Dish up protein-packed sweet treats 

Peanut Butter Jelly Ice Cream (Photo courtesy of Family Features.)

(Family Features) In a world of packed schedules and boring food, it can feel like doing the healthy thing means giving up some of what makes you happy – like treats and flavors you love. Choosing health shouldn’t mean restricting yourself; everyone deserves a treat now and again. 

Try incorporating better-for-you ingredients into your favorite indulgences. Look for convenient, ready-to-use products, like Premier Protein High Protein Shakes, to help infuse the nutrition you need with the joy you deserve. With 30 grams of protein, 160 calories and 1 gram of sugar, the shakes make it easy to take the first step and keep that momentum going, adding nutrient-dense protein to nearly any recipe. 

Peanut Butter Jelly Ice Cream 

Servings: 12 

1 cup whole milk 

1/2 cup Premier Protein Strawberries & Cream Protein Shake 

1/4 cup packed brown sugar 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

1 large egg, lightly beaten 

2/3 cup creamy peanut butter 

2 cups heavy whipping cream 

2 teaspoons vanilla extract 

1/2 cup sugar-free strawberry jelly 

In large, heavy saucepan, heat milk, protein shake, brown sugar and salt until bubbles form around sides of pan. Whisk small amount of hot mixture into egg. Return to pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture thickens and coats back of spoon. Remove from heat; whisk in peanut butter. Quickly transfer to bowl; place in ice water and stir 2 minutes. Stir in cream and vanilla. Press wax paper onto surface of custard. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer 2/3 full; freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. When ice cream is frozen, spoon into freezer container, layering with jelly; freeze 2 to 4 hours before serving.