Description
A healthier, protein-packed twist on the classic mint chocolate chip ice cream, perfect for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond milk
- 3/4 cup full fat coconut milk
- 2 medjool dates
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1–2 tsp dye free green food coloring (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add almond milk, coconut milk, dates, protein powder, vanilla, peppermint extract, food coloring, and sea salt to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the Ninja Creami container up to the max fill line. Freeze for at least 8 hours.
- After the mixture is frozen, place the pint into the outer bowl, lock the outer bowl lid, and use the ‘Lite Ice Cream’ function.
- After the first spin, add 2-3 teaspoons of almond milk on top before respinning for a creamier texture.
- Add dark chocolate chips to the mixture and use the ‘mix-ins’ function.
Notes
For added sweetness, consider more dates or a splash of maple syrup. Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending, Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: ice cream, vegan dessert, protein dessert, mint chocolate chip, dairy-free