Protein Ice Cream Bowl (Printable)

A creamy high-protein frozen treat with Greek yogurt, protein powder, and fresh toppings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Ice Cream Base

01 - 1 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt or skyr
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
03 - 2 scoops vanilla or chocolate protein powder (approx. 2 oz)
04 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or sweetener of choice
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings (optional)

07 - 1/4 cup fresh mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
08 - 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter
09 - 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
11 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds or hemp seeds

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a blender, combine Greek yogurt, almond milk, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth and fully combined.
02 - Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container or another freezer-safe container, ensuring the surface is level.
03 - Freeze the container for at least 8 hours or overnight until completely solid.
04 - Remove the frozen pint from the freezer. Install it into the Ninja Creami machine and process on Ice Cream mode following manufacturer instructions.
05 - If desired, re-spin for extra creaminess or add a splash of milk and spin again for a softer consistency.
06 - Scoop the ice cream into bowls and garnish with preferred toppings such as berries, nut butter, chocolate chips, or seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent while actually delivering 28 grams of protein per bowl—no weird aftertaste.
  • The freezing process means you can batch-prep and grab a ready-made treat whenever you want.
  • You control every ingredient, so no mystery additives or endless sugar.
  • It works as a post-workout snack, breakfast, or dessert depending on your toppings.
02 -
  • The sweetness matters more than you think—frozen desserts taste less sweet than room-temperature ones, so what tastes subtle in the blender might taste right after freezing.
  • Don't skip blending until it's completely smooth; even tiny protein powder clumps will freeze separately and create an unpleasant texture.
  • If you don't have a Ninja Creami, you can still make this—just scoop the frozen mixture directly into a bowl and let it soften for 2 to 3 minutes, or blend it frozen with a splash of milk for soft-serve consistency.
03 -
  • The coldest spot in your freezer will give you the most solid freeze in 8 hours; everywhere else might need 10 to 12.
  • If you're using a Creami machine and it stalls, your pint might be slightly too soft—return it to the freezer for another 30 minutes and try again.
  • A tiny squeeze of lemon juice in the blender adds brightness that most people won't identify but will notice the absence of if you skip it.
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