Vanilla Collagen Ice Cream [Dairy-Free]

Think amping up your protein intake is boring? Think again. This vanilla collagen protein ice cream delivers 12 grams of protein in a creamy, classic dessert that actually feels like a treat. If you’re working on hitting your goals, learn more about the benefits of a high protein diet and why increasing your intake can make such a difference, especially when it includes fun options like this and other high-protein desserts.

Loaded with sprinkles, it brings me right back to my childhood favorite, just with better ingredients. Unlike many no-churn ice creams that rely on frozen bananas for creaminess, this version uses a rich coconut milk base for a smoother, more indulgent texture, similar to this protein frozen yogurt you can keep stocked in the freezer.

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Coconut milk: For this dairy-free protein ice cream recipe, you’ll need a can of full-fat coconut milk. Make sure to pop it into the fridge overnight so that it gets extra hard and drain all the water from it before blending.
• Type 2 Collagen powder: This is what gives this homemade ice cream a protein boost! The cleanest form of protein means that this protein ice cream is also great for kids. Plus, it blends easily to make for a smooth texture. Check out more collagen powder recipes.
• Pasteurized egg yolks: Opt for the “creations” brand, which comes in a carton and is pasteurized. This means that no unhealthy bacteria can get in.
• Vanilla stevia: Made by Nunaturals, this is an amazing way to get that classic vanilla flavor while adding a low-calorie sweetener. Regular stevia works fine too.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Flavor Variations

Rich chocolate: Add 1 tablespoon of raw cacao powder to the ice cream mixture. Swirl in chocolate chips after portioning into a loaf pan.

Peanut butter: Add 1-2 tablespoons of no oil peanut butter into the blender or swirl it in after it's been processed. Or top it with my caramel magic shell recipe.

Fresh berries: Chop up your favorite berries and mix them into the collagen powder ice cream for a pop of fresh flavor.

How To Make Collagen Ice Cream

Step 1: Add the ingredients to a high-powered blender.

Step 2: Process until smooth.

Step 3: Pour into an 8x4, lined (or silicone!) baking pan.

Step 4: Mix in sprinkles and freeze. Use an ice cream scoop to portion out the ice cream. Enjoy!

Expert Tips

The creaminess of your soft serve ice cream depends on your coconut milk. Make sure it’s full-fat and that it gets solid in the fridge overnight. Make sure to drain all the water out of the can and only scrape out the white, coconut cream for the ice cream. If your coconut milk is soft or runny, your ice cream will be runny as well.

The pasteurized egg is what makes the ice cream creamy enough to scoop. If you omit it, your coconut milk will just freeze solid and have a flakier texture.

If you do not have vanilla stevia, do not increase the honey. Instead, use ½ teaspoon regular vanilla extract + a few drops or ½ bag of powdered stevia.

High-quality collagen powder matters here so that you can be sure it blends smoothly and is not gritty. I use Perfect Supplements collagen powder because it's from such a pure source. If you try it, code mamabear10 saves you money.

Different coconut milks freeze differently. Pop the protein ice cream into the freezer for 30-60 minutes, checking on it after 30. Some will be the perfect texture for scooping at 30 minutes, and some will be too soft. What you don’t want is for it to get too hard where it crystallizes.

How To Store It

This ice cream is best eaten after that first freeze when it is creamy and scoopable. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months, but it does get really hard.

To enjoy it if it's been stored, I personally reblend, refreeze and re-scoop it. If you don't want to put in the hassle, break a bit off and blend it into your favorite balanced smoothie! It makes any smoothie ultra-creamy and super-rich.

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