Creamy Strawberry Whipped Cream Protein Bites made with real strawberries, whipped dairy or coconut cream and protein powder. These light, fluffy frozen treats are naturally fruity, satisfying and easy to customise with chocolate, coconut or freeze-dried berries. A delicious healthy dessert or sweet freezer snack! 🍓🤍
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword c;lean eating snack or dessert, healthy cool whip protein bites, strawberry frozen cool whip protein bites, strawberry whip protein snack bites, strawberry whipped cream protein bites, whipped cream protein snack bite recipe
Servings 12
Ingredients
Option 1 (Dairy)
1 1/2cupsheavy whipping cream
Option 2 (Dairy-Free)
1 1/2cupschilled full-fat coconut cream
Plus
1scoopvanilla protein powder
1/2cupfresh strawberries, blended or mashed into a puree
1-2tablespoonsmaple syrup, honey or powdered monk fruit sweetener, to taste
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Optional Strawberry Boost
2tablespoonsfreeze-dried strawberry powder
Optional Toppings
Freeze-dried strawberry powder
Finely chopped pistachios
Shredded coconut
Cacao nibs
Fresh strawberry pieces
Instructions
Chill a mixing bowl and beaters for about 10 minutes.Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly. Puree them until smooth.Add the heavy cream or chilled coconut cream to the bowl.Whip until soft peaks begin to form.Add the protein powder, strawberry puree, sweetener, vanilla and salt.Continue whipping until firm peaks form and the mixture is light and fluffy.If using freeze-dried strawberry powder, gently fold it through.Using a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle to pipe small dollops onto a baking paper-lined tray. Or just spoon small dollops on to the baking tray or into silicone moulds. Or transfer the mixture to the a lined loaf pan and smooth out.Freeze for 2–3 hours, or until firm. If using the one pan method, cut into 12 or more small squares. Or if using a mold, simply un mold the bites.Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. Allow the bites to soften for 1–2 minutes before eating for a softer, mousse-like texture.