Its been said that this is the World’s Healthiest Ice Cream…
If you have ever wished ice cream could be just as nourishing as it is indulgent, this recipe is about to become your new obsession. Meet Creamy Chocolate Almond Protein Ice Cream – a rich, scoopable, naturally sweetened ice cream made entirely from real, whole-food ingredients. No refined sugar. No additives. No ultra-processed fillers. Just pure, feel-good goodness that tastes like dessert and fuels your body like a meal.
This truly is the world’s healthiest ice cream.
Instead of cream and truckloads of sugar, this recipe uses almonds, cashews, oats, dates, milk, and protein powder to create a silky-smooth base that’s packed with fiber, plant protein, healthy fats, and slow-digesting carbohydrates. The result? A gorgeous chocolatey ice cream that satisfies cravings, supports muscle recovery, and keeps you full and energized long after the last spoonful.
The secret to the ultra-creamy texture lies in the combination of soaked nuts and oats. Almonds bring richness and structure, cashews add natural creaminess, and oats give the ice cream body without heaviness. Dates provide gentle sweetness along with minerals and fiber, while milk helps everything blend into a smooth, frozen dessert that scoops beautifully straight from the freezer.
And then there is the protein. Adding protein powder transforms this from a simple treat into a functional dessert – perfect post-workout, as an afternoon pick-me-up, or even as a nourishing breakfast on warm mornings. Whether you choose vanilla or chocolate protein powder, it blends seamlessly into the base and enhances the ice cream’s creamy texture.
Unlike traditional ice cream that leaves you feeling sluggish, this version is designed to make you feel good. It’s naturally sweet, deeply chocolatey, and endlessly customizable. Add a swirl of almond butter, sprinkle in cacao nibs, or top it with fresh berries for an extra antioxidant boost.
Best of all, this ice cream requires no ice cream maker. A good blender and a little freezer time are all you need. It’s the kind of recipe you will come back to again and again – because it’s simple, satisfying, and genuinely nourishing.
This recipe proves that dessert can be downright delicious. One spoonful and you will never look at ice cream the same way again. If dessert is your love language but wellness is your lifestyle, this one’s for you. ✨
Creamy Chocolate Almond Protein Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups milk of choice (dairy or unsweetened almond milk work well)
- 1 cup raw almonds, soaked overnight and drained
- 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight and drained
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 6-8 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup cocoa or cacao powder
- 2 scoops protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch sea salt
Optional Add-Ins & Toppings
- Fresh fruit or berries
- Chopped nuts
- Shredded coconut
- A drizzle of melted dark chocolate
- Nut butter swirl
- Hemp seeds
Instructions
- Either soak the oats and dates overnight or add them to a bowl and cover with hot water. Let soak for 10 minutes, then drain well.Add soaked almonds, cashews, oats, dates, milk, cocoa powder, protein powder, vanilla, and sea salt to a high-speed blender. Blend for 1–2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides, until completely smooth and creamy.Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container. Smooth the top and cover. Freeze for 3–4 hours,stirring once halfway through for a creamier texture.Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping. Enjoy as-is or with your favorite toppings.
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