Apple Pie Protein Ice Cream 😋🍦

Ingredients

• 1 scoop Whey Protein Powder (vanilla flavored, unflavored works too)
• 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (prefer barista blend for creamier texture)
• 1/2 cup Low‑Fat Greek Yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
• 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon (freshly ground for best flavor)
• 1 tbsp Sugar‑Free Syrup (e.g., monk fruit or erythritol syrup)
• 1 pinch Salt (enhances flavor)
• 2 medium Apples (firm varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled and diced)
• 1 tbsp Small Apple Sweetener (e.g., erythritol or xylitol)
• 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon (same as above, for filling)
• 1 pinch Salt (for filling)
• 2 tbsp Sugar‑Free Syrup (same type as used in base)

Instructions

1. Blend Ice Cream Base

   Add whey protein powder, unsweetened almond milk, low‑fat Greek yogurt, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp sugar‑free syrup, and a pinch of salt into a tall mixing cup. Use the immersion blender to blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.

   Time: PT5M

2. Freeze Base

   Pour the blended mixture into the pint ice cream container, smooth the top with a spatula, seal the lid, and place the container upright in the freezer for at least 4 hours (overnight for best texture).

   Time: PT4H

3. Prepare Apple Pie Filling (Stovetop)

   While the base freezes, dice the apples into ½‑inch cubes. In a saucepan, combine the diced apples, 1 tbsp small‑apple sweetener, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and 2 tbsp sugar‑free syrup. Add 2 tbsp water, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook 5 minutes until the apples are tender but not mushy.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Optional Microwave Method for Filling

   Combine the same filling ingredients in a microwave‑safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, stir, then repeat in 1‑minute intervals until apples are soft.

   Time: PT3M

5. Warm the Pint Container

   When the base is fully frozen, run the sealed pint container under hot tap water for about 30 seconds. This loosens the sides for smoother processing.

   Time: PT2M

6. Spin the Ice Cream Base

   Place the pint in the ice cream machine and select the "Lite Ice Cream" setting. Spin for 2 minutes until the mixture becomes creamy but slightly crumbly.

   Time: PT2M

7. Create a Well for Filling

   Using a spoon, gently scrape down the sides of the ice cream and carve a shallow well in the center, being careful not to break the surrounding ice cream.

   Time: PT2M

8. Add Apple Pie Filling and Mix‑In

   Spoon the warm apple pie filling into the well. Return the pint to the ice cream machine and select the "Mix‑In" setting for 1 minute to evenly distribute the filling.

   Time: PT1M

9. Serve or Refreeze

   Serve the ice cream immediately for a soft‑serve texture, or place the pint back in the freezer for 30 minutes for a firmer scoop.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

220

Protein

22 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

5 g

Fiber

2 g