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Dairy-Free Vitamix Protein Ice Cream

A Vitamix recipe for chocolate ice cream made with coconut milk, cocoa, vanilla, plant-based protein powder, and dates.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 417kcal
Author Amee

Equipment

  • Vitamix

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut milk use unsweetened full-fat canned coconut milk for best results
  • ½ cup chocolate protein powder go with your favorite plant-based protein powder here for the best flavor
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large Medjool dates pitted
  • 4 cups ice cubes
  • *optional toppings- shredded coconut, dark chocolate shavings and almonds for topping

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
  • Select variable 1.
  • Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to variable 10 and then to high.
  • Use tamper to press ingredients into the blades.
  • In about 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four mounds should form.
  • Stop machine or melting will occur.
  • Enjoy immediately.

Notes

*Nutrition info will vary based on protein powder used. If additional sweetness is needed, feel free to add a few tablespoons of coconut or maple sugar. 
*If dairy is not a concern, feel free to swap the coconut milk with whole milk and the plant-based protein powder with a chocolate whey protein powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 716mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 4mg