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Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Gelato (High-Protein, No-Churn)

Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Gelato (High-Protein)

Author: Jinny
220kcal
Prep 15 minutes
Freeze Time 4 hours
A high-protein, sugar-free reinvention of the viral Dubai chocolate bar — creamy pistachio gelato studded with toasted kataifi and dark chocolate. 20 g protein, 220 calories per serving.
Servings 4 servings
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian, Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups full-fat Greek yogurt 340 g
  • 3 tablespoons pistachio cream or pistachio butter 45 g, pure 100%
  • 3 tablespoons allulose 36 g
  • 1 scoop pistachio or vanilla whey protein powder 30 g
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt
Mix_ins
  • 0.5 cup kataifi pastry 40 g, toasted
  • 0.25 cup sugar-free dark chocolate 40 g, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ghee or butter 14 g, for toasting kataifi

Equipment

  • 9x5 metal loaf pan
  • Wide skillet
  • Whisk and silicone spatula
  • Parchment paper

Method

  1. Toast the kataifi. Cut kataifi into 1-inch lengths with scissors. Melt ghee in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add kataifi and toast, stirring constantly, for 4 to 6 minutes until deeply golden. Spread on a plate to cool completely.
  2. Build the base. In a medium bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, pistachio cream, allulose, vanilla, and salt until smooth and glossy. Fold in protein powder gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not whisk aggressively.
  3. Layer. Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper. Pour in half the base. Sprinkle half the toasted kataifi and half the chopped chocolate. Add remaining base, then top with remaining kataifi and chocolate. Drag a knife through the surface to marble.
  4. First freeze. Cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface. Freeze 90 minutes.
  5. Scrape and refreeze. Remove from freezer, scrape thoroughly with a fork to break up ice crystals. Cover and refreeze 2 to 3 hours, or until scoopable.
  6. Serve. Let sit at room temperature 5 minutes before scooping. Top with extra kataifi, chocolate shavings, and crushed pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving1gCalories220kcalCarbohydrates12gProtein20gFat11gSaturated Fat5gSodium150mgFiber4gSugar3gCalcium180mg

Notes

  • Storage: Tightly covered in the freezer up to 7 days for best texture, 3 weeks maximum.
  • Meal prep: Portion into 4 silicone muffin cups after the scrape step for grab-and-go servings.
  • Protein swap: Whey or casein only. Plant protein turns chalky in frozen desserts.
  • Sweetener: Allulose is strongly recommended. Erythritol-monk fruit blends work but produce a slightly icier texture.

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