Ninja Creami Vanilla Protein Ice Cream
Ninja Creami Vanilla Protein Ice Cream is a higher-protein frozen treat that’s satisfying, customizable, and made with simple, better-for-you ingredients. You can use any milk or protein shake you like, along with your favorite vanilla protein powder. We love using vanilla bean paste for an extra boost of rich, natural vanilla flavor.
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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 scoop vanilla protein powder of your choice, (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla bean paste, (can sub vanilla extract if you can’t find the paste)
- 1 pinch salt
Up to 1/4 Cup Mix-Ins of Your Choice (Added After First Spin):
- 1 tablespoon milk, (same as used in base recipe)
Instructions
- Mix together the base: Add all ingredients into Ninja Creami Pint (except mix-ins) and stir until completely smooth. Using a milk frother is helpful to make sure the protein powder combines easily!
- 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 1 tablespoon milk used in the base recipe alongside any mix-ins, if desired.
- 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
Leftovers Note: If you have leftovers, store them in the freezer and you can re-spin up to 3 times after refreezing. However, I personally prefer just letting the Ninja Creami pint sit out at room temperature for 20-25 minutes, instead of re-spinning. If you’re feeling impatient, you can also microwave the pint for 10-15 seconds for a quick thaw!
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 vanilla protein shake and whey protein powder. For more nutrition information, seek a professional registered dietitian's advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 19gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 193mgPotassium: 283mgSugar: 3gCalcium: 255mg
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