Vegan Affogato (high protein)
This healthy coffee-based dessert will have all of my espresso lovers hooked! Fresh, hot espresso is poured over vanilla gelato or ice cream to make the most dreamy single-serve dessert! This version is dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and high protein!
Ingredients
Protein Ice cream
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder *see notes
- 1 cup plant-based milk (or milk of choice. I used cashew)
- 1/2 cup full-fat canned coconut milk *See notes for subs
- 1 1/2-2 tbsp maple syrup or honey OR 2-3 dates
- 1 tsp vanilla extract & GOOD pinch sea salt
Affogato
- 2 shots espresso (about 2oz)
- 1-1 1/2 cups protein ice cream
- melted chocolate & flakey sea salt, for drizzling *optional
Instructions
Ninja Creami Method
- If using a ninja creami, you'll need to blend the ice cream mixture and freeze it the night before. Simply blend the ingredients, pour into your creami pint, and freeze overnight.
- The next day, when ready to make your pint, place it on the Ninja Creami machine. For first spin, set it on the "Lite Ice Cream" function. Once it's complete, choose the "Re-spin" option and spin it once more to let it become extra creamy! Then use.
Ice cream machine method
- If using an ice cream maker, be sure to freeze the ice cream bowl over-night first. The next day, blend the ingredients for the ice cream in a blender. Turn your ice cream maker on, and use it according to it's instructions! Typically you'll pour the ice cream mixture in while the machine is running.
Blender Method
- Blender method: If using a blender and no machine, blend the ingredients in a blender. Then pour the ice cream mixture into an ice cream tray and freeze over night. When ready to make, add the cubes back into the blender with a dash of milk. Blend, scraping down the sides often, until it turns into creamy ice cream. A Vitamix or a blender with a tamping stick will work best for this so you can press the cubes into the blades. This prevents having to add extra milk and keeps the ice cream THICK
Assembling the affogato
- Once your ice cream is prepared, pour or prepare your espresso shots! Add the ice cream to a bowl and pour over the espresso. I like to drizzle over a little melted dark chocolate, sprinkle of cacao nibs, and flakey sea salt!
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Notes
*Canned coconut subs: You can sub a creamer like Nutpods.
*Any protein should work, but use a protein you really love the flavor of as it'll add flavor and sweetness to the ice cream. I love Macro Mike, because their flavors are quality and taste like dessert without any added nasties! I use their salted caramel and vanilla buttercream for these! You can use my code "amb-Dani" for a discount!