Pumpkin Pie Protein Ice Cream (Ninja Creami Recipe)

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Pumpkin Pie Protein Ice Cream (Ninja Creami Recipe)

This pumpkin pie protein ice cream is such a delicious way to enjoy healthy soft serve ice cream during pumpkin season. This Ninja Creami pumpkin ice cream is perfect for those hot Fall days when you're craving pumpkin flavors, but you're not ready for baked goods yet.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1

Total Time1 5

Course: High Protein

Cuisine: American

Servings: pint

Calories: 315kcal

Author: Bailey Campbell

Ingredients

1 cup Fairlife 2% milk
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tbsp vanilla instant pudding mix
1 scoop vanilla protein powder I used PEScience Gourmet Vanilla flavor (can use code BAILEY at checkout to save money on all products)
2 tbsp pumpkin puree
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1-2 biscoff cookies

Instructions

Add all ingredients except biscoff cookies 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. Keep in mind when you add mix-ins it will mix the ice cream again.
Once it’s silky smooth, dig a hole in the center and add chopped biscoff cookies. Spin once more on mix in setting and enjoy!

Notes

Can use code BAILEY at checkout to save on all PEScience 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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