Protein ice cream, where have you been all my life?
Fast Track sent me some chocolate Protein Freeze last week. When it arrived, I tore open the package and read the instructions on the label:
Preparation: Pour entire container of Protein Freeze powder into a large bowl. Add 12 cups of water and 1 cup of nut butter. Blend and then freeze.
If you know me, you know I rarely follow a recipe to the letter but this time I was tempted because I think chocolate and peanut butter is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.
I decided to make an individual serving to start. So I grabbed my Magic Bullet blender and mixed together 1/3 cup Protein Freeze, 2/3 cup water, and 2T natural peanut butter. I popped it into the freezer and a few hours later I had protein chocolate peanut butter ice cream which IS proof that God loves us and wants us to be even happier.
A few hours after that, I had my second batch in the freezer and a batch of chocolate oatmeal protein cookies in the oven. I had to see if Protein Freeze could pass my baking test, didn’t I? Let me just say, I was not disappointed. I’ll share that recipe with you another time because I have to tell you about the protein latte I made with Protein Freeze. Remember my recipe for A Whole Latte Protein? Well, Protein Freeze stood up to that challenge, too.
Today I decided to make another serving of Protein Freeze ice cream using a packet of Starbucks VIA instant coffee instead of the peanut butter and the result was a rich, dark chocolate ice cream. I have another batch brewing in the freezer right now.
I have my mind set on making cinnamon protein ice cream and since I haven’t ordered my tub of vanilla Protein Freeze yet, I tried making cinnamon
ice cream with a vanilla protein powder I have in my cupboard and it was a flop. I don’t know what makes Protein Freeze different, and they are understandably holding that trade secret close to their pecs because, trust me, I asked. I guess they can keep their secret and as long as they keep making it no one will get hurt.
Now I really must go, I need to place an order for Protein Freeze and ask Santa to bring me this popsicle maker so I can make my Muscles Pop!
moonduster (Becky) says:
November 18th 2009Cool! I went to their site and see that they ship all over the world too, which means I can try it!
Yum Yucky says:
November 18th 2009oh geesh. the more I visit here, the more I realize I need a protein makeover.
Joanna, you should be a Protein Makeover Consultant.
Marisa (Trim The Fat) says:
November 18th 2009That is so cool! I am a gadget junkie…hmmm…may have to add this to my xmas list :)
Diane Fit to the Finish says:
November 18th 2009That sounds wonderful Joanna! I agree with Yum Yucky! You should be a Protein Makeover Consultant!!
Jessica@HowSweet says:
November 18th 2009I’ve never heard of the protein freeze, I used to just make my own protein ice cream. Great idea!!!
The Candid RD says:
November 18th 2009Wow, those creations all sound so delicious!
I just tried the Starbucks instant coffee the other day and boy was I pleasantly surprised! It was so tasty. I always want to put coffee in my ice cream but Nick isn’t a fan :( One day I’ll make some just for me!
Jess (Fit Chick in the City) says:
November 18th 2009You must be one happy woman after all those yummy, healthy treats! Now, I wish I had had coffee ice cream for breakfast. ;)
Tiffany says:
November 18th 2009Hey, I am going to order some protein freeze. I was thinking the vanilla with some pumpkin. Have you tried Arctic zero ice cream?? YUM!!
LindaM says:
November 18th 2009You continue to amaze me with your creativity…you rock Jo!
FatFighterTV says:
November 18th 2009You are so creative in the kitchen! I am always impressed. :)
Food Fascination says:
November 18th 2009I need to get some!!!
John W. Zimmer says:
November 18th 2009Sounds like a lot of work! Bet it was good though. :)
Suzanne says:
November 18th 2009That’s it, now you have to move here and open an ice cream store!
Kevin says:
November 21st 2009Wow!! Yeah, I finally read it. Sorry…been studying to much! You were right, that stuff looks awesome, I think i’ll have to place an order.
eatmovelove says:
November 26th 2009Pics please!!
Allie (Protein Girl) says:
December 3rd 2009I laughed out loud at the PB/Chocolate combo is proof that God loves us. I ♥ protein ice cream. I’m actually going to make some today – pumpkin protein ice cream anyone? Better for PMS than a bag of M&Ms!
Carolyn says:
January 24th 2010Protein Freeze is great. Any chance you can post the chocolate oatmeal protein cookie recipe? I’d love to try it and can’t find your recipe anywhere