Give me a hot, sunny day and I’ll give you a rich, creamy dessert to beat the unbearable heat. This Pistachio Protein Ice Cream packs a wallop of sweet, nutty flavor in each scrumptious spoonful. Loaded with organic pistachios, protein powder and Greek yogurt, this dessert will satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth.
Pistachio Protein Ice Cream
Yields five ½-cup servings
Macros per serving: 208 calories | 12 g protein | 20.6 g net carbs
Ingredients
½ cup Vitacost Organic Pistachios, shelled, plus extra for garnish
4 Tbsp. Nutiva Vanilla Hemp Protein Powder
10 oz. sugar-free, fat-free Instant Pistachio Pudding
2 cups fat-free half and half
6 oz. Fage 0% Plain Greek Yogurt
Directions
- In a high-speed blender, add all ingredients except yogurt and blend until creamy.
- In a 9” x 13” pan, combine pistachio mixture and yogurt. Mix until well combined.
- Place pan in freezer for 30-45 minutes.
- Remove and stir, repeating this process three or four times until you reach desired consistency.
- For serving, scoop a ½-cup portion and top with extra pistachios.
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