
Simple, nourishing treats made with your favorite protein shakes.
How to Make Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
Ingredients:
- 1/2 bottle (or serving) of your favorite protein shake
- Optional add-ins: sugar-free pudding mix, peanut butter powder, fruit, Greek yogurt, extracts, collagen
Instructions:
- Shake your protein shake well and pour it into a Ninja Creami pint container.
- Freeze for 24 hours.
- Remove from freezer and run the “Lite Ice Cream” or “Creami” function.
- If crumbly, add a splash of liquid (almond milk, hwc, or more shake) and re-spin.
Flavor Ideas:
1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
- Base: Chocolate protein shake
- Add-in: 1 Tbsp peanut butter powder + splash of vanilla extract
- Topping: Sugar-free chocolate chips
2. Strawberry Cheesecake
- Base: Strawberry or vanilla shake
- Add-in: 1 Tbsp sugar-free cheesecake pudding mix + 2 Tbsp Greek yogurt
- Topping: Freeze-dried strawberries or crushed graham crackers
3. Banana Bread
- Base: Banana protein shake
- Add-in: Dash of cinnamon + 1 tsp maple extract
- Topping: Chopped walnuts
4. Coffee Creamer
- Base: Cafe Latte protein shake
- Add-in: 1 tsp cocoa powder + splash of vanilla syrup
- Topping: Cinnamon or almond butter drizzle
5. Vanilla Coconut Dream
- Base: Vanilla protein shake
- Add-in: 1 tsp coconut extract + shredded coconut
- Topping: Toasted coconut flakes
✨ Tips for the Creamiest Texture
- Always freeze your shake for a full 24 hours in the Creami container.
- If your ice cream is crumbly after the first spin, add a splash of almond milk or another protein shake and respin.
- Mix and match extracts (like almond, caramel, or hazelnut) to get creative.
Final Thought
With a few pantry staples and a Ninja Creami, even your daily protein shake can feel like dessert. It’s a simple way to nourish yourself with intention—and maybe even look forward to it.
If you try one of these recipes, tag me @dwelingco—I’d love to see your flavor combinations!

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