THE SPLIT PLATE / RECIPE

Mocha Brownie Protein Creami

Coffee-forward decaf protein ice cream with Brownie Brittle crunch. 345 calories and 42g protein for the complete pint.

YIELD1 serving
TOTAL TIME10 min active + 24 hr freeze + 5 min counter rest
COOK METHODSee method
EST. / SERVING~345 cal | ~42g protein
KEY TO SUCCESS: Use decaf instant coffee for the filmed version. Do not silently revert the copy to regular coffee.

Ingredients

CREAMI BASE

  • 1 cup 2% ultra-filtered milk
  • 1 serving unflavored whey isolate
  • 1 tbsp decaf instant coffee
  • Monk fruit sweetener, to taste
  • 1/8 tsp guar gum (level measure)
  • 1 pinch salt

MIX-IN

  • 2/3 serving chocolate-chip Brownie Brittle

Allergens: dairy, wheat. Packaged labels vary. Verify the current whey isolate and Brownie Brittle labels before publishing final allergen or diet tags. Brownie Brittle may add soy or egg depending on the current product formula; verify the physical package.

You want a coffee-forward whole-pint dessert with real brownie crunch and enough protein to work as a Powerup. Decaf keeps the filmed version evening-friendly.

Method

  1. 1.BLEND BASE. Combine the 2% ultra-filtered milk, whey isolate, decaf instant coffee, monk fruit, guar gum, and salt. Blend until completely smooth with no coffee or whey clumps.
  2. 2.POUR + FREEZE. Pour into a Creami pint without exceeding the max-fill line. Freeze upright and level for at least 24 hours.
  3. 3.REST + FIRST SPIN. Let the frozen pint rest at room temperature for 5 minutes. Process using Regular Ice Cream.
  4. 4.CHECK TEXTURE. If the first spin remains powdery, run one no-liquid Respin. Do not automatically add milk.
  5. 5.ADD BROWNIE BRITTLE. Cut a narrow center well and add 2/3 serving of chocolate-chip Brownie Brittle after the first spin.
  6. 6.MIX-IN + SERVE. Run Mix-In, then serve immediately while the brittle pieces are still crunchy.

SPLIT PLATE SERVING

Adult: Serve the adult portion as described above.

Kid: Serve the kid portion as described above.

Keys to success

  • Freeze the pint upright and level for at least 24 hours.
  • Rest at room temperature for 5 minutes.

If something fails

Coffee flavor is weak: Confirm a full level tablespoon of instant coffee. Use a darker decaf instant coffee next time rather than adding brewed liquid.

The pint is too bitter: Increase monk fruit to taste. Coffee and unflavored whey can stack bitterness.

Powdery after Regular Ice Cream: Run one no-liquid Respin before adding the Brownie Brittle.

Brownie Brittle turned soft: Serve sooner. The brittle absorbs moisture quickly after Mix-In.

Texture is gummy: The guar gum was likely heaped. Use a level 1/8 teaspoon.

Storage and reheating

Store: Keep the unprocessed base frozen upright and level. Process only when ready to eat.

Reheat: N/A. If the processed base is powdery, use a no-liquid Respin before adding the brittle.

Lasts: The frozen pre-spin pint keeps up to one week. The finished pint is best immediately after Mix-In.

Estimated nutrition

~345 cal | ~42g protein.

345 calories and 42g protein for the complete finished pint, including the 2/3-serving Brownie Brittle mix-in. Creator-supplied macros; verify current packaged labels before presenting a component-level calculation.

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Mocha Brownie Protein Creami
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Mocha Brownie Protein Creami

Coffee-forward decaf protein ice cream with Brownie Brittle crunch. 345 calories and 42g protein for the complete pint.

Make this when

You want a coffee-forward whole-pint dessert with real brownie crunch and enough protein to work as a Powerup. Decaf keeps the filmed version evening-friendly.

Total time
10 min active + 24 hr freeze + 5 min counter rest
Yield
1 serving
Protein / serving
~42g
Cal / serving
~345
Allergens and safety

Contains: dairy, wheat

  • Packaged labels vary. Verify the current whey isolate and Brownie Brittle labels before publishing final allergen or diet tags.
  • Brownie Brittle may add soy or egg depending on the current product formula; verify the physical package.

Packaged ingredients change formulas — check the label on what's actually in your kitchen.

Decaf coffee is lower in caffeine, not caffeine free.
Flavor target

First bite: bold mocha from a full tablespoon of decaf instant coffee. Middle: creamy ultra-filtered-milk and whey base. Finish: thin, crisp Brownie Brittle pieces in every bite.

Ingredients

Batch cookYields 1 servings — quantities below are the full batch.

CREAMI BASE

MIX-IN

Method

  1. 1
    BLEND BASE

    Combine the 2% ultra-filtered milk, whey isolate, decaf instant coffee, monk fruit, guar gum, and salt. Blend until completely smooth with no coffee or whey clumps.

  2. 2
    POUR + FREEZE

    Pour into a Creami pint without exceeding the max-fill line. Freeze upright and level for at least 24 hours.

  3. 3
    REST + FIRST SPIN

    Let the frozen pint rest at room temperature for 5 minutes. Process using Regular Ice Cream.

  4. 4
    CHECK TEXTURE

    If the first spin remains powdery, run one no-liquid Respin. Do not automatically add milk.

  5. 5
    ADD BROWNIE BRITTLE

    Cut a narrow center well and add 2/3 serving of chocolate-chip Brownie Brittle after the first spin.

  6. 6
    MIX-IN + SERVE

    Run Mix-In, then serve immediately while the brittle pieces are still crunchy.

Adult plate | Kid plate

Adult plate

Adult

Full recipe as written. The complete pint includes the Brownie Brittle and the published macros.

Kid plate

Kid

Decaf still contains trace caffeine. Use a non-coffee Creami base for children if that matters in your household.

Three keys to success

  1. 1Use decaf instant coffee for the filmed version. Do not silently revert the copy to regular coffee.
  2. 2Freeze the pint upright and level for at least 24 hours.
  3. 3Rest at room temperature for 5 minutes.

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Storage and nutrition

Storage: Keep the unprocessed base frozen upright and level. Process only when ready to eat.

Reheat: N/A. If the processed base is powdery, use a no-liquid Respin before adding the brittle.

Lasts: The frozen pre-spin pint keeps up to one week. The finished pint is best immediately after Mix-In.

Watch the full cook

Brands I use

Fairlife
2% Ultra-Filtered Milk
The filmed milk. Two-percent fat supplies more body than a fat-free base.
Opportuniteas
Grass-Fed Unflavored Whey Isolate
The filmed unflavored isolate. It dissolves cleanly without competing with the coffee flavor.
Brownie Brittle
Chocolate Chip
Thin crisp brownie pieces hold up better as a Creami mix-in than a soft brownie.
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