No-Churn Peach Swirl Protein Ice Cream
Enjoy a creamy, protein-packed treat with this no-churn peach swirl ice cream, combining fresh peaches and whey protein for a healthy dessert twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups frozen peaches, thawed slightly
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Puree the thawed peaches with honey and lemon juice until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, heavy cream, whey protein powder, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour half of the protein ice cream base into a freezer-safe container.
- Layer half of the peach puree over the base, then gently swirl with a knife or skewer.
- Add the remaining ice cream base and top with the remaining peach puree, swirling again gently.
- Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Allow to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping and serving.
Notes
For an extra creamy texture, stir the ice cream every hour during freezing. Serve with fresh peach slices or a sprinkle of granola for added crunch.