Healthier Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Ninja Creami vanilla ice cream recipe served in a glass bowl with colorful sprinkles.

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Healthier Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

This Ninja Creami vanilla ice cream uses regular milk instead of heavy cream or condensed milk, creating a lighter but still creamy treat that's high in calcium and protein. Perfect for kids and adults alike.

Prep Time5

Freeze Time1

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 266kcal

Author: Maria Lucey RD

Equipment

Ninja creami
Milk Frother blender or whisk
Ninja Creami Pint Container

Ingredients

240 ml whole milk 1 cup
1 tablespoon heavy cream or double cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla essence
1 tablespoon vanilla pudding mix no added sugar preferred
Optional: 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness

Instructions

Add the milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and vanilla pudding mix to a blender or bowl. If using honey for extra sweetness, add it now. Blend or whisk until the pudding mix is completely dissolved and there are no lumps (about 30 seconds).
240 ml whole milk, 1 tablespoon heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla essence, 1 tablespoon vanilla pudding mix, Optional: 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness
Pour the mixture into your Ninja Creami pint container, keeping it just below the max fill line. Secure the lid.
Freeze for at least 24 hours until completely frozen solid.
When ready to enjoy, remove the frozen pint from the freezer. Run the outside of the container under hot water for about 60 seconds to help loosen the frozen block.
Remove the lid and install the pint into your Ninja Creami machine. Select the lite ice cream function and let the machine complete its cycle.
Once the cycle finishes, check the texture. If the ice cream looks powdery or crumbly, press the respin button and run it again.
If after the respin the ice cream is still too thick or powdery, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk. Press respin again.
Your vanilla ice cream should now be smooth and creamy. Scoop into a bowl and enjoy immediately for the best texture.

Notes

Full-Fat Milk: I strongly recommend whole milk for the creamiest texture. Reduced-fat milk will create a more icy texture.

Pudding Mix: The vanilla pudding mix creates that classic ice cream texture. I use Jell-O Sugar Free Vanilla, but any no-added-sugar variety works.

Respin is Normal: Most batches need at least one respin. This is completely normal—don't worry if your ice cream looks crumbly after the first spin.

Storage: Store frozen pints (before processing) for up to 3 months. After processing, ice cream is best enjoyed immediately but can be refrozen and respun later.

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