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Ninja Creami Vanilla Protein Ice Cream Recipe

Ninja Creami Vanilla Protein Ice Cream

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
1 day
Total Time: 1 day 10 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings

Description

Thick, creamy vanilla protein ice cream made in the Ninja Creami with 22 grams of protein per serving. Four ingredients, no blender, no ice crystals.

Ingredients 

  • 1½ cups Fairlife fat-free ultra-filtered milk
  • 31 grams vanilla protein powder, preferably a whey-casein blend
  • 1 tablespoon sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoons sweetener, optional, to taste

Instructions

  • Add the milk, protein powder, pudding mix, vanilla extract, and sweetener (if using) directly to an empty Ninja Creami pint container. Blend with a milk frother for about 20 seconds until completely smooth with no clumps.
  • Check that the mixture sits at or below the max fill line. Pour off any excess.
  • Seal with the pint lid and freeze on a flat, level surface for a full 24 hours.
  • Remove the lid, place the pint in the outer bowl, lock it into the Ninja Creami, and select LITE ICE CREAM (or ICE CREAM). Run the full cycle.
  • Check the texture. If it looks crumbly or powdery, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk and run the RE-SPIN cycle. Repeat once more if needed.
  • Serve immediately for soft-serve texture, or freeze 15–20 minutes for a firmer scoop.

Equipment

  • Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker
  • Ninja Creami Pint Container
  • Ninja Creami Pint Container Lid

Notes

  • The crumbly look after the first spin is normal for high-protein bases. Re-spinning with added milk is what makes it creamy — don't skip it.
  • Whey isolate alone produces the chalkiest results. A whey-casein blend or straight casein gives the best texture.
  • Store in the pint in the freezer up to 2 weeks, and re-spin with a tablespoon of milk before serving again.
  • If you're limiting sodium, swap the pudding mix for ½ teaspoon of xanthan gum — same thickening effect, no added sodium. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 16gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 432mgPotassium: 373mgSugar: 11gVitamin A: 375IUCalcium: 322mg