Description
The Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream is a homemade, high-protein alternative to traditional ice cream, crafted using ingredients like protein powder, almond milk, and Greek yogurt to give it a rich, creamy texture without unnecessary sugars or artificial ingredients. This healthy dessert is made using the Ninja Creami machine, which is designed to transform frozen ingredients into smooth, creamy ice cream, sorbet, and more with just a few easy steps.
Ingredients
2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or chocolate flavor works best)
1/4 cup Greek yogurt (for extra creaminess)
1–2 tablespoons sweetener (such as honey, stevia, or maple syrup, depending on your preference)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, helps enhance the flavor)
1/2 cup of fruit (berries, banana, or any other preferred flavor for variation – optional)
Instructions
Mix the Ingredients:
In a blender, combine the almond milk, protein powder, Greek yogurt, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt (if using). Blend until smooth and well combined.
Chill the Mixture:
Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until the mixture is completely frozen and solid. For best results, you can freeze overnight.
Process in Ninja Creami:
Once the mixture is fully frozen, take it out of the freezer and remove the block from the container.
Insert the frozen block into your Ninja Creami’s pint container.
Place the pint into the Ninja Creami machine, and select the “Sorbet” or “Ice Cream” setting, depending on your desired consistency.
Customize (Optional):
If you’d like to add fruit, nuts, or other mix-ins, you can do so after the first processing cycle. Simply add them to the pint and run the “Mix-In” cycle.
Serve and Enjoy:
Once the ice cream reaches your desired consistency, scoop it out and serve immediately. Enjoy your high-protein, creamy, and delicious homemade ice cream!
Notes
This Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream is a guilt-free treat that you can enjoy anytime! Experiment with different protein powder flavors or add-ins like cocoa nibs, nut butter swirls, or fresh fruit for endless variations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (freezing time: 24 hours)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing & Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. half the recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: Low
Keywords: Protein Ice Cream Recipe, Healthy Protein Ice Cream, Homemade Protein Ice Cream, Ninja Creami Ice Cream