Description
Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Ice Cream is a creamy, refreshing high protein dessert made with Greek yogurt, protein powder, peppermint extract, and mini chocolate chips for an easy homemade frozen treat.
Ingredients
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
1 pinch salt
2 drops green food coloring optional
Instructions
1. Add the Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, milk, maple syrup or honey, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Add the green food coloring if using and blend briefly again.
2. Taste the mixture and adjust if needed with a little more sweetener or the tiniest extra drop of peppermint extract.
3. Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and stir in the mini chocolate chips.
4. Cover and freeze for 3 to 4 hours until firm enough to scoop. Stir once after the first hour if possible for a creamier texture.
5. Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping and serving.
Notes
Use full-fat or 2 percent Greek yogurt for a creamier texture.
Blend the base until completely smooth so the protein powder does not leave any graininess.
Store the ice cream in an airtight container with a layer of wrap pressed against the top to help reduce ice crystals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 10mg