Ninja Creami Lemon Cheesecake Protein Ice Cream
A refreshing and nutritious lemon cheesecake ice cream made with protein-packed ingredients, perfect for a guilt-free dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1440 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sweetener of choice (e.g., honey, maple syrup, or sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Combine the Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cream cheese, lemon juice, sweetener, vanilla extract, and protein powder. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Stir in the Milk and Zest: Gradually stir in the milk and lemon zest until fully integrated.
- Freeze the Mixture: Pour the mixture into the Ninja Creami container and freeze for at least 24 hours.
- Process the Frozen Mixture: Once frozen, remove from the freezer and process in the Ninja Creami according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately as soft serve, or refreeze for a firmer texture. Enjoy your healthy protein dessert!
Notes
Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature for easier mixing. Experiment with different sweeteners based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg