Jul03
Vanilla Protein Ice Cream Recipe
There’s something special about homemade ice cream. It’s rich, creamy, and feels like a real treat, but this version is much easier than you’d think. No fancy equipment, no complicated steps, just a few simple ingredients you may already have at home. And unlike most options in the freezer aisle, it satisfies a craving without leaving you feeling weighed down afterward.
The secret to its smooth, scoopable texture is Paleovalley Vanilla Whey Protein. In addition to adding clean, grass fed protein, it helps make this ice cream surprisingly satisfying. That means you get all the enjoyment of a dessert that actually keeps you full longer than regular ice cream.
Then there’s the caramel drizzle. Made with Paleovalley Salted Caramel Bone Broth Protein, it adds rich caramel flavor along with collagen to support healthy skin, joints, and digestion. It’s an easy way to turn a simple topping into something that does a little more for your body.
Keep a batch in the freezer for warm afternoons, post-workout treats, or whenever an ice cream craving strikes. Topped with the caramel drizzle and your favorite mix-ins, it’s proof that a dessert can feel indulgent and still be made with ingredients you can feel good about.
Vanilla Protein Ice Cream
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 3 hours, 10 minutes
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients
Ice Cream
- 1 can full fat unsweetened coconut cream, refrigerated
- 1 can full fat unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 scoops Paleovalley Grass Fed Whey Protein Powder, Vanilla
Caramel Drizzle
- ¼ cup grass fed ghee
- 1 scoop Paleovalley Bone Broth Protein Powder, Salted Caramel Flavor
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving
- Chopped nuts or fresh fruit (optional)
Equipment
- Hand mixer
- Loaf Pan
Directions
- Scoop thick cream portion of coconut cream into a mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat coconut cream until fluffy, about 1 minute.
- Add coconut milk and protein powder. Continue to mix until fully incorporated.
- Pour into loaf pan. Freeze for 3 hours, until just firm, stirring every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours, for even freezing.
- While ice cream freezes, melt ghee in a small saucepan over low heat. Gradually stir in bone broth protein powder and vanilla extract. Thin mixture with 2 tablespoons of water and continue to stir until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl or jar. Cool to room temperature.
- Scoop ice cream into small bowls and drizzle with caramel. Top with chopped nuts or fresh fruit.
Paleovalley protein powders make it easy to add more protein to the foods you already love. Blend them into smoothies, stir them into recipes, or enjoy them in treats like this ice cream for a simple way to support your health goals without sacrificing flavor.
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