Ninja Creami Dairy Free Ice Cream (High Protein)

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I have been struggling trying to come up with the best dairy free version of a Ninja Creami and this week I finally did it. Trust me when I’ve tried every type of lactose free milk like almond or oatmilk and it would always come out icy.

Plus, I’ve been searching high and low for the best dairy-free protein drinks and powder and I think I finally found them. It’s a brand called OWYN (not sponsored). This protein drink is a plant based protein shake, that has 35 g of protein, 9 Amino Acids, Omega-3, Prebiotics, Superfoods Greens for Workout and Recovery, 0g Net Carbs, Zero Sugar, Keto. How can you not go wrong with that?

Plus, it is so fun eating ice cream for breakfast! This is only 3 points on Weight Watchers. I'm so impressed with how creamy this turned out after the respin.

Dairy free ice cream in a Ninja Creami Pint.

Dairy-free Ninja Creami ice cream also needs some kind of binder and that is why I always use Instant Pudding. You can also use items like gaur gum.

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Why You Will this Ninja Creami Dairy Free Ice Cream
Ingredients Needed Ninja Creami Dairy Free Ice Cream
How to Make Ninja Creami Dairy Free Ice Cream
Ninja Creami Dairy Free Recipe FAQS
Popular Ninja Creami Variations:
Recommended Tools for Ninja Creami Dairy Free Ice Cream
How do I store leftovers?
Ninja Creami Dairy Free Ice Cream

Why You Will this Ninja Creami Dairy Free Ice Cream

So I’m lactose intolerant and I finally found a protein shake that I actually like and doesn’t leave any weird aftertaste. They had OWYN plant based protein shakes at Target and I picked one up.

This is by far my most favorite vanilla base combo yet. I blended an OWYN protein shake with ½ cup of Greek Yogurt and 3 tablespoons of vanilla pudding. It did need a respin on the first try so I added some protein shake to it.

If you don’t want vanilla try a pudding mix like pistachio, chocolate, or cheesecake flavor ice pudding mix. There are so many varieties to try!

Ingredients Needed Ninja Creami Dairy Free Ice Cream

1 bottle of vanilla OWYN protein shake - If you aren’t lactose intolerant like me use your favorite bottle of vanilla protein shake.

½ cup of Greek Yogurt - Greek yogurt doesn't have much lactose in it you can also use a dairy free yogurt if you can find them.

3 tablespoons of Instant vanilla pudding mix (sugar free)

½ cup of fresh or frozen blueberries (for toppings, optional)

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How to Make Ninja Creami Dairy Free Ice Cream

Step 1 Blend the protein shake, yogurt, and instant vanilla pudding powder in a blender such as Magic bullet.

Step 2 Pour the blended mix/shake into a Ninja Creami Pint. Set in freezer for 24 hours

Step 3 Press the Ice Cream option on the Ninja Creami blender and spin. Poke a hole down the middle with a knife and add some more milk if the top is crumbly. Then respin.

Ninja Creami Dairy Free Ice Cream garnished with mixed berries.

Garnish with fresh blueberries or your choice of toppings. I just took some frozen berries and microwaved them in a bowl for 1 minute and let them sit. Easy fresh berry sauce!

Ninja Creami Dairy Free Recipe FAQS

Can I put frozen fruit into a Ninja Creami Pint?

No the manual that came with the Ninja Creami recommends that you do not use that. You need to blend it first so the machine lasts longer.

What is the best sweetener for Ninja Creami?

The best sweetener for Ninja Cream is probably natural sugars like sugar, brown sugar, or honey.
Granulated Sugar – Provides the best texture but adds calories.
Brown Sugar – Adds a deeper, caramel-like flavor.
Honey or Maple Syrup – Natural options that enhance flavor but may slightly alter texture.

Why is my Ninja Creami Chalky?

You need to add some kind of fat or binder! Thats why people like to use pudding mix in their Creami’s. Using too much water-based liquid (like almond milk or skim milk) instead of higher-fat options. Add heavy cream, full-fat coconut milk, half-and-half, or Greek yogurt to improve texture. Sorbets are going to be a chalky consistency so you have to respin and add more orange juice or water.

Popular Ninja Creami Variations:

Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream - 1 tablespoon cream cheese, ⅓ cup sugar, ¾ cup heavy cream, 1 cup milk, 3-4 sandwich or Oreo cookies.
Protein Ice Cream - 1 container of Chocolate or Vanilla Fair Life Protein Drink
Ninja Creami Cherry Sorbet
Ninja Creami Sorbet Ice Cream - 1 15 oz container of fruit cocktail + Plus
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream - 1 tablespoon cream cheese, ⅓ cup sugar, ¾ cup heavy cream, 1 cup milk, 1 - 2 drops of green food coloring, 2 tablespoons of chopped chocolate chips
Ninja Creami Gelato

Enjoy exploring these delightful flavors!

Recommended Tools for Ninja Creami Dairy Free Ice Cream

Ninja Creami Machine - a year ago you couldn’t really find these machines and they were sold out everywhere. Now they are more readily available in stores like Target, Kohls, or Amazon.

Ninja Creami Pints - Got to have extras for making lots of ice cream!

How do I store leftovers?

Place the lid back on top of the pint and place it back in the freezer. Or, store in an airtight container as mentioned above.

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