How to make protein ice cream?

Start by blending protein powder with a milk of choice and a thickening agent like banana or Greek yogurt. Freeze the mixture overnight, then spin in a Ninja Creami or pulse in a blender for soft-serve texture.

Does ice cream have protein?

Yes, traditional ice cream contains around 2–4 grams of protein per serving. However, protein ice cream recipes can contain up to 30 grams per serving depending on ingredients.

How much protein is in ice cream?

Regular ice cream has minimal protein (2–4g per ½ cup). In contrast, a homemade high protein ice cream can have 20–30g when made with protein powder, milk, and yogurt.

How do you make protein ice cream?

Blend your base—typically protein powder, milk, and a creamy add-in. Freeze it for 12–24 hours, then spin in a Ninja Creami or pulse-blend for creaminess.

How much protein is in Ninja Creami protein ice cream?

That depends on your ingredients, but most Ninja Creami protein ice cream recipes provide 20–30g protein per pint.

5-Step Protein Ice Cream – Creamy, Healthy & Powerful

Name: Protein Ice Cream Recipe: Healthy, Creamy & Packed with Protein
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: PT-486139H57M9S
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or chocolate); ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk; ½ frozen banana or 2 tbsp Greek yogurt; ½ tsp vanilla extract; Optional: stevia or honey to taste; Optional: mix-ins like chocolate chips or peanut butter

Ingredients

Scale

1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)

¾ cup unsweetened almond milk

½ frozen banana or 2 tbsp Greek yogurt

½ tsp vanilla extract

Optional: stevia or honey to taste

Optional: mix-ins like chocolate chips or peanut butter

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Instructions

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth

2. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami container or freezer-safe pint

3. Freeze for 12–24 hours

4. Spin in Ninja Creami using ice cream mode (or blend again manually)

5. Add mix-ins and serve immediately

Notes

Use casein or isolate for thicker texture

Re-spin if mixture is crumbly

Store leftover base in the freezer for quick prep

Author: Julia Hartman
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: No-bake, blended
Cuisine: Healthy, Fitness
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pint
Calories: 200
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 10mg