High Protein Pistachio Ice Cream
A healthy, high-protein ice cream made with pistachios and Greek yogurt, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and nutrition goals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup raw pistachios (unsalted, shelled)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, high-protein variety) For a creamier texture, use high-fat Greek yogurt.
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice) Can substitute with any milk.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a blender, combine the raw pistachios, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, and almond milk.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if desired (you can add honey or a sweetener of your choice).
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2-4 hours until firm.
- Scoop and enjoy your homemade high protein pistachio ice cream.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the freezer for about 1-2 weeks. If it becomes too hard, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping. Experiment with flavors by adding almond extract or chocolate chips.