Ninja Creami Mocha Espresso Protein Ice Cream Recipe
This Ninja Creami Mocha Espresso Protein Ice Cream is a delicious and creamy frozen treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and coffee with a healthy dose of protein. Perfect for a post-workout snack or a guilt-free dessert, it’s easy to make using the Ninja Creami and customizable with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nut butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 pint (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 spoonful cocoa powder
Liquids
- 1/2 cup chilled espresso or strong coffee
- 1 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
Optional Mix-ins
- Mini chocolate chips
- Nut butter
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, chilled espresso, and your choice of milk into a Ninja Creami pint container.
- Mix Thoroughly: Whisk or blend all ingredients until smooth, making sure there are no lumps so the texture turns out creamy.
- Freeze: Place the pint in the freezer and freeze overnight for at least 8 hours to ensure the mixture is fully solidified.
- Process in Ninja Creami: Use the ‘Lite Ice Cream’ or ‘Ice Cream’ setting on your Ninja Creami machine to process the frozen mixture into creamy ice cream.
- Adjust Texture: If the ice cream turns out too dry or crumbly, simply run the ‘re-spin’ function for a smoother consistency.
- Add Mix-ins: Incorporate mini chocolate chips or nut butter by adding them to the pint and using the ‘mix-in’ function on the Ninja Creami.
- Serve: Scoop the finished ice cream into bowls or cones and enjoy your homemade mocha espresso protein ice cream!
Notes
- Use chilled espresso or strong coffee to enhance the coffee flavor without melting the ice cream mix too quickly.
- Milk of choice can be dairy or any plant-based alternative to suit dietary preferences.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based protein powder and milk.
- Freezing overnight is crucial for the Ninja Creami to process the ice cream properly.
- Add mix-ins sparingly to avoid affecting the texture during the mixing process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pint (about 4 oz)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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