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Plant-based and Dairy-based Protein Ice Creams for the Ninja CREAMi | Chris Cooks

June 25, 2023

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Jules and I have been trying to increase our protein intake and hitting those macros can be tough, especially when you’re craving treats nonstop. So I set out to make two low calorie, macro-counting-friendly desserts that can be whipped up in our favorite kitchen appliance, the Ninja CREAMi.

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We’ve been using the CREAMi since it’s very early days. In fact, I think they sent us ours before it was even released to the public. And after nearly weekly uses since that time, it still works like a champ and we’ve tried probably over 100 different dessert variations (such as these three).

Ninja Creami | Extra Containers | Ice Cream Bowls | Silver Spoons | Black Vase | Hand Towel (similar)

These two ice creams are definitely near the top of that list and we’ve made them a couple times since I came up with them. A great treat while watching a show before bed and won’t bust your macros (if that’s your thing). I also love the addition of the mix-ins – great addition of flavor and texture.

Plant-Based Strawberry Protein Ice Cream

Dairy-free and vegan. Macros per serving are 12g C | 11g F | 14g P | 206 Calories
Course: Dessert

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except fresh strawberries. Add to a Ninja CREAMi container, cover and place in the freezer overnight.
  • Spin the mix in the NInja CREAMi on the Ice Cream setting. Open the container, scrape the sides and add the fresh strawberries. If mix looks a little dry, add a Tbsp more of the Koia Strawberry Dream smoothie. Run through again on the Respin cycle. Scoop and serve.

Dairy-based Key Lime Pie Protein Ice Cream

Made in the Ninja CREAMi. Macros per serving are 12g C | 12g F | 25g P | 270 calories
Course: Dessert
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Whisk together all ingredients except for the Hu cookies. Add the mix to a Ninja CREAMi container, cover and place in the freezer overnight.
  • Spin on the Ice Cream setting on the Ninja CREAMi. Remove the lid, add the Hu cookies and Respin. Scoop and serve.

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  1. Chris Saunders says:

    These look amazing even though both those flavors would be way way way down my list of what I’d like to try…. Do you have other flavor recipes? Our ways to modify these?

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