I’m not sure about the rest of you guys, but the heat this summer has been killing me! I try to avoid putting on the AC but some days, there just isn’t an option. On those other days, I’m fighting the heat any way that I can. This has meant a lot of water, sitting in front of a fan, sleeping on the floor and eating ice cream. Don’t get me wrong, the latter, I am definitely not complaining about…especially when it’s homemade and super delicious!
Earlier this month, I shared the top things I look for when picking a protein powder after receiving a supply of Bob’s Red Mill’s new protein powders, and after enjoying numerous post workout smoothies, it was time I got a little creative.
I was feeling particularly inspired after seeing all of those dairy-free homemade ice creams so in order to celebrate Sunday’s National Ice Cream Day, I made myself some dairy-free chai protein ice cream! OH MY GOODNESS, you guys!!
This ice cream was delicious! I’m still surprised that I didn’t eat the whole container, but actually saved some to enjoy the next day. 😉
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup coconut cream
- ⅓ cup Bob’s Red Mill chai protein
- ⅓ cup cacao nibs
Blend frozen banana in a food processor and add coconut cream until smooth. Then add in protein until well mixed and pulse in cacao nibs. Pour mixture into a tupperware and put in freezer. Stir within the first 30 minutes and then let it set. Scoop, serve, enjoy!
To make your summer even cooler (see what I did there?), Bob’s Red Mill has offered to do a giveaway for some protein of your own!
[ctt title=”The only way to stay cool on a hot summer day…ICE CREAM!” tweet=”The only way to stay cool on a hot summer http://ctt.ec/4B4a7+ CREAM! via @iamkatiearnold http://ctt.ec/JhWc5+” coverup=”4B4a7″]
Want a coupon to get your own protein? GET IT HERE!
What kind of protein ice cream would you want to make?
I’d make chocolate chip ice cream.
Amy Lauren recently posted…Weekly Rundown: July 18-24
This looks like such an amazing recipe! I’m going to have to try it! <3
Susannah recently posted…Blogger’s Block Can be a Good Thing?
Make sure to let me know how it turns out!
Another thing I’ve yet to try making but always wanted to. Bet it tastes far, far better than anything you but at the store!!
Lindsay recently posted…10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week
It’s so good! And I love knowing exactly what every single ingredient is that’s in my ice cream and that it’s totally safe for my dietary restrictions!
This sounds delicious! I’ll have to give it a try!
Let me know what you think!
Yum! This looks so amazing!
Jessica recently posted…How to Train for a 5K
It is delicious!
Yummm! I would try to make protein “cookie dough” to add into the banana nice ice cream! Now I need to figure out how to do that 🙂 haha
YES! YES! YES!!
!!! I still have some chai protein powder left from Bob’s Red Mill! I can’t wait to try making this! <3
YES! Do it!!
This way sounds amazing. I have never seen chai flavor! YUM!
Kim Munoz recently posted…10 Things that made me happy this week
Right? YUM!
I’ve never tried Bob’s Red Mill and am excited about getting to try it out. I do miss ice cream being vegan..
Girl, this is for you then!! 🙂
YUM!! This looks so delicious! I can’t wait to try this.
Jessica Bradshaw recently posted…Carry On Essentials + GIVEAWAY
I can’t wait to hear what you think!
Ahh yes!! I LOVE this protein powder and I LOVE ice cream — need to make this ASAP!
Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie recently posted…Healthy Dairy Free Road Trip Snacks
YES YOU DO! 😉
This sounds really interesting. I may have to try some!
DO IT! 🙂
This sounds and even looks so tempting!! I’ll definitely give it a try! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Aishwarya Shenolikar recently posted…My ‘Brave Playlist’!
Let me know what you think!
I would love to try this! I love mixing chocolate ice cream with other flavors!
Chocolate chai would be super yummy!
Wow, this sounds soooo yummmy!!! I’m always looking for good treats to eat in the summer. I’m gonna try this 🙂
Corsica | kissesfromcarolina.com
Yay! Let me know what you think!
OMG, this looks SO SO good! Thanks for sharing (have never thought to make homemade ice cream, but doesn’t look too hard!). I’d make mint chocolate chip, because it’s my favorite of all time ever 🙂
Charlotte recently posted…grateful list 7/22/16
Mint chocolate chip ice cream is one of my favs too!
Yum! I love that you dont need an ice cream maker for this recipe! I’d love a GF/dairy free vanilla ice cream with brownie bites in it!
Heather @ Polyglot Jot recently posted…Foodie Friday: Simple Summer Salad (GF + V)
Oh yum!!
I would make chocolate ice cream! Life is better with chocolate 🙂
Agreed! 😉
MMmm…. This looks amazing! Thankfully it hasn’t been super hot here this summer, but we’ve still been eating lots of ice cream.
This looks delicious. I’m sharing this with a friend who would love to try this!
Yum. It’s winter here in New Zealand and even now I am craving this recipe. Looks amazing!
Demelza recently posted…Why I Don’t Want To Go To Church Anymore
This looks absolutely delicious!
Annmarie recently posted…Gluten Free French Toast Sticks with Blueberry Sauce
WHERE WAS THIS LAST NIGHT. I had 2 smoothies and ice cream yesterday. It’s getting real around here.
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…All the Feelings Friday Five