And this time? Here is a protein ice cream that is dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free, very high in protein, and of course vegan. I chose to make popsicles and coat them in dark chocolate. Love your body and treat it to good things. Enjoy, bon appetit!
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Vegan Protein Ice Cream with Chickpeas and Cacao
A protein-rich ice cream built on chickpeas, cacao, and almond butter. Dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free. Store it in a container or turn it into popsicles.
Published on June 9, 2025
Prep time10 min
Total time370 min
Servings6 popsicles
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas (soak dried chickpeas overnight and cook until fully soft)
- 1/2 cup good-quality cacao
- 5-6 tablespoons 100% natural maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1 cup milk (I used unsweetened soy milk)
- Dark chocolate for coating (optional)
Instructions
- 1Blend all the ingredients until you get a smooth batter.
- 2Taste the batter before freezing. If it isn't sweet enough, add maple syrup to taste.
- 3Transfer to a container and freeze, or pour into popsicle molds like in the video.
- 4If you like, coat the popsicles in dark chocolate.
- 5Freeze until fully set and serve.
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