Versatile, sweet, low in calories, and packed with 9g of protein each, Protein Popsicles are a refreshing and cooling way to get extra protein! Great after hot workouts, on summer afternoons, or just because.
1cupunsweetened almond milkor other unsweetened milk
2scoopsprotein powderunflavored or vanilla
1-2tablespoonsmaple syrupoptional/to taste
1 ¼cupfrozen fruitpeaches, strawberries, mangos, blueberries, raspberries, pineapple, bananas or a combination of the above
Instructions
Add all of the ingredients to the blender in the order listed. Blend until smooth.
Blend the maple syrup in to taste. Note: you will want the mixture to taste a bit sweeter than you would if you were drinking it.
Pour the protein mixture into popsicle molds, dividing it evenly between the molds. Pop the popsicle sticks into the popsicle molds and freeze for 4-8 hours, or until frozen through.
Notes
Nutrition Facts are calculated with unsweetened whey protein powder, frozen strawberries, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup.
Storage: Frozen popsicles keep in the freezer in the popsicle molds or stored in a freezer-safe container for 2-3 months.
Sweetening the Popsicles: Add maple syrup to taste when blending the popsicle mixture. You will want a mixture that is sweeter than you would drink for a smoothie, as the mixture doesn't taste as sweet when frozen.
Using Sweetened Protein Powder: If using sweetened vanilla protein powder, add the maple to taste.
Extra Protein: Add an extra hit of protein powder to this recipe by blending in vanilla or plain Greek yogurt.
Dietary Adaptations: to make vegan and dairy-free popsicles, use almond milk (or another plant milk) and vegan protein powder.
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