Ninja Creami Matcha Ice Cream (Protein Recipe)

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Ninja Creami Matcha Ice Cream (Protein Recipe)

This Ninja Creami Matcha Ice Cream is creamy, protein-packed, and naturally energizing with a smooth matcha kick! A refreshing, easy-to-make treat you'll crave daily!

Prep Time5

Cook Time1

Total Time1 5

Course: Ninja Creami Ice Cream

Cuisine: American

Servings: pint container

Calories: 318kcal

Author: Bailey Campbell

Ingredients

1 cup Fairlife 2% milk
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 tbsp vanilla jello pudding mix
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp ceremonial grade matcha powder
1 tbsp Silk vanilla coffee creamer

Instructions

Add all ingredients to your Ninja Creami pint container up to the max fill line. Use a handheld frother to blend until fully combined.
Cover the pint and freeze for 24 hours until solid.
Run the frozen pint under hot water for 60-90 seconds, then install it into your Ninja Creami ice cream maker.
Press the Lite Ice Cream button for the first spin.
If the texture looks crumbly or powdery, pop it back in and press Re-Spin until it’s smooth and creamy.
If needed, add a little bit of liquid and re-spin again until you reach that creamy perfection.
Once it’s silky smooth you can enjoy as is, or dig a hole in the center and add white chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or crushed graham crackers using the Mix-In button.
Grab a spoon and enjoy this refreshing, creamy matcha masterpiece.

Notes

I used PEScience Gourmet Vanilla protein powder - use code BAILEY at checkout to save $$ on all their products.

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.

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