Introduction

Vanilla is one of the most versatile ice cream flavors you can make. Vanilla allows you to use an endless combination of potential mix-ins from brownies, cookies, cookie dough, cheesecake, candies, fruits, or anything else you can imagine. Given the versatility of this ice cream it is crucial to nail down the flavor.

Ingredients

• 240g unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 240g Fairlife fat-free milk
• 20–30g allulose (or sweetener of choice)
• ¼ tsp xanthan gum
• Pinch of salt
• 30g vanilla protein powder of choice
• 2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

Alternate Version (No Protein Powder)

• 1 Vanilla protein shake of choice (~320-350g)
• 100g unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 20g allulose (or sweetener of choice)
• 12g sugar free vanilla pudding mix
• 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
• pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Prep the Base
   Add 220g almond milk and 220g Fairlife milk to the Ninja Creami pint.
   Add sweetener (20–30g), a pinch of salt, and 30g vanilla protein powder.
   Sprinkle ¼ tsp xanthan gum on top.
2. Blend
   Use an immersion blender directly in the pint to fully combine. A regular blender or frother works, but an immersion blender gives the best ice cream texture.
3. Freeze
   Freeze the pint for at least 20 hours.
4. Optional Prep for Mix-Ins
   • Refrigerate candies like Rolos to keep them from melting too fast during mixing.
   • Freeze softer mix-ins like brownies or cookies.
   • Avoid freezing harder candies, which may become too brittle.
5. Ready to Spin
   • Scrape down any center hump in the frozen pint (do not use hot water on the sides of the pint).
   • Optional: Add a splash of almond milk, Fairlife, or sugar-free vanilla coffee syrup to the top before spinning.
   • Run the Ninja Creami on the Lite Ice Cream setting.
6. Check Texture
   • If powdery, run on the Mix-In setting once to smooth it out.
   • If creamy, move to the next step.
7. Add Mix-Ins
   • Carve a hole in the center of the pint and add mix-ins.
   • Optional: Save some for topping and add a drizzle of sugar-free caramel to the center.
   • Run on Mix-In setting again.
8. Finish
   • Top with any reserved mix-ins or toppings and enjoy!
     

Recipe Ideas Using This Vanilla Base

• Oreo Mcflurry
• M&M Mcflurry
• Cherry Garcia
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
• Strawberries and Cream