Cake Batter Smoothie Bowl

Directions

1. 1Whisk the Greek yogurt, milk, protein powder, and almond extract until smooth.
2. 2Pour into a Creami pint, staying under the max-fill line.
3. 3Freeze the pint flat for about 24 hours.
4. 4Spin on the Smoothie Bowl preset for a thick, spoonable texture.
5. 5Re-spin if the base is still crumbly.
6. 6Top with sprinkles and crushed wafers and run the Mix-In program.

Tips

• Freeze your pint flat and completely solid for the full 16-24 hours - a partially frozen pint will come out crumbly when you spin it in the Creami.
• If your smoothie bowl texture turns out too icy or powdery after spinning, add a small splash of milk, reinsert into the Creami, and run the program again for a creamier result.
• Let the frozen pint sit on the counter for 2-3 minutes before inserting it into the Creami if you're having trouble getting it to fit, then spin on the Smoothie Bowl setting for the best texture.

Variations

• Swap the almond extract for 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and add 1/4 cup of crushed vanilla wafer cookies to the liquid base before freezing for a nilla wafer version.
• Use plain Greek yogurt and reduce the cake batter protein powder to 1/4 cup, then add 2 tablespoons of sprinkles mixed into the base before freezing for a rainbow sprinkle twist.

FAQ

Can I use regular milk instead of reduced-fat milk?

Yes, whole milk or low-fat milk work fine and will give you similar results. The key is hitting the right ratio of yogurt and milk so the pint freezes solid without getting rock hard.

Why did my smoothie bowl come out grainy or powdery when I spun it?

This usually means the pint didn't freeze completely solid, or the mixture was too thin. Make sure it's frozen the full 16-24 hours, and add a splash of milk before re-spinning to get a smoother texture.

Can I make this with a protein powder that's not cake batter flavored?

Absolutely. Vanilla or birthday cake protein powders work great and give you a similar flavor profile. Just use the same 1/3 cup amount so your pint freezes and spins properly.

How long can I store the frozen pint in my freezer?

The pint will keep for about 2-3 weeks frozen before the texture starts to get icier. For best results, spin it within a week of freezing.

Nutrition

Per serving · makes about 2 servings · estimated