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Delicious Banana Cream Pie Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream served in a bowl

Banana Cream Pie Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream

A cozy, creamy, protein-packed twist on a classic favorite using your Ninja Creami.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 day
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the ice cream base
  • 2 pieces very ripe bananas The riper, the sweeter and more banana-forward the flavor.
  • 1 cup vanilla or banana-flavored protein powder Choose your favorite whey or plant-based protein.
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt Adds creaminess and tang.
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk Choose almond for lighter profile or coconut for richer flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup Optional for added sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Enhances the banana flavor.
For the crust and garnish
  • ½ cup crushed graham crackers Use gluten-free if needed.
  • 1–2 teaspoons melted butter Optional, to bind the crust for a firmer base.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and roughly chop 2 ripe bananas.
  2. In a blender, combine the chopped bananas, protein powder, Greek yogurt, almond or coconut milk, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until completely smooth.
  3. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness with more honey or maple if desired.
  4. Pour the blended mixture into Ninja Creami pint container(s), leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace. Smooth the top.
  5. Freeze the base for at least 24 hours until completely solid.
Crust Preparation
  1. While the base freezes, mix crushed graham crackers in a small bowl. Add melted butter if desired for a firmer crust.
Processing the Ice Cream
  1. Process the frozen base in the Ninja Creami according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  2. Spoon a thin layer of the graham cracker crust into serving dishes, then layer the processed banana ice cream on top.
  3. For neater scoops, freeze assembled dishes for about 30 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve with a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers or banana slices on top.
  2. Enjoy your creamy, high-protein treat!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer. Consume within 2–3 weeks for the best texture.