Coffee 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: 180 Fat: 4g Carbs: 6g Protein: 25g

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)

• 1 scoop coffee-flavored protein powder

• ½ to 1 tsp instant coffee (adjust to taste)

• Pinch of salt

• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

• Optional add-in:

  Chocolate chips or cacao nibs

  Crushed chocolate protein bar

  Chopped nuts

  Swirl of peanut butter or almond butter

  Dash of cinnamon

  Sugar-free caramel drizzle

Instructions:

1. Mix the base:
   In a bowl or shaker bottle, combine milk, protein powder, instant coffee, salt, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

2. Freeze:
   Pour the mixture into your Ninja Creami pint container.
   Freeze flat for at least 8–12 hours (overnight).

3. Spin:
   Remove from freezer and place the pint in the Ninja Creami.
   Select the Lite Ice Cream setting.
   If it looks crumbly after the first spin, add 1–2 tablespoons milk and re-spin.
   You may need to re-spin 2–3 times until smooth and creamy.

4. Add mix-ins:
   Add chocolate chips or any mix-ins you like, and run the Mix-In setting.

Tips:

• Use decaf coffee if you're enjoying this at night.

• For a sweeter base, stir in maple syrup or flavored stevia before freezing.

• Store leftovers in the Ninja pint container and re-spin when ready to eat again.