What’s like a mixture between whipped cream and a cloud? This Blueberry Lemon Protein Fluff. And best of all? The recipe requires only 5 ingredients and for those people still counting calories, the entire batch has just 240 calories, 2g fat, and 27g protein!
What is it? Protein fluff is an awesome frozen, thick, “marshmallowy”, airy light, pudding-type, ice cream like substance. It’s delicious, quite high in volume, calorie friendly, rather low in both fat and carbohydrates – making it a satiating stand-alone dessert, breakfast or anytime snack.
It’s also a great topping for things like pancakes or cheesecakes! And the best part is with just a few ingredients, you can fill an entire salad bowl and find yourself sitting down with a soup spoon eating what looks like a calorific bomb of frozen decadence.
Warning: Once you try it, you can’t stop making it. Your taste buds will LOVE it. It’s a healthy meal or snack to die for! And yet it’s a low-calorie snack.
Protein fluff’s filling and low-calorie nature is precisely what makes it a staple among many fitness people and dieters. It is also extremely easy to make and requires just three basic ingredients: milk, protein powder and fruit – pretty much the same stuff you use in a protein shake or smoothie.
Protein Fluff truly is the discovery of the century! From a few ingredients, you conjure up a super airy mousse. The amount will also be 2-3 times as much as you started with, so this recipe is just magical! Not only is it easy to whip up when you are feeling “munchy” but after-dinner is when the biggest sweet cravings occur. Making this a “fix-all” protein recipe to instantly quell those cravings.
Why is Protein Necessary?
As one of the essential macronutrients, protein is responsible for various vital functions in the body, such as building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle growth and development, and facilitating the production of enzymes and hormones.
It is also involved in maintaining a healthy immune system and aiding in the transportation of nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. Additionally, protein helps regulate blood sugar levels, promotes satiety and weight management, and plays a vital role in the maintenance of healthy skin, hair, and nails.
Fluffy Tips and Tricks – You can use various fruits, nuts, and spices for toppings. Try coconut, seeds, cocoa, or fresh fruit for toppings, but you cannot make the actual fluff with fresh fruit, it HAS to be frozen. If they are not frozen, you are in for a smoothie, not fluff!
You will need to use a whey protein powder. Most vegetarian and vegan protein powders do not fluff, so please don’t try to fluff your pea protein, brown rice protein, or hemp protein.
From Mush To Fluff – What makes protein fluff so special is that by blending just a few ingredients, you create what amounts to ice cream! In fact, if you were to stop right there, you could just eat it like ice cream inside a cone. To turn it into proper fluff though, whisk it for a good 5-8 minutes. That’s where the magic happens. Your mixture turns into full-blown fluff.
Although I do prefer protein powder without flavorings, you cannot really get away with a plain protein powder in this particular recipe. Its easier to make the fluff if the whey protein contains xantham gum (which flavored ones do). You do need a flavored protein powder. If you do wish to use an unflavoured protein powder you can add xantham gum – ½ teaspoon per serving which will make your protein fluff stay fluffier longer and gain a thicker consistency. Using xanthan gum is optional.
This dessert is one of my go to favorites, this creation truly is magical. You will be amazed when you see how much volume you get from so little ingredients. If you haven’t tried it, you really must. Imagine a cross between cool whip and ice cream texture wise and the “fluff” base is so low calorie you can have fun adding toppings.
Blueberry Lemon Protein Fluff
Ingredients
- 1 banana, sliced, frozen
- 1 cup blueberries, frozen
- 1 scoop whey protein powder, flavoured
- 1/4 cup hemp or any plant-based milk
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- Extra blueberries for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients into a food processor.Process for 5-8 minutes, making sure that everything is combined. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides The longer you process the more it fluffs up.To garnish fold extra blueberries through the fluff. If using frozen blueberries, chop them up and swirl them through.Top with any other favorites and eat immediately.
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