Cinnamon Protein Ice Cream (Ninja Creami)

Total Time: 5 minutes prep + freeze overnight + 2–4 minutes spin
Serving Size: 1 pint (1–2 servings)
Calories & Macros per Serving (½ pint):
Calories: 170 Fat: 3g Carbs: 5g Protein: 25g

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)

• 1 scoop cinnamon-flavored protein powder

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• Optional add-in:

  1 crumbled graham cracker or cinnamon rice cake (added after spin)

  Crushed graham cracker

  Cinnamon granola (added after spin)

  Swirl of honey or maple syrup

  Chopped pecans or walnuts

  Apple chunks (raw or sautéed)

Instructions:

1. Mix the base:
   Whisk or shake together milk, protein powder, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

2. Freeze:
   Pour into a Ninja Creami pint and freeze flat for 8–12 hours.

3. Spin:
   Run on the Lite Ice Cream setting.
   If crumbly, add a splash of milk and re-spin.
   You might need 2–3 re-spins for best texture.

4. Add mix-ins:
   Add crumbled crackers or any mix-ins, then press the Mix-In button to combine.

Tips:

• Want a fall twist? Add a pinch of nutmeg or clove to the mix.

• For extra creaminess, use 2% or whole milk.

• This flavor pairs well with chopped apples or banana slices on top.

• Store leftovers in the pint container and re-spin before enjoying again.