If you love strawberries and you love frozen desserts but you don’t love all the calories that come with store-bought ice cream, then you are going to want to make this Ninja Creami Low Calorie Strawberry Whip right away. Think of it like a homemade strawberry version of the famous pineapple Dole Whip, but made right in your own kitchen with simple ingredients. It’s light, it’s creamy, it’s packed with real strawberry flavor, and it seriously feels like a sweet treat you shouldn’t be allowed to have on a diet. But you can. And that’s the best part.
This recipe comes in at 242 calories, 7 grams of protein, 23 grams of sugar, 10 grams of fat, 54 carbs, 30 net carbs (total carbs-allulose) for the ENTIRE pint. See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all nutrition facts.
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What makes this recipe so special is the creamy, softer texture. A lot of low-calorie frozen treats end up icy or thin, and that’s a huge letdown when you are craving something that actually feels indulgent. This Strawberry Whip processes into something that is smooth, fluffy, and creamy, without being heavy. It’s one of those homemade ice cream recipes that is so good, you will never want to go back to store-bought ice cream again. The combination of the 2% milk, half and half, and guar gum works together to give you that satisfying texture that keeps you coming back for another scoop.
The ingredient list might look a little long at first glance, but these are all simple ingredients and I promise you it is not complicated at all. Every single ingredient in this recipe has a job to do. The fresh strawberries give you that real, bright strawberry flavor. The lemon juice wakes up the flavors and makes the strawberries taste even more like strawberries. The vanilla bean paste adds that little something extra that gives this recipe a fun twist and makes it taste like more than just plain fruit ice cream. And the guar gum? That’s what keeps it creamy instead of icy.
One of the things I love most about this recipe is that it’s a fun take on the famous pineapple Dole Whip, but in strawberry form and made right at home in your Ninja Creami ice cream maker. You actually get real fruit in every single bite instead of a flavoring or powder. If you have a sweet tooth and you have been on the hunt for a frozen treat that tastes like summer, this is it. It is bright, it is refreshing, and it has just the right amount of sweetness to satisfy that craving without going overboard on calories.
And the best part about making this in the Ninja Creami is how it processes. The machine takes that frozen base and turns it into something fluffy, smooth, and light, similar to that soft serve style texture you get from a Dole Whip, but made right at home with simple ingredients. It does not come out heavy or dense like traditional homemade ice cream. It comes out airy and creamy, which is exactly what makes this recipe so fun and so different from other frozen desserts you can make in the Ninja Creami. If you have not tried a recipe like this one yet, this Strawberry Whip is absolutely the place to start.
Tips for making Ninja Creami Low Calorie Strawberry Whip
My goal was to make this recipe softer, more like the Dole whip that everyone loves, only strawberry flavored. So, the ice cream should be more like a soft-serve texture. If you prefer a thicker, more scoopable texture, don't add liquid when re-spinning. For a soft and almost fluffy texture, re-spin a few times, adding liquid on each re-spin.
Since the recipe calls for such a small amount of lemon juice, lime juice can be used instead without it being very noticeable. You can use fresh or bottled lemon or lime juice.
Yes, just be sure to thaw them for a little while before adding to the blender with the other base ingredients. If you don't thaw the strawberries, they will be harder to fully incorporate with the other ingredients.
Mix-ins are such a fun way to take this recipe to the next level! After the cycle is done, you can add mix-ins like graham crackers, chocolate chips, or even fresh strawberry pieces to add a little something extra to every bite. To add mix-ins, use the mix-in function on your Ninja Creami and let the machine do the work. If you want to keep it feeling like that Dole Whip vibe, try adding some fresh strawberry chunks or even a few pieces of freeze dried strawberries for an extra punch of strawberry flavor!
The guar gum acts as a stabilizer and it is what helps give this Whip that smooth, creamy texture instead of a crumbly or icy one. It is a big part of what makes this feel like a real Dole Whip style treat instead of just a frozen fruit ice. I really recommend not skipping it. If you don’t have guar gum, you can use xanthan gum instead.
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Ingredient tips and substitutions
The full ingredient list is at the bottom of this post in the recipe card.
- 2% Milk – You can use any dairy or dairy-free milk you prefer. The higher the fat content, the creamier your Whip will be. Whole milk, Fairlife milk, oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk all work. Just keep in mind that lower fat milks may result in a slightly icier texture.
- Half and Half – You can substitute heavy cream for an even richer and creamier result, or swap it for more 2% milk if you want to keep the calories lower. Using more milk instead of half and half will make the Whip a little lighter in texture.
- Fresh Strawberries – Fresh strawberries are strongly recommended for the best texture, but you can use frozen strawberries if that is what you have. If you use frozen, thaw them completely and drain the excess liquid before using them in the recipe. The texture may be slightly softer with frozen strawberries.
- Allulose Granular Sugar Substitute – Allulose is preferred in this recipe because it doesn’t taste fake, and it is a 1:1 ratio with sugar, so you don’t need to adjust the amounts in the recipe. You can use your favorite granulated sugar substitute or regular sugar as long as it is a 1:1 ratio with sugar.
- Lemon Juice – Fresh or bottled lemon juice both work perfectly fine here. The lemon juice is not there to make this taste lemony, it just brightens up the strawberry flavor and adds a little twist to the overall taste. Do not skip it!
- Vanilla Bean Paste – If you don’t have vanilla bean paste, you can use vanilla extract instead. Use the same amount.
- Guar Gum – If you don’t have guar gum, you can use xanthan gum instead at a 1:1 ratio. Do not skip the stabilizer entirely or your Whip may turn out icy.
Directions for Making the Ice Cream Mixture
- Pour the milk, half and half, strawberries, allulose, lemon juice, vanilla bean paste, and guar gum into a small blender and blend until all ingredients are fully combined. Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami container.
- Freeze on a level surface for 24 hours. Your freezer should be between 9 and -7 degrees Fahrenheit.
Directions for Processing the Ice Cream Mixture
- After 24 hours, remove the Ninja Creami container from the freezer. If there is a large bump in the ice cream, melt or scrape the large bump so that the top is level.
- Place the Ninja Creami container into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami and then process on “LITE ICE CREAM.”
- If you want the texture to be thick and scoopable, you likely won’t need a respin. But, if you want the texture to be more like soft serve, pour in a tablespoon or two of milk and respin. The more milk you add, the softer the texture will be.
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Ninja Creami Low Calorie Strawberry Whip
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Equipment
Add Food Grade Vegetable Glycerin To Make Leftover Ice Cream Scoopable Right Out of the Freezer
Per 16 ounce pint: *Add 1 Teaspoon to full fat/full sugar bases *Add 1.5 teaspoon to high protein bases *Add 2 teaspoons to low sugar/low fat lite bases. Freeze and process per the recipe. Take the leftovers out of the freezer and scoop without having to reprocess. ***This is a guideline and adjustments may be needed based on your recipe.
Original, Breeze, Swirl, and Deluxe Ingredient Measurements
Use the multiplier below to adjust quantities based on the machine that you own. ***If you have the Original, Breeze, or Swirl machine, which use 16 ounce containers, choose the 1X option. ***If you have the Deluxe or XL machine, which use 24 ounce containers, choose the 1.5X option.
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
- 4 Fluid Ounces 2% Milk
- 2 Fluid Ounces Half and Half
- 8 Ounces Fresh Strawberries (about 10 medium strawberries)
- 2 Tablespoons Allulose Granular Sugar Substitute
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice (Fresh or bottled)
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste
- ¼ Teaspoon Guar Gum
Optional
- 1-2 Tablespoons 2% Milk
Instructions
Make the Ice Cream Mixture
- Pour the milk, half and half, strawberries, allulose, lemon juice, vanilla bean paste, and guar gum into a small blender and blend until all ingredients are fully combined. Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami container.
- Freeze on a level surface for 24 hours. Your freezer should be between 9 and -7 degrees Fahrenheit.
Process the Ice Cream
- After 24 hours, remove the Ninja Creami container from the freezer. If there is a large bump in the ice cream, melt or scrape the large bump so that the top is level.
- Place the Ninja Creami container into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami and then process on "LITE ICE CREAM."
- If you want the texture to be thick and scoopable, you likely won't need a respin. But, if you want the texture to be more like soft serve, pour in a tablespoon or two of milk and respin. The more milk you add, the softer the texture will be.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. Optional ingredients are not included in the nutrition information.
Recipes that use allulose:
Allulose is a low calorie sweetener that your body doesn't fully digest, so it provides only 0.4 calories per gram instead of 4. That's why the calorie total doesn't match what you'd expect from the carb count. Calories from allulose are calculated based on metabolized carbohydrates. Allulose contributes fewer calories than standard carbohydrates.
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Beth says
I love strawberries and this was perfect for a refreshing treat