This delicious, vegan Chocolate Chocolate Chip Protein Ice Cream has only 6 ingredients, is packed with protein and tastes delicious!
I know, Labor Day weekend is almost here and I still have ice cream on my brain. I don't know about you, but I enjoy all types of frozen treats all year round.
And this one is dairy-free, sugar-free and vegan so why not indulge? Sure, life is all about moderation, but if we can make a dessert healthier, I am all for it.
I always have healthier desserts and treats available for whenever my sweet tooth rears its head, and this protein ice cream is easy enough to have in the freezer at all times.
If you are looking for some more healthy desserts, you will love these Lemony Cookie Bars, No Bake Key Lime Pie Truffles, Salted Caramel Chocolate Bars and definitely these Chocolate Truffles! All of these would be even more yummy with Apple Chai Latte, Chamomile Latte and my Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate!
Also, my cookbooks are both on sale now and would make a great gift! The Everything Wheat Free Diet Cookbook and The Greek Yogurt Cookbook are both the lowest prices I have seen!
Why You Should Make This Chocolate Protein Ice Cream
I've made this recipe a few times and it definitely freezes better if the coconut cream is cold rather than room temperature. Also, it's important to use a full fat coconut cream as opposed to a lighter version.
The full fat coconut helps with the super creamy texture and just overall tastes better. Also, it may seem annoying but stirring this every 30 minutes will make a creamier dessert and less ice crystals.
Because this is made without any dairy milk or eggs (which technically doesn't make it ice cream) it have a slightly different texture than ordinary ice cream, but it still tastes amazing.
And with only 5 ingredients, this is so simple to make.
Recipe Tips
I made this ice cream again last week (for probably the 20th time in just weeks) and then I made my Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies and made them into ice cream sandwiches for the kids.
I am sure it's not surprising to hear that they went crazy for them and devoured them in minutes. That's what is so fun about the summer, you can just go with it.
And the best part is that the kids have no idea just how healthy this ice cream is and that I am sneaking some protein in there as well. I won't tell you if you won't.
One tip I just have to share is that coconut milk and coconut cream are entirely two different products, so please make sure are reading the labels. Coconut milk is along the same consistency as cow's milk and coconut cream is much thicker and richer.
I have had a few people write me that there's wasn't creamy or anything like ice cream at all only to find out that they only used coconut milk. Please don't make that mistake.
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Matcha Coconut Ice Cream from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
Vegan Ice Cream from Jessica in the Kitchen
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Blueberry Coconut Popsicles from Beaming Baker
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Chocolate Chocolate Chip Protein Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut cream full fat, chilled in the refrigerator for a few hours
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- ¾ cup powdered allulose/monkfruit blend depending on your desired sweetness
- ¾ cup chocolate chips sugar free
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together coconut cream, coconut milk, protein powder, cacao and monkfruit until thoroughly combined and no lumps.
- Feel free to taste it to see if you need more monkfruit to sweeten.
- Add chocolate chips and mix again.
- Pour into freezer safe bowl or container and cover tightly and lay onto flat surface in freezer.
- Freeze for 45 minutes, take out and stir well.
- Place back into freezer and remove every 30 minutes to stir until desired consistency is reached.
- Put back into freezer until ready to serve.
- Make sure you take out 20 minutes and sit on the counter before serving. Enjoy!
Liz
I have trouble eating enough protein, so what a lovely way to boost my intake! Love a 5 ingredient recipe, too!
Pauline
This looks awesome! One question, what can be used in place of Stevia for sweetness?
lauren.kelly
Hi Pauline! I would use 1-2 tablespoons of honey, 100% maple syrup or another unrefined sugar. It depends how sweet you want it. Let me know how you like it!
Kim Beaulieu
You know how much I love ice cream so this is right up my alley. If it's healthier I can eat more right? Okay, probably not. That first photo is amazing.
lauren.kelly
You make me smile Kim. And yes, because it's healthier you can totally eat more! 😉
lible
I think Protein Ice Cream is full of nutrition. At the same time, it is very delicious, too.
Rebecca {foodie with family}
Oh. My. WORD that ice cream looks great!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Rebecca!
Angie | Big Bears Wife
I have been craving chocolate ice cream like crazy lately!! I need this in my life asap!
lauren.kelly
I ALWAYS crave ice cream Angie 🙂
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
This ice cream looks so creamy and delicious! I need a bowl of this now!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Nancy!
christine
I love that this is no churn AND has protein. Great recipe!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Christine!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
OMG..gimme that whole bowl of ice cream right now!! Soooo tasty looking.
lauren.kelly
Thank you Ashley! 🙂
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds
Oh wow. This looks ridiculously good!!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Stephanie!
Ginny McMeans
This looks so wonderful. Love that you worked protein powder into it. Yum!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious
I love that you added protein powder - what a sneaky way to make this a little healthier. 🙂
lauren.kelly
Thanks Lauren!!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour)
I am ALL about no churn ice cream, all the time!
lauren.kelly
Me too Kim!
Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom
I love that you added some chocolate protein powder to this ice cream and it looks so chocolatey! Can't wait to see you at the end of the month!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Brenda! Can't wait! XO
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom
Great recipe! Perfect for indulging, yet not indulging! 🙂
lauren.kelly
Exactly, Marjory! 🙂