Chocolate Protein Ice Cream Recipe without Bananas (2024)

FAQs

Can you freeze protein shakes to make ice cream? ›

4 ingredient ice cream hack. using Premier Proteins Caramel Protein Shake. All you have to do is use a handful of ice cubes, blend with one Premier Protein Shake, 1/2 a cup of protein powder, then add a caramel drizzle. and freeze until your ice cream texture has formed.

Did you know you can also eat your protein powder? Wait, don't just scoop the dry powder into your mouth ‒ that's not what I meant. Protein powder can be mixed into any number of treats – even ice cream!

If you prefer thick protein shakes, use milk instead of water. Any type of milk will do the trick, but if you want a milkshake consistency, I recommend using coconut milk. Add ice. If you are using a blender, adding a handful of ice cubes is an easy way to make your protein shake thicker.

First tip for ANABOLIC PROTEIN ICE CREAM: Lots of frozen fruit! Yes, I put nearly 400g of frozen strawberries. It ranges from 300-400 depending on the day. This is absolutely KEY to make the ice cream creamy, and as thick as you will see below.

You can put any shake with protein in it in the freezer without affecting the protein's nutrients, digestibility or absorption. If you're happy to sacrifice some of the freshness of the taste, there's nothing harmful about pre-mixing your shake and all of the nutrients will be preserved.

Freezing protein powder won't damage its nutrients, but the texture may change. Clumping can happen, but a good shake or stir can fix that.

The addition of real milk powder may lead to bloating, constipation and probably dysentery because of it's high lactose and sugar level. Don't add ingredients such as soy protein which contains chemical compounds that can lead to hormonal disturbance in some people. Avoid mixing vegetable oils that contain trans fats.

I like to use vanilla protein powder as it adds a subtle vanilla flavor but plain also works. Granulated Sweetener of choice OR dates.There is the option to use either dates or a granulated sweetener to add sweetness. Either white sugar, allulose (it's sugar free and low carb), or coconut sugar works.

However, when you consume protein with milk, it adds up to 8-10 grams more protein to a serving and this extra protein slows down the digestion. When you mix protein with milk, it coagulates the shake and makes whey protein to stay long which makes it slow to digest with a constant supply of amino acid to the body.

Xanthan Gum: Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that is used to improve texture and consistency. It helps give a super creamy texture to protein ice cream. Usually, about 1/4 teaspoon for one container will do the trick because it is very effective.

What makes McDonald's milkshake thick? ›

Great question. Our shakes contain milk from our reduced-fat soft serve, which makes them thick and creamy.

Casein is a milk protein that is naturally creamier than other protein powders when mixed in water. If you mix it with cream or milk it will be even thicker. Finally, my favorite way to thicken up a shake is to use about a tablespoon of Sugar-Free/Fat-Free Instant Pudding mix.

Tapioca Starch: Similar to cornstarch, tapioca starch can be used as a thickening agent to achieve a creamy texture in non-custard ice creams. Junket Tablets: Junket tablets, made with rennet, can also serve as a thickening agent for certain ice cream recipes.

Typically this protein comes in the form of whey protein. If you've tried any of these ice creams before, you will notice that the texture is much more icy than regular ice cream. This is because there is not a lot of fat in the ice cream to give that creamy consistency.

If you are churning your ice cream and it is not thickening, make sure that the canister is cold. Try adding some more ice and rock salt to it. Next time, put the canister into the freezer the day before you start making ice cream. This will ensure that it is cold enough.

A: NO! If you fully freeze a Premier Protein shake, when thawed it will have a thick granular texture, sort of like Cream of Wheat. A few of mu chocolate ones got too close to cooling unit in small dorm type fridge, they froze to the point where the package was bulging (but did not burst).

Whenever you have a hankering for a smoothie but you don't have the time to make one fresh, you can pull your frozen smoothie out. Let it thaw or eat it frozen. The churning process in your ice cream maker and its airtight seal will keep your frozen smoothies just as good as if it were fresh.

Generally, it is recommended to consume your pre-made protein shake within 24-48 hours to ensure optimal freshness and taste. Storing your shakes in the refrigerator can help prolong their shelf life and maintain their quality.

During freezing, the physical environment of a protein changes dramatically leading to the development of stresses that impact protein stability. Low temperature, freeze-concentration, and ice formation are the three chief stresses resulting during cooling and freezing.