🍫 High-Protein Chocolate Ice Cream (No Sugar, No Flour)
Ingredients (4 servings)
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2 cups heavy cream
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1½ cups whole milk (or milk of choice / replace with more cream for carnivore style)
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4 egg yolks (adds richness + protein)
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½–¾ cup chocolate protein powder (whey or egg white based)
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2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
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¼ cup allulose or erythritol (optional, for sweetness)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Optional: 40–60g collagen peptides (extra protein, keeps ice cream scoopable)
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the chocolate base
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In a saucepan, add heavy cream + milk and warm over medium heat until steaming — do not boil.
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In a bowl, whisk egg yolks + sweetener until smooth.
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Slowly pour a little warm cream into the yolks while whisking to temper (prevents curdling).
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Pour yolk mixture back into saucepan and cook 5–8 minutes on low heat, stirring until slightly thickened.
The base is ready when it coats the back of a spoon.
2️⃣ Add protein
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Remove from heat, let cool 2 minutes.
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Whisk in:
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protein powder
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cocoa powder
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vanilla
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collagen (optional)
Mix until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
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If thick, blend with a hand blender for 10–20 seconds.
3️⃣ Chill
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Cover and refrigerate 2–4 hours or until very cold.
(This step makes the texture creamy and scoopable.)
4️⃣ Freeze
You have 3 freezing options:
| Method | Result | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Ice cream maker | Soft & creamy | Churn 15–25 mins, freeze 1 hr |
| No-machine | Best scoopable | Freeze 30 mins, mix, repeat 4–5x |
| Blender method | Quick but firmer | Pour into dish, freeze 4–6 hrs |
Macros (per serving, approx.)
with whey protein + collagen
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Calories: ~330
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Protein: 30–60g (depending on powder)
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Carbs: 4–8g
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Fat: 20–28g
Make It FULL Carnivore
Replace cocoa powder with:
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2–3 tbsp cacao butter or chocolate collagen
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Skip sweetener if you want strict carnivore
Serving Ideas
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Top with whipped cream
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Mix-ins: crushed pork rinds + butter, shaved frozen chocolate, bacon bits (carnivore twist)
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For softer scoops: let sit 10 minutes before serving