High-Protein Pumpkin Chai Ninja Creami Base
A creamy, spice-infused frozen treat base blending protein-packed vanilla skyr, canned pumpkin, and warm chai tea. Effortlessly mixed and frozen for a satisfying, low-calorie dessert spin.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
725 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 HealthComfortably 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
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
725 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Measure the 2% milk
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Measure the 2% milk
Measure the 2% milk, canned pumpkin, vanilla skyr, chai tea concentrate, and pumpkin pie spice into a small blender cup or a 16-ounce Ninja Creami pint container.
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Whisk or blend the ingredients on high…
Whisk or blend the ingredients on high for 30 seconds until completely smooth and free of spice clumps.
Look for: completely smooth and free of spice clumps
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Secure the lid on the pint container…
Secure the lid on the pint container and place it flat on a shelf in your freezer at 0°F (-18°C) for at least 12 hours 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, insert it into your Ninja Creami outer bowl, and process on the Light Ice Cream or Lite Ice Cream setting for about 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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If the texture appears crumbly after the…
If the texture appears crumbly after the first spin, add 1 tablespoon of 2% milk to the center and select the Re-spin setting for 1 minute until soft and creamy.
Look for: soft and creamy
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Scoop into a bowl and serve immediately
Scoop into a bowl and serve immediately. Store remaining portion in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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