Celebrate Summer With Homemade Protein Popsicles!

Are you looking for a healthy and delicious frozen treat you can enjoy this summer all while avoiding grocery stores and ice cream parlors? Read on for an easy, diabetic-friendly protein popsicle recipe!

Serves: 10

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup milk (nonfat or skim)
  • 1/2 cup nonfat, plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter (no sugar added)
  • 2 scoops protein powder (no sugar added)

Optional Toppings

  • Fresh or frozen berries
  • Shredded coconut
  • Chia and flax seeds
  • Chopped almonds and walnuts
  • Dark chocolate chips (no sugar added)

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour the mixture into molds and freeze for 30 to 40 minutes.
  3. Remove the molds from the freezer and add desired toppings plus popsicle sticks.
  4. Return the popsicles to the freezer and allow them to freeze until they are completely solid.
  5. When ready to eat the popsicles, remove them from the freezer and run the bottom under hot water for a few seconds to remove them from the mold.

How to Make These Popsicles Dairy-Free

Use a no-added-sugar, plant-based yogurt, milk and protein powder (of your choice).

Recipe adapted fromohsodelicioso.com