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Chunky Monkey Ninja Creami


  • Author: Jessica
  • Total Time: 1450 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

Description

A healthy and delicious ice cream alternative blending banana, chocolate, and nuts into a creamy treat.


Ingredients

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  • 170 g Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 113 g Low-Fat Cottage Cheese (No Added Salt)
  • 1 Small Banana
  • 1 Scoop (33.6 g) Unflavored Whey Protein Powder
  • 1.5 Tablespoons Chopped Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips
  • 2 Teaspoons Chopped Walnuts
  • Optional: 1-2 Tablespoons Unsweetened Almond Milk

Instructions

  1. Pour unsweetened almond milk into a blender, add cottage cheese, banana, and protein powder. Blend until smooth.
  2. Pour the mixture into a one-pint Ninja Creami container and freeze flat for 24 hours.
  3. After freezing, process in the Ninja Creami using the ‘LITE ICE CREAM’ program. Adjust texture as needed with almond milk.
  4. Add chocolate chips and walnuts, then mix using the ‘mix-ins’ program.
  5. Scoop and enjoy your Chunky Monkey Ninja Creami.

Notes

You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds and use a dairy-free alternative for cottage cheese if desired.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1440 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Blending and Freezing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: healthy ice cream, banana, chocolate, dessert recipe, Ninja Creami, low sugar