Smarties Protein Ice Cream (Ninja Creami)
This creamy smarties protein ice cream made with vanilla protein, Fairlife milk, and a candy-coated crunch is a game changer. A fun, guilt-free treat to crush your sweet cravings!
Servings: 1 pint
Calories: 436kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fairlife 2% milk
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder - I love PEScience Gourmet Vanilla - use code BAILEY at checkout to save money on all products
- 1 tbsp vanilla jello pudding mix
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup Smarties
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except Smarties to the Ninja Creami pint container up to the max fill line and mix well using a handheld frother.
- Freeze the container for 24 hours until it’s frozen solid.
- Remove the 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.
- If needed, add a little bit of liquid and re-spin again until you reach that creamy perfection.
- Once it’s silky smooth, dig a hole in the center and pour in your Smarties.
- Mix again using the Mix-In function and watch those colorful candies swirl into the goodness. Grab your spoon and enjoy!
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Notes
I used PEScience Gourmet Vanilla protein powder in this recipe. Can use my code BAILEY at checkout to save money on all 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 458mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g