Peanut Butter Cup Protein Ice Cream

Directions

1. 1Whisk together the milk, chocolate protein, powdered peanut butter, and pudding mix until fully dissolved.
2. 2Pour into a Creami pint without exceeding the max-fill line.
3. 3Freeze flat for about 24 hours.
4. 4Run the Lite Ice Cream preset on the frozen pint.
5. 5Re-spin if needed until the texture is thick and creamy.
6. 6Swirl in the natural peanut butter and chopped peanut butter cups, then run the Mix-In program.

Tips

• Freeze the pint completely solid for 16-24 hours before inserting into the Creami. A partially frozen pint will either not spin properly or come out too crumbly.
• If your result comes out powdery or too icy after spinning, add a small splash of milk or cream and re-spin immediately for a creamier texture.
• Use the Ice Cream program rather than Sorbet for this recipe since the pudding mix and protein powder create a thicker base that benefits from the slower, creamier processing.

Variations

• Swap the powdered peanut butter for powdered almond butter for a lighter nutty flavor without changing the freezing method.
• Add 1/4 teaspoon of espresso powder to the liquid base before freezing to create a chocolate peanut butter coffee version.
• Mix in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips directly into the liquid before freezing for extra chocolate chunks when you spin it.

FAQ

Can I make this lighter or lower calorie?

Yes, use unsweetened almond milk instead of reduced-fat milk and reduce the powdered peanut butter to 2 tablespoons. The texture will still freeze and spin properly with these swaps.

Why is my ice cream coming out too icy or powdery after spinning?

This usually means the pint wasn't quite thick enough or rich enough in the base. Add a splash of milk or cream and re-spin, or next time add an extra tablespoon of powdered peanut butter to the liquid before freezing.

How long can I store the frozen pint?

Keep it in the freezer for up to 2 weeks in the pint container. After that, ice crystals can form and the texture will be less smooth when you spin it.

Can I use regular peanut butter instead of powdered peanut butter?

Regular peanut butter is much denser and will make the base too thick to freeze evenly or spin smoothly. Stick with powdered peanut butter mixed with a bit of water if needed to reach the right consistency before freezing.

Nutrition

Per serving · makes about 2 servings · estimated