Caramel Protein Nice Cream
Ready to level up your ice cream game without all the guilt? I’ve got a delicious ice cream alternative recipe for you that’s both indulgent and healthy.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, peeled, sliced, frozen
- Splash of milk of choice
- 1 scoop protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- Date Caramel Sauce- store bought or recipe below in notes
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Let the bananas thaw a bit (just 5 minutes or so), which will make them slightly easier to blend, then throw them along with the milk, protein powder and vanilla extract into a food processor or high speed blender.Start blending on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to the highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades. Blend for 30 to 45 seconds or until smooth and creamy.You can eat the nice cream straight out of the blender if you like the soft-serve texture. Fora firmer texture, spoon the mixture into a dish and set it in the freezer for about 30 minutes until it firms up. Then just scoop, serve, and enjoy!Serve straight away or freeze for later. If frozen, allow to thaw for 20 minutes to let it soften before scooping.Top with Caramel Sauce (recipe below in notes) and swirl into the nice cream for a decadent touch.
Notes
So Good Healthy Date Caramel
Easy, 3-ingredient caramel made with creamy puréed dates, coconut cream with a touch of vanilla extract for a healthy alternative to caramel made with sugar and dairy.
Date caramel is extremely versatile and can be used in a number of different ways. The recipe is so easy, softened dates blitzed together with coconut cream and a dash of vanilla - so simple but, oh my goodness, it’s so good.
Dates are considered super healthy because they are packed with nutrients, including fiber, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor plant compounds. In addition, they are low on the glycemic index (don’t spike blood sugar) and support bone and brain health.
A versatile, naturally sweetened, raw caramel perfect for adding caramel flavor to a variety of dishes. You do need to keep a jar of this deliciousness in your fridge so you can add a dollop to EVERYTHING!
Homemade recipe for Date Caramel Sauce:
