Protein Creami Pints (Brownie Batter & PB Half Baked)
Protein Creami Pints (Brownie Batter & PB Half Baked)
Ingredients
For the Creami Base (makes 4 pints)
- 4 protein powder, vanilla or unflavored
- 4 cups unsweetened almond milk, or milk of choice
- 1/4 cup granulated erythritol, or preferred sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Brownie Batter Pints (per pint)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips, for mix-in
For PB Half Baked Pints (per pint)
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup brownie pieces, for mix-in
- 1/4 cup cookie dough pieces, for mix-in
Instructions
- 1
Combine all ingredients for the 'Creami Base' in a blender. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined, about 30 seconds. Ensure no lumps remain.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Evenly divide the blended base mixture among four Ninja Creami pint containers. If making specific flavors, now is the time to incorporate them into individual pints. For Brownie Batter, stir 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder into the base of each desired pint until fully incorporated. For PB Half Baked, stir 2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter into the base of each desired pint until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Place the lids securely on the pint containers and transfer them to the freezer. Freeze for a minimum of 24 hours, or until the mixture is completely solid and frozen through.
- 4
When ready to serve, remove one frozen pint from the freezer. Remove the lid and place the pint into the Ninja Creami outer bowl. Secure the outer bowl lid with the paddle attached.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Select the 'Lite Ice Cream' or 'Ice Cream' function on your Ninja Creami. Process the frozen mixture until it achieves a creamy, smooth consistency. This typically takes 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
If the processed mixture appears crumbly or powdery after the first cycle, remove the pint from the outer bowl. Create a small well in the center of the mixture (if needed), add 1 to 2 tablespoons of additional liquid (such as unsweetened almond milk or water), and re-process using the 'Re-spin' function. Repeat this step if necessary until the desired creamy texture is achieved.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
For Brownie Batter Pints: Once creamy, create a well in the center of the processed Creami. Add 2 tablespoons of mini chocolate chips. Place the pint back into the outer bowl and select the 'Mix-in' function to evenly distribute the chips.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
For PB Half Baked Pints: Once creamy, create a well in the center of the processed Creami. Add 1/4 cup of brownie pieces and 1/4 cup of cookie dough pieces. Place the pint back into the outer bowl and select the 'Mix-in' function to incorporate them.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Serve your high-protein Creami pint immediately and enjoy! Repeat steps 4-8 for any remaining frozen pints.
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Protein Creami Pints (Brownie Batter & PB Half Baked)
Ingredients
For the Creami Base (makes 4 pints)
- 4 protein powder, vanilla or unflavored
- 4 cups unsweetened almond milk, or milk of choice
- 1/4 cup granulated erythritol, or preferred sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Brownie Batter Pints (per pint)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips, for mix-in
For PB Half Baked Pints (per pint)
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup brownie pieces, for mix-in
- 1/4 cup cookie dough pieces, for mix-in
Instructions
- 1
Combine all ingredients for the 'Creami Base' in a blender. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined, about 30 seconds. Ensure no lumps remain.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Evenly divide the blended base mixture among four Ninja Creami pint containers. If making specific flavors, now is the time to incorporate them into individual pints. For Brownie Batter, stir 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder into the base of each desired pint until fully incorporated. For PB Half Baked, stir 2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter into the base of each desired pint until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Place the lids securely on the pint containers and transfer them to the freezer. Freeze for a minimum of 24 hours, or until the mixture is completely solid and frozen through.
- 4
When ready to serve, remove one frozen pint from the freezer. Remove the lid and place the pint into the Ninja Creami outer bowl. Secure the outer bowl lid with the paddle attached.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Select the 'Lite Ice Cream' or 'Ice Cream' function on your Ninja Creami. Process the frozen mixture until it achieves a creamy, smooth consistency. This typically takes 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
If the processed mixture appears crumbly or powdery after the first cycle, remove the pint from the outer bowl. Create a small well in the center of the mixture (if needed), add 1 to 2 tablespoons of additional liquid (such as unsweetened almond milk or water), and re-process using the 'Re-spin' function. Repeat this step if necessary until the desired creamy texture is achieved.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
For Brownie Batter Pints: Once creamy, create a well in the center of the processed Creami. Add 2 tablespoons of mini chocolate chips. Place the pint back into the outer bowl and select the 'Mix-in' function to evenly distribute the chips.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
For PB Half Baked Pints: Once creamy, create a well in the center of the processed Creami. Add 1/4 cup of brownie pieces and 1/4 cup of cookie dough pieces. Place the pint back into the outer bowl and select the 'Mix-in' function to incorporate them.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Serve your high-protein Creami pint immediately and enjoy! Repeat steps 4-8 for any remaining frozen pints.