Chocolate Peanut Butter High-Protein Nice Cream is basically the healthier version of a dream. 😍
Here’s a perfectly creamy, protein-packed recipe that tastes like real ice cream but is made with just frozen bananas and a few powerhouse ingredients.
🍫🥜 Chocolate Peanut Butter High-Protein Nice Cream
Ingredients (1–2 servings)
- 2 large frozen bananas, broken into chunks
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp peanut butter (natural or powdered PB)
- 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of salt, cinnamon, or instant espresso powder
Optional Mix-Ins
- Dark chocolate chips
- Crushed peanuts
- Mini peanut butter cups (if you’re feeling wild)
- A swirl of sugar-free caramel
Instructions
- Freeze the bananas
Peel bananas, slice them, and freeze for at least 2–3 hours (overnight is best). - Blend
In a high-speed blender or food processor, add:- frozen banana chunks
- cocoa powder
- peanut butter
- protein powder
- vanilla
- almond milk
Blend until smooth, scraping sides as needed.
- Adjust texture
- If too thick: add 1–2 tbsp more milk
- If too thin: add more frozen banana
- Serve
Eat immediately for soft-serve texture, or freeze 30–60 minutes for firmer ice cream.
⭐ Tips for Perfect Nice Cream
- Use very frozen bananas (this is the key)
- Don’t over-add milk — you want thick and creamy
- If your blender struggles, let bananas thaw 5 minutes before blending
- For extra richness, add 1–2 tbsp Greek yogurt (also boosts protein)
Nutrition (approx per serving)
- Protein: 20–30g (depends on protein powder)
- Carbs: moderate (from banana)
- No added sugar (unless you add sweet toppings)