Description
A creamy, mint-flavored protein shake made in the Ninja Creami, featuring yogurt, vanilla protein, maple syrup, and a hint of mint. Perfect for a festive, high-protein dessert or post-workout treat.
Ingredients
240 ml (1 cup) 2% milk, divided + more for blending
6 g gelatin
35 ml (2 tbsp) maple syrup
113 g (½ cup) full-fat plain skyr or Greek yogurt
34 g (1 scoop) vanilla protein powder
¼ tsp mint extract (not peppermint)
Pinch of kosher salt
Green food coloring (optional)
Optional toppings: whipped cream, sprinkles
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, gently warm half of the milk and whisk in the gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Pour the gelatin mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container. Add remaining milk, maple syrup, yogurt, protein powder, mint extract, salt, and food coloring (if using).
- Blend the mixture until completely smooth.
- Freeze in the Ninja Creami pint container for 24 hours.
- After freezing, process the pint using the “Lite Ice Cream” function on the Ninja Creami.
- If texture is crumbly, add a splash of milk and re-spin until smooth and creamy.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use dairy-free yogurt and plant-based milk to make it vegan.
Add fresh spinach for natural green color.
Add extra protein powder for more protein.
Try chocolate protein powder for a chocolate-mint flavor.
Do not add toppings before freezing.
Re-spin with milk after freezing for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Blending, Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approx. 200-220 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 12-15g
- Sodium: Approx. 100-120mg
- Fat: Approx. 4-6g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 2-3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 1-2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 18-20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: Approx. 21g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 30-40mg
