This Ninja Creami Coffee Ice Cream recipe is the perfect pick-me-up. Smooth and flavourful, it combines the bold taste of coffee with the creamy texture you love without tons of added sugar.
Whether you're a coffee lover or just looking for a healthier dessert option, this one hits the spot.
Why You’ll Love This
This coffee ice cream is rich, creamy, and gives you that subtle caffeine kick. It’s made with simple ingredients, great for a healthy dessert or post-dinner treat.
Why These Ingredients?
Milk: Creates a creamy base and adds protein.
Instant coffee: Delivers a strong coffee flavour with no brewing required.
Vanilla extract: Enhances flavour.
Maple syrup: Adds natural sweetness
Sugar-free vanilla pudding mix: Gives it that thick creamy texture.
Vanilla protein powder (optional): Boosts protein to make this a more satisfying, nourishing dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups milk of choice ( I used soy)
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
- Optional: 1 scoop vanilla protein powder for added protein and or chopped up peanut butter cups!
Directions / Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Add all ingredients to a Ninja Creami pint.
2. Use a frother or small whisk to blend everything until smooth.
3. Freeze the pint for 24 hours.
4. Once fully frozen, insert into the Ninja Creami and spin on the lite ice cream setting.
5. Add a splash of milk and re-spin. Note - sometimes I will even re spin again to really get that creamy consistency.
Equipment
- Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker – essential for that soft-serve texture
- Ninja Creami Pint Container – for freezing and spinning
- Milk frother or mini whisk – for blending ingredients evenly
- Measuring cups and spoons – to get accurate proportions
- Spatula or spoon – for scooping and serving
Tips for Delicious Ice Cream
- Want a crunch? Add chocolate-covered espresso beans using the Mix-In setting after the first spin.
- Prefer a sweeter flavour? Add an extra teaspoon of maple syrup or a dash of sweetener.
Substitutions, Variations, and Dietary Restrictions
Dairy-free: Use almond, oat, or soy milk with a plant-based protein powder.
Sweetener: Replace maple syrup with agave, honey, or a sugar-free syrup.
FAQs: Ninja Creami Coffee Ice Cream
It’s common! Re-spin the mixture once or twice, adding a splash of milk if needed, to achieve a smooth texture.
Yes, decaf instant coffee works perfectly if you want to avoid caffeine.
Yes, but the texture will be different. You can freeze the mixture and blend it in a high-powered blender or food processor for a soft-serve result.
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Ninja Creami Coffee Ice Cream
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Add all ingredients to a Ninja Creami pint.
- Use a frother or small whisk to blend everything until smooth.
- Freeze the pint for 24 hours.
- Once fully frozen, insert into the Ninja Creami and spin on the lite ice cream setting.
- Add a splash of milk and re-spin. Note - sometimes I will even re spin again to really get that creamy consistency.
Notes
- Dairy-free: Use almond, oat, or soy milk with a plant-based protein powder.
- Sweetener: Replace maple syrup with agave, honey, or a sugar-free syrup.
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