French Vanilla Ice Cream Bars

True Protein Blog Avatar Fallback reviewed by our Nutrition Team 12 June 2021

Creamy, nutty and with an added hit of protein - this dessert option is a great way to hit your target intake at the end of the day.

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French Vanilla Ice Cream Bars

Makes 6

Prep time: 30 minutes (including 20 min set time for the base)

Setting time: 3-4 hours

Energy per serve 1,818 kJ

Protein 12.5g

Carbohydrate 50g

Fat 22g

 

Ingredients

 

Base layer

1 cup rolled oats

¾ cup raw cashews

12 dates, pitted

1 Tbsp melted coconut oil

3 Tbsp maple syrup

 

Ice cream layer

250g store bought, low-fat vanilla ice cream

1 scoop (30g) True WPI90 French Vanilla

 

Toppings

2 Tbsp pistachios, roughly chopped

¼ cup raspberries, frozen

 

Method

 

  1. Line a small to medium baking dish with baking paper.

  2. Using a food processor, blend the rolled oats, cashews, dates, coconut oil and maple syrup until resembling a smooth crumb.

  3. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and press firmly until the mixture is spread across the bottom of the baking tray to approximately 2cm in height.

  4. Rinse the food processor and add the ice cream and protein powder. Blend until ingredients are combined and appear smooth.

  5. Pour the ice cream mixture on top of the base and then place the baking dish in the freezer for 20 minutes.

  6. Remove the baking dish from the freezer and sprinkle over the crushed pistachios and the frozen raspberries.

  7. Put the baking dish back in freezer and leave at least 3 to 4 hours before serving.

  8. Remove the baking dish from the freezer and cut into 6 ice cream bars.

  9. Keep the ice cream bars in the freezer and keep for up to 5 days.

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