Summer cravings are real—but staying on track with your nutrition goals doesn’t have to mean missing out on ice cream. These protein-packed recipes prove you can have the best of both worlds: sweet, creamy treats that fuel your body and taste like dessert. Whether you prefer a classic ice cream maker, have a trusty blender, or are team Ninja Creami, these simple recipes are easy to whip up and perfect for cooling off without compromising your health goals.
Classic Vanilla
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ½ cups + 2 tbsp of milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 ½ tsp sugar-free vanilla instant pudding mix
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
DIRECTIONS
- Add all ingredients to a blender, ice cream maker, or Ninja Creami and blend until smooth.
- Freeze for 24 hours.
- Add 2 tbsp of milk and either blend or mix in Ninja Creami until desired consistency is achieved.
- Add any toppings (like chocolate, nuts, fruits or cookies) and spin or blend again.
- Serve and enjoy!
Blueberry Cheesecake
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup coconut milk (or preferred milk alternative)
- 2 tbsp light cream cheese
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ¼ cup blueberry syrup
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
DIRECTIONS
- Add all ingredients (besides fresh blueberries) to a blender, ice cream maker, or Ninja Creami and blend until smooth.
- Freeze ice cream for at least 1-2 hours.
- Add back into ice cream maker or Ninja Creami and blend until desired consistency is achieved.
- Add fresh blueberries and enjoy!
Chocolate Peanut Butter
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup Fairlife chocolate milk (or preferred chocolate milk brand)
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk (or preferred milk alternative)
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 2 tbsp peanut butter powder
- 1 tbsp sugar-free chocolate instant pudding mix
- ¼ tsp salt
- 8 mini peanut butter cups
DIRECTIONS
- Add the chocolate milk, almond milk, pudding mix, chocolate protein powder, peanut butter powder, and sea salt to a blender, ice cream maker, or Ninja Creami and blend until smooth.
- Freeze for 24 hours until frozen solid.
- Remove from freezer and either mix in Ninja Creami or blend until desired consistency if achieved.
- Make a small hole in the center of the ice cream, add your peanut butter cups, and mix.
- Serve and enjoy!
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