Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream

by | Jan 16, 2026 | Sweet Treats

Serves: 1-2 (if you’ll share)

Ingredients:

  • 1½ cups whole Fairlife milk
  • 1 serving protein powder (I love Pro-Dough whey protein)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar-free sweetener (I use Swerve Confectioners)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar-free vanilla Jello pudding mix (I use Simply Desserts)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Add the milk, protein powder, sweetener, pudding mix, vanilla, and salt to an empty Ninja Creami pint.
  2. Whisk well until fully combined. I like using a milk frothier to make sure everything is smooth.
  3. Place the pint on a level surface in the freezer with the lid off and freeze for 24 hours.
  4. Remove the pint from the freezer, place it into the outer bowl, and lock the lid in place.
  5. Spin on Lite Ice Cream. I usually do a re-spin.
  6. If adding mix-ins, create a small hole in the center, add your mix-ins, and run the Mix-In program once.
  7. Remove the pint and enjoy right away.

Recipe Notes:

  • Protein powder: Pro-Dough is my favorite because they have so many fun and delicious flavors, but I’ve also used 1-Up and FlavCity with great results. I use the serving size listed on the package for 1 serving.
  • Milk options: I prefer whole milk because higher fat and makes the ice cream creamier. I’ve also used Fairlife’s ready-made vanilla protein shake, which is made with skim milk, and it was still delicious.
  • You can use your favorite nut milk if you prefer. I still want to try Trader Joe’s Almond Cashew Macadamia Nut milk. I also want to experiment making some Vegan ice cream with Arbonne’s vegan protein powder. I’ll update this once I’ve tested
  • Mix-ins & toppings: Use whatever you love. Some of my faves are Lily’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, Chopped Pecans and/or Dried Cherries (my take on Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia)

 

adapted from Kroll’s Korner

 

The Ninja Creami is hands down one of the best Christmas presents to myself and my hubby. I don’t feel guilty about indulging in ice cream anymore. We get to enjoy a creamy, high-protein, no–added sugar treat whenever the craving hits.