Ninja Creami Lemon Protein Ice Cream

If you love the tart and tanginess of lemon, you’ll love this lemon protein ice cream made with the Ninja Creami. It’s a delicious and healthy version of your favorite lemon sorbet. It has 50g of protein per pint!

lemon protein ice ream with sprinkles and a spoon.

Ninja Creami Lemon Protein Ice Cream

Super creamy and deliciously refreshing, you’ll love this Ninja Creami Lemon Ice Cream. It has just 5 ingredients and is packed full of protein. Just a little over 300 calories and 50g of protein per pint!

If you're looking for more protein ice cream recipes, check out this coconut protein ice cream, chocolate cherry protein ice cream, chocolate peanut butter protein ice cream, banana protein ice cream, and this chocolate banana protein ice cream.

You can pretty much add a scoop of unflavored protein powder to any recipe, as long as it's a high quality protein powder. I've noticed the isolates tend to work better, but I haven't tried every brand on the market yet. Depending on the fat content or lack of emulsifiers, you may just have to give it a re-spin or two for the best texture.

Notes

So, a few things about this ice cream.

I did not use lemon juice because I was unsure if it would curdle the yogurt and milk.
If you want a more powerful lemon flavor, try adding in 1 teaspoon of lemon pudding mix.
You can substitute the stevia packets for allulose or monk fruit or even maple syrup if you’re not trying to watch your calorie or carb intake.

If you're looking for more delicious Ninja Creami recipes, check out this Ninja Creami Cherry Ice Cream, Coconut Ice Cream, Dole Whip, and this Chocolate Ice Cream with Cottage Cheese.

Ingredients

2% Fairlife Milk
Whey Protein Isolate
Low Carb lemon yogurt (I used Too Good & Co)
Stevia packets (or sweetener of choice)
Lemon zest

Nutrition Information

Macros for the entire pint: 315 kcals, 50g protein, 12.5g carbs, 0g fiber, 6.8g fat.

Tips & Tricks

Be sure to prepare in advance. This recipe takes 18-24 hours to freeze. I like to plan ahead and make it before the weekend. This is when I always want an extra sweet treat.

Tools to make this easy recipe

Ninja Blender – I love my ninja blender. Not only can you use it for the obvious, like smoothies and shakes, but it also works perfectly for making the ice cream base!
Ninja Creami ice cream maker – I am in love with this Ninja Creami.
Ninja Creami Pints - I opted for these pints because they were about half the price, but be weary if you need them quickly; it took about three weeks to get here. They did have some prime options for other pint containers, but I was being thrifty.

How to make Lemon Protein Ice Cream with your Ninja Creami

Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Next, transfer the mixture into the Ninja Creami pint and place the lid on.
Transfer the pint to the freezer and freeze for at least 24 hours.
After 24 hours, remove the lid and place the pint into the pint holder. Place the lid with the blade on top and lock it into place.
Run the Ninja Creami on the lite ice cream function. You will need to respin twice for the best texture.
Enjoy!

How to store

When freezing the ice cream pint, make sure the lid is on secured and it's placed in the freezer on a flat surface. The ice cream should last 3 to 6 months in the freezer.

If you don't eat all of the ice cream in one sitting, make sure to flatten the top of the ice cream, replace the lid and store in the freezer. When you're ready to eat it again you will need to run it on the ice cream or lit ice cream function for 2 spins.