01/25/2026
I was a total Ninja Creami skeptic... thought it’d be another gadget I’d return. A month later? This 238-calorie base is my EVERY SINGLE NIGHT dessert. It works in fat loss or maintenance, as you can adjust the calories based on your choice of milk and mix-ins.
It’s creamy like real ice cream, boosted with natural protein from Greek yogurt + a little protein powder, low sugar thanks to sugar-free jello as the thickener.
I prep 4-5 pints on Sunday and eat one nightly after dinner.
Full Recipe (1 Pint Base roughly, 238 calories:
Base Ingredients:
* 240g milk (nonfat/1%/2% for lower cals; nonfat keeps the calories down)
* 50g nonfat Greek yogurt (adds creaminess + natural protein)
* 7g sugar-free jello pudding mix (vanilla is my go-to; secret to thicker texture!)
* 15g protein powder (peanut butter is my favorite; vanilla/chocolate/strawberry work too)
How to Make It:
1. Add all base ingredients to your Ninja Creami pint. Blend smooth with an immersion blender (no lumps!).
2. Lid on, freeze 24+ hours (I batch prep multiple!).
3. Let sit 10 min at room temp (or run under warm water 1 min if impatient).
4. Spin on Lite Ice Cream setting.
5. Crumbly? Add 10-20g milk + Re-Spin.
6. Mix-ins: Stir in 15-30g chocolate chips (30g for me in maintenance, 15 grams works better in fat loss for me), then Mix-In cycle. Finish with 8-16g PBfit stirred by hand, optional but so good!
Mix-In Ideas: Chocolate chips, crushed cookies, fresh fruit, nuts, or honey drizzle. Adjust for your goals and calorie desire!