15+ High-Protein Ice Cream Recipes to Satisfy Your Cravings
If you’re looking for a way to enjoy ice cream while keeping your protein intake high, these delicious, creamy, and protein-packed ice cream recipes are perfect for you!
Whether you’re an athlete, on a fitness journey, or simply love a nutritious treat, these recipes use simple ingredients like Greek yogurt, protein powder, cottage cheese, and nut butters to make every bite healthy and indulgent.
1. Classic Vanilla Protein Ice Cream
A simple, creamy, and protein-rich ice cream that’s perfect on its own or as a base for mix-ins.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or dairy milk)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons erythritol or honey
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (for thickness, optional)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients together until smooth.
- Pour into a container and freeze for 2-3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes for a creamier texture.
- Serve with fresh fruit or sugar-free chocolate syrup.
2. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Ice Cream
A rich, chocolatey ice cream with a hint of peanut butter for a protein-packed dessert.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (or PB2 powder)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Pour into a container and freeze for 2-3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Serve with chopped nuts or dark chocolate shavings.
3. Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Ice Cream
This high-protein ice cream tastes like a creamy strawberry cheesecake in every bite!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla or strawberry protein powder
- ½ cup cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar substitute
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients until creamy.
- Pour into a container and freeze for 2-3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Garnish with crushed graham crackers for an extra cheesecake feel.
4. Cookies & Cream Protein Ice Cream
A healthy take on the classic cookies and cream flavor, packed with protein and crunch.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop cookies & cream or vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 crushed high-protein or sugar-free chocolate sandwich cookies
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon stevia or honey
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients except cookies until smooth.
- Stir in crushed cookies.
- Pour into a container and freeze for 2-3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
5. Banana Nut Protein Ice Cream
Sweet and nutty, this ice cream is packed with potassium and healthy fats.
Ingredients:
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (or peanut butter)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon honey (or sugar substitute)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients until thick and creamy.
- Freeze for 1-2 hours for a firmer texture or serve immediately for a soft-serve consistency.
- Garnish with chopped walnuts.
6. Matcha Green Tea Protein Ice Cream
A refreshing green tea ice cream with antioxidants and muscle-repairing protein.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ teaspoon matcha powder
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Freeze for 2-3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Serve with a sprinkle of matcha powder or sliced almonds.
7. Mocha Protein Ice Cream
For coffee and chocolate lovers, this protein ice cream will energize and satisfy!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop chocolate or coffee-flavored protein powder
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Freeze for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with cacao nibs or a drizzle of sugar-free caramel syrup.
8. Blueberry Almond Protein Ice Cream
A fruity, nutty high-protein treat full of antioxidants and healthy fats.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients until creamy.
- Freeze for 2-3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Top with slivered almonds and extra blueberries.
9. Salted Caramel Protein Ice Cream
A creamy and indulgent ice cream with a delicious salted caramel flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free caramel syrup
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Freeze for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with extra caramel drizzle and a sprinkle of sea salt.
10. Chocolate Avocado Protein Ice Cream
Creamy, chocolatey, and packed with healthy fats from avocado!
Ingredients:
- 1 small ripe avocado
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar substitute
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Freeze for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with dark chocolate shavings or cacao nibs.
11. Pistachio Protein Ice Cream
A nutty, rich ice cream that’s naturally packed with protein and healthy fats from pistachios.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup pistachios (blended into a paste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon honey (or sugar-free sweetener)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Freeze for 2-3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.
12. Choco-Banana Protein Ice Cream
Chocolate and banana come together in this rich, naturally sweet, and protein-filled treat!
Ingredients:
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients until smooth and thick.
- Freeze for 2 hours for a firmer texture or serve immediately as soft-serve.
- Top with dark chocolate chips or banana slices.
13. Birthday Cake Protein Ice Cream
A fun, protein-rich twist on classic birthday cake ice cream with a hint of vanilla and rainbow sprinkles!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sugar-free maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free sprinkles
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients except the sprinkles until creamy.
- Fold in sprinkles and freeze for 2-3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Top with extra sprinkles before serving.
14. Pumpkin Spice Protein Ice Cream
A creamy, high-protein ice cream with warm pumpkin spice flavors, perfect for any season!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Freeze for 2-3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon or chopped pecans.
15. Mocha Almond Crunch Protein Ice Cream
A bold coffee-chocolate-almond ice cream packed with flavor and crunch!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop chocolate or mocha protein powder
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee
- ¼ cup chopped almonds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients except almonds until smooth.
- Fold in chopped almonds and freeze for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with extra almonds before serving.
