Description
This Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream recipe combines protein powder with instant pudding and milk to create a creamy, high-protein frozen treat. Using the Ninja Creami machine, the mix is frozen overnight then spun into smooth ice cream, perfect for a delicious and nutritious dessert or post-workout snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (use chocolate milk for chocolate ice cream)
- 2 tablespoons instant pudding mix (use chocolate pudding for chocolate ice cream)
- 2 scoops protein powder (use your favorite flavor)
- A pinch of salt
Alternate Variation
- 1 1/2 cups milk (chocolate milk for chocolate ice cream)
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free instant pudding (chocolate flavor for chocolate ice cream)
- 1 1/2 scoops protein powder (favorite flavor)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add all ingredients directly into your Ninja Creami container, ensuring all powders are measured accurately to create the right texture.
- Blend: Use a handheld milk frother to blend all ingredients together until the mixture is fully smooth and there are no clumps of protein powder or pudding mix.
- Freeze: Seal the lid tightly on the container and place it upright in your freezer. Freeze for at least 24 hours until the mixture is solid and ready to be processed.
- Spin the Ice Cream: Insert the frozen container into your Ninja Creami machine. Select the Lite Ice Cream option and spin to transform the frozen block into creamy ice cream.
- Adjust Texture: If the ice cream texture is crumbly or dry after the first spin, add a splash of milk directly into the container. Then, use the Re-Spin function on the Ninja Creami until the ice cream becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add Mix-Ins: After spinning, mix in optional extras like crushed protein bars, sugar-free chocolate chips, peanut butter cups, or swirls of peanut butter to customize your ice cream.
Notes
- Use chocolate milk and chocolate instant pudding for a rich chocolate-flavored ice cream.
- Ensure the mixture is completely frozen before spinning in the Ninja Creami for best texture.
- The Re-Spin function is helpful to fix crumbly textures by adding small amounts of liquid.
- Customize with mix-ins post-spin for added flavor and texture.
- Store leftover ice cream in the freezer and let soften slightly before serving for best consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Ninja Creami, protein ice cream, protein powder, healthy ice cream, low-calorie dessert, frozen dessert
