The Best EVER Easy KETO Gluten-Free Protein Ice Cream

Your new GO-TO recipe for the most delicious & voluminous bowl of protein ice cream you’ll ever have! Low-cal, no sugar added, and minimal carbs. This ice cream recipe will be your new favorite healthy treat to make for dessert.

Are you a fitness enthusiast or someone who simply enjoys indulging in a refreshing frozen treat? Look no further than my go-to homemade protein ice cream! This high-protein alternative to traditional ice cream is delicious and packed with muscle-building protein. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through making your own protein-packed ice cream at home, providing various flavors and tips to create a delightful frozen dessert that supports your health and fitness goals!

Homemade Protein Ice Cream

One of the most frequent questions I get here and on Instagram is how do I make my protein ice cream? The GIANT bowls of creamy deliciousness would entice anyone, but I never really shared the exact method to make it. And it is VERY specific.

Unlike the usual recipes online, I add more ice and grind it up before adding any other ingredients. I also use A LOT less liquid. This makes the ice cream EXTRA thick and creamy. Overall, it’s a pretty simple recipe, but I use KEY ingredients. Especially the protein powder. I’ve yet to find a protein powder that produces the same results, so if you plan to make this, I would suggest not deviating from the original recipe.

Benefits of this High Protein Treat

• High Protein Content: This ice cream is an excellent way to increase your protein intake, which is crucial for muscle recovery and growth.
• Better and fewer ingredients than store-bought ice cream: Compared to store-bought ice creams, this recipe allows you to control the ingredients, reducing the sugar and fat content.
• Customizable Flavors: You can experiment with various flavors, from classic vanilla to indulgent chocolate and fruity combinations.

How to Make the BEST-EVER Protein Ice Cream

Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrlOPTnzcNM

Print

The BEST EVER Protein Ice Cream

My GO-TO recipe for the most delicious & voluminous bowl of protein ice cream you’ll ever have! Low-cal, no sugar added, and minimal carbs…this ice cream recipe will be your new favorite healthy treat to make for dessert. 

• Author: Kaila Proulx
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 serving 1x

Instructions

In a large food processor, blend ice until fine, like shaved ice. Scrape down the ice from the sides of the processor. Add in remaining ingredients and blend for 3-5 minutes until the consistency turns thick, creamy, and voluminous. Scoop ice cream into a large bowl and eat plain or top with desired toppings.

Keywords: dessert, ice cream, treat, snack, high-protein, low-calorie, low-carb, gluten-free, keto-friendly

I can’t convey how creamy and fluffy this turns out (hence the video!). It’s like spooning clouds from your bowl into your eagerly awaiting mouth. Pure snack heaven.

It’s the perfect healthy treat when you want something sweet or are in the mood for ice cream and don’t have a pint. Plus, it’s totally customizable and can be jazzed up with tons of fun toppings.

So, are you ready to jump on board the homemade ice cream bandwagon? I promise your life will never be the same!

What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?

102 responses to “The BEST EVER Protein Ice Cream [gluten-free + keto friendly]”

1. Finally the protein ice cream recipe! I’ve been waiting to see what it’s all about. And I can tell your food photography is improving, girl. 🙂 Nice!

   • Haha! I know right!? I’ve been holding out! And thank you so much for the compliment. You don’t know how much that means to me because I still feel like I have so much to improve on.

2. Ice cream is definitely an all year round food!!

   
   

3. i just made something like this a few days ago and I loved it! Protein ice cream is my new fav snack! I love the new site btw!

   
   

4. This looks delicious – and vanilla bean powder is awesome!

   
   

5. I’m impressed – there are hardly any ingredients needed. yummy! #tastytuesday

   
   

6. I saw this for the first time while surfing Insta and I had no idea it was a thing! It looks amazing!

   
   

7. what brand Caesin did you use – I tried to make something similar yesterday and wasn’t happy with result

   
   

8. I love making protein fluff like this!! Casein fluffs up so well for ice cream and puddings 🙂 I had some protein banana soft serve last night, even though it was like 40 degrees where I live. I just wrapped myself in a big old blanket and chowed down!! 😉

   
   

9. […] new look! It’s still a work in progress but we’re getting there! I also posted my FIRST recipe of 2016 yesterday in case you missed […]

10. NOMMM! I used to make something similar to this alllll the time, so good! But unfortunately I’ve yet to find a tasty vegan protein powder and find that xanthan really messes with my stomach ;( I’ll just eat it vicariously through you 😉
    Love these pictures lovely!
    I’ve been obsessed with nana ice cream even though it’s been chilly. I also grew up eating ice cream in -40 sooooo haha!

    
    

11. This is literally so perfect! and would be great for an after run snack! and it’s gluten free too which my friends would love – pinning, sharing and shouting about this!

    
    

12. Omggggg this looks divine. Could you sub vanilla extract instead of the powder? Thinking about using unsweetened cocoa powder too for a chocolately flavor—that could be good!

    
    

13. This looks fabulous! Can’t wait to try it!

    
    

14. Ooooo Kaila this looks amazing! I’ve never seen a paleo ice cream recipe like it! Will be perfect when I need a ‘lil nightly ice cream fix!

    
    

15. This looks brilliant and perfect for us! We’re gluten, soya and egg free and have been limited to ice lollies. Thank you!

    
    

16. 
    

17. Looks great! I can’t wait to try it out.

    
    

18. This recipe looks so delicious! Hi, I’m Anita visiting from Foodie FriDIY.

    
    

19. I make a similar ice cream and I agree, sooo creamy. The xantham gum does magical things!

    
    

20. Hi Kaila,
    Yum! This looks so delicious and sounds healthy. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & tweeted!

    
    

21. Yummy! I love that you made a healthy ice cream!

    
    

22. What a great bowl of Ice Cream! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a great day!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

    
    

23. These photos were worth the wait, now that my screen has been completed licked! LOL I love when you can marry a treat with an indulgence! Pinned, I’ve got to test this out!

    
    

24. […] Ocean Twist 6″ Afghan Square – Rebeckah’s Treasures (bottom) Easy Protein Ice Cream [paleo + gluten-free] – Healthy Helper […]

25. Looks delicious, so annoying I can’t eat nuts.

    
    

26. This sounds super delicious! Amazing post-workout snack =) I like the variety from protein bars. Thanks so much for sharing this at Healthy Vegan Fridays – I’m featuring this recipe this week. I’m pinning this!

    
    

27. Super easy and super delicious – my kind of recipe! I love ice cream & am always looking for healthier ways to indulge. 😉 Thanks for sharing this with us at the 100 Happy Days blog linkup.

    
    

28. […] Easy Protein Ice Cream // Healthy Helper […]

29. Healthy ice cream? Heck yes!

    
    

30. […] Easy Protein Ice Cream from Healthy Helper […]

31. Thanks so much for linking up at the Bloggers Spotlight party! I pinned this to our group board. Don’t forget to come link up again on Thursday and see the featured posts!

    
    

32. Delicious, Kaila! I have to get the ‘sweat’ part figured out :-/ Thanks for linking up at #SaucySaturdays.

33. […] I love to whatever my heart desires. Baked goods, smoothies, or my favorite…as topping for ice cream!Heck, I think I could spoon this stuff right out of the bag! (Hmmm, perhaps this will become the […]

34. Protein fluff ice cream?! That’s something completely new to me…looks like I’ve been missing out! Thanks for linking up with #CookBlogShare this week

    
    

35. This recipe looks so delicious! Hi, I’m Anita visiting from Pin Junkie Pin Party.

    
    

36. […] Soft Buttermilk Sugar Cookies from Butter with a Side of Bread   Easy Protein Ice Cream from Healthy Helper         Grab a Feature Button! […]

37. I love ice cream! Especially homemade. Thanks for sharing this with us at Savoring Saturdays linky party.

    
    

38. Oh I need to try this one! It would be a great way to get some protein in my sugar-toothed daughter!thanks for sharing at 100 Happy Daysn

    
    

39. […] Protein Powder Ice Cream from Healthy Helper: […]

40. Oh wow this looks and sounds amazing!! Thank yoou so much for sharing with #CookBlogShare x

    
    

41. […] make slow-cooker recipes in the summer and ice cream recipes in winter in anticipation of the next […]

42. […] © Healthy Helper […]

43. I’ve never tried cashew milk, but this looks fabulous! I’d love to give it a try. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Funtastic Friday.

    
    

44. […] GET THE RECIPE […]

45. […] article has been syndicated to Her Campus from Healthy Helper by Kaila Proulx, an InfluenceHer Collective member. Read the full post […]

46. Can you use a vegan blend of protein powder or hemp protein powder or pea protein powder with this recipe?

    
    

47. yes girl yes!!I love using xanthum gum in recipes it adds so much thickness!

    
    

48. Healthy and innovative !!!

    
    

49. […] © Healthy Helper […]

50. […] Easy Protein Ice Cream from Healthy Helper […]

51. […] Easy Protein Ice Cream from Healthy Helper […]

52. […] This is only a snippet of a Health Article written by Healthy Helper Read Full Article […]

53. Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday.
    Miz Helen

    ★★★★★

    
    

54. ice cream is my weakness, this healthier protein version looks sooooo good!

    
    

55. I will have to see about finding the ingredients for this ice cream. Found you on Happiness is Homemade Link Party.

    
    

56. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!

    
    

57. Why do all the post refer to xantham gum? The recipe calls for guar gum.
    I’m a little afraid of using either, but I think guar gum sounds less artificial!

    
    

58. I don’t see your reply to my message…

59. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Have a great weekend.

    
    

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.