Coffee Protein Ice Cream Cake Recipe
grab your mixing bowls, and let’s whip up a confection that screams “I’m healthy” while tasting downright sinful!
Ingredients
- 2 cups brewed espresso cooled
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup sweetener honey, maple syrup, or your choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the cake layer:
- 1 cup coffee brewed and cooled
- 1 cup protein powder chocolate or vanilla
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sweetener like honey or agave
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- For the ice cream layer:
- 2 cups vanilla or coffee-flavored ice cream
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat your freezer to prepare for the ice cream layer. Seriously, this is crucial.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brewed coffee, protein powder, almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and spread it evenly.
- Freeze for about 1 hour or until the cake layer is firm. Patience is a virtue, my friend!
- After freezing, layer the ice cream over the chilled cake, smoothing it out as needed.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top if you're feeling indulgent, and freeze again for at least 2 hours.
- Slice and serve once set. Enjoy every guilt-free bite!
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin B12: 15%
- Calcium: 10%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin D: 5%
- Potassium: 4%