Creamy Vanilla Soft-Serve Protein Ice Cream
A velvety, Dairy Queen Blizzard-style vanilla protein soft-serve made effortlessly in the Ninja Creami Deluxe. Rich, luscious, and naturally sweetened without artificial pudding mixes or stevia.
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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive 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
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
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
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
Setup
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Prep
5 min
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Total
1445 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Combine lactose-free whole milk
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Combine lactose-free whole milk
In a small blender or mixing cup, combine lactose-free whole milk, whey protein isolate powder, lactose-free cream cheese, honey, vanilla bean paste, and a tiny pinch of fine sea salt.
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Blend on high for 20 to 30…
Blend on high for 20 to 30 seconds until the cream cheese is completely smooth and no dry protein pockets remain.
Look for: the cream cheese is completely smooth and no dry protein pockets remain
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Pour the liquid base into a Ninja…
Pour the liquid base into a Ninja Creami Deluxe pint container, secure the lid, and place it on a level surface in the freezer for a full 24 hours at 0°F (-18°C) until completely solid.
Look for: completely solid
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Remove the frozen pint from the freezer
Remove the frozen pint from the freezer, wipe off any frost, and lock it into the outer bowl assembly with the Deluxe paddle blade attached.
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Select the "Lite Ice Cream" setting and…
Select the "Lite Ice Cream" setting and let the machine run its full cycle.
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Remove the lid and inspect the texture
Remove the lid and inspect the texture; if it appears slightly crumbly or powdery, add a splash of additional lactose-free milk into the center and run one "Re-Spin" cycle until thick, smooth, and ribbon-like.
Look for: thick, smooth, and ribbon-like
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Spoon into a chilled dessert bowl and…
Spoon into a chilled dessert bowl and enjoy immediately for a velvety soft-serve texture, or fold in your favorite wholesome mix-ins.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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