Peanut Butter Cup Protein Ice Cream
If you love peanut butter cups and ice cream but want to keep things high in protein and low in sugar, this Peanut Butter Cup Protein Ice Cream is for you! Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, this creamy, delicious dessert is packed with protein and satisfies your sweet tooth without the sugar crash.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
High in Protein – Each serving provides a solid dose of protein to help with satiety and muscle recovery.
Low in Sugar – Sweetened with monk fruit or stevia and made with sugar-free pudding mix, this ice cream won’t spike your blood sugar.
Rich & Creamy – Thanks to the Ninja Creami, this ice cream comes out smooth and satisfying, just like traditional ice cream.
Easy to Make – With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can have a nutritious frozen treat ready to enjoy!
Ingredients
225g Fairlife fat-free milk (or milk of choice) (about 1 cup)
225g unsweetened almond milk (about 1 cup)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (around 30 g)
8g sugar-free vanilla pudding mix (about 1 tbsp)
1-2 tbsp monk fruit or sweetener of choice
2 Lily’s Stevia Peanut Butter Cups (for mix-ins)
Instructions
Prepare the Base: In a Ninja Creami pint container, combine Fairlife milk, almond milk, vanilla protein powder, sugar-free vanilla pudding mix, and monk fruit or stevia. Stir or blend well until fully mixed.
Freeze: Place the container in the freezer and let it freeze for 24 hours.
Process in the Ninja Creami: Once frozen, insert the pint into the Ninja Creami and process according to the machine’s ice cream instructions.
Add Mix-Ins: After the first blend, crumble the Lily’s peanut butter cups into the ice cream and run the mix-in cycle to incorporate them evenly.
Enjoy! Scoop out your rich, creamy, protein-packed peanut butter cup ice cream and enjoy guilt-free!
Total Macros & Calories for the Full Recipe:
Protein: ~38g
Fat: ~18g
Carbs: ~32g
Calories: ~340 kcal
Per Serving (if split into two servings):
Protein: ~19g
Fat: ~9g
Carbs: ~16g
Calories: ~170 kcal
Pro Tips
If the ice cream is too icy after the first spin, add a small splash of Fairlife milk and re-spin for a softer texture.
Swap out the peanut butter cups for sugar-free chocolate chips or a drizzle of peanut butter for variety.
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less monk fruit/stevia based on your preference.
This Peanut Butter Cup Protein Ice Cream is perfect for a post-workout snack, a healthy dessert, or even a mid-day treat. It’s proof that you don’t have to sacrifice taste to eat in a way that supports your health goals!
Give it a try and let me know what you think! Share your creations on Instagram and tag me @kevthedietitian. Enjoy!
