Sometimes, you just want ice cream without the guilt or the sugar crash. That’s where this vanilla protein ice cream comes in. It’s creamy, sweet, and tastes like a real treat, but it’s made with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. Plus, it’s packed with protein, so it can double as a post-workout snack or late-night dessert that won’t derail your fitness goals. This ice cream is also very easy to make in 30 minutes. All that will be needed to make this is a simple mason jar.

For a simple single-serving batch you will need the following:

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 cup heavy whippng cream

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1–2 tablespoons sugar substitute (like stevia adjust to taste)

1 pinch of pink Himalayan salt (balances flavor)

Let’s get to the fun part

1. Combine all ingredients into an 8 ox mason jar

2. Close and shake the jar for up to 5 minutes to mix (try not to over mix)

3. Freeze for 30 minutes (don’t freeze it too long as it could damage the jar)

4. Renove from the freezer and serve with your favorite toppings or straight from the container.

I ate the whole thing. Zero regrets

The best part about this treat is that you can customize your toppings (or protein powder if you want something like chocolate or strawberry). This is a beginner friendly recipe that can be enjoyed the same day. Until the next time dear readers. Excelsior!