Fruity Pebbles Protein Ice Cream Bars
Fruity Pebbles Protein Ice Cream Bars
Ingredients
For the Ice Cream Mixture
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder, whey/casein blend recommended
- 1 teaspoon zero-calorie sweetener
- cold water, as needed
- 8 ounces fat-free Cool Whip
- 2 ounces crushed Fruity Pebbles, for internal mix
For the Optional Coating
- crushed Fruity Pebbles, as needed, for coating
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the vanilla protein powder and zero-calorie sweetener. Whisk thoroughly to ensure there are no clumps.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Gradually add cold water to the protein and sweetener mixture, mixing continuously until it reaches a thick, icing-like consistency. Start with a small amount and add more as needed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the entire container of fat-free Cool Whip to the mixture. Gently fold to combine, being careful not to overmix, which can deflate the Cool Whip and reduce the airy texture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the 2 ounces of crushed Fruity Pebbles to the mixture. Gently fold them in until just combined. Again, avoid overmixing to maintain the light and airy consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Prepare your ice cream bar molds by inserting popsicle sticks into each slot. Ensure the sticks are centered and secure.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Divide the Fruity Pebble mixture evenly among the 4 ice cream bar molds. Gently press the mixture down around the popsicle sticks to ensure they are well-embedded.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Place the filled molds in the freezer and freeze for at least 3 hours, or until the bars are completely solid.
⏱️ 180 min
- 8
Once frozen, carefully remove the bars from their molds. At this point, they can be enjoyed as is.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
For an optional extra Fruity Pebbles crunch, gently roll or press the frozen bars into additional crushed Fruity Pebbles to coat them.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
If coated, place the bars back in the freezer for a short period, about 15 minutes, to set the coating.
⏱️ 15 min
- 11
Serve and enjoy your homemade Fruity Pebbles Protein Ice Cream Bars!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Fruity Pebbles Protein Ice Cream Bars
Ingredients
For the Ice Cream Mixture
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder, whey/casein blend recommended
- 1 teaspoon zero-calorie sweetener
- cold water, as needed
- 8 ounces fat-free Cool Whip
- 2 ounces crushed Fruity Pebbles, for internal mix
For the Optional Coating
- crushed Fruity Pebbles, as needed, for coating
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the vanilla protein powder and zero-calorie sweetener. Whisk thoroughly to ensure there are no clumps.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Gradually add cold water to the protein and sweetener mixture, mixing continuously until it reaches a thick, icing-like consistency. Start with a small amount and add more as needed.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the entire container of fat-free Cool Whip to the mixture. Gently fold to combine, being careful not to overmix, which can deflate the Cool Whip and reduce the airy texture.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the 2 ounces of crushed Fruity Pebbles to the mixture. Gently fold them in until just combined. Again, avoid overmixing to maintain the light and airy consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Prepare your ice cream bar molds by inserting popsicle sticks into each slot. Ensure the sticks are centered and secure.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Divide the Fruity Pebble mixture evenly among the 4 ice cream bar molds. Gently press the mixture down around the popsicle sticks to ensure they are well-embedded.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Place the filled molds in the freezer and freeze for at least 3 hours, or until the bars are completely solid.
⏱️ 180 min - 8
Once frozen, carefully remove the bars from their molds. At this point, they can be enjoyed as is.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
For an optional extra Fruity Pebbles crunch, gently roll or press the frozen bars into additional crushed Fruity Pebbles to coat them.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
If coated, place the bars back in the freezer for a short period, about 15 minutes, to set the coating.
⏱️ 15 min - 11
Serve and enjoy your homemade Fruity Pebbles Protein Ice Cream Bars!
⏱️ 1 min