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Pistachio Protein Ice Cream

Pistachio Protein Ice Cream

This Pistachio Protein Ice Cream is a creamy, nutty treat that's low in calories and high in protein. It's the perfect balance of indulgent flavor and nutritious ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dessert, Snack
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 1 cup 2% milk 360 mL
  • ¾ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 180 mL
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 31 g
  • 14 g sugar-free pistachio pudding mix
  • ⅛ tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp stevia or sweetener of choice, to taste
  • pinch of salt
Mix-In
  • 14 g pistachios

Method
 

  1. In a blender, combine the milk, almond milk, protein powder, sugar-free pistachio pudding mix, stevia, almond extract, and salt. Blend until completely smooth. 
  2. Pour the mixture into your Ninja Creami and freeze on a level surface for 24 hours.
  3. After 24 hours, remove the pint from the freezer and run it under hot water for 1–2 minutes. 
  4. Spin the pint on Lite Ice Cream mode.
  5. Respin 1-2 times until you reach your desired consistency.
  6. Then add 7 grams of pistachios into the pint and spin one more time on the Mix-In setting.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 7 grams of pistachios on top of your ice cream and enjoy!