Peppermint White Chocolate Protein Creami Base
A creamy, festive protein ice cream pint featuring smooth peppermint vanilla cream folded with chocolate and white chocolate pieces.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
1445 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
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Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
1445 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Store leftover frozen base tightly sealed in the freezer for up to 2 weeks; simply re-spin when ready to eat.
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Instructions
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Next: Measure 1 cup (240ml) 2% milk
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Measure 1 cup (240ml) 2% milk
Measure 1 cup (240ml) 2% milk, 1 scoop (25g) vanilla whey protein powder, 0.25 tsp peppermint extract, and 1 tsp cocoa powder into a bowl or directly into your Ninja Creami pint outer container.
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Whisk vigorously for 60 seconds until the…
Whisk vigorously for 60 seconds until the protein powder fully dissolves and no clumps remain.
Look for: the protein powder fully dissolves and no clumps remain
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Secure the lid on the pint container…
Secure the lid on the pint container and place it flat in the freezer at 0°F (-18°C) for 24 hours until completely solid.
Look for: completely solid
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Remove the pint from the freezer
Remove the pint from the freezer, install into the Ninja Creami outer bowl, and process on the "Lite Ice Cream" cycle.
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Remove the lid and inspect the texture
Remove the lid and inspect the texture; if powdery, add 1 tbsp (15ml) milk and run the "Re-Spin" cycle once.
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Use a spoon to dig a 1…
Use a spoon to dig a 1 inch (2.5cm) wide well down the center of the pint.
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Add 0
Add 0.5 tbsp (7.5g) dark chocolate chips and 0.5 tbsp (7.5g) white chocolate chips into the well.
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Re-anchor the pint in the machine and…
Re-anchor the pint in the machine and process on the "Mix-In" cycle.
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Scoop into a bowl or enjoy directly…
Scoop into a bowl or enjoy directly from the pint immediately.
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