Hey there, fellow frozen treat enthusiasts and fitness fanatics! Have you ever found
yourself in the ultimate dilemma – craving a sweet, creamy ice cream but also trying to
stick to your protein-packed diet? Well, guess what? I've got some exciting news for you!
We're about to embark on a delicious journey to create the most epic protein ice cream
right in the heart of your own kitchen. Get ready to scoop, blend, and freeze your way to
guilt-free indulgence!
A Protein-Packed Journey Begins
It all started when my husband and I decided to take our fitness goals up a notch and
began tracking our macros religiously. Enter protein ice cream – the sweet solution to
our high-protein lifestyle, introduced to us by my trusty coach at Pivot Lifestyle &
Fitness, ‘heyhelennoel’. With the promise of meeting our protein goals while indulging in
a delicious treat, we knew we had to give it a whirl.
Equip Yourself for Protein Ice Cream Mastery
To kickstart your protein ice cream adventure, you'll need a few essential tools: a Ninja
Creami (because who doesn't love a kitchen gadget that sounds like a superhero?), a
trusty food scale, and a stash of extra pint containers with lids for all your creamy
creations. We've been rocking the NC301, which you can snag for $199 on Amazon, but
if you're lucky, you might find the deluxe NC501 on sale for a sweet $180 at Costco.
The Perfect Base Recipe
Now, onto the star of the show – our favorite base recipe! Picture this: 11⁄2 cups of
creamy goodness (we swear by Fairlife Skim milk), 45 grams of whey powder (our go-to
is the swoon-worthy Ascent Vanilla), and a sprinkle of zero sugar pudding magic. Whip it
all together, and voilà! You've got two servings of protein-packed paradise, boasting
macros that'll make your taste buds do a happy dance: 163 calories, 28g protein, 10g
carbs, and just 1g fat. Talk about a win-win situation!
Churn, Mix, Repeat: Our Ninja Creami Ritual
With our ingredients in hand, we dove into our protein ice cream adventure with gusto.
After blending everything together with a milk frother, we eagerly awaited the freezing
process – a tantalizing 24 hours of anticipation.
The next day, the moment of truth had arrived. After letting our pint thaw for a bit (10
minutes), we placed it into the Creami outer bowl and kicked off the Lite Ice Cream
cycle.
With the lid off, we embarked on a mini adventure, scraping the sides of the pint to
uncover hidden treasures of flavor. Armed with a spoon or knife, we carved out a cozy
crater in the center, primed for a splash of milk – anywhere from a dainty half to a hearty
tablespoon!
Seal it tight, hit the Re-Spin cycle, and let the magic begin!
Pop that lid open once more, and let's get scraping those sides again! Armed with a
trusty spoon or knife, carve out another crater right in the heart of your pint, reaching all
the way down to the bottom.
Now, it's time for the fun part – adding your mix-ins! From
a dash of mint extract to the satisfying crunch of crushed graham crackers, the
possibilities were as endless as our imagination.
Endless Flavor Adventures Await
Speaking of mix-ins, we've been on a flavor rollercoaster lately. From chocolate
indulgence to banana cream dreams and strawberry cheesecake fantasies, there's no
shortage of creativity in our kitchen. Try these as mixins or toppings: Andes Mints,
frozen Jr. Mints, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Reeses Pieces, Powdered Peanut Butter
(PB2Fit), Animal Cookies, frozen fruit, chocolate chips, crushed graham crackers.
A Family Affair: The Ninja Creami Chronicles
While we initially bought the Ninja Creami for our protein ice cream endeavors, our
teenagers quickly hopped on the bandwagon. They mostly prefer to make regular ice
cream and with the included recipe book as their guide, they've been whipping up their
own concoctions.
Conclusion: A Scoop of Happiness
In the end, our Ninja Creami has become more than just a kitchen appliance – it's a
source of joy, creativity, and family bonding. With each scoop of protein-packed
goodness, we're reminded that healthy living doesn't have to mean sacrificing the
sweeter things in life.
So, if you're looking to add a sprinkle of magic to your fitness journey, I highly
recommend joining the protein ice cream revolution. With a Ninja Creami by your side,
the possibilities are endless, and the flavors are out of this world. Here's to guilt-free
indulgence and the sweet taste of success – one scoop at a time!
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