Protein Ice Cream Bowl (Printable Version)

Creamy frozen bowl blended with yogurt, protein powder, and customizable toppings for a nutritious snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Ice Cream Base

01 - 1 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt (or skyr)
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
03 - 2 scoops (about 2 oz) vanilla or chocolate protein powder
04 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or preferred sweetener
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings (optional)

07 - 1/4 cup fresh mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
08 - 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter
09 - 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
11 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds or hemp seeds

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Combine Greek yogurt, almond milk, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth and fully combined.
02 - Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container or a suitable freezer-safe container, leveling the surface. Freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight until completely solid.
03 - Remove the container from the freezer. If available, place the pint into the Ninja Creami machine and process on Ice Cream mode following manufacturer instructions.
04 - If a creamier texture is desired, re-spin or add a small amount of milk and spin again for softness.
05 - Scoop the ice cream into serving bowls. Add optional toppings such as fresh berries, nut butter, chocolate chips, or seeds. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • High-protein ice cream that actually tastes creamy and delicious, not like a protein bar melted into oblivion.
  • Perfect for that 3 p.m. slump when you want dessert but your body needs fuel.
  • Customize it endlessly—your freezer, your rules.
02 -
  • Don't skip blending until completely smooth—lumpy protein powder creates an unpleasant grainy texture when frozen.
  • If your mix is too sweet or tastes too much like protein powder, adjust the sweetener and vanilla next time; taste the batter before freezing.
03 -
  • If you don't have a Ninja Creami, this still freezes into a soft-serve-like consistency that you can scoop; let it sit on the counter for 2–3 minutes first.
  • The secret to the creamiest texture is not letting it freeze rock-solid—8 hours is usually perfect, but 10–12 hours can make it slightly icy.
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