Protein Ice Cream With Ninja Creami: Recipe & How to Make - Fit Healthy Macros (2024)

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Anyone else recently influenced to jump on the Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream trend? You’re not alone!

If you’ve been following me for a while then you probably already know that I love making protein desserts, with thick, creamy shakes full of crunchy bits and mix-ins being my specialty. So when I saw the Ninja Creami being used to make legit protein ice cream, it was a no-brainer purchase for me.

I’ve been playing around with my Ninja Creami for some time now, and while it’s very user-friendly, there are definitely some tips, tricks, and hacks that you’ll want to know in order to secure the creamiest, dreamiest, and most flavorful protein ice cream – and that’s exactly what I’m sharing with you today!

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In this article and recipe, I’m going to teach you how to make protein ice cream in your Ninja Creami as well as share my best protein ice cream base recipe so that you can get to work creating fabulously delicious ice cream of your own.

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3 Reasons Why You Will Love This Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream Recipe

  1. One serving boasts 40g of protein! Who says ice cream can’t be macro-friendly?? If you’re an ice cream lover like me, you’ll love that you can fit delicious ice cream into your daily macros regardless of what nutritional phase you’re currently in.
  2. Most protein or “healthy” ice creams are completely sub-par when it comes to taste and texture. Suffice it to say that I won’t be buying a pint of Halo Top again anytime soon.
  3. There are an endless number of flavor combinations that you can make. Between different protein options and flavors and the abundance of different mix-in options, you’ll never get bored with your Ninja Creami protein ice cream.

Ingredients

  • Milk – I find that regular cow’s milk works better than milk alternatives like nut milks. I like to use Fairlife 1% milk for a super creamy texture.
  • Protein Powder – I wish I could say that any protein powder will do, but it’s important to find the right one. Personally, I love using Clean Simple Eats for Ninja Creami Ice Creams. My code TAMI will save you. So many amazing flavors to choose from!

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How to Make Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream

Keep in mind that when you’re preparing a Ninja Creami treat, you need to prep it the night BEFORE you intend to eat it. You will need your base mix to be frozen for at least 6 hours, but preferably overnight. Here’s a step-by-step of how to make protein ice cream in your Ninja Creami machine:

  1. Add 12 oz. of milk to your blender cup (or right into your Ninja Creami ice cream cup if you’re not using a blender).
  2. Add 1 scoop of protein powder and any other ingredients you’re planning to add to the base i.e. vanilla extract, cocoa powder, etc.
  3. Blend the milk & protein powder together until well combined. If not using a blender, whisk together thoroughly.
  4. Pour the mixture into your Creami ice cream pink container and place the lid on securely.
  5. Place your ice cream pint into the freezer and allow it to freeze overnight or for at least 6 full hours.
  6. Once your mixture has completely frozen, remove it from the freezer and remove the lid.
  7. Put your frozen protein ice cream base on your Ninja Creami pint holder.
  8. Place the blade securely into the lid and then place the lid onto the pint holder.
  9. Lock the Creami into place, turn the machine on, and then select “ice cream.”
  10. After the first cycle has completed, remove your pint from the Creami, remove the bladed lid, and create a small hole in the middle of the ice cream. Your ice cream at this point should be a little more like shaved ice than ice cream.
  11. Add a couple of tablespoons of milk to the whole you created in the center.
  12. Place the Creami pint lid back on and place your pint back on the machine.
  13. Once secure, run the ice cream cycle again.
  14. After the cycle has finished, remove the lid and give your ice cream a stir. At this point, it should be very smooth, creamy, and ice cream-like.
  15. Create another small hole in the center and add your mix-ins right into the whole.
  16. Place the lid back on the Creami pint, add the pint back onto the machine, secure it in place, and run the machine on the “mix-ins” cycle.
  17. Once the cycle is finished, remove the pint from the machine and remove the lid.
  18. Scoop your ice cream out into a bowl and add any additional toppings of your choice. Enjoy!!
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Swaps or Alternatives

Milk – In my experience, the milk you use will make or break your protein ice cream. Nut milks and milk alternatives don’t create the same creaminess that regular milk will. That being said, milk alternatives are still a great option! If you want to beef up the calories and fat, you could also try making it with cream. Lastly, you can use a pre-made protein shake in place of milk to really ramp up your protein intake.

Protein powder – You may need to play with which protein powder you like best as some turn out better than others. I have tried Clean Simple Eats & 1st Phorm Level-1 so far, both of which are whey protein powders and they turned out great. A good vegan protein powder might work well, too, but I have not tried any yet.

Quick Tip(s)

Adding the extra step to mix your milk + protein powder in a blender helps to make sure that your mixture is fully incorporated before freezing. Failure to do so could result in your protein powder and milk separating which can cause the flavor and texture to be off.

If you find that the flavor is too bland with just the protein powder and milk, experiment with adding in sweeteners like sugar substitutes, sugar-free pudding mix, etc.

Macros & Nutrition Information

Base recipe without mix-ins:

MacrosNutrition
Calories230
Protein40g
Carbs17g
Fat1g

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Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream Recipe

Protein Ice Cream With Ninja Creami: Recipe & How to Make - Fit Healthy Macros (10)Tami Smith

The Ninja Creami is one of the most fun and popular kitchen machines right now! Using this machine, you can create delicious, creamy, protein ice creams that will fit into your daily macros with ease.

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Total Time 2 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Calories 230 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Ninja Creami Machine

  • 1 Blender (optional, but optimal)- I like my Ninja blender

  • 1 Kitchen scale or measuring cup

  • 1 Spoon or spatula

Ingredients

  • 12 oz milk (I find Fairlife 1% works best)
  • 1 scoop protein powder (I like Clean Simple Eats best Code TAMI)

Instructions

  • Add 12 oz. of milk to your blender cup (or right into your Ninja Creami ice cream cup if you’re not using a blender).

  • Add 1 scoop of protein powder and any other ingredients you’re planning to add to the base i.e. vanilla extract, cocoa powder, etc.

  • Blend the milk & protein powder together until well combined. If not using a blender, whisk together thoroughly.

  • Pour the mixture into your Creami ice cream pink container and place the lid on securely.

  • Place your ice cream pint into the freezer and allow to freeze overnight or for at least 6 full hours.

  • Once your mixture has completely frozen, remove it from the freezer and remove the lid.

  • Put your frozen protein ice cream base on your Ninja Creami pint holder.

  • Place the blade securely into the lid and then place the lid onto the pint holder.

  • Lock the Creami into place, turn the machine on, and then select “ice cream.”

  • After the first cycle has completed, remove your pint from the Creami, remove the bladed lid, and create a small hole in the middle of the ice cream. Your ice cream at this point should be a little more like shaved ice than ice cream.

  • Add a couple of tablespoons of milk to the whole you created in the center.

  • Place the Creami pint lid back on and place your pint back on the machine.

  • Once secure, run the ice cream cycle again.

  • After the cycle has finished, remove the lid and give your ice cream a stir. At this point, it should be very smooth, creamy, and ice cream-like.

  • Create another small hole in the center and add your mix-ins right into the whole.

  • Place the lid back on the Creami pint, add the pint back onto the machine, secure it in place, and run the machine on the “mix-ins” cycle.

  • Once the cycle is finished, remove the pint from the machine and remove the lid.

  • Scoop your ice cream out into a bowl and add any additional toppings of your choice. Enjoy!!

Notes

If your ice cream doesn’t come out as creamy as you’d like, add a couple of tablespoons of milk and use the “re-spin” option as many times as needed to get the consistency you want.

You can store your ice cream in the freezer so long as you keep the lid securely closed.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 40gFat: 1g

Keyword high protein, ice cream, ninja creami

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  • Protein Ice Cream With Ninja Creami: Recipe & How to Make - Fit Healthy Macros (13)
    A scoop of protein powder has 20g of protein. Where is the extra 20g coming from in every serving?

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    • Hi Timmy! I used Fairlife milk which has about 20g of protein per 12 oz. serving! Hope that helps 🙂

      Reply

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    FAQs

    What are the macros in protein ice cream? ›

    Chocolate Protein Ice Cream Macros

    Per entire pint there is 311kcals, 40.8g protein, 43g carbs, 12g sugar alcohols, 5.7g fiber, 25.3g net carbs, and 6.2g fat. And it's up to you on how many servings you want to make out of it.

    Why do people use pudding mix in Ninja Creami? ›

    Why do people use pudding mix in the Ninja Creami? Adding 2 tablespoons of instant pudding mix (just the powder) helps thicken the ice cream up and adds a super creamy texture!

    What is the thickening agent in protein ice cream? ›

    How can I make the ice cream thicker or creamier? You can make protein ice cream creamier by blending through a frozen banana or raw cashews or adding a high-fat element, like cream or nut butter.

    Should I put protein powder in my ice cream? ›

    Yes, you can absolutely put protein powder in ice cream. This is an easy and delicious way to add protein to your diet. That said, if you are looking for a high protein, low sugar dessert, making your own ice cream with protein powder is the way to go.

    How healthy is protein ice cream? ›

    Fans of protein ice cream say it's healthy due to the reduced fat and sugar within the average serving size, along with the added protein. One protein ice cream brand has an average of 2 grams of fat and 6 grams of sugar, while competitors have 16-17 grams of fat and 20 grams of sugar.

    How do you calculate protein macros? ›

    Calculate Your Macros
    1. Carbohydrates: Daily calories * 0.40 / 4 = grams of carbs per day.
    2. Proteins: Daily calories * 0.30 / 4 = grams of proteins per day.
    3. Fats: Daily calories * 0.30 / 9 = grams of fats per day.
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    What not to do with Ninja Creami? ›

    Avoid These Ninja Creami Mistakes!
    1. Introduction.
    2. Ordering Extra Pints.
    3. Thawing Pints Before Use.
    4. Flattening the Top of Partially Used Pints.
    5. Freezing Pints on a Flat Surface.
    6. Addressing Chunks in Ice Cream.
    7. Re-Spinning Ice Cream for Better Consistency.
    8. Adding Extra Liquid to Creamy recipes.
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    Why does my Ninja Creami come out powdery? ›

    My frozen treat looks crumbly or powdery after processing. When bases are frozen in very cold freezers, they may come out crumbly. After running a One-Touch Program, use the RE-SPIN Program to make your frozen treat smoother and creamier.

    Why do you have to wait 24 hours for Ninja Creami? ›

    Freezing is crucial: It's paramount that the base is completely frozen into a solid block for the Ninja Creami to work effectively. Texture is key: The 24-hour freeze time results in smaller ice crystals and enhances the dessert's creaminess. For the most creamy ice cream and smoothest sorbet, this matters!

    How do you make a protein shake thick like ice cream? ›

    Believe it or not, it is possible to turn your average chocolate protein powder in to a Thick and Creamy Chocolate Protein Shake without adding ice cream or a banana. Your first choice is to add Xantham Gum. It's an unflavored thickening agent used to change the consistency of a liquid.

    What is the best stabilizer for ice cream? ›

    The most common ones used in ice creams are guar gum, cellulose gum and carob bean gum. They are used to reduce ice crystal growth, deliver flavour cleanly, increase smoothness, body and creaminess and slow down melting. They also help hold the air bubble structure together and give the ice cream a better texture.

    How does protein affect ice cream? ›

    Protein plays an important role in the structure development of ice cream by its emulsification, whipping, and water-holding capacity. Generally, ice cream contains about 4% protein and this level is optimum as far as the sensory quality of the product is concerned.

    Why is Ninja Creami so popular? ›

    The Ninja Creami is so popular because it claims to be able to make ice cream out of anything—including ingredients that are far from a custard or ice cream base. It promises an easy, low-lift way to make homemade ice cream at home.

    Is a protein shake with ice cream healthy? ›

    Sure, some shakes are meant to pack a caloric punch. But if your goal is recovery or lean muscle-building, skip the ice cream and other high-sugar, high-saturated-fat ingredients that turn your drink into a milkshake and can make protein shakes unhealthy.

    Can you freeze a protein shake and eat it like ice cream? ›

    Step #5b: Eat as Ice-Cream

    If you don't want to thaw out your shakes, you could turn them into a high-protein ice cream. By adding a few grams of xanthan gum to the original mix and then freezing, you'll have a delicious treat packed with essential macronutrients.

    How many carbs are in protein ice cream? ›

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    Nutrition Facts
    How much sodium is in Protein Ice Cream? Amount of sodium in Protein Ice Cream: Sodium 62.5mg3%
    How many carbs are in Protein Ice Cream? Amount of carbs in Protein Ice Cream: Carbohydrates 7.8g-
    How many net carbs are in Protein Ice Cream? Amount of net carbs in Protein Ice Cream: Net carbs 7.8g-
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    Is ice cream a carb or protein? ›

    Traditional ice cream has two main ingredients: cream and sugar. A cup of regular ice cream contains about 50 grams of carbs, which is all the carbs you can have in an entire day when you're following a keto diet. So to slash the sugar, ice cream manufacturers turn to sugar substitutes.

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