Description
High-Protein Pistachio Ice Cream is a luscious and creamy treat that delivers a delightful flavor while boosting your protein intake. Made with wholesome ingredients like pistachios, Greek yogurt, and coconut milk, this homemade ice cream is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to fit various dietary preferences. Enjoy it as a guilt-free dessert or post-workout snack any time of the year!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
- 2 cups full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (adjustable)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Soak the shelled pistachios in warm water for 2 hours.
- Drain and blend the soaked pistachios with coconut milk, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Chill the blended mixture in an airtight container for at least 1 hour.
- If using an ice cream maker, churn according to manufacturer instructions until reaching soft-serve consistency. If not, pour into a freezer-safe container.
- Freeze for about 4 hours or until firm before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg