This vegan chocolate peanut butter protein nice cream is so rich and creamy, and tastes super indulgent while being made with just 5 healthy ingredients!
Sometimes, I want a super simple, light, fruit-forward smoothie.
Other times, I want nice cream that’s more of a decadent, dessert-like treat. Which is exactly how I’d describe this vegan chocolate peanut butter protein nice cream. It’s still really simple and made with just 5 healthy ingredients, but the chocolate + PB combo seriously is so rich and amazing, it’s like eating ice cream.
Ingredients for vegan chocolate peanut butter protein nice cream
- Frozen bananas: super ripe bananas give the nice cream sweetness and super rich and creamy texture.
- Cacao powder: cacao gives rich chocolate flavor.
- Peanut butter: make sure to choose oil-free, unsweetened peanut butter for the most nutrient-dense option and the best pure peanut flavor. You could also use peanut butter powder for a low fat option.
- Protein powder: I always use Complement protein because it’s the best quality, super simple and clean vegan protein you’ll find, but any vegan protein should work (though it may slightly change the texture/flavor).
- Nondairy milk: a little liquid helps everything blend together.
Tips for making vegan chocolate peanut butter protein nice cream
- Freeze your bananas when they’re super ripe. Always wait to freeze bananas until they’re super ripe and spotty. This is when they have the most sweetness and banana flavor.
- Add as little liquid as possible. I start with just 1/4 cup of milk, then add little by little just to help the blender get things going. The less liquid you add, the thicker and more ice cream-like it will be.
- Keep it simple or add some toppings. This nice cream is great on its own, but feel free to add some toppings. I love some vegan chocolate chips on top for a little texture.
This vegan chocolate peanut butter protein nice cream is so rich and creamy, packed with peanut butter and chocolate flavor, and it has plenty of plant-based protein to keep you satisfied. You really can’t go wrong with ice cream that tastes this decadent, but is actually so simple and healthy. Best of both worlds!
Xo,
Sara
Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Nice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 serving vegan protein powder – I always use Complement protein – you can use code sweetvegansara for a discount off the best vegan protein powder – https://lovecomplement.com/?aff=118
- 1 tbsp oil-free unsweetened peanut butter – you could also swap for peanut butter powder for a low fat option
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup nondairy milk – I use unsweetened almond milk and I always start with 1/4 cup, then add a little at a time as needed to make sure everything is blended but the texture is still super thick.
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until totally smooth.
- Add any toppings if desired and enjoy!
