Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Pure Vanilla Flavor: Made with real vanilla extract for a rich and authentic taste.
- Smooth & Creamy Texture: The Ninja Creami creates ice cream with a luxurious, silky texture.
- No Additives: Made with simple ingredients – no preservatives or artificial flavors.
- Customizable Sweetness: Adjust the sweetness to match your taste.
- Easy to Scoop: This ice cream remains soft and scoopable, even after freezing.
- Versatile Base: Enjoy it as is or add your favorite toppings and mix-ins.
Ingredients
You’ll need the following simple ingredients to make this creamy vanilla ice cream:
- 1 cup Fairlife skim milk (or any milk of your choice, like whole milk).
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or substitute with coconut milk, oat milk, or cashew milk).
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (a high-quality whey protein powder is recommended).
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free vanilla pudding mix.
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
Optional add-ins: Vanilla bean paste, heavy cream, chocolate chips, fresh fruit, vegan cream cheese, or other mix-ins.
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: Pour all the ingredients into the Ninja Creami pint container. Use a handheld frother or whisk to blend them well. Make sure not to exceed the max fill line.
- Freeze the Mixture: Place the container in the freezer for 24 hours until frozen solid.
- Prepare the Pint: After freezing, run the container under hot water for 60 seconds to help loosen it. Ensure the surface is flat and level to avoid damaging the machine’s blade.
- First Spin: Install the container in the Ninja Creami. Press the “Lite Ice Cream” button.
- Check Consistency: After the first spin, check the texture. If it’s still powdery, return the container to the machine and press the “Re-spin” button.
- Adjust as Needed: If the texture still isn’t creamy, add a small amount of liquid and re-spin until smooth.
- Add Toppings (Optional): Use the “Mix-In” function to blend in your favorite toppings, like chocolate chips or fruit.
- Serve and Enjoy: Scoop the ice cream into bowls, add more toppings if desired, and enjoy!
Tips and Variations
- Protein Powder: Choose a high-quality protein powder you love, whether whey, plant-based, or collagen.
- Adjust Sweetness: Add a touch of sweetener like maple syrup, honey, or stevia if needed.
- Experiment with Mix-Ins: Get creative with add-ins like crushed cookies, caramel drizzle, or nuts.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Freeze Time: 24 hours
Total Time: 1 day and 2 minutes