Dairy-Free Cookies and Cream Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
A thick, creamy Ninja Creami treat featuring unsweetened cashew milk, vanilla plant protein, and crunchy crushed gluten-free sandwich cookies. High in protein, completely dairy-free, and easy to prep ahead for a night-time sweet treat.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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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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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
Steadier energy
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
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
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.
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Prep
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Instructions
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In a standard Ninja Creami pint container, pour 1.5 cups (360ml) unsweetened cashew milk and add 30g vanilla plant protein powder.
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Whisk vigorously for 60 seconds until the…
Whisk vigorously for 60 seconds until the protein powder is completely dissolved and no lumps remain.
Look for: the protein powder is completely dissolved and no lumps 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 for 24 hours until frozen solid at -7°F (-22°C).
Look for: frozen solid at -7°F (-22°C)
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Remove the frozen pint from the freezer
Remove the frozen pint from the freezer, remove the lid, and place it into the Ninja Creami outer bowl assembly.
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Lock the bowl into the Ninja Creami…
Lock the bowl into the Ninja Creami base and press the LITE ICE CREAM button to complete the first spin cycle (about 2 minutes).
Allow: 2 minutes
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If the texture appears powdery after the…
If the texture appears powdery after the first spin, add 1 tbsp (15ml) extra cashew milk and select the RE-SPIN button.
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Create a small well in the center…
Create a small well in the center of the spun ice cream with a spoon and drop in 2 crushed gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies (and optional dark chocolate chips).
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Re-anchor the pint in the machine and…
Re-anchor the pint in the machine and press the MIX-IN button to gently fold the cookies throughout the ice cream.
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Scoop into a dessert bowl and serve…
Scoop into a dessert bowl and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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