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Ninja Creami Mocha Espresso Protein Ice Cream

Ninja Creami Mocha Espresso Protein Ice Cream
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Finally, a protein ice cream that’s actually creamy! This mocha espresso pint is rich, smooth, and tastes like a real dessert, but it’s packed with protein to fuel your day. No more icy, chalky disappointments.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (11.5 oz) ready-to-drink chocolate protein shake (I use Fairlife Core Power)
  • 1 ½ tbsp sugar-free instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
  • 1 ½ tsp instant espresso powder
  • 1 tsp dark cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp zero sugar chocolate chips, chopped
  • 1–2 tbsp chocolate almond milk, for re-spinning

Instructions

  1. Blend the Base: In a small blender, combine the protein shake, pudding mix, espresso powder, and cocoa powder. Blend until perfectly smooth with absolutely no lumps.
  2. Freeze: Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint, stopping at the max fill line. Place on a level surface in the freezer for a full 24 hours.
  3. First Spin: Place the frozen pint in your Creami and process using the ‘LITE ICE CREAM’ setting. Don’t worry if it looks powdery or crumbly—that’s normal!
  4. Re-Spin for Creaminess: Add 1 tablespoon of chocolate almond milk directly to the crumbly base. Install it back in the machine and process using the ‘RE-SPIN’ button. If needed, add one more tablespoon and re-spin again until it’s silky smooth.
  5. Add the Crunch: Use a spoon to create a small well down the center of the ice cream. Pour in your chopped chocolate chips. Process one last time using the ‘MIX-IN’ setting. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

  • Serving Suggestion: This ice cream is best right after the final spin when it has that perfect, soft-serve texture. Scoop it into a chilled bowl to keep it from melting too fast.
  • Tips & Tricks: Don’t have a blender? A milk frother or a simple whisk works too, just be sure you mix until all the powder has dissolved. For a perfectly flat top, try freezing the pint without the lid on.
  • Storage Instructions: To save leftovers, smooth the top surface, secure the lid, and return the pint to the freezer. It will freeze rock solid. To enjoy again, you must re-process the pint on the ‘LITE ICE CREAM’ or ‘RE-SPIN’ setting to restore its creamy texture.

Find it online: https://meltandmagic.com/mocha-espresso-protein-ice-cream/