What’s better than ice cream? Easy! Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake NICE cream! And what’s better than that? Well one that has all the taste and none of the guilt!
Classic cheesecake ingredients like cream cheese combine with yogurt and fresh blueberries to create this homemade blueberry cheesecake ice cream that’s a perfect dessert or any time snack. This recipe consists of a cream cheese ice cream which would be spectacular without anything else added to it but then I added a swirl of homemade blueberry jam and oh my did that takes this treat to a whole new level of divine goodness.
I think what I love the most about this nice cream is the flavor that is added by the savory cream cheese. The cheese gives it a creamier texture and flavor that balances out the sweetness of the fruit for a perfectly sweet and tangy bite.
Who doesn’t love a nice scoop of decadent ice cream? When you team it with the flavors of blueberries can anyone resist? This recipe is a fun twist to classic ice cream and is a healthy dessert that is full of creamy deliciousness in each bite. Imagine indulging in a creamy, luscious ice cream that satisfies your sweet tooth and nourishes your body simultaneously. A touch of honey and banana is the only source of sweetness in this recipe not only giving sweetness but helping to thicken the ice cream base as well and gives it a lovely creamy texture.
IT IS really easy to make your own healthy ice cream. The big thing is when you buy commercial ice cream you are likely being exposed to truckloads of sugar for starters. Then you have the artificial this and the artificial that! Making your own means you can ditch all that unhealthy stuff and know exactly what goes into your special treat.
Anyone else trying to limit their intake of refined sugar but still struggling with a demanding sweet tooth? There are all kinds of theories about WHY we crave sweet food but I’m more interested in figuring out HOW to satisfy my sweet tooth without putting refined sugar in my body. This luscious blueberry nice cream is a wonderful healthy ice cream alternative. And it takes just minutes to whip up this easy healthy dessert in a food processor if you freeze the banana ahead.
I think this may be one of my favorite ice creams that I’ve made so far! I laugh a little bit when I wrote that because I may have said that in the past with some of my other ice creams, but you guys, I mean it this time.
Nice cream which is a term that has come to represent any frozen creamy treat free from loads of sugar and artificial flavors. It’s called ‘nice cream’ rather than ice cream, just to differentiate the two. Nice cream is a super easy, take on traditional ice cream, yet made very differently. You can satisfy an ice cream craving guilt-free with this “nice cream“! Seems so simple, that it feels like you are cheating a bit… but to be honest – it’s delectable stuff. And let’s face it, why make it complicated when something this simple can taste insanely delightful!
Once you start making nice creams, you will stop buying store bought ice creams, the creaminess it has is nothing less than any ice cream and the plus point is, it is absolutely healthy!
It’s called ‘nice cream’ rather than ice cream, just to differentiate the two. Nice cream is a super easy, take on traditional ice cream, yet made very differently. You don’t need one of those special ice cream churning machines, you simply use frozen bananas or other fruit, a splash of milk and some flavourings – that’s it!
It sounds too good to be true doesn’t it? Ice-cream just out of bananas – yeah right! About this little concoction, I cannot hold back. It IS amazing. You will need to keep going back and trying it and saying – that can’t be right.
It tastes like ice cream and it is so damn good! This is definitely one for the recipe bible. You will be in awe of the creamy, deliciousness before your spoon even begins to melt into the bowl. It’s designed to conquer those sweet cravings without compromising your dietary goals. Say goodbye to traditional ice cream and hello to a luscious blend of antioxidant-rich blueberries, creamy almond milk and your fave protein powder.
In just a matter of minutes, you can transform these simple ingredients into a delightful dessert that everyone will love as its one heck of a power-packed purple swirled pint. An ice cream made with wholefoods – perfect for a guilt-free treat! Better than anything you can ever buy in a store too!
As well as being really easy to make, this ice cream recipe is healthier than your average treat as it is made with wholesome REAL food ingredients. With the added protein powder it makes it more balanced. Old fashioned baked recipes always had tons of sugar, carbs and fats. The new modern way is to cut out or reduce the sugar and add protein making the recipe more balanced and healthy.
A well-balanced diet with proper ratios of macro nutrients (protein, healthy carbs and fats) provides all of the: energy you need to keep active throughout the day. nutrients you need for growth and repair, helping you to stay strong and healthy and help to prevent diet-related illness.
When you find your optimal balance and amounts of macro nutrients, you take a major step toward reaching your health goals and this balance has been improved in this recipe by the addition of healthy protein. Your body can only absorb around 25-30 grams of protein at one time and you likely need 80-100 plus grams a day so its important to spread it over all meals and snacks throughout the day so you can meet your required amount.
You can satisfy an ice cream craving guilt-free with this “nice cream“! Seems so simple, that it feels like you are cheating a bit… but to be honest – it’s delectable stuff. And let’s face it, why make it complicated when something this simple can taste insanely delightful!
Once you start making nice creams, you will stop buying store bought ice creams, the creaminess it has is nothing less than any ice cream and the plus point is, it is absolutely healthy!
Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake Protein Nice Cream
Ingredients
Vanilla Nice Cream
- 1 large banana, sliced, frozen
- 1 cup thick Greek-style yogurt, plain or vanilla
- 3/4 cup cream cheese, softened to room temperature (full fat for the creamiest texture)
- 1/2 cup almond or coconut milk or milk of choice
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (taste test)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Blueberry Swirl
- 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (taste test)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Blueberry Swirl
- Make this first so it can cool when you need it to swirl into the vanilla mixture.Add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. When the berries are soft, use a fork or potato masher to mash them into a jam consistency.Reduce the heat to medium-low, and let the berries simmer until they become thick, and reduce by about half. Stir occasionally.Pour the sauce into a bowl and allow to cool before covering with plastic wrap and chilling in the fridge.
Vanilla Nice Cream
- Add all the ingredients to a food processer and process until smooth;Pour the mixture into a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.Next add spoonfuls of the blueberry swirl on top of the nice cream (save some for the top). Use a flat-knife to swirl the berry sauce into the nice cream.Serve right away for soft serve or cover and freeze for 3-4 hours for a firmer texture before serving.
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