High Protein Pistachio Ice Cream

Here’s a high-protein pistachio ice cream recipe that you can try! It’s creamy, rich in protein, and easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (for extra protein)
• 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
• 2-3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional, for extra flavor)
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (whey, casein, or plant-based)
• 1-2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder (optional, to thicken the ice cream)
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare Pistachios:

• In a food processor or blender, pulse the pistachios until finely ground. Set aside.

1. Make Pistachio Milk Base:

• In a small saucepan, combine the almond milk and cornstarch (if using). Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken.
• Stir in the ground pistachios, protein powder, vanilla extract, almond extract, salt, and sweetener (honey or maple syrup). Keep stirring until well combined and smooth.

1. Blend the Mixture:

• Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. If you prefer a chunkier texture, you can skip this step.

1. Chill:

• Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until cold.

1. Churn the Ice Cream:

• Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency.
• If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze it. Every 30 minutes, stir with a fork to break up ice crystals until it reaches the desired consistency (this will take about 3-4 hours).

1. Freeze:

• Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for 2-4 hours or until firm.

1. Serve:

• Scoop and enjoy your high-protein pistachio ice cream!

Tips:

• Sweetener: Adjust the sweetness to your liking. You can use stevia, monk fruit, or any other low-calorie sweeteners.
• Add-ins: If you like chunks of pistachios in your ice cream, fold in some chopped pistachios after churning.
• Texture: For a richer texture, consider adding 1/4 cup of heavy cream or coconut cream (this will increase the fat content but add to the creaminess).

Enjoy! This is a great way to satisfy your ice cream cravings while boosting your protein intake.