This Ninja Creami Pumpkin Pie Protein Ice Cream is the whole lot you like about fall in a single creamy, dreamy, high-protein pint. It tastes like pumpkin pie filling spun into ice cream, nevertheless it’s secretly a protein shake in disguise! Vegan, full of protein, and endlessly customizable together with your favourite toppings. No Ninja Creami? No drawback, I’ve included a blender possibility too. 🎃🍦

I’ve shared a bunch of Ninja Creami recipes already (like my Vanilla, Chocolate, and Cookies and Cream), however this one may be my favourite fall taste but. It is silky, spiced, and comfy, mainly pumpkin pie in frozen kind. I like scooping it straight from the pint for a high-protein snack, or dressing it up with vegan whipped cream, crushed cookies (for pie crust vibes), or a drizzle of maple syrup for a holiday-worthy dessert. It tastes similar to my well-known pumpkin pie recipe, however in ice cream kind.
- Observe: In the event you do not personal a Ninja Creami but, I truthfully suppose it is definitely worth the funding if the concept of maintaining a healthy diet ice cream on repeat makes you smile. I take advantage of this mannequin.

Why You will Love This Pumpkin Ice Cream
- Expend leftover pumpkin puree: you probably have leftover pumpkin from different vacation recipes, then that is the proper manner to make use of it up so nothing goes to waste. Every pint calls for six tablespoons of pumpkin.
- Low-calorie: Get pleasure from a complete pint for simply 368 energy (although I often discover half a pint is tremendous filling!).
- Full of protein: 32 grams of plant-based protein makes this dessert as satisfying as a post-workout shake.
- Completely customizable: Add cookie crumbles, a maple swirl, or crunchy pecans, vegan whipped cream, to make it your individual.

Components for Pumpkin Pie Protein Ice Cream
- Pumpkin purée: Ensure it is pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling for the most effective taste and texture.
- Vegan vanilla protein powder: I like Good Protein, Orgain, or Vega Sport.
- Maple syrup (or sweetener of selection): Sugar-free syrups work too. I’ve even tried sugar-free salted caramel syrup and cherished it.
- Pumpkin pie spice: store-bought or selfmade.
- Xanthan gum (elective): Makes the feel silky clean. In the event you’re planning to make Creamis usually, I like to recommend choosing up a bag; it is cheap and lasts eternally.
- Vanilla extract & Salt: To steadiness taste.
- Plant milk: Soy milk is my go-to for creaminess and protein, however any will work.
- Non-obligatory toppings: Vegan whipped cream, mini marshmallows, crushed cookies, chopped pecans, granola, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Ideas and Variations
- Modify the sweetener as wanted: Some protein powders are sweeter than others! I like to recommend tasting the bottom after mixing it to see if it wants somewhat additional maple syrup or agave. You need the bottom to be fairly candy as a result of after freezing, sweetness dulls a bit (I all the time make mine style a contact sweeter than I feel it wants)
- Make it and not using a Ninja Creami: If you do not have a Ninja Creami, observe the directions right here: Tips on how to Make Ice Cream in a Blender.
- Swap out the pumpkin: You should use mashed candy potato on this recipe as an alternative of pumpkin for candy potato pie vibes.

Serving Ideas
Add a dollop of Vegan Coconut Whipped Cream, sprinkle with cinnamon or pumpkin spice on prime, add crushed cookies, gingersnaps, or graham crackers, or drizzle with maple syrup. You can too make this pumpkin protein ice cream into stellar ice cream sandwiches by layering scoops between Vegan Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies. Yum!

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Bon appetegan!
Sam Turnbull.
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Pumpkin Pie Protein Ice Cream (Vegan + Ninja Creami)
This Pumpkin Pie Protein Ice Cream is the whole lot you like about fall in a single creamy, dreamy, high-protein pint. It tastes like pumpkin pie filling became ice cream, nevertheless it’s secretly a protein shake in disguise! Made within the Ninja Creami, this deal with is vegan, excessive in protein, and simple to customise together with your favourite toppings. An ideal option to indulge your fall dessert cravings in a more healthy manner!
Servings: (makes 1 pint)
Components
- 6 tablespoons canned pumpkin purée
- 1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder, (I like Good Protein, Orgain, and Vega Sport)
- 2 – 6 teaspoons maple syrup or sweetener of selection, (I used 2 teaspoon sugar-free salted caramel syrup)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, (or a pinch of cinnamon + nutmeg)
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum, (elective, makes it additional silky)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 ½ cups plain or vanilla plant-based milk, (I like soy milk for highest protein and creaminess)
- Non-obligatory mix-ins & toppings: Mini marshmallows, dairy-free whipped cream, granola, chopped pecans, crushed graham crackers or vanilla cookies, maple syrup drizzle
Directions
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Combine the bottom: In a Ninja Creami pint container, add the pumpkin purée, protein powder, sweetener, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, xanthan gum, and salt. Pour within the plant-based milk to simply under the fill line (about 1½ cups). Whisk completely utilizing a whisk, fork, sturdy milk frother, or immersion blender till absolutely mixed and clean.Sweetness tip: Protein powders can fluctuate in sweetness, so style the bottom earlier than freezing. It must be somewhat sweeter than you would like, since freezing dulls sweetness. Modify to style with maple syrup, agave, sugar, or your favourite calorie-free possibility.
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Freeze flat: Freeze the container with out the lid for twenty-four hours, or till fully strong. This helps the bottom freeze degree and clean (no hump). After it is frozen, snap the lid on for long-term storage if wanted.
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Spin it: Take away from the freezer and run the surface of the container beneath sizzling water for 1-2 minutes to assist forestall icy edges. Insert into the Ninja Creami and choose the “Lite Ice Cream” setting.
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Re-spin if crumbly: If the feel is dry or powdery, add a splash (1-2 tablespoons) of plant-based milk and press “Re-spin.” Repeat if wanted till creamy.
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Add mix-ins (elective): Dig a gap within the heart of the ice cream and add 1-2 tablespoons of mix-ins like mini marshmallows, chopped nuts, or crushed cookies. Return the container to the machine and press “Combine-in.”
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Serve and luxuriate in: Get pleasure from straight away for greatest texture! High with whipped cream, additional pumpkin spice, crushed cookies, or a maple drizzle for pumpkin pie vibes.
Notes
Candy Potato Pie Ice Cream: Merely swap the pumpkin purée for cooked and mashed candy potato for a comfy, southern-inspired twist.
Vitamin
Serving: 1serving (recipe makes 4 servings) | Energy: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fats: 3g | Saturated Fats: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 1g | Monounsaturated Fats: 0.4g | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3950IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 2mg
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