Birthday Cake Protein Ice Cream

Directions

1. 1Whisk the milk, protein powder, pudding mix, and almond extract until completely smooth.
2. 2Pour into a Creami pint, staying below the max-fill line.
3. 3Freeze the pint flat for roughly 24 hours.
4. 4Spin on the Lite Ice Cream preset.
5. 5Re-spin if the base comes out crumbly instead of creamy.
6. 6Add the rainbow sprinkles and run the Mix-In program to fold them through.

Tips

• Freeze the pint completely flat and level in your freezer for the full 16-24 hours so the Creami cycles through smoothly without jamming.
• If your result comes out crumbly or powdery after spinning, add a tablespoon of milk and re-spin the pint to get that creamy texture.
• Use cake batter protein powder instead of vanilla for more authentic birthday cake flavor, and make sure your pudding mix is vanilla instant so it dissolves properly.

Variations

• Swap the almond extract for 1/2 teaspoon of birthday cake extract, or use confetti cake pudding mix instead of vanilla for a stronger cake flavor.
• Add 2 tablespoons of crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers to the liquid base before freezing to get chunks throughout the ice cream.
• Reduce the milk to 1.5 cups and add 1/2 cup heavy cream for a richer, more indulgent texture that still freezes solid.

FAQ

Can I use regular pudding mix instead of instant?

No, regular pudding mix requires cooking and will stay too soft to freeze properly in your pint. Stick with instant vanilla pudding mix so it sets up correctly when frozen.

My pint came out crumbly and won't scoop smoothly, what went wrong?

This usually means the pint either didn't freeze solid enough or the Creami needs a texture adjustment. Make sure you freeze for the full 16-24 hours flat, and if it's still crumbly after spinning, add a small splash of milk and re-spin the pint.

Can I use almond milk or oat milk instead of reduced-fat milk?

Yes, unsweetened almond milk or oat milk work fine as substitutes. Your freeze time and final texture may shift slightly depending on the milk type, so watch your pint during the last few hours of freezing to make sure it's solid.

How long can I store the frozen pint before spinning it?

You can keep the frozen pint in your freezer for up to 2 weeks, though it's best within the first week for the smoothest texture. If it's been frozen longer than that, let it sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes before inserting it into the Creami so it spins easily.

Nutrition

Per serving · makes about 2 servings · estimated