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Protein Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Pie

Protein Chocolate Cherry Ice cream pie

Avatar photoLaila Yetunde
A Healthy Dessert Recipe
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Freezing time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine African
Servings 0

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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