and makes the whole experience feel more intentional.
  • If your protein shake is really thick, let it thaw for just a minute or two before blending so it mixes evenly without overtaxing your blender motor.
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