This high-protein ‘ice cream’ created by Ketogains’ Luis Villasenor is super low calorie with a low energy density to soothe your sweet tooth without the calories.
Normal ice cream is typically only 7% protein, with the remainder an equal mixture of fat and carbs, which is why it’s so hard to stop eating. By comparison, this version is more than half protein and has 40% of the energy density.
The major ingredient here is low-fat cottage cheese (for the greatest satiety, use the lowest fat version you can find) which adds protein along with heaps of calcium, potassium and a range of other nutrients. If you have it, you can use casein powder (not why), for even more protein.
The gelatin powder brings a thick texture and glycine, which is great for joint health and sleep.
The chayote squash is a low-energy-density fruit that adds to the bulk and brings fibre and a range of vitamins and minerals.
You can mix and match your flavour options and sweeteners to find the version you will love for a go-to snack when the late-night cravings hit.
Macros
One 200 g serve provides 183 calories, 26 g protein, 3 g fat and 7 g of net carbs.
Micros
The Cronometer screengrab below shows the nutrients provided by 2000 calories of this recipe relative to the Optimal Nutrient Intakes.
Ingredients
Makes 10 serves
- 1000 g low-fat cottage cheese (or quark)
- Look for the lowest carb/sugar version in your country.
- If you can’t get super low-fat cottage cheese, you can add casein powder instead of some of the cottage cheese.
- 3 boiled and thornless chayote squash. Make sure they are soft after boiling.
- 40-50 g unflavoured gelatin or collagen.
- 30 g agave inulin (optional) for extra fibre and volume.
- Stevia or monk fruit to taste.
Flavouring options
Mocha
- 30g soluble coffee (or more, up to you)
- 30g or more cacao powder
- 2 sachets chocolate LNMT
- 20g cacao nibs
CINNAMON & MAPLE
- cinnamon sticks (2-3 real cinnamon sticks)
- sugarless maple syrup (e.g. monk fruit)
- a pinch of sea salt or raw LNMT
MATCHA
- Version a) 30g to 40g scoops lakanto matcha mix
- Version b) raw matcha powder “to taste”
- Stevia or monk fruit to taste.
Directions
- Blend all in a ninja blender, and place in containers for 2 – 4 hours.
- For a yogurt-like consistency, freeze for 2 hours, then place in the fridge.
- If you want a harder texture, like ice cream or popsicles, freeze for 4+ hours and let it thaw for about 1 hour.