Description
A quick, high-protein dessert made with frozen strawberries, vanilla protein powder, and milk. This creamy, soft-serve style ice cream requires no ice cream maker and is perfect for post-workout recovery or a healthy late-night treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 scoop (30g) vanilla protein powder (whey isolate recommended)
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup cold milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional, for creaminess)
- Sweetener to taste (liquid stevia, monk fruit, honey, or maple syrup, optional)
Instructions
- Chop frozen strawberries in half if they are large to ensure even blending.
- Place strawberries in a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Add the vanilla protein powder and Greek yogurt (if using) to the blender.
- Pour in 1/4 cup of cold milk. Start with less liquid to maintain a thick consistency.
- Pulse on low speed to break up the fruit, then blend on high for 30-60 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Blend until the mixture reaches a thick, soft-serve consistency similar to whipped cream.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more sweetener or milk if necessary.
- Serve immediately as soft-serve, or transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 30-60 minutes for a firmer texture.
Notes
Ensure strawberries are fully frozen; thawed fruit will result in a smoothie. Use cold milk to prevent the mixture from warming up during blending. Do not over-blend, as friction can melt the ice cream. For dairy-free versions, use coconut yogurt and almond/oat milk. The ice cream can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 20
Keywords: high protein dessert, strawberry ice cream, protein shake, healthy ice cream, post-workout snack, gluten-free dessert, no churn ice cream