Description
This Ninja Creami Salted Caramel Protein Ice Cream is a creamy, sweet-and-salty frozen treat that feels like dessert but works beautifully as a high protein snack, easy recipe, and fun food idea for busy days. Made with a salted caramel protein shake and simple ingredients, it is perfect for quick breakfast inspiration, healthy snack planning, post-workout treats, and better-for-you dessert ideas when you want something cold, smooth, and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 bottle salted caramel protein shake
1 tablespoon instant sugar-free butterscotch or salted caramel pudding mix
1 tablespoon caramel sauce or sugar-free caramel syrup
1 tablespoon softened light cream cheese
1 pinch flaky sea salt
1 to 2 tablespoons milk, only if needed for respinning
1 tablespoon crushed pretzels, optional mix-in
1 tablespoon mini dark chocolate chips, optional mix-in
Instructions
1. Add the salted caramel protein shake, pudding mix, caramel sauce, softened cream cheese, and flaky sea salt to a Ninja Creami pint container.
2. Whisk or froth the mixture until completely smooth with no visible lumps.
3. Secure the lid and freeze the pint on a flat surface for 24 hours.
4. Remove the lid, place the frozen pint into the Ninja Creami outer bowl, and lock it into the machine.
5. Spin using the Lite Ice Cream setting.
6. Check the texture after the first spin. If it looks crumbly, add 1 to 2 tablespoons milk.
7. Run the Respin function once until the ice cream becomes creamy and smooth.
8. If using mix-ins, make a small hole in the center, add crushed pretzels or mini dark chocolate chips, and run the Mix-In setting.
9. Serve immediately for the best soft and creamy texture.
Notes
Freeze the pint completely flat so the machine can shave and spin it evenly.
If the first spin looks powdery, a small splash of milk usually fixes the texture after a respin.
Add crunchy toppings only after the base turns creamy so they keep their texture better.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ninja Creami
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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