Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Ice Cream

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🍀 Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Ice Cream St. Paddy's Day Edition!! 🍀

Haven't made ice cream in a while, but thought it was fitting to break out my ice cream maker and make something green for St. Patrick's Day! 🍀

Plus, who doesn't love ice cream!! Literally this whole pregnancy I've been craving Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream. My go-to has been Enlightened ice cream bars because they're pre-portioned for you. But yesterday, after taking pics of this fab homemade version, I definitely scarfed down the whole bowl (with more whipped cream of course)!

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Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Ice Cream




Serve up this cool and refreshing high protein ice cream any day of the week!

Serving Size: Makes 6 servings

Prep time:

Freeze time:

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups milk of choice, I prefer Fairlife
  • 3 scoops vanilla whey protein powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • A couple drops green food coloring, optional

    • Instructions:
    1. Combine the protein powder and gelatin in a medium bowl.
    2. Using a stick blender, froth the milk until it almost doubles in size.
    3. Add the frothed milk and mint extract to the combined dry ingredients and stir with a spoon or spatula.
    4. Using the stick blender give the mixture a whirl to ensure the liquid is well combined.
    5. Add your mixture to your ice cream maker following the directions on the box. After about 5 minutes, add the chocolate chips to the ice cream maker.
    6. Ice cream will be done after about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a container and place in the freezer, covered, for about an hour or so to set. Enjoy!
    7. Note: If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can still make this ice cream! Place your liquid mixture in a zippered bag. Place that ziploc bag into a larger zippered bag that is full of ice and ½ cup table salt. Shake and agitate the mixture in the bags for 5-10 minutes until it becomes thick and creamy. Then transfer to another container and place in the freezer to firm up.

Nutrition facts (per ½ cup serving): calories 161, 18 g protein, 4 g fat, 13 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 8 g sugar

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