🍨 Vanilla Ninja Creami Ice Cream Base
The Best Vanilla Creami Ice Cream Base; The world of ice cream has undergone a massive transformation in recent years. No longer limited to traditional dairy-based recipes filled with sugar and heavy cream, modern ice cream lovers are embracing healthier, low-sugar alternatives that don’t compromise on flavor or texture.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk 30 calories per cup → 45 calories total
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix 20 calories total
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 6 calories
- â…› teaspoon xanthan gum 0 calories
- Optional: 1–2 teaspoons granulated sweetener of choice such as stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol (0 calories for most sugar substitutes)
- 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder 170 calories
Instructions
- Calories Per Serving
- This recipe makes 2 servings (about 1 cup each):
- Almond milk: 45 calories
- Zero-sugar pudding mix: 20 calories
- Vanilla extract: 6 calories
- Xanthan gum: 0 calories
- Total Calories: 71 calories for the entire pint (~35 calories per serving)
- Tips for the Perfect Vanilla Creami Ice Cream
- For extra creaminess, replace ½ cup of almond milk with unsweetened vanilla protein shake (adds ~50 calories but boosts protein).
- If you prefer it sweeter, add a teaspoon of your favorite zero-calorie sweetener before freezing.
- Customize with mix-ins: after the first spin, add fresh fruit, nuts, or sugar-free chocolate, then use the Ninja Creami “Mix-In” function.