Enjoy a delicious and creamy vanilla ice cream that’s only 219 calories and packed with 34 grams of protein! This recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while staying on track with your nutritional goals. Using the Ninja CREAMi machine, you can easily whip up this refreshing treat that combines the richness of half & half with the smoothness of ultra-filtered skim milk. Whether you’re looking for a post-workout snack or a light dessert, this ice cream is a fantastic choice.

Vanilla Ice Cream – Protein Edition

Indulge in this creamy vanilla ice cream that's only 219 calories and packed with 34 grams of protein!

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Course Dessert

Servings 1 pint

Calories 219 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 270 gram/ml Skim Milk 0% Ulta Filtered
• 30 gram/ml Half & Half
• 22 gram Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
• 0.25 tsp Xanthan Gum or Guar Gum

Instructions

 

• In a blender, food processor, or using an immersion blender, combine all ingredients except for 20 grams/ml of the milk. Blend until smooth.
• Transfer the mixture to a container and freeze for at least 24 hours.
• When ready to prepare, use the light ice cream setting on the Ninja CREAMi machine.
• Once the cycle is complete, remove the mixture from the container and add the remaining 20 grams/ml of milk.
• Use the respin setting on the Ninja CREAMi machine. You might have to repeat this twice.
• Helpful tip: For a creamier texture, let the mix sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before using the machine.

Notes

Useful products:
Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker: https://amzn.to/498317R
Extra Ninja Creami Pints 4 Pack (Genuine!): https://amzn.to/49bixjv
Vanilla bean paste: https://amzn.to/3TPj5ag
Xanthan Gum Powder: https://amzn.to/496O0n2
Guar Gum: https://amzn.to/3vlEoqH

These are my favorite protein powders to use:
Quest Nutrition Vanilla Milkshake Protein Powder: https://amzn.to/43zP9Cv
PEScience Select Low Carb Protein Powder, Cake Pop: https://amzn.to/4eSlGbX
Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein Powder, Vanilla Ice Cream: https://amzn.to/3VPOWHy
Isopure Creamy Vanilla Whey Isolate Protein Powder, Zero Carbs: https://amzn.to/4dkiSmz

Sweetener
WHOLE EARTH Monk Fruit Sweetener: https://amzn.to/4a0ZsBD
BetterBody Foods Monk Fruit Sweetener: https://amzn.to/3vdcX2i
Lakanto Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener: https://amzn.to/497ttPd
Lakanto Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener with Allulose: https://amzn.to/3VpQlWQ
Swerve Sweetener, Granular: https://amzn.to/499Feo6

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