Protein Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Pie

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Introducing a delightful treat that merges healthiness and indulgence: the Protein Chocolate Cherry Ice cream Pie. This recipe combines the rich flavors of dark chocolate and luscious cherries with the goodness of protein-packed ingredients. Get ready to savor each guilt-free bite of this frozen masterpiece that’s perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings while keeping your nutritional goals on track.

Protein Chocolate Cherry Ice cream pie

Laila Yetunde

A Healthy Dessert Recipe

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Freezing time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Total Time 5 hours hrs

Course Dessert

Cuisine African

Ingredients

  

For the Crust

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons sweetener (e.g., stevia, erythritol)
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil

For the Ice Cream Filling

• 2 cups vanilla protein powder
• 2 cups Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
• 1 cup frozen cherries, chopped
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)

For the Chocolate Drizzle

• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, and melted coconut oil for the crust. Press the mixture into a pie dish to form the crust. Bake for about 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
  1 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons sweetener (e.g., stevia, erythritol), 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• In a separate bowl, mix the vanilla protein powder and Greek yogurt until smooth. Add the chopped frozen cherries, vanilla extract, and honey/maple syrup. Mix well.
  2 cups vanilla protein powder, 2 cups Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative), 1 cup frozen cherries, chopped, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
• Pour the ice cream filling into the cooled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
• Place the pie in the freezer for at least 4 hours or until firm.
• For the chocolate drizzle, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave or double boiler. Stir until smooth.
  1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• Once the pie is firm, drizzle the chocolate sauce over the top.
• Return the pie to the freezer for another 30 minutes to allow the chocolate drizzle to set.
• Before serving, let the pie sit at room temperature for a few minutes to make it easier to slice. Enjoy your protein chocolate cherry ice cream pie!

Notes

Remember, this recipe is just a guideline, so feel free to adjust ingredient quantities and flavors to your taste preferences.

Keyword Protein Choclate Cherry Ice Cream Pie

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