This Ninja Creami Banana Ice Cream is an easy, creamy dessert made with just a few simple ingredients. It has the sweet flavor of banana pudding with a smooth, soft-serve texture that makes it perfect for a quick homemade treat.
Instead of using traditional dairy milk and granulated sugar, this recipe uses plant protein milk, banana pudding mix, and monk fruit sweetener. The result is a protein-friendly frozen dessert with plenty of banana flavor and a deliciously creamy texture.
For an extra fun dessert, I topped my banana ice cream with colorful sprinkles and pieces of cake. It turns a simple Ninja Creami recipe into a fun treat that feels a little like a birthday cake and banana pudding combined.
If you love Ninja Creami make sure and check out these recipes - Easy Ninja Creami Recipes and Ninja Creami Sorbet Recipes.
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Why This Works
The Ninja Creami is perfect for making homemade ice cream from simple ingredients. You can customize the sweetness and flavors while creating a texture that is difficult to achieve with a standard blender.
Plant protein milk provides the liquid base for this recipe while adding protein. I'm dairy free cause of my hiatal hernia and acid reflux and I really like the Ripple Pea Protein Milk and prefer this over heavy cream or Fairlife milk.
Monk fruit sweetener adds sweetness without using traditional sugar. You can adjust the amount depending on how sweet you like your ice cream.
Banana pudding mix gives the ice cream its classic banana flavor and helps create a thicker, creamier consistency.
The best part is that you can have fun with the toppings. Sprinkles and small pieces of cake add texture and make this banana ice cream extra special.
Ingredients Needed
- Plant Protein Milk: Use your favorite plant-based protein milk. This creates the base for the Ninja Creami ice cream while adding protein.
- Banana Pudding Mix: Banana pudding mix gives the ice cream its banana flavor and helps thicken the mixture. Make sure to use instant banana pudding mix.
- Monk Fruit Sweetener: This adds extra sweetness to the ice cream. The amount can be adjusted based on your preferred sweetness.
- Sprinkles: Add your favorite colorful sprinkles for a fun topping.
- Cake: Small pieces of cake make a delicious topping for banana ice cream. You can use leftover cake, cupcakes, or a slice of your favorite flavor.
How to Make Banana Ice Cream in a Ninja Creami
Pour the plant protein milk into a Ninja Creami pint container. Add the banana pudding mix and monk fruit sweetener.
Whisk everything together until the pudding mix and sweetener are completely incorporated.
Place the lid on the pint container and freeze it on a level surface for at least 24 hours.
Remove the pint from the freezer and take off the lid. Place the container into the Ninja Creami outer bowl according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Select the Ice Cream setting and let the Ninja Creami process the mixture.
If the ice cream looks crumbly after the first spin, use the Re-spin function until you reach your desired creamy texture.
Scoop the banana ice cream into a bowl and top with sprinkles and pieces of cake.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Pro Tips for Banana Ice Cream
Make sure your Ninja Creami pint freezes on a level surface. If the mixture freezes at an angle, it can affect how the machine processes the pint.
If your ice cream looks powdery or crumbly after the first spin, don't worry. This is common with lower-fat Ninja Creami recipes. Simply use the Re-spin function.
Taste the mixture before freezing if you want to adjust the sweetness. Keep in mind that frozen desserts can taste less sweet than the unfrozen mixture.
You can also experiment with different toppings. Crushed cookies, banana slices, whipped topping, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts would all work well.
Storage
Keep any leftover Ninja Creami banana ice cream in the freezer in the Ninja Creami pint container with the lid securely in place.
If the ice cream becomes hard after refreezing, allow it to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before processing it again with the Ninja Creami. A Re-spin can also help bring the creamy texture back.
For the best texture, enjoy the ice cream soon after processing.
Serving Suggestions
This banana ice cream is delicious on its own, but toppings make it even more fun.
I topped mine with colorful sprinkles and pieces of cake for a playful dessert. You could also add fresh banana slices for even more banana flavor.
Try topping it with crushed vanilla wafers for a banana pudding-inspired dessert. A drizzle of chocolate syrup or caramel sauce would also be delicious.
For a fun party dessert, set out several toppings and let everyone create their own Ninja Creami banana ice cream bowl.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. You can substitute your favorite milk or plant-based milk. Keep in mind that changing the milk can affect the flavor and texture.
This can happen with recipes that are lower in fat. Simply use the Re-spin function until the ice cream becomes creamy.
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Banana Ice Cream Ninja Creami
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 24 hrs
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free
Description
This Ninja Creami Banana Ice Cream is creamy, easy to make, and packed with sweet banana pudding flavor. Made with plant protein milk, banana pudding mix, and monk fruit sweetener, then topped with colorful sprinkles and cake pieces for a fun and delicious treat.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups plant protein milk
- 3 tablespoons package instant banana pudding mix
- 2 teaspoons monk fruit sweetener
- Sprinkles, for topping
- Cake pieces, for topping
Instructions
Add the plant protein milk to a Ninja Creami pint container.
Add the banana pudding mix and monk fruit sweetener.
Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Place the lid on the container and freeze on a level surface for 24 hours.
Remove the lid and place the pint into the Ninja Creami outer bowl.
Process using the Ice Cream setting.
If the mixture is crumbly, use the Re-spin function until creamy.
Scoop into a bowl and top with sprinkles and pieces of cake.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Freeze the pint on a level surface for the best results.
A Re-spin may be needed to achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
Adjust the monk fruit sweetener to taste.
Use leftover cake or cupcakes for an easy topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
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