Prepare yourself for a tropical treat that’s going to rock your taste buds – mango ice cream like you have never had before! This homemade ice cream recipe features only three simple ingredients but delivers a creamy texture that can rival any store-bought brand. Best of all? It’s a high protein ice cream, boasting an impressive 45g of protein per batch, making it the perfect pick-me-up after a workout or a sunny day outdoors.
I’m not just talking about any old mango ice cream here; this recipe transforms fresh mango and a couple of pantry staples into an irresistible mango nice cream. If you are a fan of simple yet flavorful desserts, this will become your new go-to. Think of it as your homemade version of heaven that only requires minimal prep – just 5 minutes and you are good to go!
A dessert that’s not only indulgent but also aligns with your health goals, is ready in minutes, and packed with the fresh, juicy flavor of mangoes. Enjoy it on its own or top it with some chopped nuts, crunchy granola or coconut flakes for some extra texture. It’s the ideal guilt-free treat to indulge – alone or with loved ones, because let’s be honest, sharing is optional!
After all, who doesn’t LOVE ice cream? This creamy delight is always full of flavour, unfortunately, it’s also usually full of a whole lot of nasties, making this delicious treat not so healthy when bought from a store or supermarket. Thankfully, this recipe with this delicious and far more nutritious Mango Coconut Protein Nice Cream comes to the rescue.
Packed with protein and naturally derived Mango sugars, this recipe could even be eaten for breakfast! I am not limiting you though, I’m sure you have a number of ideas on how to add that extra something to make this dish fresh and new each time.
This recipe is a fun twist to classic ice cream and is a healthy dessert that is full of creamy deliciousness in each bite. It has a nice, soft-serve texture immediately after making or can be frozen for an hour or so for more firmness.
Nice cream 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!
Why you will love these recipe:
It’s healthy ice cream! There’s no cholesterol or refined sugar added, with plenty of healthy fats to help keep you feeling satisfied.
It’s delicious! Once you taste it, you won’t believe that this ice cream is made from a base of frozen fruit. You don’t even need an ice cream maker for this dairy-free dessert.
As well as being really easy to make, this nice cream 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 than the traditional high carb sugar laden, commercial ice cream.
The new modern way is to add protein making the recipe more balanced and healthy. Eating protein-rich foods has many health and fitness benefits, including:
Speeding recovery after exercise and/or injury
Reducing muscle loss
Building lean muscle
Helping maintain a healthy weight
Curbing hunger
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 helping 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 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.
With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a healthy ice cream that is a fun recipe that everyone loves. The best part is that it is nutritious, made with real food ingredients and seriously better than store bought.
This healthy nice cream is just like normal ice cream – super rich, uber decadent – but it’s secretly healthy and guilt-free! Yup, that means no butter, no truckloads of white sugar and no heavily sweetened condensed milk… just pure, fruit, coconutty goodness. If you are looking for a healthier treat, then this is the perfect homemade dessert recipe for you! After all, the only thing better than dessert is healthy dessert!
Treat yourself to guilt-free indulgence with this delicious recipe. It’s designed to conquer those sweet cravings without compromising your dietary goals. Say goodbye to traditional dairy ice cream and hello to a luscious blend of tropical mango and creamy coconut milk.
In just a matter of minutes, you can transform these simple ingredients into a delightful dessert that everyone will love.
Mango Coconut Protein Nice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups mango, chunks, frozen
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup thick Greek-style yogurt, plain or unsweetened
- 2 scoops protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a food processor,combine frozen mango chunks, coconut milk, yogurt, protein powder, honey and vanilla extract. Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender or processor to ensure everything is well combined.Once blended, serve the ice cream immediately for a soft-serve texture. If you prefer a firmer ice cream, transfer the mixture to an airtight container and freeze for about 1-2 hours before serving.Scoop into bowls and enjoy your homemade mango yogurt healthy protein nice cream!
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