Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream

This Ninja Creami strawberry ice cream is a fresh, fruity, high-protein treat made with real strawberries, 2% Fairlife milk, and vanilla protein powder for that thick, scoopable texture we all love. No pudding mix, no weird aftertaste – just a fresh strawberry flavor and a protein-packed dessert that is so darn good!

Prep Time10

Freeze Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: ninja creami strawberry ice cream

Servings: servings

Author: Ashley McCrary

Ingredients

1 cup milk 2% Fairlife sub almond, coconut, or any milk of choice
1 cup strawberries sliced
2 tsps lemon juice
2 tbsps vanilla protein powder
¼ tsp xanthan gum
Pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp maple syrup or monk fruit for lower sugar

Instructions

Blend: Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender (except for the mix-ins). Sprinkle the xanthan gum evenly over the top before blending to help prevent clumping. Blend for 30–45 seconds until completely smooth. Let the mixture sit 1–2 minutes to allow any foam to settle.
Freeze: Pour into the Ninja Creami pint, stopping just below the MAX FILL line. Freeze on a level surface for at least 24 hours.
Spin Process using the “Lite Ice Cream” function. If crumbly, add 1 tablespoon of milk and press “Re-Spin.”
Mix-Ins (Optional) Make a small well, add crushed graham crackers, and run the “Mix-In” function. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

If your Ninja Creami strawberry ice cream recipe turns out crumbly after the first spin, that’s completely normal! Adding 1 tablespoon of milk and using the “Re-Spin” function will smooth everything out.
If the flavor tastes flat, try slightly adjusting the sweetener next time to better balance the strawberries.
Store your Ninja Creami strawberry ice cream in the original pint container with the lid screw on tight. Keep it in the coldest part of your freezer on a flat surface. For the best texture, enjoy it within 1-2 weeks.
If the ice cream becomes super firm after refreezing, run it through the Lite Ice Cream setting again or use the Re-Spin function with 1 tablespoon of milk to restore its creamy texture. Protein-based recipes tend to freeze harder than traditional full-fat ice cream, so don’t worry if you have to spin it again; you didn’t do anything wrong!

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