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 white sugar and no 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 pineapple and creamy coconut milk.
In just a matter of minutes, you can transform these simple ingredients into a delightful dessert that everyone will love.
Pineapple Yogurt Protein Nice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple, chunks, frozen
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup thick Greek-style yogurt, plain or unsweetened
- 1 scoop protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup - optional
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine frozen pineapple chunks, coconut milk, yogurt, protein powder, honey (if using), 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 1-2 hours before serving.Scoop into bowls and enjoy your homemade pineapple yogurt healthy protein nice cream!
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