Description
This Mint-To-Be Protein Shake made in the Ninja Creami is a deliciously creamy, low-carb, high-protein beverage perfect for a refreshing and nutritious treat. Featuring vanilla or chocolate protein powder combined with peppermint extract and cocoa, this shake offers a festive mint-chocolate flavor with a smooth texture achieved through the Ninja Creami machine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt (for creaminess)
Optional Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder (for deeper chocolate flavor)
- A few drops green food coloring (for festive appearance)
- Ice cubes as needed
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add protein powder, almond milk, peppermint extract, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder if using, and green food coloring. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the sugar-free chocolate chips gently into the blended mixture to keep their texture intact for added chocolate bursts.
- Freeze Mixture: Pour the shake mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, seal it, and place it in the freezer. Freeze for 8 to 12 hours or overnight until completely solid for optimal texture.
- Process in Ninja Creami: Once frozen, remove the pint from the freezer and install it into the Ninja Creami machine. Select the ‘Milkshake’ setting to process the shake to a creamy consistency.
- Adjust Texture if Needed: If the shake seems too thick after processing, add a small splash of almond milk to loosen the texture and respin using the ‘Milkshake’ setting until desired creaminess is achieved.
- Serve: Remove from the machine and serve immediately for the best creamy and refreshing mint chocolate flavor.
Notes
- You can replace the sugar-free chocolate chips with crushed sugar-free peppermint candy for a more festive twist.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your taste by adding a little stevia or monk fruit sweetener if desired.
- For a richer and creamier shake, substitute unsweetened almond milk with whole milk or half-and-half.
- Ensure to freeze the mixture fully for the best results with the Ninja Creami.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended + Frozen
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
