Protein Ice Cream Bowls (Printable)

Creamy, nutritious bowls with banana, protein shake, and yogurt for a refreshing healthy treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 ripe banana, sliced and frozen
02 - 1 cup vanilla or chocolate protein shake (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

→ Toppings (optional)

05 - 2 tablespoons granola
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1/4 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
08 - 1 tablespoon nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower seed)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place the frozen banana, protein shake, Greek yogurt, and honey or maple syrup (if using) into a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary. Add additional protein shake if the texture is too thick.
03 - Distribute the mixture evenly into two serving bowls.
04 - Sprinkle granola, chia seeds, fresh berries, and nut butter on top according to preference.
05 - For a firmer consistency, freeze the bowls for 30 to 60 minutes before serving; otherwise, enjoy immediately as soft-serve.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but actually fuels your body with real protein and nutrients.
  • Ready in 10 minutes of active work, no fancy equipment needed beyond a blender.
  • Completely customizable depending on what's in your fridge or what you're craving that day.
02 -
  • The ratio of banana to liquid matters more than you'd think—too much liquid and you get a smoothie bowl instead of ice cream texture.
  • Frozen banana does the heavy lifting here, so don't skip freezing it properly or your bowl will be thin and icy rather than creamy.
03 -
  • A high-speed blender makes the difference between creamy and icy—if you don't have one, pulse smaller batches and don't expect the exact same silky result.
  • Add a pinch of salt to chocolate protein bowls; it deepens the flavor in a way that feels almost like a secret ingredient.
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