Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream
The only thing better than strawberry ice cream? Ninja Creami strawberry ice cream! This recipe has all the sweet, fruity flavor of your favorite brand with way more protein and a lot less sugar. It’s our new favorite treat!
Love your Creami? Try our pumpkin pie ice cream, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate ice cream, too!
Ingredients and Notes
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- Milk – We use whole milk for a rich flavor and creamy consistency. However, fat-free Fairlife milk may be substituted for the 2%, with little difference in texture. Substitute dairy-free milk if needed. We recommend a higher-fat milk like cashew milk.
- Protein Powder – Vanilla whey protein powder works best for this. We use the Peachie Spoon protein. (Use code: HappiHomemade to save at checkout!)
- Collagen – Yonder collagen is our fave. (Use code: HappiHomemade to save at checkout!)
- Strawberries – Use fresh or frozen strawberries!
How to Make Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream
- Combine. Place the ice cream base ingredients in a Creami container, and mix until smooth. We use a stick blender or handheld frother to make sure everything blends evenly! Add the strawberries and freeze overnight.
2. Blend. Thaw at room temperature for a few minutes, and run the Creami on the “Lite” function twice. Add the mix-ins, and run the device again, if desired. Enjoy!
Mix-In Ideas and Serving Suggestions
One of the best things about Creami recipes is getting to choose the mix-ins! We love to include chocolate chips, chocolate-covered strawberries, or low calorie brownies for a chocolate strawberry vibe. Or, add cheesecake pieces, double chocolate oatmeal cookies, protein reese cups, edible cookie dough pieces, sprinkles, or chopped protein bars. Everything goes!
Then, enjoy your ice cream straight from the pint, or scoop it into a cone. It’s also fun served between chocolate chip cookies, over gluten-free chocolate waffles, or as a sundae.
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Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Ice Cream
- 1 cup 2% Fairlife milk
- 1 serving (28-34 grams) vanilla whey protein powder (we use Peachie Spoon, “HappiHomemade” saves at checkout)
- 1 serving (10 grams) flavorless collagen (we use Yonder collagen, “HappiHomemade” saves at checkout)
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen frozen strawberries, halved (about 6 strawberries)
Mix Ins (optional)
- M&Ms, cookies, graham crackers, chocolate chips, chocolate bar, peanut butter cups, cookie dough, sprinkles, protein bar
Instructions
- Place the milk, protein powder and collagen powder in a Ninja Creami pint container and mix with a stick blender until smooth. A handheld frother may be used if it has enough power.1 cup 2% Fairlife milk, 1 serving (28-34 grams) vanilla whey protein powder (we use Peachie Spoon, “HappiHomemade” saves at checkout), 1 serving (10 grams) flavorless collagen (we use Yonder collagen, “HappiHomemade” saves at checkout)
- Add the fresh or frozen strawberry halves to the protein milk.3/4 cup fresh or frozen frozen strawberries, halved (about 6 strawberries)
- Freeze the pint on a level surface in the freezer, with the lid off, for 24 hours (see notes). Freezing with the lid on creates a hump at the top of the ice cream. However, sometimes this happens no matter what.
- Remove the pint from the freezer and let it thaw for 10 minutes at room temperature or run the sides of the container under warm water for 1-2 minutes. If the top of your ice cream is not flat, scrape down any bumps or uneven texture with a knife (see notes).
- Place the pint in the outer bowl of the Creami and lock the lid on top. Place the bowl assembly on the Creami motor base, twist the handle right to raise the platform, and lock it in place.
- Select the Lite Ice Cream function two times. You will need to unlock and lock the Creami bowl in between the two cycles.
- If adding mi-ins, use a spoon to create a small hole in the center, about 1½ inches wide. Place the candies/cookies in the center. Lock the lid into place and select the Mix-In function.M&Ms, cookies, graham crackers, chocolate chips, chocolate bar, peanut butter cups, cookie dough, sprinkles, protein bar
- Enjoy immediately!
Notes
Nutrition
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This high protein ice cream is so fruity yet so creamy and delicious. Sometimes I add a few golden Oreos, but most of the time I enjoy it as is!