Creamy Pineapple Frozen Protein Bites made with whipped dairy cream or coconut cream, protein powder, sweetener and juicy pineapple. These easy no-bake freezer treats are light,fluffy, tropical, and satisfying, making them perfect for healthy snacking or a refreshing dessert. 🍍🥥
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword c;lean eating snack or dessert, pineapple cream frozen protein bites, pineapple protein frozen bites recipe, pineapple protein whipped cream bites, pineapple whip frozen protein bites, pineapple whipped cream bites
Servings 20
Ingredients
1 1/2cupsheavy whipping cream or chilled full-fat coconut cream
1scoopvanilla or coconut protein powder
2-3tablespoonspowdered monk fruit sweetener, maple syrup, or honey, to taste
1/2cupfinely chopped fresh or canned pineapple, very well drained
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Optional Add-Ins
2tablespoonsshredded coconut
1teaspoonfinely grated lime zest
1tablespoonlime juice
2tablespoonsfinely chopped mango
1-2tablespoonsfreeze-dried pineapple powder
Optional Toppings
Toasted coconut
Finely chopped pistachios or macadamias
Small pineapple pieces
Lime zest
Freeze-dried fruit
Melted dark or white chocolate
Sprinkles
Instructions
Chill a mixing bowl and beaters for about 10 minutes.Make sure the pineapple is very well drained and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.Add the heavy cream or chilled coconut cream to the bowl.Whip until soft peaks begin to form.Add the protein powder, sweetener, vanilla, and salt.Continue whipping until firm peaks form.Gently fold in the chopped pineapple and any optional add-ins.Transfer the mixture to a piping bag or use a spoon to create small dollops.Pipe or spoon bite-sized portions onto a baking paper-lined tray or into silicone mini moulds or ice cube trays.Add your chosen toppings.Freeze for 2–3 hours, or until completely firm.Transfer to an airtight freezer container.Store in the freezer for up to 1 month. Let the bites sit at room temperature for 1–2 minutes before eating for a softer, creamier texture. Endless Flavour VariationsOnce you have made the basic pineapple version, it's easy to get creative.Pineapple Coconut: Use coconut cream and add shredded coconut.Pineapple Lime: Add fresh lime zest and a little lime juice.Pineapple Mango: Fold in finely chopped mango.Pina Colada: Add coconut,pineapple, and a tiny splash of vanilla.Pineapple Berry: Add freeze-dried raspberries or strawberries.Chocolate Pineapple: Dip the frozen bites in dark chocolate.Tropical Crunch: Add chopped macadamias or toasted coconut.You can also use vanilla, coconut, or even unflavoured protein powder depending on your preference.