Q: Can I use a different brand of protein powder?

A: Yes, you can. Any vanilla or caramel protein powder works here. Just know that different brands can change the sweetness and texture a little, so you may need an extra re-spin.

Q: Why does my Ninja Creami come out powdery or crumbly?

A: This is normal on the first spin. Just run it through the Re-spin cycle once or twice. The powdery look means it needs a little more processing to turn creamy.

Q: What Ninja Creami setting do I use for protein ice cream?

A: Use the Lite Ice Cream setting. It works best for lower fat, protein-based mixes like this one. Then re-spin if you need to.

Q: What does the xanthan gum do in this recipe?

A: The xanthan gum helps keep the ice cream smooth and scoopable instead of icy. It is a tiny amount, but it makes a real difference in the final texture.

Ninja Creami Caramel Apple Pie Protein Ice Cream (High Protein, 5 Ingredients)

Ingredients

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1 container Light and Fit caramel apple pie Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder (about 1/8 cup or 1 single serving package)
1 teaspoon monk fruit sweetener
1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 and 1/2 cups vanilla Fairlife milk
A pinch of salt

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Instructions

Mix your base. Pour the Fairlife milk into your Ninja Creami pint, then add the yogurt, protein powder, monk fruit, xanthan gum, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until the protein powder is fully dissolved.
Check your fill line. Make sure the mixture does not go above the max fill line. Stir once more to combine.
Freeze overnight. Put the lid on and freeze for a full 24 hours. Level the top before freezing.
Process on Lite Ice Cream. Rest the pint 5 minutes on the counter, run warm water over the outside for 60 seconds, then process on the Lite Ice Cream setting.
Re-spin if needed. Check the texture and run the Re-spin cycle if it is not smooth yet.

Notes

Whisk the protein powder in fully before freezing, lumps affect the final texture.
Level the top of the mixture before freezing for the best results.
Run the Re-spin cycle once or twice if the first process comes out crumbly.
For real apple pie flavor, fold in a spoonful of diced sauteed apples after processing.

Author: Susan Buonpane
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Ninja Creami