Pumpkin Pie Protein Ice Cream

Directions

1. 1Whisk the milk, protein powder, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and pudding mix until smooth.
2. 2Pour into a Creami pint, staying below the max-fill line.
3. 3Freeze flat for roughly 24 hours.
4. 4Spin on the Lite Ice Cream preset.
5. 5Re-spin if the base comes out crumbly.
6. 6Top with crushed graham crackers and run the Mix-In program.

Tips

• Freeze your pint completely solid for the full 16-24 hours before spinning; a partially frozen pint will come out crumbly and icy rather than creamy.
• If your result is grainy or powdery after spinning, add a tablespoon or two of cold milk and re-spin on the same program until it smooths out.
• Use the Ice Cream setting rather than Sorbet for the best creamy texture since this base has dairy and protein powder in it.

Variations

• Swap the vanilla protein powder for chocolate protein powder and use regular instant chocolate pudding mix instead, keeping all other ingredients the same.
• Replace the vanilla pudding mix with butterscotch instant pudding mix for a pumpkin-butterscotch flavor without changing any other ratios.
• Use full-fat milk or add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream to the base before freezing if you prefer a richer, denser final scoop.

FAQ

Can I use a different protein powder flavor?

Yes, vanilla, unflavored, and even cake batter protein powders all work well with pumpkin pie spice. Just stick to the same amount listed in the recipe so you don't throw off the texture.

What if my pint didn't freeze solid after 24 hours?

Your freezer may be running warmer than ideal; give it another 4-6 hours. If it's still soft, your base may have too much liquid, so next time reduce the milk slightly or add an extra tablespoon of pudding mix to thicken it up.

How long can I store the frozen pint?

Keep it in the freezer for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container or freezer bag. It may get slightly icy over time, but re-spinning it should bring back the creamy texture.

Can I make this lower in sugar?

Yes, the recipe already uses sugar-free pudding mix, but you can also replace the granulated sugar with a sugar substitute like erythritol in the same amount. Your final spin may need a small splash of milk to smooth out the texture if the sweetener affects how it freezes.

Nutrition

Per serving · makes about 2 servings · estimated