Protein-Packed Berry Ice Cream

Step 1:

Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth. (If you prefer some texture, roughly chop half the berries and stir them in after you have processed the rest of the ingredients.)

Step 2:

Scoop the mixture into a metal loaf pan or 12 lolly moulds and freeze for 2–3 hours, until set. (If using a loaf pan, remove it from the freezer every 40 minutes and use a fork to stir the mixture to prevent ice crystals from forming.) If using an ice cream maker, follow the instructions. (You may need to freeze the bowl for 24 hours beforehand.)

Makes ± 1.5 litres or 12 lollies

Note:

For chocolate ice cream, use 1 large banana instead of the berries and chocolate-flavoured whey protein powder.

Recipe provided by Nicci Robertson in her book THRIVE: Healthy recipes that break the diet rules.