Ninja Creami Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Ice Cream
This healthy strawberry cheesecake ninja creami recipe is the perfect healthy treat for a hot summer day. The great thing about making your own ice cream is that this entire pint contains 306 calories and 41 g protein.
Servings: 1 pint
Calories: 306kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fairlife skim milk
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup frozen sliced strawberries
- 1 tbsp sugar free vanilla pudding mix
- 1 tbsp light cream cheese
- 1 scoop strawberry cheesecake protein powder from PEScience
- Optional - graham wafers as a mix in
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except graham wafers to the ninja creami 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 a 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 Strawberry Cheesecake protein powder.
You can use Fairlife 2% 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: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 527mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 15g