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Delicious high-protein recipes made with the Ninja Creami machine for healthy desserts.

Ninja Creami High Protein Ice Cream Base

A creamy, healthy frozen dessert base utilizing protein-rich ingredients like Greek yogurt and bananas, perfect for customizing with various flavors and mix-ins.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 day
Servings: 1 pint
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the creamy base
  • 1 large ripe banana, peeled and chopped Frozen if possible
  • ½ to ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt Full-fat or 2%
  • 1 scoop protein powder Vanilla or unflavored whey/plant-based
  • ¼ to ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk Or other milk alternative
  • ¼ cup cottage cheese Optional, low-sodium for extra creaminess
For natural sweetening and flavor
  • 1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup or honey Use honey only if not serving to infants
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract Optional for depth
  • 1-2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder For chocolatey versions
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or instant espresso powder Optional depth enhancers
For fruit and add-ins
  • 1 cup frozen berries Strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
  • ½ cup frozen mango or pineapple Tropical variations
  • 1 tablespoon nut butter Almond, peanut, or cashew for protein
  • 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs For texture and indulgence
  • ¼ cup rolled oats or cooked quinoa For thickening and chew
For mix-ins and optional boosters
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed For texture and fiber
  • 1 scoop collagen peptides Optional protein booster

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Choose your base: banana + yogurt, cottage cheese + milk, or blended fruit + protein powder.
  2. Combine 1 large ripe banana, 1/2 to 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 scoop protein powder, and 1/4 to 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk in a blender.
  3. Blend until completely smooth; the mixture should have a thick milkshake texture.
  4. Taste the blended base and add sweeteners or flavorings as desired.
Freezing Process
  1. Pour the blended base into a Ninja Creami pint container, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace.
  2. Freeze upright for at least 24 hours, ideally 24-48 hours.
Serving
  1. Process the frozen pint in the Ninja Creami according to manufacturer instructions.
  2. Serve immediately for soft-serve or freeze for 10-20 minutes for firmer scoops.

Notes

For best texture, use frozen fruit unless fresh is specified. Choose protein powder flavors wisely for versatility. Always fully freeze pint containers for optimal results.