Blueberry Coconut Protein Ice Cream
This blueberry ice cream recipe is made with juicy blueberries, coconut milk, sesame seed butter, protein powder and yogurt for a sweet healthy ice cream treat ready in minutes!My love (read: obsession) for home made ice cream continues to deepen, so I thought it was time for a fruity flavor made with a whole bunch of my favorite ingredients involved. The most obvious fave is the source of that beautiful purple hue and my favorite berry: blueberries (but you could make this recipe with any other berry too!) Then plop in a big scoop of yogurt, for a cheesecake-ish tang and low-key froyo vibe. Next comes the creamy key ingredient and my favorite seed butter -tahini (sesame seed butter).Healthy fats have become popular with the keto movement. No longer is eating a mouthful of fatty goodness frowned upon. After decades of playing the villain, humans once again embraced healthy, real food fats. Incredibly healthy foods with fats like tahini and coconut join forces in this soft, salty-sweet ice cream recipe. Made with wholesome ingredients and so darn simple to make.Coconut is one of the ingredients in this recipe as it is considered the most nutritionally complete food source in the world, making it a wonderful addition to your healthy eating. The world is going coconuts. Following the popularity of coconut water, a broad spectrum of foods derived from the humble coconut are available. It now comes in a variety of forms from water to milk, cream, sugar, butter, oil, flour, dried and shredded allowing for a variety of creative ways to add coconut to a healthy diet. Coconut contains a unique type of medium chain saturated fat called lauric acid that research shows raises HDL or "good" cholesterol levels, which lowers overall heart disease risk. As a plant food, coconuts also contain disease-fighting phytochemicals or antioxidants. Research suggests that coconut products helps boost metabolism which is helpful if excess body fat needs to be lost. Just one scoop of coconut oil delivers a wide-range of healing properties and when you pair coconut with the other nutritional powerhouse tahini and you have a match made in heaven. The little sesame seeds that tahini is made from are certainly not small fry when it comes to packing a nutritional punch.Tahini (aka liquid gold) is made from toasted ground hulled sesame seeds. It's smooth, nutty and rich, with a slightly bitter finish and a mouthfeel similar to almond or peanut butter.Tahini contains all the essential amino acids, making it a high quality protein, plus it is rich in lecithin, vitamin E and calcium. It is easily digestible because its high alkaline mineral content and because of its non-acid nature, tahini is an ideal protein source for people with weak digestive systems, invalids and young children, and is an excellent source of quick energy for active people and athletes.This tahini coconut ice cream has a luscious texture that melts in your mouth. It’s creamy and rich with just enough sweetness for a nutrient-dense, satisfying treat.Hence this healthy ice cream is packed with healthy fats and antioxidants. Eating more healthy fats is a great way to help satisfying your sweet cravings without the sugar.Not only is this ice cream insanely delicious and easy to prepare, it also comes with some surprising health benefits. From vitamins and minerals to plenty of healthy fats that support hormone health and neurotransmitter production, these little delights are the perfect addition to any healthy eating plan.And finally an (optional!) boost of protein from your favorite protein or collagen powder, which takes this recipe from just a dessert to perfect post-workout snack territory too. Whip up a batch of this super healthy ice cream in 10minutes, eat as soft serve or freeze to harden, and store leftovers in the freezer so they are ready at a moment's notice. Whether it's for a pre- or post-workout energy boost,or to satisfy that 3 o'clock snack craving, this recipe is the golden ticket.It’s one heck of a power-packed purple pint.
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup coconut milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup coconut yogurt
- 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed butter) or any other nut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 scoop protein or collagen powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings & Mix Ins
- Dollop of whipped coconut cream – recipe below in notes
- Fresh fruit
- Chopped nuts
- Seeds like hemp or chia
- Shredded coconut
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Combine blueberries and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, simmer 8-10 minutes until thickened.Blend the blueberries with the rest of the ingredientsuntil smooth and creamy.You can eat it as soft serve or freeze it further soit becomes firmer. If fully frozen let it sit for 15-20 minutes to soften up.Top with your chosen toppings.
Notes
Add even more nutrition and healthy qualities to many other dishes with nutrient-dense fluffy, whipped coconut cream.
Packed with healthy fats, tons of other good stuff and amazing flavour to help support a healthy, fit body.
Go here for the simple recipe: Whipped Coconut Cream
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