Ninja Creami Orange Julius Protein Ice Cream Recipe
This Ninja Creami Orange Julius Protein Ice Cream recipe combines the refreshing flavors of orange juice and vanilla with a protein boost, creating a creamy, healthy frozen treat perfect for a post-workout snack or a guilt-free dessert. Utilizing the Ninja Creami ice cream maker, this recipe is easy to prepare and can be adapted for dairy-free diets with the right ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours freezing + 5 minutes processing
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 pint (approx. 2 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing and blending using Ninja Creami ice cream maker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup orange juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (recommend Clean Simple Eats protein powder for best creaminess; for dairy-free use vegan protein powder such as Truvani or Just Ingredients)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the whole milk, orange juice, vanilla extract, and vanilla protein powder into the Creami pint container.
- Blend Thoroughly: Use an immersion blender to mix all ingredients until smooth. Alternatively, a milk frother works well. If using a whisk, mix in a larger container for easier blending.
- Freeze: Cover the pint container with the accompanying lid and place it on a level surface in your freezer. Freeze for at least 8 hours to ensure it solidifies completely.
- Process in Ninja Creami: Once frozen, remove the container from the freezer and insert it into the Ninja Creami machine. Use the light ice cream setting to process your orange julius protein ice cream.
- Re-spin if Needed: If the ice cream turns out crumbly, especially on top, run the re-spin cycle once. Adding a splash of milk or orange juice before re-spinning can help soften the texture further.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk with full-fat dairy-free milk like Oatly and use a dairy-free protein powder for creaminess and flavor.
- If your ice cream is crumbly after the first spin, use the re-spin function or add a small amount of liquid to improve texture.
- Mix half orange juice and half pineapple juice for a tropical twist.
- Clean Simple Eats protein powder is recommended for rich flavor and creamy consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pint (approx. 1 serving)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Ninja Creami, Orange Julius, Protein ice cream, Healthy dessert, Low fat ice cream, Dairy-free ice cream option, Vanilla protein powder
