Pumpkin Cheesecake Protein Ice Cream (Ninja CREAMi)

Prep Time 5 mins
Rest Time 4 hrs
Total Time 4 hrs 5 mins
Cuisine:
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Calories: 187
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Gluten Free, Nut Free, Pescatarian, Soy Free
Ingredients
  • 16 oz cottage cheese (I used 1% small curd)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (I like Lakanto as a sugar free & lower calorie option.)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (organic)
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (organic, NOT pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 cup graham crackers (I use the 12 of the little honey cinnamon crackers by Simple Mills as a healthy option. If using full size graham crackers, you only need about 2 or 3.)
Instructions
  1. 1
    In a pint sized Ninja CREAMi container, combine all the ingredients except for the graham crackers. Mix well, cover with the lid, & freeze. This should take about 4 hours or so.
  2. 2
    Remove from the freezer. Allow to sit out at room temp for 10-15 minutes or run under hot water over the container for 2 minutes to slightly thaw it out so that it blends better.
  3. 3
    Blend the ice cream in your Ninja CREAMi using the lite ice cream setting.
  4. 4
    Remove, open the lid and create a divot in the middle of the ice cream. Add the graham crackers to the middle. Put the lid back on and return to the Ninja CREAMi. Use the mix in setting to mix the graham crackers into the ice cream.
  5. 5
    Place in the freezer for 10 minutes more if it looks like it needs to firm up. Immediately dig in and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 187kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.5g4%
Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
Cholesterol 10mg4%
Sodium 489.9mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 23.4g8%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 17.3g
Protein 13.7g28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Keywords: low calorie, cottage cheese, ice cream, high protein
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