Ninja Creami Strawberry Coco-Nut Protein Ice Cream

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Ninja Creami Strawberry Coco-Nut Protein Ice Cream

Prep Time5

Freeze Time1

Total Time1 5

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Dinner, lunch, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: coconut ice cream, ninja creami protein, ninja creami recipe, protein drink, protein ice cream, protein shake, strawberry ice cream, strawberry protein ice cream

Servings: Pint

Calories: 373.52kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Ice Cream Base

11.5 Fluid Ounces Strawberry Protein Shake
1 Tablespoon Sugar-Free Strawberry Jello Mix
½ Teaspoon Coconut Extract
¼ Cup Strawberries Fresh or frozen (thawed)

Mix-Ins

1 Tablespoon Walnuts Chopped
1 Tablespoon Coconut Shredded-Unsweetened
1 Tablespoon Zero-Sugar Chocolate Chips Chopped

Optional

1-2 Tablespoons Unsweetened Almond Milk

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Make the Ice Cream Mixture

Pour the protein shake, Jello mix, coconut extract, and strawberries, into a small blender and blend together until the Jello mix is completely combined with the liquids. Pour the mixture into the Ninja Creami pint container.
Freeze on a level surface for 24 hours. Your freezer should be between 9 and -7 degrees Fahrenheit. To avoid getting a bump on the top of the frozen mixture, freeze with the lid off of the container.

Process the Ice Cream

After 24 hours, remove the pint container from the freezer.
Place the pint container into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami and then process on "LITE ICE CREAM."
If the ice cream is dry or crumbly looking (like sand), pour in a tablespoon or two of unsweetened almond milk and then re-spin. If the ice cream looks like little balls of ice cream, respin without adding liquid. You may have to repeat this process a couple of times.
Dig a well down the center of the ice cream and pour the walnuts, coconut, and chocolate chips down the center of the ice cream and then process on mix-ins.
Remove the pint from the machine and enjoy!

Notes

What kind of Jello is used in this recipe?

When making ice cream in the Ninja Creami, I use the instant Jello mix. This is Jello and not pudding mix. Be sure to use the mix and not premade Jello. You can use sugar-free or regular Jello mix.

What does the Jello do to the ice cream?

Instant Jello mix adds flavor and helps to create a thicker ice cream that is creamy and less icy. There are a variety of flavors available so the flavor combinations for ice cream are endless!

Why not just add the chocolate chips in whole?

The Mix-ins process is not strong enough to break up the chocolate chips. So, if they are added in whole, they will stay whole. When whole chocolate chips are very cold, they get VERY hard and are difficult to chew. So, I cut up the chocolate chips before adding them in as mix-ins. Not only are they easier to eat, but they get mixed into ALL of the ice cream instead of just having a few chips sprinkled in here and there.

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