Description
A delicious, creamy, and protein-packed frozen treat made from frozen bananas, protein powder, and Greek yogurt, perfect for fitness enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 360 g frozen bananas (about 3 medium)
- 60 g protein powder (2 scoops)
- 120 g plain Greek yogurt (1/2 cup)
- 240 ml milk or unsweetened almond milk (1 cup)
- 15 ml honey or maple syrup (1 tbsp)
- 5 ml vanilla extract (1 tsp)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional mix-ins: 30 g cocoa powder (2 tbsp), 30 g peanut butter (2 tbsp), or 40 g dark chocolate chips (1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Freeze the bananas: Slice 3 ripe bananas into coins and freeze on a tray until solid, about 2 hours or overnight.
- Measure protein and yogurt: Weigh the protein powder and measure the Greek yogurt. Combine in the blender.
- Blitz the frozen bananas: Add frozen bananas and milk to the blender, pulse, then blend on high until thick and smooth.
- Add protein, yogurt, and flavor: Add the protein-yogurt mixture, honey, vanilla, and salt. Blend until fully combined.
- Adjust texture and taste: Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness as desired.
- Freeze until firm: Transfer to a shallow container and freeze for about 3-4 hours until firm.
- Serve: Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping and serving.
Notes
Use ripe, freckled bananas for the best flavor. Avoid overblending to keep the texture creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
