NINJA CREAMI PROTEIN ICE CREAM
One thing I’ve learned from over 20 years working out and trying to eat to support my physique and performance goals is that a meal without protein is just a snack that won’t land you in a good place for performance and body composition changes.
”Get more protein” is what you hear just about anywhere you turn for health and fitness advice. But I take it a step further. Including protein at every meal is one of the most powerful things you can do.
While in the past this hasn’t always been the easiest thing for people to accomplish, it is getting easier and easier with more food producers thinking about how to offer conveniently packaged protein without a ton of added fat and carbs.
Unless you’ve been off social media entirely, you’ve probably caught wind of the Ninja Creami craze. This magical machine allows you to make ice cream in minutes that is packed with protein and low in calories.
One of the hardest parts about nutrition is staying consistent – and a low calorie, protein-packed ice cream can certainly help matters a lot.
So far my experience has been INCREDIBLE with this. I’ve explored many different recipes. Today I want to share my top 3 that I love the most and show you step-by-step how to make them.
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Ninja Creami Substitute
Need a Ninja Creami Substitute? Here is a list of alternatives, though I am definitely a fan of the original. There are several models, but any of them work for the recipes below.
A note about ingredients – you can also substitute the milks recommended below with any kind of milk you like, including oat milk, soy milk, or any kind of nut or dairy milk. Just adjust the macros accordingly, and you may need to play around a bit to get the texture you like.
Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream - Assembly
- 24 hrs ahead, blend all the ingredients together minus the “mix-ins.” You can make a bunch of these early in the week and enjoy them several nights later. Use a hand-held blender to combine ingredients until smooth.
- Freeze on a level surface for at least 24 hrs – you want it rock solid.
- When it is time to enjoy, pop your pint in the Creami. Use the Lite Ice Cream setting and let it do its magic. Warning – it is loud! But short (a few minutes).
If the texture looks crumbly, add a tablespoon or so of liquid and use the Re-Spin setting.
Mix-In Optional – to add mix ins for extra crunch or flavor, you will have to eat a little ice cream out of the center of your container. Make a hole that goes to the bottom of the container right in the middle of the ice cream. Place your mix-in ingredient in the center and then place it back on the Ninja Creami and run the Mix-In feature cycle.
Remove and Enjoy!
A note about the settings on the Ninja Creami – Depending on the model Ninja Creami you get, there may be different features. There are buttons for sorbet, milkshakes, regular ice cream, and more. For these recipes, you only need the Lite Ice Cream button. Every recipe out there on the internet is slightly different and depending on the type of milk and ingredients used, the setting on the Creami matters.
RECIPES & MACROS
Pumpkin Cheesecake Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
300 Grams Almond Milk
150 Grams of Pumpkin Puree
32 Grams Grass Fed Whey Protein French Vanilla Flavor
8 Grams Sugar-Free Jell-O Pie & Pudding Mix Cheesecake Flavor
5-10 Grams of Monkfruit in the Raw Sweetener
3 Grams Pumpkin Spice Blend
2 Grams Pink Himalayan Salt
Entire Pint – Macros & Calories
- Protein – 30 Grams
- Carb – 21 Grams
- Fat – 4 Grams
- Calories – 239
Mocha Almond Fudge Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
280 Grams Almond Milk
200 Grams Fairlife Skim Milk
30 Grams Grass Fed Whey Protein Mocha Latte Flavor
8 Grams Sugar-Free Jell-O Pie & Pudding Mix Chocolate Fudge Flavor
5-10 Grams of Monkfruit in the Raw Sweetener
2 Grams Pink Himalayan Salt
Mix Ins – 10 Grams Chopped Dry Roasted Almonds
Pint without Mix-Ins – Macros & Calories
- Protein – 39 grams
- Carb – 14 grams
- Fat – 3 grams
- Calories – 236 grams
Pint with Mix-Ins – Macros & Calories
- Protein – 41 grams
- Carb – 16 grams
- Fat – 8 grams
- Calories – 296 grams
Peanut Butter Pistachio Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
280 Grams Almond Milk
200 Grams Fairlife Skim Milk
21 Grams Grass Fed Whey Protein Peanut Butter Flavor
10 Grams PBfit Peanut Butter Powder
8 Grams Sugar-Free Jell-O Pie & Pudding Mix Pistachio Flavor
5-10 Grams of Monkfruit in the Raw Sweetener
2 Grams Pink Himalayan Salt
Optional Mix-Ins – 15 Grams of Panda Puff Cereal
Pint without Mix-Ins – Macros & Calories
- Protein – 34 Grams
- Carb – 17 Grams
- Fat – 6 Grams
- Calories – 249
Pint with Mix-Ins – Macros & Calories
- Protein – 35 Grams
- Carb – 28 Grams
- Fat – 7 Grams
- Calories – 314
Peanut Butter & Jelly Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
225 Grams Almond Milk
225 Grams Fairlife Skim Milk
20 Grams Grass Fed Whey Protein Peanut Butter Flavor
16 Grams PBfit Peanut Butter Powder
10 Grams Sugar-Free Jell-O Pie & Pudding Mix White-Chocolate Flavor
10 Grams of Whole Earth Monk Fruit Sweetener
2 Grams Pink Himalayan Salt
Mix-Ins – 2 Tbsp Smuckers Low Sugar Strawberry Preserves
Pint without Mix-Ins – Macros & Calories
- Protein – 39 Grams
- Carb – 20 Grams
- Fat – 5 Grams
- Calories – 273
Pint with Mix-Ins – Macros & Calories
- Protein – 35 Grams
- Carb – 28 Grams
- Fat – 7 Grams
- Calories – 323
Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
225 Grams Almond Milk
225 Grams Fairlife Skim Milk
30 Grams Grass Fed Whey Protein Mint Chocolate Chip Flavor
10 Grams Sugar-Free Jell-O Pie & Pudding Mix Chocolate Flavor or 10 Grams Simply Delish Instant Pudding Mix Chocolate Flavor
10 Grams of Whole Earth Monk Fruit Sweetener
2 Grams Pink Himalayan Salt or Mint Chocolate Salt from LMNT
Optional Mix-Ins – 12 Grams of Mini Dark Chocolate Chips
Entire Pint without Mix-Ins – Macros & Calories
- Protein – 39 grams
- Carb – 16 grams
- Fat – 3 grams
- Calories – 238 grams
Pint with Mix-Ins – Macros & Calories
- Protein – 40 Grams
- Carb – 22 Grams
- Fat – 7 Grams
- Calories – 283
Cinnamon Sugar Cookie Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
225 Grams Almond Milk
225 Grams Fairlife Skim Milk
30 Grams Grass Fed Whey Protein Sugar Cookie Flavor
10 Grams Sugar-Free Jell-O Pie & Pudding Mix Vanilla Flavor or 10 Grams Simply Delish Instant Pudding Mix Vanilla Flavor
10 Grams of Whole Earth Monk Fruit Sweetener
2 Grams Pink Himalayan Salt
Mix-Ins – 5-7 Grams of Cinnamon Powder
Entire Pint with Mix-Ins – Macros & Calories
- Protein – 39 grams
- Carb – 16 grams
- Fat – 3 grams
- Calories – 238 grams
Salted Caramel Popcorn Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
225 Grams Almond Milk
225 Grams Fairlife Skim Milk
30 Grams Grass Fed Whey Protein Vanilla Oatmeal Cookie Flavor
10 Grams Sugar-Free Jell-O Pie & Pudding Mix Vanilla Flavor or 10 Grams Simply Delish Instant Pudding Mix Vanilla Flavor
10 Grams of Whole Earth Monk Fruit Sweetener
2 Grams Chocolate Caramel Salt from LMNT or 2 Grams Pink Himalayan Salt
Mix-Ins – 15 Grams of Lesser Evil Sweet and Salty Popcorn
Entire Pint without Mix-Ins – Macros & Calories
- Protein – 39 grams
- Carb – 16 grams
- Fat – 3 grams
- Calories – 238 grams
Pint with Mix-Ins – Macros & Calories
- Protein – 40 Grams
- Carb – 26 Grams
- Fat – 5 Grams
- Calories – 296
Apple Pie Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
300 Grams Almond Milk
150 Grams of Sugar-Free Apple Pie Filling
Grams Grass Fed Whey Protein Cinnamon French Toast Flavor
10 Grams Sugar-Free Jell-O Pie & Pudding Mix Vanilla Flavor
10 Grams of Whole Earth Monk Fruit Sweetener
3 Grams Ground Cinnamon
2 Grams Pink Himalayan Salt
Optional Mix-Ins & Topping – 10 Grams of Graham Crackers Mix In + 2 Tbsp Whipped Cream
Entire Pint without Mix-Ins – Macros & Calories
- Protein – 26 grams
- Carb – 234 grams
- Fat – 3 grams
- Calories – 224 grams
Pint with Mix-Ins and Toppings – Macros & Calories
- Protein – 26 Grams
- Carb – 35 Grams
- Fat – 5 Grams
- Calories – 285
If you are inspired to get yourself a Creami then you can head over to Walmart.com where they are having a sale on one of the older models. It is a great deal and has the Lite Ice Cream feature that I use almost exclusively.
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