Protein Ice Cream Bowls (Printable)

Nutritious creamy bowls blending banana, protein shake, and yogurt for a healthy treat in minutes.

# What You'll 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 yogurt
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)

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like soft-serve ice cream but actually fuels your muscles and keeps you satisfied.
  • Everything comes together in under 15 minutes of active work, making it perfect for busy mornings or lazy afternoons.
  • You can eat it immediately or freeze it firmer—there's no wrong way to enjoy it.
02 -
  • A truly frozen banana is non-negotiable—room-temperature banana makes this watery, and that was my first mistake.
  • Your blender matters here; a food processor works but leaves a grainier texture that some people love and others find odd.
03 -
  • If your banana isn't quite frozen enough, add a handful of regular ice cubes to the blender to get that thick, creamy texture without watering things down.
  • The nut butter swirl on top looks and tastes beautiful if you warm it slightly and drizzle it across the finished bowl—small effort, big impression.
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