Ninja Creami Coffee Ice Cream Recipe | High Protein (31g) Healthy Version

Make this easy Ninja Creami coffee ice cream recipe at home. Rich coffee flavor, ultra-creamy texture, and 31g protein per pint. Low-calorie, no added sugar, perfect for high-protein diets. 5-minute prep + 24-hour freeze.

This Ninja Creami coffee ice cream recipe delivers rich espresso flavor and creamy texture with 31g protein and only 205 calories per full pint. It fits high-protein diets perfectly—satisfying sweet cravings without derailing macros.

Ingredients (1 Ninja Creami Pint)

• 100 ml (3.5 fl oz) Fairlife 2% ultra-filtered low-fat milk
• 250 ml (1 cup) unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 30 g (1 scoop) vanilla protein powder (or coffee-flavored)
• 1 tsp instant espresso powder (or 2 shots cooled espresso)
• 32 g (2 tbsp + 2 tsp) zero-calorie brown sugar replacement (Swerve or Lakanto)
• ¼ tsp guar gum
• ⅛ tsp xanthan gum (optional, for extra creaminess)
• 1 tbsp sugar-free vanilla instant pudding mix (alternative to gums)

Optional mix-ins: sugar-free chocolate chips, chopped protein bars, or nuts.

Instructions

1. Add all base ingredients to the Ninja Creami pint container (stay below max fill line).
2. Blend with a handheld frother or immersion blender until smooth and lump-free.
3. Freeze upright on a level surface for 24 hours until rock solid.
4. Remove pint and let sit 3-5 minutes. Run bottom under hot water for 30 seconds.
5. Install in Ninja Creami and select Light Ice Cream mode.
6. If crumbly, run a knife around edges, then press Re-spin.
7. For mix-ins, create a hole in the center, add toppings, and run Mix-In cycle.
8. Scoop and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (Per Full Pint)

• Calories: 205
• Protein: 30.8 g
• Total Fat: 4.3 g
• Total Carbohydrates: 7.7 g
• Fiber: 1.5 g
• Sugar: 6.1 g (no added sugar)

Macros make this ideal for high-protein diets—high satiety, low calorie, and caffeine boost.

Tips for Best Results

• Never exceed the max fill line—mixture expands during spinning.
• Use rock-solid frozen base for proper texture.
• For softer serve, do an extra Re-spin (avoid over-processing to prevent stringiness).
• Prep multiple pints and store frozen up to 2-3 weeks.
• Use decaf espresso powder for evening treats.
• Level leftovers, refreeze, and re-spin on Light Ice Cream (skip Re-spin on solid leftovers).

Variations

• Mocha version: Add 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder.
• Dairy-free: Swap Fairlife for full-fat coconut milk + plant-based protein powder.
• Extra creamy: Replace gums with ½ cup fat-free Greek yogurt.
• Deluxe machine: Multiply ingredients by 1.5 for larger pints.

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