NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Last week, we shared our favorite low- or no-sugar ice cream recipes that are so indulgent and rich, you’d never guess they could be healthy.
This week, we’ve taken our zero-sugar version a step further by boosting it to 10 grams of protein per half-cup. Developed by the Food Lab at Grace of Grace, this DIY protein ice cream is naturally low-carb and sweetened only with natural, plant-based sweeteners.
We love this protein ice cream for its rich, pure vanilla flavor, and just in time for Independence Day, we’ve topped it off with Grace’s Sugar-Free Jam (featured on WGNO last month, recipe here ) and finished it off red, white and blue style.
Rich Vanilla Low Carb Ice Cream | Zero Sugar
Approximately 1/10 cup
- 3 cups fresh cream
- 1/2 cup unflavored protein powder (e.g. Isopure Whey Protein)
- 6 tablespoons Granulated Allulose, 4 tablespoons Confectioner’s Style Swerve
- Pinch of salt
- 1.5 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and stir until protein powder and sweetener are dissolved. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or overnight.
Turn on your Cuisinart ICE-21RP1 ice cream maker and pour the mixture into the bowl in the freezer and blend until thickened, approximately 15-20 minutes. The ice cream will have a soft texture similar to soft serve ice cream. If you prefer a firmer texture, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for approximately 2 hours. Remove from the freezer a few minutes before serving.
Tip: You can make this vegan by using a plant-based dairy-free heavy cream substitute in place of the heavy cream (I like Califia Farms Dairy Free Heavy Whip ), Ripple’s pea protein-based milk in place of cow’s milk, and a plant-based protein (e.g. Orgain) in place of the whey.
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Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD is a registered dietitian and nutrition journalist in New Orleans and founder of the nonprofit restaurant initiative Ochsner Eat Fit. Listen to her podcast, FUELED | Wellness + Nutrition, and follow @MollyKimballRD on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Find more of Molly’s articles and TV segments at www.mollykimball.com, and sign up for the Eat Fit Wellness Bites weekly newsletter here.
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