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"Fried" Protein Ice Cream

"Fried" Protein Ice Cream

Creamy vanilla protein ice cream meets a buttery, cinnamon-kissed cornflake crunch in this fried ice cream-inspired treat! High-protein, easy to make, and perfect for the Ninja Creami.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dessert, Snack

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 1 ½ cups 2% milk (360 mL)
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (31 g)
  • 14 g sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp stevia or sweetener of choice, to taste
  • pinch of salt
Fried Ice Cream Topping
  • ½ cup cornflakes, crushed (15 g)
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tbsp melted butter (any kind) (7 g)
  • 2 tsp brown sugar substitute (8 g)
  • pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
  • sugar-free whipped cream
  • chocolate drizzle
  • maraschino cherry

Method
 

  1. In a blender, combine all "Ice Cream Base" ingredients and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour the blended mixture into your Ninja Creami pint and freeze on a level surface for at least 24 hours.
  3. Once fully frozen, run the pint under hot water for 1-2 minutes on all sides.
  4. Spin on Light Ice Cream mode.
  5. Respin 1-2 times until you get the perfect creamy consistency.
  6. Place your ice cream in the freezer while you make the "fried" part.
  7. Place the cornflakes in a Ziploc bag and crush them lightly using your hands or a rolling pin. You want small crispy bits, not powder.
  8. Heat a dry nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Add the crushed cornflakes and stir frequently for 2-3 minutes, until they smell toasty and turn a slightly deeper golden brown. Be careful not to burn them!
  9. Reduce the heat to low, then add the melted butter, cinnamon, brown sugar substitute, and a pinch of salt. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes, making sure everything is evenly coated. The mixture should become slightly caramelized and crispy.
  10. Remove from heat and spread the mixture onto a plate or parchment paper in a thin layer. Let it cool completely for 5-10 minutes so it crisps back up.
  11. Sprinkle the crunchy topping over your protein ice cream just before serving.
  12. Top it all off with sugar-free whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate, a maraschino cherry and enjoy!