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Ninja Creami Lemon Ice Cream (Protein Recipe)

This Lemon Ice Cream Ninja Creami is a creamy, zesty, high-protein treat with the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Refreshing, easy to make, and packed with citrusy goodness!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 day
Total Time1 day 5 minutes
Course: Ninja Creami Ice Cream
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 pint
Calories: 284kcal
Author: Bailey Campbell

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Fairlife 2% milk
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon jello pudding mix
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp powdered monk fruit
  • Optional - graham cracker crumbs to mimic pie flavours

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients except graham wafers to the ninja creami pint container up to the max fill line and mix well with hand held frother.
  • Freeze container for 24 hours until frozen solid.
  • Remove frozen pint and run it under hot water for 60-90 seconds.
    Install the pint into your machine and press the Lite Ice Cream button for the first spin.
  • Check the texture. If it’s still a bit powdery, pop it back in and press the Re-Spin button.
  • Check ice cream. The final product should be creamy and have a smooth texture. If your desired consistency isn’t reached you can add 1 tbsp of milk and spin again on the respin setting.
  • Once it’s silky smooth, dig a hole in the center and add graham wafers. Spin once more on mix in setting and enjoy!

Notes

Can use code BAILEY at checkout on all PEScience products such as the Gourmet Vanilla protein powder.
You can use Fairlife skim milk in this recipe instead. Keep in mind the higher in fat the milk = richer, smoother, dreamier ice cream.
You don't necessarily have to wait the full 24 hours of freezing time. Yes, waiting the full 24 hours will give you the best, most consistent results. But if you only froze it for 12-16 hours and you’re desperate for a frozen treat, you’re not out of luck. Skip the respin button and instead, hit the Mix-Ins button after the Lite Ice Cream cycle. This prevents the ice cream from getting overworked and soupy, which can happen when the base hasn’t fully solidified.
If your ice cream comes out powdery or crumbly after the first spin, instead of immediately reaching for the milk, try hitting the respin button first. More often than not, that’s all you need to get it creamy.
I always pre-chop or crush your mix-ins ahead of time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 339mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g