Dragon Fruit Protein Creami
on May 23, 2024
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I bought the Ninja Creami over a year ago and I’m ready to share all my favorite recipes with you. Let’s start with this fun summer recipe we’ve been obsessing over in my house, Dragon Fruit Protein Creami. There will be plenty more Creami recipes coming soon, so stay tuned!!
Table of Contents
- Nutritional Information / Macros
- How to Find in the MyFitnessPal or MacrosFirst App
- Ingredients
- Supplies Used
- Important Ninja Creami Tip
- Can I Use Any Milk?
- Can I Make this in a Blender?
- Can I refreeze My Creami If I don’t finish it?
- Recommended Protein Powder
- My Favorite Protein Powder
- Storing
- Dragon Fruit Protein Creami Recipe
Nutritional Information / Macros
Makes 1 serving
Serving size: 1 pint
252 cals
34p / 18c / 4.5f (3.5 fiber)
How to Find in the MyFitnessPal or MacrosFirst App
Search the food database in either app for, Stay Fit Mom Dragon Fruit Protein Creami
Ingredients
- 2% Fairlife milk
- Liquid stevia
- Pitaya Foods frozen dragon fruit (1.75 oz.)
- Coconut Cream Clean Simple Eats whey protein
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Supplies Used
Ninja Creami–I have this 7 in 1 and it does everything I need. I prefer the smaller cups compared to the Ninja Creami Deluxe machine and cups that are twice as big.
Extra Cups–I have 10 cups and it makes prepping these creami for the week for multiple people so much easier!
Hand Blender–I’ve found this to be the most efficient way to blend up the protein powder in these creamis. A frother isn’t quite powerful enough and using the blender is a pain because you create more dishes for yourself.
Insulated Cup Sleeves– I don’t have these exact sleeves but we have some homemade ones from grandma we love using so our hands don’t get cold.
Important Ninja Creami Tip
If you have an off centered lump on the top of your frozen creami, use a knife to flatten it out as best you can before spinning it in the machine. I’ve learned the hard way that an off centered bubble will cause the paddle attachment to come off the rod and break your machine!! (Ninja did replace my creami in both instances, but it was still a hassle so I want to warn you!)
Can I Use Any Milk?
I always use Fairlife milk because it’s extra creami, lactose free, and just makes for the best ice cream in my opinion. The fat free, 2%, and chocolate Fairlife are all amazing in the creami machine. I’ve tried other milks, but it’s always more icy. If you have an allergy I suggest experimenting and finding what milk you like best.
Can I Make this in a Blender?
Of course! It won’t turn out super creamy and ice cream like of course, but it will still taste really great! I would suggest adding a few frozen banana pieces and ice for a thicker shake in the blender.
Can I refreeze My Creami If I don’t finish it?
if you don’t finish eating your creami, flatten the top as best you can and place back in the freezer. Spin it again in the Ninja Creami when ready to eat.
Recommended Protein Powder
My Favorite Protein Powder
Clean Simple Eats is my favorite protein powder and the only brand I use to make my creamis. Save 10% on all flavors of protein from CSE with discount code STAYFITMOM.
Here are my top 5 favorite flavors I use consistently to make my protein creamis:
- Simply Vanilla
- Brownie Batter
- Coconut Cream Whey Protein Powder
- Mint Cookie
- Cake Batter
Storing
You can store any uneaten Dragon Fruit Protein Creami by smoothing the top as well as you can in the pint, putting the lid back on, and returning to the freezer. When you’re ready to eat the rest, take it from the freezer and use the re-spin option on the Ninja Creami.
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Dragon Fruit Protein Creami
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2% Fairlife milk
- 1 squirt liquid stevia
- 1/2 pack Pitaya Foods frozen dragon fruit, 1.75 oz.
- 1 scoop Coconut Cream Clean Simple Eats whey protein
Instructions
- Run the frozen dragon fruit pack under warm water for about 30 seconds to soften up and split in half.
- Add all ingredients to the Ninja Creami cups and blend well with a hand held blender.
- Let sit out 3-5 minutes to let the bubbles settle. Cover with lids and place in the freezer at least 12 hours or preferably overnight.
- Place frozen ice cream in a bowl of hot water for 60 seconds to defrost the sides of the cup.
- Place in the Ninja Creami machine and press the Lite Ice Cream button.
- Respin a second time by pressing the re-spin button. Repeat the re-spin cycle as many times as needed until you get the consistency you like.
- Mix in or top with any toppings you like. For this one I suggest fresh cut fruit, granola, coconut flakes, and honey.
