Pistachio Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
This pistachio protein Ninja Creami ice cream is the ultimate blend of nutty, creamy and protein-packed goodness. It features Greek yogurt, naturally sweet Medjool dates, and pistachios—giving the perfect balance of flavor and crunch in every scoop. Plus, it’s customizable with your choice of milk or a protein shake.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup protein shake or milk of your choice (We love using a vanilla protein shake for extra protein. You can also use any milk option like whole milk, almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, etc.)
- 1/4 cup whole or nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup pistachios of your choice (you can either use raw, roasted and lightly salted, or our favorite is using honey roasted pistachios!)
- 1 Natural Delights Pitted Medjool Date, pitted
- 2 teaspoons pistachio Jell-O instant pudding, regular or zero sugar version
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Mix-Ins (Added After First Spin):
- 2 tablespoons pistachios of your choice, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon white chocolate, roughly chopped
- 1 Natural Delights Pitted Medjool Date, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon protein shake or milk of your choice
Instructions
- Blend the base: Add all ingredients except mix-ins to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Pour into a Ninja Creami pint, ensuring an even distribution.
- 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 pistachios, chopped white chocolate, chopped date, and 1 tablespoon protein shake or milk used in the base recipe.
- 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.
- Serve with more pistachios, chopped white chocolate, and chopped dates on top if desired!
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 whole milk and raw pistachios. For more nutrition information, seek a professional registered dietitian's advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 33mgPotassium: 391mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gCalcium: 130mgIron: 1mg
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