Guilt-free dark chocolate and pistachio ice cream
Guilt-free ice cream? Yes, yes! You read that right! It is possible to enjoy a good chocolate ice cream without feeling guilty. You have to try this recipe; it will revolutionize your summer! 🍨
Credit: Nancy Bordeleau
Ingredients:
(Approximately 12 servings: ½ cup per serving)
- ½ cup pistachios (you could also use pecans, hazelnuts, or almonds)
- ½ cup pitted dates
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 2% or 5%
- 2 small scoops of Metagenics chocolate protein powder (or 1 scoop of your choice of protein powder)
- 2 cups unsweetened chocolate almond milk
- ¼ cup 85% dark chocolate chunks
- 1 pinch pink salt
- 1 pinch stevia - optional -
For topping: coconut flakes, berries, banana slices, cacao nibs, mint, dark chocolate drizzle, hemp seeds... let your imagination run wild.
Credit: Nancy Bordeleau
Instructions:
- In a blender or food processor, puree the pistachios, dates, salt, and cocoa powder until a stiff paste forms.
- Slowly add the yogurt, protein powder, and chocolate almond milk until everything is combined; stop the blender.
- Add the dark chocolate chunks and pulse just a little.
- Freeze in individual portions in silicone molds or in a pan lined with parchment paper to make removing them easier.
- Take out a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with the topping of your choice.
Enjoy! Health is a lifestyle! 
