Low-Carb Chocolate Greek Yogurt Ice Cream

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This high-protein, low-carb Chocolate Greek Yogurt Ice Cream is creamy, delicious, and a healthy alternative to store-bought ice cream.

I’m pretty sure I’ve tried every brand of low-carb ice cream on the market (you can read my low-carb ice cream review). Despite my high hopes, none could satisfy my ice cream cravings.

That’s why I developed this low-carb chocolate Greek yogurt ice cream!

How to make low-carb Greek yogurt ice cream 

This delicious, creamy ice cream can be made using an ice cream machine or, if you don’t have one, in the freezer (that’s how we do it!)

Step 1: Blend yogurt, protein powder, cocoa, stevia, and almond milk thoroughly. I recommend using a blender, although a whisk and some elbow grease will work as well.

Step 2: Place the mixture in your freezer or ice cream machine.

Step 3: If making in the freezer, take the ice cream out after an hour and turn it over gently with a spoon to avoid it becoming one big ice block. Repeat every 30 minutes until the ice cream has the right consistency (it should take about 2 hours total).

Step 4: When you’re ready to enjoy, take the ice cream out of the freezer 5-10 minutes before you serve it to let it soften up a bit.

This tasty ice cream is the perfect snack for a hot day or after a hard workout.

No ice cream machine, no problem!

If you’re like me and don’t have an ice cream machine, I have good news: all you need for this recipe is your freezer.

The only difference is that you have to be able to stir it every 30 minutes for the first two hours. This breaks up the ice crystals and gives the ice cream a smooth consistency.

After two hours, you can leave your ice cream in the freezer like normal.

Tips and tricks

The trick to making tasty high-protein ice cream without adding sugar is using protein powder. This will give it both flavor and sweetness.

I tried using chocolate-flavored protein powder at first but quickly found out that you get a richer chocolate flavor with vanilla protein powder and cocoa powder.

The protein powder I use is Met-Rx Vanilla. It’s great to use in both ice cream and baking because it has a very natural sweet vanilla flavor. When you combine it with cocoa powder, it (almost) tastes like real chocolate!

Toppings

What’s a tasty bowl of ice cream without some equally tasty toppings?

Personally, I like to add sliced almonds and raspberries. I just love the way these two ingredients go with the rich chocolate flavor.

You’re welcome to mix it up with your favorite healthy toppings. Other chopped nuts or berries are always a great choice. Or maybe try some toasted shredded coconut or sugar-free chocolate chips!

Storage

You can either eat this chocolate dessert right away (after the 2 hours of stirring if you made it in the freezer) or leave it in the freezer for up to a week. 

This recipe is for one serving, but I tend to make quite a large batch so I have enough for a few days. The challenge is not to go crazy and eat it all at once because it’s so delicious!

More healthy dessert recipes

When you find yourself craving something sweet, there are plenty of ways to indulge without the guilt. Here are a few more tasty dessert recipes I know you’ll love:

• Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles
• Peanut Butter Protein Balls
• Keto Chocolate Brownies

Finally, check out this roundup of my favorite low-carb desserts. I try to always keep it updated with new recipes, so be sure to bookmark it and check back often.