Banana Protein Ice Cream (Ninja Creami)

5 from 2 votes

Banana Protein Ice Cream (Ninja Creami)

Made with just 5-ingredients, this banana ice cream comes together quick and easy using the Ninja Creami. Each serving packs 12 grams of protein! (vegan, gluten-free)

Prep Time5

Freeze Time6

Total Time5

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 148kcal

Ingredients

2 cups dairy-free milk I like soy milk for higher protein content
1 banana medium to large
¼ cup cashews raw or roasted work
1 scoop vanilla protein powder see notes for options to omit
honey or pure maple syrup to taste (I use ½ tablespoon)
pinch of salt optional
vanilla wafers for mixing-in (optional)

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Instructions

In a high speed blender, combine the milk, banana, cashews, protein powder, honey and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste test to see if you prefer to add more sweetener (such as honey or pure maple syrup) or salt.
Transfer to Ninja Creami containers and seal. It should fill 2 containers worth. Freeze for 6-8 hours or overnight.
When ready to serve, allow the container to sit out at room temperature for 15-20 minutes. This step will help it blend easier. If you forget to take it out, you may just have to blend it a few times to get a creamy texture.
Using the Ninja Creami, blend on the light ice cream setting. If it still looks powdery, add a small splash of milk and blend again.
Add vanilla wafers to container and blend using the mix-in setting. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Facts are an estimate and will vary depending on specific brands you choose. The nutrition facts do not include the vanilla wafers.

If you'd like to omit protein powder, I recommend adding another 1/4 cup cashews and non-alcoholic vanilla extract, to taste.

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