Protein-packed frozen delight (Print Version)
A rich frozen chocolate treat made with thick Greek yogurt and sweetened with maple syrup—a guilt-free way to enjoy dessert.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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1/2 cup plain or vanilla almond milk (unsweetened)
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3 cups unsweetened Greek yogurt
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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A small pinch of fine sea salt
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2/3 cup pure maple syrup
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1 cup cocoa powder
→ Optional Extras
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Chocolate chips
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Nuts, chopped
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Fresh berries or fruit
# Steps:
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Toss your Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, almond milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and salt into a blender. Blend it up until it's smooth and there are no cocoa clumps left in the mix.
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Double-check that the bowl for your ice cream machine has been frozen solid beforehand. Most need about 24 hours in the freezer—check your manufacturer's guide to know for sure.
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Pour the smoothie-like mixture into your ice cream machine. Follow the machine's directions to churn it properly, which usually takes 15-20 minutes at home. It'll look like soft-serve when it's ready.
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If you’re into soft-serve, dive in and serve immediately. Prefer a classic, firmer ice cream? Move on to the next bit.
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Spoon the churned mixture into a container with a tight lid or a lined pan. Cover tightly (plastic wrap works great if you're using a pan) and leave it in the freezer for at least half an hour or longer until firm.
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Before serving, let the ice cream rest on the counter for a few minutes to soften up. Then, scoop into bowls and add your favorite toppings, if you want.
# Helpful Notes:
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This version packs more protein thanks to Greek yogurt and skips the heavy ingredients found in typical ice cream.
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Want it sweeter? Try adding 2-3 tablespoons of honey or bumping up the maple syrup to 3/4 cup.
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No ice cream machine? Just freeze it in a shallow dish and stir it every half hour for 2-3 hours until set.