Raspberry Dark Chocolate Kefir Protein Ice Cream
This Raspberry Dark Chocolate Lifeway Kefir Protein Ice Cream is a creamy-meets-fruity treat with major chocolate energy. With just 6 ingredients, this sweet and tangy combo packs 10 grams of protein per serving! The secret ingredient is raspberry kefir, which gives the pint a probiotic punch. Plus, you get to choose any protein powder and chocolate mix-ins of your choice.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Lifeway Raspberry Lowfat Kefir
- 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder of your choice, (whey, pea, soy, rice, hemp, egg white, casein, collagen, brown rice, etc.)
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1-3 teaspoons sweetener of your choice, (honey, maple syrup, agave, or 1 medjool date chopped, etc.)
- 1 pinch of salt
Mix-in Ingredients (Added After First Spin):
- 2 tablespoons mashed raspberries
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips, melted
- 1 tablespoon raspberry Lifeway Kefir
Instructions
- 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!
- 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 mashed raspberries, melted dark chocolate, and 1 tablespoon of the raspberry kefir used in the base recipe.
- Re-spin using the "Mix-In" setting to fully blend the mix-ins and achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
- Top with more raspberries if desired and enjoy immediately.
- If you end up with extras, you can store the pint 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
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
Serving: 1servingCalories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 10gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 156mgPotassium: 274mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21gCalcium: 231mg
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