Can I make this mint ice cream green?

Yes! Feel free to blend in mint leaves, a bit of spinach or 1/8 tsp matcha or spirulina. These may alter the flavor a bit, but not the texture.

Do I have to use protein powder?

This ice cream won't be smooth and creamy without the addition of either protein powder or collagen peptides. I recommend an animal based protein powder (beef protein isolate, bone broth protein, whey protein, sheep's milk protein powder) or collagen peptides.

Ninja Creami Mint Protein Ice Cream (Dairy Free)

Description

This mint protein ice cream is made in the Ninja Creami machine. It has a thick, creamy texture and sweet vanilla-mint flavor.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
1/4 cup coconut cream*
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp peppermint flavor
1 scoop vanilla protein powder**
pinch of salt

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Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a high powered blender. Blend, starting at a low speed and then gradually increasing the speed until your mixture is smooth.
Pour the ice cream mixture into your Ninja Creami pint.
Place the lid on the Creami pint and set it in the freezer for 24 hours.
Remove the pint from the freezer. If there's a hump in the middle of the pint, level it off with a spoon.
Plug in the Ninja Creami. Place the pint in the outer bowl and lock the lid, then place the bowl on the motor base and twist into position.
Turn on the Creami and select "Lite Ice Cream".
After the first blend, the ice cream will be a little clumpy. Blend again on "Re-spin" to get a smooth, creamy texture.
Store leftovers in the Creami pint, with the lid on top. Be sure to level off the ice cream before freezing so that you can re-spin it for next time.

Notes

*You only want to use the thick white cream from a can of full fat coconut milk or coconut cream. You'll probably want to chill the can in the fridge overnight to ensure that the cream has separated from the milk.

**I used a vanilla beef protein isolate, but any animal based protein powder would be a good option (whey protein, bone broth protein powder, collagen peptides...)