HOW TO MAKE PROTEIN MINT CHIP ICE CREAM
To make my protein mint chip ice cream, I used Equip Prime Protein and Grass-Fed Collagen! I love consuming desserts with my health in mind!
1. EQUIP Prime Protein
Advantages
High-quality protein: With ~21 g of complete protein per serving, it supports muscle recovery and maintenance – important in a ketogenic context where you often emphasize protein for lean mass maintenance.
Alternative to whey/dairy: Because it is beef-based, it bypasses common allergens (dairy, soy) and may be helpful for those who find whey problematic.
Minimalist ingredient profile: Fits well with the principles of clean eating/keto; less “filler” and more direct, food-based protein.
Support for connective tissue/collagen content: Because beef isolate inherently contains gelatin/collagen, you get a little extra support (even if modest) for joints, skin, and bones – useful in the broad health/wellness context you cover in your book.
Keto compatible: Given the low carbohydrate and fat load (in many versions), this fits easily into a low-carb ketogenic diet.
Practical considerations
As with all supplements, this is true additional to protein intake from whole foods – for someone with your biochemistry background, you know how important it is to get enough total daily protein and balance amino acid profiles.
Timing: It can be useful after training or as a supplement to proteins.
Because it contains beef isolate, anyone with a beef allergy or specific dietary restrictions should avoid it or substitute accordingly.
2. Grass-Fed Collagen (Equip)
Main features
The product is a hydrolyzed/peptide form of bovine collagen (grass-fed, pasture-raised) derived from cows.
Each scoop (≈15 g) provides ~14–15 g of protein (from collagen peptides) and essentially no carbs/fat.
Brand cites benefits for the skin, joints, ligaments, hair, nails, tendons and ‘intestinal support’.
The brand recommends consistent use and suggests the benefits can last up to ~4 weeks.
Evidence-based benefits
Given your interest in biochemistry and nutritional mechanisms, here’s how collagen supplementation fits in with what is known:
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body (≈30% of total protein) and a core structural component of skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue. Cleveland Clinic+1
Supplementation (particularly hydrolyzed peptides) has been shown in several studies to:
Improve skin health (elasticity, hydration) in trials of 4–12 weeks. Healthline
Reduce joint pain/stiffness and supports the health of cartilage/connective tissue. Healthline+1
Support bone health (e.g. in postmenopausal women) by reducing markers of bone loss and improving bone mineral density in some studies. Healthline+1
Support muscle mass in combination with exercise in older adults (less but emerging evidence). Healthline
Mechanistic: Collagen peptides provide abundant glycine, proline and hydroxyproline – amino acids important for the production and repair of connective tissue. And because collagen turnover decreases with age, supplementation can help “fill the gap.”
Relevance for you (Keto / Protein Focus / Wellness book)
For your keto audience: Collagen is especially relevant because many keto diets may restrict certain collagen-rich foods (bone broth, organ meats, connective tissue) unless consciously included. Supplementation can contribute to support of the connective tissue.
In your book sections on hormone health, aging, joints, inflammation, etc., collagen supplementation provides a tangible strategy for tissue integrity, skin health, and anti-aging support.
From a biochemical lens: Highlighting how collagen differs from ‘traditional’ whole proteins – you’ll notice that collagen not a complete protein (it lacks tryptophan), so it should supplement, not replace, complete protein sources in the diet. Health+1
Summary Comparison and how to use together
Prime protein is a high-quality, complete beef-based protein supplement: ideal for macro meetings, muscle support, digestive ease and keto compatibility.
Grass-fed collagen is a targeted supplement: excellent for connective tissue, skin/joints/tendons support and filling a nutritional gap in collagen-rich foods.
In your keto-adapted nutritional framework, it makes sense to use both: Prime for daily protein needs and post-workout or meal replacement contexts; Collagen for structural tissue support and holistic well-being (skin, joints, aging).
From your educational/written content perspective, you can present them as complementary: one for “muscle/protein floor,” one for “connective tissue/aging resilience.”
Conclusion
Prime Protein achieves the fundamental protein goal with a clean, digestible beef-based source. Grass-fed collagen supports the health of connective tissue, skin, bones and joints – important in a holistic lens for wellness and aging.
Beef protein powder is not just a supplement, it is a strategic nutrition.
It supports your muscles, your skin, your metabolism and your gut – all without the junk found in most commercial powders. And it works great to make pure egg white ice cream!
Equip is so generous that they offer a 20% discount when you use the code MARIA!
Protein mint chip ice cream
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- Add 1 cup of water or unsweetened low-fat coconut milk to the ninja creami container. Add the protein powder, collagen, egg, salt and sweetener, if using.
Use a hand blender to combine the ingredients. Add more water until you reach the fill line. Stir with a spoon. Taste and add more stevia glycerite or mint extract if desired.
Place it in the freezer for at least 6 hours or overnight.
While the ice cream is freezing, make the chocolate mint chips. Place the softened coconut oil or butter in a food processor. Add the protein powder and pulse until well combined. Add the extract and stevia. Pulse to combine. Taste and adjust as necessary, adding more sweetener or mint if desired. Place the mixture on a piece of baking paper and spread it into a thin layer with a spatula. Place in the refrigerator to set. Once hardened, break it into small chips. Store in the refrigerator until you are ready to make the ice cream.
When you are ready to consume, leave it on the counter 10 minutes (or sit in hot water for 10 minutes). 2 minutes). Make sure it is not too runny but still soft.
Place in the Ninja Creami on the “lite” setting. This will run for about 3 minutes. Check the consistency and if you want a creamier texture, run the mixture on the “gelato” setting. Depending on the desired texture, your settings will be determined. Add the chocolate mint pieces and press the “mix in” setting. Enjoy!
321.5 calories, 18.5 g fat, 33.6 g protein, 3.7 g carbs, 0 g fiber
Calories: 299 | Fat: 16.5G | Egg white: 33.6G | Carbohydrates: 3.2G | Fiber: 0G | P:E ratio: 1.7
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