Banana Cream Pie Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
This healthy Ninja Creami protein ice cream is perfect when you’re craving something nostalgic, sweet, and healthy. Made with ripe banana, pudding mix, and crunchy cookie swirls, this high-protein frozen treat brings all the cozy flavors of banana cream pie—without all the heavy cream or added sugar. Plus, you get to customize with your favorite milk or protein shake.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla protein shake or milk of your choice, (your favorite brand of vanilla protein shake or dairy milk, almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, etc.)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana, (about 1 - 6-inch banana)
- 2 teaspoons banana cream jello, (regular or zero sugar version)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Mix-Ins (Added After First Spin):
- 2 tablespoons crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons chopped bananas, (~1/4 banana)
Instructions
- Mix together the base: Add all ingredients into Ninja Creami Pint (except mix-ins) and stir until completely smooth. There may be some banana chunks that are thicker, but that’s totally fine.
- Freeze: Place the Creami pint in the freezer on a level surface and freeze for at least 24 hours until fully solid.
- First Spin: Remove from the freezer and process using the "Lite Ice Cream" setting. The texture may initially appear crumbly or airy—this is normal!
- Incorporate Mix-Ins: Use a spoon or knife to carefully scrape down the sides of the pint. Then, create a small hole in the center reaching the bottom and add chopped vanilla wafers or graham crackers, chopped bananas, and 1 tablespoon milk or fairlife.
- Re-Spin: Process again using the "Mix-In" setting to fully incorporate mix-ins and achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Enjoy immediately or if you end up with extras, you can store in the freezer for later. For best results, use a spoon to press the ice cream into a flat, even surface before refreezing.
Notes
If you only have 1 banana, simply use ¾ of it for the base mixture and reserve the remaining ¼ (chopped) to mix in after the first spin. This way, you’ll still get those tasty banana chunks in every bite! 🍌
Nutrition Note: This is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Nutrition may vary depending on ingredients used. This calculation is for Fairlife Core Power Complete protein shake, banana cream jello, and vanilla wafers. For more nutrition information, seek a professional registered dietitian's advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 2servingCalories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 11gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 231mgPotassium: 498mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gCalcium: 226mg
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