Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Ice Cream - Ninja Creami Recipe
This Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Ice Cream is everything you love about a classic PB&J sandwich—but in frozen, creamy, scoopable form. With a mix of peanut butter, sweet strawberries, and just a touch of vanilla, this protein-packed treat will bring all the nostalgic flavors while keeping things light, customizable, and delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of your choice, (dairy milk, vanilla protein shake, almond milk, oat milk, etc.)
- 1/4 cup vanilla greek yogurt or 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter, (or peanut butter powder for a lighter option)
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, diced
- 2 teaspoons jam
- Optional: 2 teaspoons vanilla pudding mix
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Up to 1/4 Cup Mix-Ins of Your Choice (Added After First Spin):
- 1 tablespoon milk, (same as used in base recipe, required for creaminess!)
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam
- 1 tablespoon crushed graham crackers, (1 square)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except mix-ins into a blender and blend until smooth. Then, pour into your Ninja Creami Pint. Alternatively, you can just mix them directly in the Ninja Creami pint using a fork or milk frother.
- Place the Creami pint in the freezer on a level surface and freeze for at least 24 hours until fully solid.
- After 24 hours, remove from the freezer and process using the “Lite Ice Cream” setting. This will take about 2-3 minutes. After this spin, the texture will most likely look crumbly and airy, similar to snow. This is normal!
- Use a spoon or knife to carefully scrape around the sides of the pint. Then, create a small hole in the center reaching the bottom and add mix-ins and 1 tablespoon of the same liquid used in the base recipe.
- Re-spin using the “Mix-In” setting to fully blend the mix-ins and achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
- Enjoy immediately or, if you end up with extras, store in the freezer for later. For the best storage results, use a spoon to press the ice cream into a flat, even surface before refreezing.
Notes
Toppings Note: Feel free to add more toppings on top such as more chopped peanuts, a drizzle of peanut butter, or even some freeze dried strawberries!
Milk Note: I often love using Meadow Gold dairy milk to make my Ninja Creami pints!
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 whole milk. For more nutrition information, seek a professional registered dietitian's advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 13gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 84mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gCalcium: 209mgIron: 1mg
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