Description
A creamy, high-protein frozen dessert made in the Ninja Creami that serves as a healthy breakfast, post-workout snack, or late-night treat without the sugar crash or chalky texture of traditional protein shakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 scoop (approx. 30g) Vanilla Protein Powder (whey isolate or plant-based blend)
- 1/2 cup Full-Fat Greek Yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 1–2 tablespoons Heavy Cream or Coconut Cream
- 1–2 teaspoons Sweetener (optional: honey, maple syrup, or stevia)
- Optional Flavor Boosters: vanilla extract, cocoa powder, or peanut butter
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine protein powder, Greek yogurt, almond milk, heavy cream, and sweeteners. Whisk vigorously until no clumps remain and the mixture resembles a thick, pourable batter.
- Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, leaving about half an inch of headspace at the top. Screw the lid on tightly.
- Place the pint in the freezer for a full 24 hours until frozen solid.
- Remove the pint from the freezer, remove the lid, and place it in the Ninja Creami. Select the ‘Ice Cream’ setting and press start to spin the frozen block.
- If desired, add mix-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, fruit) using the ‘Mix-In’ setting or stir them in manually after the first spin.
- If the texture appears dry or crumbly after the first spin, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk, replace the lid, and spin again using the ‘Lite Ice Cream’ or ‘Ice Cream’ setting until smooth.
- Serve immediately for a soft-serve consistency, or freeze for 30 minutes if a harder texture is preferred.
Notes
[‘Ensure liquid ingredients are cold before mixing to help with freezing.’, ‘Do not skip the fat content (full-fat yogurt/cream) as it prevents icy texture.’, ‘Tap the pint gently on the counter to remove air bubbles before freezing.’, ‘If the mix is too thick to stir, add more milk; if too runny, add more yogurt.’, ‘Best eaten within 24 hours; will harden if stored longer.’]
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 hours (freezing)
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
Keywords: Ninja Creami, protein ice cream, high protein dessert, healthy ice cream, copycat recipe, post-workout snack, gluten-free dessert, keto friendly