FUELED Wellness + Nutrition | DIY Protein Ice Cream – low carb, zero sugar, gluten free

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO ) — Last week, we shared our favorite recipes for low- and zero-sugar ice cream that’s so decadently rich, you’d never know they’re better for you.

This week, we’re taking the zero-sugar version a step further with a boost of 10 grams of protein in every half-cup serving. Developed by Grace of Grace’s Food Lab , this DIY protein ice cream is naturally low in carbs, sweetened only with plant-based natural sweeteners.

We love this protein ice cream with its rich, pure vanilla flavor, and we’ve also dressed it up red-white-and-blue style for the 4th of July with a drizzle of Grace’s zero-sugar added preserves (featured last month on WGNO, recipe here ).

Rich Vanilla Low Carb Ice Cream | Zero Sugar

Makes about 10 half-cup servings

• Three cups heavy cream
• Half cup protein powder, unflavored (e.g. Isopure Whey Protein)
• Six tablespoons granular allulose 4 tablespoons Confectioners Style Swerve
• One pinch salt
• One and a half tablespoons pure vanilla extract

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk until protein powder and sweeteners are dissolved. Cover and refrigerate one to two hours, or overnight.

Turn on the Cuisinart ICE-21RP1 ice cream maker ; pour the mixture into the frozen freezer bowl and let mix until thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes. The ice cream will have a soft creamy texture similar to soft-serve style. If a firmer consistency is desired transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for about two hours. Remove from freezer a few minutes before serving.

Tip: Make it vegan by substituting plant-based dairy free heavy cream alternative (I like Califia Farms’ Dairy Free Heavy Whip ) in place of heavy cream, Ripple pea protein-based milk instead of cow’s milk, and plant-based protein (e.g. Orgain ) in place of whey.

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Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD is a registered dietitian + nutrition journalist in New Orleans, and founder of Ochsner Eat Fit nonprofit restaurant initiative. Tune in to her podcast, FUELED | Wellness + Nutrition and follow her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @MollyKimballRD. See more of Molly’s articles + TV segments at www.mollykimball.com , and sign up for Eat Fit Wellness Bites weekly newsletter, here .

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