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Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Ice Cream

A homemade, guilt-free mint chocolate chip ice cream that combines health benefits with delicious flavors, perfect for any time of the year.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the ice cream base
  • 1 cup almond milk Can substitute with oat milk.
  • 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 pieces medjool dates For natural sweetness.
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1-2 tsp dye-free green food coloring Optional for color.
For the mix-ins
  • 1-2 tbsp dark chocolate chips For added crunch.

Method
 

Make the ice cream base
  1. In your blender, combine the almond milk, coconut milk, medjool dates, protein powder, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, food coloring (if using), and sea salt. Blend until it’s silky smooth.
Freeze the ice cream base
  1. Pour the mixture into your Ninja Creami container, filling it up to the max fill line. Secure the lid and place it in the freezer for a minimum of 8 hours.
Mix the ice cream
  1. Once frozen, insert the pint into the outer bowl, ensuring it fits snugly. Lock the outer lid and place the assembly onto the Ninja Creami base. Select the 'Lite Ice Cream' function for your first spin.
Respin
  1. Add about 2-3 tsp of additional almond milk to cover the top before respinning for an ultra-creamy texture.
Add mix-ins
  1. Remove the pint and fold in the dark chocolate chips, then pop it back into the machine and choose the 'mix-ins' function.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12g

Notes

If you have leftovers, transfer back to the Ninja Creami pint and seal it. It will stay fresh in the freezer for about a week. Let it soften slightly at room temperature before scooping. Adjust sweetness by adding another date or honey if desired.

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