The EASIEST Ninja Creami Prep

Ingredients

• 360 ml Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (Use plain unsweetened vanilla almond milk; store‑bought)
• 1.5 g Salt (≈¼ teaspoon; enhances sweetness without making it salty)
• 40 g Rice Protein Powder (Provides ~30 g protein per pint; choose a neutral‑tasting brand)
• 1 packet Ninja Creami Ice Cream Base Mix (Target exclusive) (Pre‑blended mix designed for the Creami; approx 100 g per packet)
• 2 tbsp Flavor Add‑in (choose one per pint) (Examples: lemon pound cake flavoring, Skippy peanut butter, Little Debbie strawberry shortcake crumbs, cookie pieces, chocolate peanut butter cup bits)
• 1 tbsp Nut Butter (optional) (Adds extra creaminess; use peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter)

Instructions

1. Gather Ingredients and Equipment

   Lay out all ingredients, measuring tools, blender, pint containers, and the Ninja Creami machine.

   Time: PT5M

2. Measure Almond Milk

   Pour 360 ml (1 ½ cups) of unsweetened vanilla almond milk into a mixing bowl.

   Time: PT1M

3. Add Salt

   Add 1‑2 g (about ¼ tsp) of salt to the almond milk and stir until dissolved.

   Time: PT30S

4. Incorporate Protein Powder

   Add 40 g of rice protein powder to the milk mixture and whisk with the blender until completely smooth, no clumps.

   Time: PT2M

5. Add Creami Base Mix

   Open one packet of the Ninja Creami Ice Cream Base Mix and whisk it into the liquid until fully incorporated.

   Time: PT1M

6. Add Flavor Add‑in

   Stir in 2 tbsp of your chosen flavor (e.g., lemon pound cake, peanut butter, strawberry shortcake crumbs, cookie pieces, or chocolate peanut butter cup bits).

   Time: PT1M

7. Optional Nut Butter Swirl

   If desired, add 1 tbsp of nut butter and blend briefly to create a richer mouthfeel.

   Time: PT30S

8. Fill Pint Containers

   Pour the mixture into each pint‑size container, leaving about ½ inch of headspace to allow for expansion when frozen.

   Time: PT2M

9. Freeze

   Seal the lids tightly and place the containers in the freezer for a minimum of 24 hours.

   Time: PT0M

10. Process in Ninja Creami

    After the mixture is fully frozen, install the pint in the Ninja Creami, select the “Light Ice Cream” setting, and run the cycle. If you added nut butter, add a swirl after the first spin and run the “Mix‑In” setting briefly.

    Time: PT5M

11. Serve or Store

    Enjoy immediately or return the pint to the freezer. For best texture, consume within 2 weeks.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

190

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

9 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

1 g