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

A: Yes, you can use any vanilla protein powder you like. Just make sure it dissolves well in liquid so your base is smooth before freezing.

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

A: This usually means it needs a Re-spin. Run it through the Re-spin cycle one or two times and it will smooth right out.

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

A: Use the Lite Ice Cream setting. If it needs more smoothing, run the Re-spin cycle until you get the texture you want.

Q: Can I use regular milk instead of Fairlife?

A: You can, but Fairlife has extra protein and a creamier texture which makes a big difference in this recipe. I always recommend sticking with Fairlife for the best results.

Ninja Creami Fairlife Chocolate Milk Ice Cream (High Protein)

Ingredients

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1 and 1/2 cups Fairlife chocolate milk
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup Clean Simple Eats vanilla protein powder (1 single serving package)
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Pour the Fairlife chocolate milk and water into your Ninja Creami pint. Add the protein powder and a pinch of salt. Whisk until fully dissolved with no lumps.
Check that the mixture is below the max fill line. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon so it is level.
Place the lid on the pint and freeze for a full 24 hours.
Remove from freezer and let sit on the counter for 5 minutes. Run the outside of the pint under warm water for 60 seconds. Process on the Lite Ice Cream setting.
If needed, run through the Re-spin cycle until smooth and creamy.

Notes

Make sure to whisk the protein powder in well before freezing. Lumps in the base can affect the texture.
Fairlife milk gives you extra protein and a creamier result. Regular milk will work but the texture may differ.
The top of your mixture must be flat and level before freezing for best results.
Run Re-spin once or twice if the first process comes out crumbly. It will smooth out.

Author: Susan Buonpane
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: freeze 24 hours
Category: Dessert
Method: Ninja Creami
Cuisine: American