Piña Colada Protein Nice Cream

A creamy tropical protein nice cream made with pineapple, coconut milk and vanilla protein powder. Refreshing, naturally sweet and packed with piña colada flavour, this healthy frozen dessert is easy to make and perfect for summer. 🥥🍍

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating ice cream, healthy protein ice cream, pina colada protein nice cream, pina colada protein nice cream recipe, pineapple protein nice cream, tropical pineapple nice cream recipe

Servings 2

Ingredients

2 cuos frozen pineapple chunks
1/2 cup coconut milk or milk of choice
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt (optional for extra creaminess)
1-2 tablespoons desiccated coconut
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Small squeeze lime juice (optional)

Optional Toppings

Toasted coconut flakes
Fresh pineapple chunks
Granola
Lime zest
Chopped macadamias
White chocolate drizzle

Instructions

Add frozen pineapple, coconut milk, protein powder, yogurt if using, shredded coconut and vanilla to a high-speed blender or food processor.
Blend until thick and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Add lime juice if using and blend briefly again.
Serve immediately for soft-serve texture or freeze 1–2 hours for firmer scoops.
Top with extra coconut or pineapple if desired.
Notes
Use full-fat coconut milk for best texture.
Add frozen banana for extra sweetness and creaminess if desired.
If mixture is too thick, add a splash more coconut milk.
Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be frozen and re-blended slightly before serving.
Blended Bites Tips💡
Use full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest texture.
Freeze pineapple chunks ahead of time if using fresh pineapple.
Blend in stages if your blender struggles with frozen fruit.
Add a squeeze of lime juice for extra tropical freshness.
Serve immediately for soft-serve texture or freeze 1–2 hours for firmer scoops.

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