Ninja Creami Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Ice Cream
This Ninja Creami Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Ice Cream is a creamy, protein-packed dessert combining the fresh natural sweetness of strawberries with the rich tanginess of cheesecake. Ideal as a guilt-free treat after workouts or a refreshing snack any time, it balances flavor, nutrition, and texture perfectly using simple ingredients and your Ninja Creami.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 hours freezing
- Total Time: 24 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 pint (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing and Churning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled if fresh
- 4 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoons sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup, or sugar substitute)
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (approx. 30 grams)
- Prepare the Strawberry Mixture: Wash and hull the strawberries if using fresh. Blend strawberries together with cream cheese, Greek yogurt, almond milk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and sweetener until completely smooth to create a vibrant pink, flavorful base.
- Mix in the Protein Powder: Add the vanilla whey protein powder to the smooth mixture and blend again until fully incorporated, adding creaminess and protein boost.
- Freeze the Base: Pour the mixture into the Ninja Creami pint container and freeze for at least 24 hours to ensure a solid freeze required for best results.
- Process in the Ninja Creami: Attach the frozen pint to your Ninja Creami machine and select the “Ice Cream” setting. The machine will churn it into a creamy, scoopable texture.
- Customize Texture and Add-Ins: If texture is too crumbly or powdery, use the “Re-spin” function for a softer consistency. Fold in optional mix-ins like graham cracker crumbs, nuts, or fresh strawberry pieces for extra texture.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture and avoid icy results.
- Choose a high-quality vanilla whey protein powder with minimal additives for best flavor and texture.
- Freeze the mixture completely for at least 24 hours before processing to avoid mushy ice cream.
- Adjust sweetener to your taste by starting with less and adding more after blending if needed.
- Try adding mix-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or cookie crumbs after the final spin for extra flavor and crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pint (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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