It looks like a birthday treat, but this high-protein ice cream recipe is surprisingly simple to make. No oven, no cooking and no complicated prep required — just a blender and your freezer.
High-Protein Birthday Cake Ice Cream Recipe – 2 Serves
Ingredients
- 250g Greek yoghurt
- 150g cottage cheese
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp milk, as needed
- 1 tbsp rainbow sprinkles
- Extra sprinkles for topping
How to Make Protein Ice Cream
- Add the Greek yoghurt, cottage cheese, protein powder, vanilla and maple syrup to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add a little milk if needed to achieve the right consistency.
- Stir through the rainbow sprinkles.
- Pour into a shallow container and freeze for around 2–3 hours, stirring once or twice while it freezes.
- Let it sit for 5–10 minutes before scooping.
- Finish with plenty of sprinkles.
Protein content: Roughly 25–30g per serve, depending on the protein powder and yoghurt used.
Kimmi's Birthday Reminder
Sometimes eating well doesn't mean missing out on the things you love. You can still enjoy the sprinkles, the birthday vibes and feel-good nutrition — just make it work a little harder for you. This easy no-bake ice cream recipe proves that healthy desserts can be delicious and fun.
