Ninja Creami Smoothie Bowl (High Protein High Fiber Recipe)
This Ninja Creami Smoothie Bowl is thick, creamy, and loaded with protein and fiber from Greek yogurt, berries, and riced cauliflower. It's a make-ahead breakfast that feels like a treat but keeps you full for hours.
Servings: 1
Calories: 325kcal
Equipment
- Ninja Creami Pint Container
Ingredients
- 60 milliliters milk of choice ¼ cup, I used 2% dairy milk
- 180 grams plain or vanilla Greek yogurt ¾ cup, I used 2% fat plain
- 1 small banana
- 100 grams strawberries, halved about¾ cup, fresh or frozen, sub for blueberries or raspberries if preferred
- 85 grams riced cauliflower ¾ cup
- Optional: splash of honey or maple syrup to sweeten if desired
- Optional: 1 scoop protein powder
Toppings of choice:
- Fresh strawberries
- Shredded coconut
- Granola
- Hemp hearts
- Chia seeds
- Nut butter drizzle
- Sliced banana
Instructions
- Add the berries, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, riced cauliflower, and protein powder (if using) to your blender. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and fully combined. Make sure there are no lumps remaining, as chunks can damage your Ninja Creami blade.60 milliliters milk of choice, 180 grams plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, 1 small banana, 100 grams strawberries, halved, 85 grams riced cauliflower
- Pour the blended mixture into your Ninja Creami pint container. The mixture should come up to just below the max fill line. If it's slightly over, drink some before freezing. Freezing without a lid can help prevent a dome shape from forming on top.
- Freeze the container for 24 hours until frozen completely solid. The mixture needs to be uniformly frozen all the way through for the Ninja Creami to work properly.
- 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 (if used) and install the pint into your Ninja Creami machine. Make sure the pint has a level surface on top.
- Select the smoothie bowl button. If your machine doesn't have this function (like the Ninja Creami Deluxe), use the lite ice cream setting instead. Let the machine complete its cycle.
- Once processing is complete, remove the outer bowl lid and check the texture. If the smoothie bowl is still powdery or crumbly, add a tablespoon or two of milk and place it back in the machine and press the respin button. This is completely normal on the first spin.
- Check the consistency again. The final product should be creamy and have a smooth, soft-serve texture. If needed, add another tablespoons or two of milk and respin once more.
- Transfer the smoothie bowl to a serving bowl and add your favorite toppings. I love fresh strawberries, shredded coconut, granola, and hemp hearts. Enjoy immediately for the best texture.
Notes
Blending is Essential: The mixture must be completely smooth before freezing with no lumps or chunks. The Ninja Creami won't work properly with chunky ingredients and could damage the blade.
Don't Overfill: Always stay below the max fill line in your pint container. If slightly over, drink the excess before freezing.
Powdery Texture is Normal: If your smoothie bowl looks powdery or crumbly after the first spin, don't worry. This is completely normal, especially if your freezer is very cold. Just press respin and it should come together.
Nutritional Calculations:
I omitted the optional toppings and protein powder for the nutrition analysis.
Ingredients used:
I omitted the optional toppings and protein powder for the nutrition analysis.
Ingredients used:
- 2% fat dairy milk
- 2% fat Fage plain Greek yogurt
- Fresh strawberries
- Frozen riced cauliflower
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 913mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 110mg | Calcium: 323mg | Iron: 1mg
