Description
Creamy high-protein pistachio ice cream delivers nutty Mediterranean magic in each spoonful. Green pistachios blend perfectly with silky smooth textures, promising cool refreshment you’ll savor to the last delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Protein Base:
- 1 ½ cups (354 milliliters) cottage cheese
- 2 scoops vanilla or pistachio protein powder
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- ¼ cup (84 grams) honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Nuts and Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60 grams) shelled pistachios
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3–4 drops green food coloring
Instructions
- Pulverize shelled pistachios and milk in a high-powered blender until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate Greek yogurt, protein powder, honey, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt into the pistachio mixture, blending thoroughly until ingredients are completely integrated.
- Carefully transfer the smooth, creamy blend into a freezer-safe container with ample space for expansion.
- Place container in freezer and allow mixture to partially solidify for 1-2 hours, interrupting the freezing process every 30 minutes to vigorously stir and prevent unwanted ice crystal formation.
- Remove ice cream from freezer and let it rest at ambient temperature for approximately 3-4 minutes to soften slightly, facilitating easier scooping.
- Portion the high-protein dessert into serving bowls, creating elegant scoops with an ice cream scoop or large spoon.
- Optional: Enhance presentation and texture by sprinkling freshly chopped pistachios over each serving, adding a delightful crunch and nutty visual appeal.
Notes
- Boost the protein content by using a high-quality, unflavored whey or plant-based protein powder for a creamy, smooth texture.
- Enhance the nutty flavor by lightly toasting pistachios before blending, which releases their natural oils and deepens the overall taste profile.
- For a dairy-free version, swap Greek yogurt with coconut cream and use almond or oat milk to maintain the creamy consistency while accommodating different dietary needs.
- Prevent icy texture by using an ice cream maker if available, which will create a smoother, more professional-grade dessert with minimal manual stirring.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg