Peanut Butter Protein Ice Cream (Ninja Creami Recipe)

A bowl of chocolate-topped ice cream with a scoop missing, sprinkled with peanuts. Surrounding the bowl are additional scattered peanuts on a wooden surface.

Peanut Butter Protein Ice Cream (Ninja Creami Recipe)

This peanut butter protein ice cream is giving major Peanut Buster Bar vibes. It's creamy, nutty, chocolate covered and packed with protein. Dessert, but make it gains!

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Prep Time: 5

Chilling Time: 24

Author: Heather Painchaud

Servings: 1 pint

Ingredients

½ cup heavy cream
¾ cup vanilla Premier Protein shake
½ tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp monk fruit or granulated sugar
¼ cup natural peanut butter

Add in:

1 tbsp natural peanut butter
1 tbsp peanuts chopped

Toppings:

2 tbsp chocolate magic shell
1 tbsp peanuts chopped

Instructions

Mix the first five ingredients in the Ninja Creami pint container with an immersion blender. Be sure that they remain below the max fill line.
Freeze the container on a flat surface for at least 24 hours or until completely frozen solid.
Remove from the freezer, run under hot water for 30 seconds, and take off the lid. Place the container into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami and lock the outer bowl lid into place.
Secure the outer bowl into the Ninja Creami machine. Press the Lite Ice Cream button and allow the cycle to complete.
If the ice cream looks powdery, add a splash of cream, then press the Re-spin button for a creamier consistency.
Make a small hole in the center of the ice cream and add peanut butter. Run the Mix-In function to swirl it through.
Top with chopped peanuts, a drizzle of melted dark chocolate or a sprinkle sea salt and enjoy!

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Notes

You can substitute a ½ teaspoon of xanthan gum for the dry pudding mix before freezing. This helps prevent ice crystals and still gives it that classic ice cream consistency.

Chop mix-ins into small pieces so they distribute evenly and blend smoothly.

Place the pint on a flat surface in your freezer to prevent freezing at an angle.

If the ice cream is too hard or powdery after the first spin, use the Re-spin function for a softer consistency.

Let the frozen pint sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes or run under hot water before spinning to prevent icy chunks.

If a dome forms on top while freezing, try freezing without the lid or scrape off any excess before spinning to protect your blades.

If you're looking to reduce sugar content, use your sweetener of choice like maple syrup or agave syrup for a different flavor profile.

Try different protein shake flavors, such as chocolate, for a peanut butter-chocolate combo.

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