Chunky Monkey Protein Ice Cream, a creamy, high-protein treat with banana, chocolate chunks, and walnuts made in the Ninja Creami. It’s a tasty, guilt-free version of the Ben & Jerry’s classic!
Duration:
- Yield: 2 servings
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Additional Time: 12 hours
- Total Time: 12 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients
Ice Cream
- 1 large banana (4 ounces) cut into chunks
- 1 cup milk (see notes)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (see notes)
Mix-Ins
- 2-3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- 2-3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Place banana chunks in bottom of Ninja Creami pint container and puree with an immersion blender or mash with a fork.
- Add protein powder and milk and whisk or blend with immersion blender until smooth.
- Place lid tightly on the jar and place on an even surface in your freezer at least 8 hours or overnight.
- When you’re ready for ice cream, remove the pint container from the freezer and take off the lid.
- Insert pint into Ninja Creami bowl and twist until it clicks into place.
- Process on “lite ice cream” setting.
- If it is crumbly on top, use a re-spin cycle. If it’s still crumbly, add a splash of milk and re-spin again.
- There should be a well in the center, if there’s not then use a spoon to make one. Pour chocolate chips and walnuts into the center select “mix-in” cycle.
- Remove and eat right away. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 269 Total Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 9g Cholesterol: 12mg Sodium: 84mg Carbohydrates: 19g Net Carbohydrates: 13g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 15g Protein: 19g
