Ninja Creami Vanilla Bean Protein Ice Cream

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Ninja Creami Vanilla Bean Protein Ice Cream

Prep Time5

Freeze Time1

Total Time1 5

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Dinner, lunch, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: ninja creami protein, ninja creami recipe, protein drink, protein ice cream, protein shake, vanilla bean ice cream, vanilla protein ice cream, vanilla protein shake

Servings: Pint

Calories: 280kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Ice Cream Base

11.5 Fluid Ounces Vanilla Protein Shake
4 Fluid Ounces Vanilla Almond Milk
2 Tablespoons Sugar-Free Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste

Optional

1-2 Tablespoons Unsweetened Almond Milk

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Instructions

Make the Ice Cream Mixture

Pour the protein shake, almond milk, pudding mix, and vanilla bean paste into a small blender and blend until the pudding mix has completely combined with the other ingredients. Pour this mixture into a 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, pour in a tablespoon or two of unsweetened almond milk and then respin. You may have to repeat this process a couple of times.
Remove the pint from the machine and enjoy!

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Notes

Can I use vanilla extract instead of vanilla bean paste?

Yes. You can use vanilla extract instead of vanilla bean paste but the flavor will be a little different as the extract can sometimes have a slight alcohol flavor to it and the extract does not have as deep of a vanilla flavor.

Can I add mix-ins to the recipe?

Yes! You can. This is a great base recipe that provides a lot of vanilla flavor but also works well with all sorts of mix-ins. Add in cookies, cookie dough, fresh fruit, or chocolate chips!

Why is there pudding mix in the recipe?

The pudding mix helps to create a great consistency and adds some additional flavor. Instant pudding mix usually has guar gum in it which acts as a stabilizer and helps the ice cream be firmer and have fewer ice crystals. When you use instant pudding you do not need to add another stabilizer like guar gum or cream cheese. It's a quick and easy way to get the perfect texture for your protein ice cream!

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