Ninja Creami Protein Banana Ice Cream Recipe

If you’re craving a sweet, protein-rich treat, this Ninja Creami Banana Ice Cream is a perfect choice. It’s silky, naturally sweet from ripe bananas, and surprisingly high in protein—so good you won’t guess it’s a healthier dessert option.

Ninja Creami Banana Ice Cream

This banana protein ice cream is made easily in the Ninja Creami. Ripe bananas give it natural sweetness and a wonderfully creamy texture, so the result is smooth rather than powdery. The banana also contributes fiber and antioxidants, making this dessert feel a little more nutritious than your average bowl of ice cream.

Each serving delivers a solid protein boost, making it a great option after a workout or as a satisfying evening treat. You can increase the protein content by adding an extra scoop or two of protein powder to the base if you prefer.

This recipe is not keto-friendly due to the banana and carbohydrate content. If you need a lower-carb or dairy-free option, consider choosing a different recipe designed for those goals.

Banana Protein Ice Cream Nutrition

Per serving: 21 g total carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 4 g sugar alcohols, 15 g net carbs, 13 g protein, 2 g fat
There are 3 servings per pint
Calories per serving: 134 kcal

Why you’ll love this Ninja Creami Banana Ice Cream

High protein: Each serving provides about 13 g of protein.
Low calorie: At roughly 134 calories per serving, it’s a lighter dessert option.
Easy to make: Blend, freeze, and spin with the Ninja Creami—no complicated steps.

Ingredients

1.5 large bananas – use ripe bananas for the best flavor and creaminess
1 cup Fairlife 1% milk – a higher-protein, lower-carb milk option (or use another milk of choice)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon sweetener – monk fruit/erythritol blend or your preferred sweetener
2 scoops unflavored whey protein – grass-fed whey or your preferred protein powder

Tips & Tricks

Plan ahead: the mixture needs to freeze solid for 18–24 hours before processing in the Ninja Creami.
If the first spin produces a slightly dusty texture, use the “spin again” option on the Creami to improve creaminess.
Slice an extra half banana to serve on top for garnish and extra banana flavor.

Tools to make this easy recipe

Blender or high-speed mixer to fully combine the base
Ninja Creami ice cream maker (or another compatible ice cream machine that processes frozen pints)
Freezer space that can hold the pint flat for 18–24 hours

How to make Ninja Creami Banana Ice Cream

Place the bananas, milk, vanilla, sweetener, and protein powder into a blender. Blend until smooth and fully combined.
Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, seal the lid, and freeze the pint flat for 18–24 hours until completely solid.
Remove the frozen pint from the freezer, take off the lid, and install the pint into the Ninja Creami pint holder according to your machine’s instructions.
Attach the Creami blade and run the “Ice Cream” or “Soft Serve” program. If the texture is crumbly or powdery, use the “Spin Again” setting.
After the spin, you may use the “Mix-In” function if you want to add chopped fruit, nuts, or chocolate pieces. Serve immediately or refreeze for later.

Note: The ice cream will firm up more in the freezer. Before serving a previously frozen pint, you may need to run it through the Creami again to refresh the texture.

Substitutions

If you prefer a richer, creamier base, swap Fairlife 1% milk for half-and-half or heavy whipping cream—but expect higher calories and fat. Lactose-free whole milk can also be used, though the slightly richer milk may change the final texture and could require an extra spin in the Creami.

How to store

Keep the ice cream in the original pint with a tight-fitting lid and store it flat in the freezer.
Properly sealed, it will maintain quality for 3 to 6 months. Smooth the top surface before refreezing so it processes evenly in the Creami when you want to eat it again.
When consuming a portion and returning the pint to the freezer, run it through the Creami once refrozen to restore creaminess.

More Ninja Creami Ice Cream Recipes

If you enjoy this banana protein ice cream, try other flavors such as chocolate protein, peanut butter, coffee, or seasonal fruit varieties. Use the same basic method—blend, freeze, and process in the Ninja Creami—to adapt flavors and add-ins to your taste.

Protein Banana Ice Cream | Ninja Creami

Author: Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian

Summary: A creamy, banana-forward protein ice cream made in the Ninja Creami. Naturally sweet, high in protein, and easy to prepare.

Prep Time: 1 day 5 minutes (includes freezing)

Total Time: 1 day 5 minutes

Servings: 3

Calories per serving: 134 kcal

Equipment

Ninja Creami or compatible ice cream processor

Ingredients

1.5 large bananas
1 cup Fairlife 1% milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon monk fruit/erythritol blend (or preferred sweetener)
2 scoops unflavored whey protein powder

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a Ninja Creami pint, seal, and freeze flat for 18–24 hours.
Process in the Ninja Creami using the Ice Cream or Soft Serve setting. Re-spin if the texture is not fully creamy.
Optionally use the Mix-In setting to add toppings, then serve.

Notes

Optional: slice an extra half banana to serve with the ice cream.
Sugar alcohols from some sweetener blends contribute to the listed net carbs. The example sweetener provides 12 g sugar alcohol per recipe (4 g per serving).
Per serving: 21 g total carbs, 2 g fiber, 4 g sugar alcohols, 15 g net carbs, 13 g protein, 2 g fat.

Nutrition

Potassium: 376 mg | Sodium: 56 mg | Cholesterol: 23 mg

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