Creamy Pistachio Protein Gelato

Ingredients

• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
• ½ cup shelled pistachios
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional but delicious)
• 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
• 2 tablespoons raisins or dark chocolate chips
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Blend the base
   Add almond milk, yogurt, pistachios, protein powder, sweetener, vanilla, almond extract, and salt to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Add mix-ins
   Stir in chopped pistachios and raisins or chocolate chips.
3. Freeze
   Pour mixture into a freezer-safe container. Freeze 3–4 hours, stirring every hour for a creamier texture.
4. Serve
   Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping.

Optional Boosts

• Add spinach for natural green color
• Use coconut milk for extra richness
• Add cardamom for a Mediterranean twist

Protein Tip

For extra protein, use:

• high-protein Greek yogurt
• fairlife milk
• collagen peptides or extra protein powder