High Protein Banana Split Ice Cream
Indulge guilt-free with this High Protein Banana Split Ice Cream—a wholesome twist on a classic dessert that’s packed with flavor and nutrients! This deliciously creamy treat combines the natural sweetness of frozen ripe bananas with the richness of vanilla Greek yogurt and protein powder to create a dessert that doubles as a satisfying post-workout snack. Featuring layers of banana and chocolate protein ice cream, colorful fresh strawberries, juicy pineapple chunks, and crunchy walnuts, every bite is a delightful balance of textures and tastes. A drizzle of natural almond butter and dark chocolate chips adds an irresistible finish to this nutrient-dense masterpiece. Perfectly customizable and ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe offers a healthy way to enjoy a banana split while keeping your protein intake in check!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 whole ripe bananas
- 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 cup milk (preferably almond or skim)
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons natural almond butter
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Peel and slice the bananas into small pieces and place them in a ziplock bag. Freeze the banana slices for at least 2 hours or until they are completely frozen.
In a blender or food processor, combine the frozen banana slices, vanilla Greek yogurt, almond or skim milk, and vanilla protein powder. Blend until smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed.
Transfer half of the banana ice cream mixture into a separate bowl. Add unsweetened cocoa powder to the remaining mixture in the blender and blend until fully incorporated, creating a chocolate protein layer.
In four serving bowls, layer the banana ice cream, chocolate protein ice cream, fresh strawberries, and fresh pineapple chunks.
Drizzle each serving with natural almond butter and top with chopped walnuts and dark chocolate chips.
Serve immediately for a refreshing treat or freeze for an additional 15-30 minutes if a firmer texture is preferred.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1241 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.6 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 558 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.0 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.3 g | ||
| Protein | 92.9 g | 186% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 1267 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2946 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
