Vanilla Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream

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Vanilla Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream

This healthier frozen treat is the perfect way to feel like your indulging while staying true to your healthy eating goals! One pint has 320 calories, 60 grams of protein, and contains no sugar. See ideas for variations, mix-ins and toppings.

Prep Time5

Freezing Time16

Total Time16 5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: pints

Calories: 318kcal

Author: Michelle Miller

Equipment

Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt plain/unsweetened (I use 2%, but any fat content will work)
1 cup almond milk unsweetened, or sub milk of choice
6 tablespoons allulose or 1/4 cup monk fruit/erythritol blend, maple syrup, or honey. Or sweetened to taste with your favorite sweetener. Omit if using a sweetened protein powder.
1 tablespoon cashew butter optional, gives ice cream an extra creamy texture
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
60 grams whey protein powder *use more or less depending on goals
10 grams collagen protein optional

Instructions

Add all the ingredients into a blender, and process until the yogurt, cashew butter, and protein powders are fully incorporated.
Divide the ice cream mixture between two Ninja Creami Pint containers. Add the lid and freeze the pints overnight. They may seem to be ready after 6-8 hours, but if you’d like a firmer textured ice cream (as opposed to a smoothie or milkshake texture), it really needs to fully freeze.
Add the pint container to the Ninja Creami outer bowl, and securely attach the Outer Bowl Lid with the Creamerizer Paddle. Turn the machine and set to “Light Ice Cream.” If after running the ice cream looks icy/dry, do not run a full “Light Ice Cream” cycle again – instead, run it again with the “Respin” feature.
If desired, add mix-ins to the pint, reattach the outer bowl lid with paddle, and run the “Mix-In” setting.
Add desired toppings – I typically eat this right out of the pint!
If the pint isn't finished, smooth the top into an even layer and refreeze. When ready to enjoy the rest, add it to the Ninja Creami outer bowl, and securely attach the Outer Bowl Lid with the Creamerizer Paddle. Turn the machine on and set to “Re-Spin.”

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