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A bowl filled with creamy white ice cream topped with crushed red and green peppermint candies. The bowl is surrounded by whole red and green striped peppermint candies on a wooden surface.

Peppermint Ice Cream (Ninja Creami Recipe)

Cool, creamy, and packed with peppermint flavor! This Ninja Creami peppermint ice cream is a festive, frosty treat that’s refreshingly sweet and oh-so-smooth!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Freezing Time: 24 hours
Author: Heather Painchaud
Servings: 1 pint
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup Vanilla Premier Protein shake
  • 1 Tbsp Instant vanilla pudding mix
  • ¼ tsp Peppermint extract
  • ½ cup Peppermint candy canes crushed
  • ¼ cup Chocolate chunks optional
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Instructions

  • Pour protein shake into the pint container with peppermint extract. Stir well.
  • Freeze the container on a flat surface for 24 hours or until 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, then 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.
  • Remove the outer bowl lid. If the ice cream is still powdery, then add it back to the machine and press the re-spin button.
  • While the ice cream is mixing, chop up the candy canes.
  • Make a small hole in the center of the ice cream and add your mix-ins. Mix again using the “mix-in” button.
  • Top with more crushed candy canes and enjoy!

Notes

  • Want ultra-creamy ice cream? Add ½ teaspoon xanthan gum before freezing to maintain texture.
  • 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, 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 for 30 seconds 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, consider using natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a different flavor profile.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 821kcal | Carbohydrates: 122g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 86g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 727mg | Iron: 3mg