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Creamy Ninja Creami Lemon Cheesecake Protein Ice Cream

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A quick and easy protein-packed lemon cheesecake ice cream made creamy and smooth using the Ninja Creami. Perfect for a healthy, guilt-free dessert or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
  • ½ cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt, full-fat or 2%
  • ½ cup (about 40g) vanilla whey protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes until soft.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
  3. Stir in honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, salt, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix well and adjust sweetness or lemon brightness to taste.
  4. Gradually fold in the vanilla whey protein powder, mixing gently to avoid clumps.
  5. Pour in the milk and stir until the mixture reaches a creamy, pourable consistency. Adjust with more milk or protein powder if needed.
  6. Transfer the mixture into the Ninja Creami pint container, smooth the top, seal, and freeze for at least 24 hours until completely frozen.
  7. Process the frozen pint in the Ninja Creami using the ‘Ice Cream’ function.
  8. If the texture is crumbly or icy, use the ‘Re-spin’ function once or twice to achieve a creamy texture.
  9. Serve immediately for soft-serve texture or freeze for 1-2 hours for firmer scoops.

Notes

Soften cream cheese well to avoid lumps. Freeze mixture for at least 24 hours before processing. Use the Ninja Creami’s re-spin function if texture is icy or crumbly. Adjust sweetness and lemon zest before freezing for best flavor. Vanilla whey protein powder recommended for smooth texture. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese, yogurt, and protein powder with plant-based alternatives.

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