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!

Servings: 1

Author:

Prep Time
10 minutes

Total Time
10 minutes

Course:

Appetizer Dessert Snack

Cuisine:

American Italian

Keywords:

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🧂 Ingredients

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
2 shots espresso (about 2oz)
1-1 1/2 cups protein ice cream
melted chocolate & flakey sea salt, for drizzling

*optional

Instructions

1 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.
2 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.
3 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.
4 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
5 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!