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Mandarin Protein Nice Cream

A creamy citrus nice cream made with frozen mandarins, banana and protein for a refreshing healthy dessert that satisfies sweet cravings while fuelling your body. Naturally sweet, vibrant and ready in minutes - this sunshine-filled treat is the perfect balance of nourishing and indulgent. 🍊🍨
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword healthy nice cream recipe, homemade protein nice cream recipe, manderin protein ice cream recipe, manderin protein nice cream, no churn homemade healthy ice cream recipe, orange protein ice cream recipe, orange protein nice cream
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
  • 1 cup mandarin segments, frozen
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 cup Greek yoghurt or dairy-free yoghurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-3 tablespoons milk of choice, only if needed for blending

Optional Toppings

  • Mandarin zest
  • Coconut flakes
  • Granola
  • White chocolate drizzle
  • Chopped nuts

Instructions

  • Freeze banana slices and mandarin segments until solid.
    Place frozen bananas, frozen mandarins, protein powder, yoghurt, and vanilla into a high-speed blender or food processor.
    Blend until smooth and thick, scraping down the sides as needed. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time only if necessary to help blending.
    Enjoy straight away as soft-serve nice cream.
    Optional for firmer texture
    Freeze for 30–60 minutes before scooping. 
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