Small-batch Chocolate Avocado Protein Ice Cream
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 106kcal
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- (Optional) Ice cream machine see notes how to get around
Ingredients
- 1/2 ripe avocado (about 75 g, measured just the edible parts) see recipe notes for avocado substitutes
- 1/2 ripe banana, or 1/4 cup water/milk/nut milk (60 g) if you use water/milk, increase sweetener
- 1/2 cup water/milk/nut milk (120 g) I use unsweetened almond milk
- 1-2 tbsp granulated sweetener, or sugar (12-24 g) adjust to taste, I used lakanto sweetener
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder (6 g)
- 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder (30 g) not unsweetened, I used whey protein but you can use plant-based
- 1/4 tsp xanthan gum optional, but will make your ice cream extra creamy
Mix ins
- about 1/4 cup (optional) chopped chocolate, nuts, brownie/cookie pieces, etc.
Instructions
- Add everything but xanthan gum in a blender or food processor (stick to the order listed) and blend until completely smooth. Add a pinch of salt and a drop of vanilla if desired. These are optional.
- Add xanthan gum and blend again until a very thick smoothie is formed. You could just eat this soft-serve honestly.
- Churn in an ice cream machine per machine instructions. See notes if you don't have an ice cream machine. Stir in optional mix-in if using.
- Eat like you would any light (high protein) ice cream, thaw for 5-10 min before scooping, etc. I just microwave for 5-10 seconds and it's perfect!
Notes
- How to make this without an ice cream machine: Make the cream from step#1 and pour it into ice cube molds, freeze. When ready to consume take however many cubes you want and blend it into soft serve. It is AMAZING.
- Alternatively, make the cream from step#1 and pour it into a container and freeze for a few hours, taking it out every 30 min to churn by hand to prevent ice crystals forming. Enjoy!
- This recipe makes a whole pint. The nutrition info is based on unsweetened almond milk and no mix-ins.
- How to substitute the avocado if you don't have it: Instead of 1/2 avocado use
- 1/2 ripe banana or 1/4 cup applesauce / pumpkin puree / milk, plus
- 1 tbsp nut/seed butter or 2 tbsp cream cheese or (coconut) cream (dairy free if desired)
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 0.4mg