If you are a lemon lover like me, this is bound to become your new favorite flavor. There’s something so refreshing and satisfying about lemon! I also appreciate simple flavors that speak for themselves, and I believe lemon is one flavor that does that. This is the perfect way to reach your protein goals and you will enjoy the bright and fresh citrus flavor in this healthy ice cream!
This simple ice cream recipe is protein-packed and sugar-free; a sweet escape with a guilt-free edge. Creamy, tart, and oh-so-satisfying, you are going to love this one! This recipe aims to make a protein-rich and relatively low-calorie treat. To do that, we increase the protein content and omit heavy cream and whole milk. For just 309 calories, you get a full pint of protein ice cream that packs over 47 grams of protein. What could be better?
Sometimes a recipe goes viral on social media gaining hundreds of thousands of views in a very short time. This recipe is one of those – they even say it ‘broke the internet’. Viral social media trends have become a hallmark of internet culture, and one of the recent sensations that took the platform by storm was the creation of this easy ice cream recipe. This unexpected and seemingly unusual combination gained immense popularity, captivating the taste buds and curiosity of foodies around the world.
Fresh whole lemons are blended into this ice cream to give this recipe a really vibrant and intense lemon flavour. The coconut flavour comes from the coconut milk used in this recipe, which also provides an incredibly creamy and delicious base for this scrummy ice cream.
The world of desserts and sweets is constantly evolving, with new trends and flavors being introduced every day. One such trend that has been making waves in recent times is the healthy ice cream trend. When I saw this recipe made of just 3 ingredients I knew I had to try it. I mean, come on!
I have to admit – I was completely sceptical of the making no churn ice cream with cottage cheese as a base. As a fitness professional, I have seen SO many “healthy” food trends come and go, and honestly, a lot just kind of fall flat. But I decided to give it a try with this a try and holy moly – I was so impressed! This lemon-y ice cream is really delish. It is amazing! Literally amazing.
With a deliciously rich flavor, creamy consistency, and thick texture … this ice cream looks, feels, and tastes like the real deal. I promise you … it is SO GOOD! I would even put it in the category of one of those ‘bet you can’t eat just one’ treats!
Its true, store bought lemon ice cream can be so addicting…
But the high amounts of butter, the truckloads of sugar, dairy, eggs, sugar laden condensed milk used in traditional recipes for this citrus-infused treat does not play along nicely with a healthy eating plan. Good thing that my favourite thing to do is take an old fashioned ‘not-so-healthy’ recipe and healthify it – turning it into a healthier alternative.
If you are looking for the ultimate lemon ice cream recipe, then look no further. I promise you this is the best damn lemon ice cream you will ever taste.
Bold claim I know!
But these bars are truly a minimum fuss dessert. And for how easy it is to make, the flavour and richness are wild. So, SO good. I have mine stored in the freezer and set some out to thaw a bit while we are cleaning up after dinner. Perfect sweet relief at the end of a busy day.
I love a good yummy something and it’s become a tradition that I make something for the weekend, almost every weekend. It’s just a nice way to reward yourself I think, and keep the sugar-intake at a minimum. After all, dessert eating has its limits – if we all could just succumb to our cravings, we would be sick, obese, diabetics and what not. Basically, I’ve learned that sugar cravings are not all that cute – you just can’t have it all… and the more disciplined you become with your sweet tooth cravings – the healthier you are.
But, but wait! What if this said lemon nice cream dessert is incredibly um… Good-for-you! Like for reals! No sugar added, healthy ingredients, amazing taste, completely guilt-free!? Do all my rules and all my discipline for craving sugar go out the window? Ha! They kind of do!!! 😉
Because this lemon ice cream is so crazy amazing you can feel good about eating it, even for breakfast and not feel one piece of guilt about it! 😉 Just trust me on this… this is a no-bake, raw recipe for a dessert so delicious I think you should just make a double batch and call it a day!
Tips for Making Lemon Protein Ice Cream
Use full-fat coconut cream or milk. The success of this recipe definitely lies in the full-fat coconut milk. Anything “light” isn’t going to give you the full-bodied texture and fat that’s required for this churn-less delicacy.
Get creative with your citrus. If I were to make this again, I’d probably mix a lime in there, maybe an orange, and a handful of frozen berries. Worth a try anyway.
Remember to let it thaw. If you plan to freeze it and eat it at a later date, don’t forget to let it thaw on your counter for at least 15 minutes before you try digging in. Your wrist and your spoons will thank you.
When life gives you lemons, make lemon coconut ice cream! That’s how the saying goes…right? Anyway, this ice cream is so heavenly! Because it’s creamy, coconutty, and bursting with zingy lemon flavour!
Healthier Lemon Coconut Protein Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut cream or milk
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup thick Greek-style yogurt
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1-2 lemons, juice and zest depending on how lemon-y you prefer
- 2-4 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (taste test)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Either eat immediately as soft serve or transfer to a dish and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.Note that cottage cheese ice cream can become very firm in the freezer, so if it's frozen for too long, let it thaw on the counter for 15-20 minutes before serving.Scoop into bowls, garnish with lemon zest if desired to serve.
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