High-Protein Gingersnap-Banana Frozen Yogurt is sweet and creamy. This dessert has a warm spicy taste, and it looks very refreshing as well. It is enriched with fiber, protein, & vitamins. It contains Greek yogurt, ripe bananas, vanilla essence, protein powder, milk, ginger, maple syrup, cinnamon, and Ginger snap cookies. These components are very simple, and they prepare easily as well. High-Protein Gingersnap-Banana Frozen Yogurt doesn’t require a cooking process, so it prepares in 10 minutes, and the rest is the cooling time, during which you are free to do other tasks as well. Serve this dessert with coconut flakes, honey drizzle, nut butter, or fresh berries for the best taste.
STATS:
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Serving size: 1 cup
- Cook time: 0 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: High-Protein
- Serving: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Blender
- Container
- Spatula
INGREDIENTS:
- Two big ripe bananas
- One cup of Greek yogurt
- Two tbsp. vanilla protein powder
- One tbsp. honey
- ½ tsp. ground ginger
- ¼ tsp. cinnamon
- Four gingersnap cookies
- One tsp. vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp. milk
INGREDIENT NOTES:
BANANAS:
- Use the ripe bananas to prepare this dessert. It will provide the natural sweet taste and make the dessert creamier. Make the slices and freeze them so they blend easily and provide a smooth texture. You can also use the overripe banana to provide a good flavor.
GREEK YOGURT:
- It is best to use the thick Greek yogurt to make the dessert creamier and also enhance the protein content in the dessert. It should be full-fat to make the dessert rich.
PROTEIN POWDER:
- It is utilized to prepare this dessert. It will boost the protein content and sweet taste in the dessert naturally. Use the smooth variety so it doesn’t leave a gritty texture.
GINGER SNAP COOKIES:
- These ginger snap cookies provide the spiciness and warm taste in the dessert. Crush them coarsely to provide a good texture.
MAPLE SYRUP:
- Add the maple syrup to sweeten the dessert and alter the quantity as you want. It will provide a deep taste. You can also use the honey, though it will make the dessert light in flavor.
MILK:
- It is used to blend the mixture smoothly. Add the milk slowly to the dessert to set the consistency according to desire.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Include the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, protein powder, ginger, banana slices, cinnamon, and vanilla essence in the blender.
- Now blend them to make it smooth by adding the milk gradually to maintain the texture.
- Crush the ginger snap cookies, then mix them into the dessert.
- Add the dessert to the container and smooth its top part, and freeze for four hours till firm.
- Leave the dessert for 5 minutes on the shelf, then serve it.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
TOPPINGS:
- Crushed Walnuts
- Almond Slivers
- Dark Chocolate Chips
- Toasted Coconut Flakes
DRIZZLES:
- Honey
- Maple Syrup
- Peanut Butter
- Caramel Sauce
ADD-ONs:
- Granola
- Extra Gingersnap Crumbs
- Cacao Nibs
FRUITS:
- Fresh Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Sliced Apples
- Raspberries
PAIRING:
- Oatmeal
- Pancakes
- Waffles
- Protein Smoothie
TIPS:
- Frozen bananas are best to provide the creamy and thick texture of this dessert.
- We don’t have to blend much after the cookies are added, so it remains crunchy.
- Serve the dessert immediately after blending to provide the soft texture.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the dessert to the closed vessel and store for one day. Its texture gets soft.
FREEZER:
- Put the closed vessel in the freezer & store it for two weeks.
FAQs:
Will I eliminate the protein powder from the dessert?
- Yes, you can eliminate the protein powder from it, but it will lower the protein content. You can add additional Greek yogurt instead.
How to prepare the dairy-free dessert?
- We can utilize the pea or plant-based protein powder along with vegan yogurt to prepare the dairy-free dessert.
Why does this dessert become so hard?
- It may freeze for a long time, so leave the dessert on the shelf for some time before serving to soften a little.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 210 kcal
Net carbs: 20 g
Total carbs: 24 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 15 g
Fat: 4 g
Iron: 1.2 g
Calcium: 150 g
Vitamin A: 0.3 g
Serving: 4
Sodium: 60 g
Potassium: 350 g
Serving size: 1 cup
