Craving a creamy vanilla ice cream without the guilt? This Ninja Creami Low-Calorie Vanilla Ice Cream is smooth, sweet, and packed with flavor—without the extra calories and fillers you’d find in store-bought brands.
Low-calorie ice cream doesn’t have to taste artificial. With simple ingredients, it can be creamy and delicious.
Many store-bought options use gums and fillers. Homemade lets you skip all that. Using the Ninja Creami makes it easy and fun to create a guilt-free treat.
No more bland “diet” ice cream—this one actually tastes amazing!
Jump to:
- Why You'll Love This?
- 🌿What Defines a Great Low-Calorie Ice Cream?
- 🛒Ingredients
- Substitution and Additions
- How to Make Low Calorie Vanilla Ice Cream?
- 🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- Flavor Variations to Try
- How to Store Leftovers
- 👪Serving Size
- 🌀Tools You’ll Need
- Tips for Success
- FAQ: Your Ice Cream Questions Answered
- Related Recipes
- Ninja Creami Low-Calorie Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Why You'll Love This?
- No pudding mix or gums! Just clean, wholesome ingredients.
- High-protein & low-calorie! Great for a healthier treat.
- Naturally sweetened! No refined sugar or artificial sweeteners.
- Super creamy! Thanks to the perfect ingredient blend.
- Quick & easy! The Ninja Creami does all the work.
🌿What Defines a Great Low-Calorie Ice Cream?
A great low-calorie ice cream should taste creamy and indulgent. It should not be icy or bland.
The right ingredients create the best texture. A mix of protein and natural sweetness works wonders.
No one wants a chalky or artificial taste—this recipe avoids that!
🛒Ingredients
Here’s what you will need! For this recipe, I use:
- Oat Milk – A creamy, low-calorie alternative to dairy.
- Monk Fruit Sweetener – A natural, zero-calorie sweetener.
- Cottage Cheese – Adds creaminess and protein.
- Vanilla Bean Extract – The key to that rich, classic vanilla flavor.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitution and Additions
- Replace Oat Milk → Use almond milk for a nutty twist.
- Dairy-Free? → Swap cottage cheese for silken tofu.
- More Sweetness? → Add a drizzle of honey.
- Extra Creaminess? → Stir in a little Greek yogurt.
How to Make Low Calorie Vanilla Ice Cream?
- Blend the Base: Add 1 ½ cups oat milk, ½ cup cottage cheese, 2 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener, and 1 teaspoon vanilla bean extract to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Freeze the Mixture: Pour the blended mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and place it in the freezer for 24 hours.
- Spin in Ninja Creami: Insert the frozen pint into the Ninja Creami Deluxe and select Lite Ice Cream mode.
- Respin for Creamines: If the texture is crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoons of oat milk and respin until smooth.
- Serve and Enjoy: Scoop into bowls, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy your creamy low-calorie vanilla ice cream!
🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- 🍫 Dark Chocolate Chips – For a rich, indulgent crunch.
- 🍓 Freeze-Dried Strawberries – Adds a tangy, fruity burst.
- 🥜 Crushed Almonds – For a nutty, satisfying texture.
- 🍪 Cookie Crumbles – A little treat without too many extra calories.
- 🥥 Shredded Coconut – A tropical touch.
- 🍯 Maple Drizzle – For a naturally sweet finishing touch.
Flavor Variations to Try
- 🍫 Chocolate Vanilla Swirl – Add a cocoa ribbon for extra flavor.
- 🍯 Honey Vanilla – Swirl in some honey for natural sweetness.
- 🥜 Peanut Butter Vanilla – A spoonful of PB for a nutty twist.
- 🍌 Banana Vanilla – Blend in half a frozen banana.
- 🥥 Coconut Vanilla – Swap oat milk for coconut milk.
- 🍵 Matcha Vanilla – A hint of matcha for a tea-inspired taste.
- 🍋 Lemon Vanilla – A little lemon zest for freshness.
- 🌰 Coffee Vanilla – A dash of espresso powder for a caffeine kick.
How to Store Leftovers
Store leftovers in the Ninja Creami pint container. Flatten the surface before freezing so when you re-spin, the blade won’t get damaged!
👪Serving Size
This recipe is made for the Ninja Creami Deluxe, so it makes 4 servings.
🌀Tools You’ll Need
- Blender: Helps create a smooth, creamy mixture.
- Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream & Frozen Treat Maker: The best tool for creamy low-calorie ice cream.
- Ninja Creami Pint Container: The perfect freezer-friendly container.
Tips for Success
- If too crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoons of oat milk and respin.
- Use a high-speed blender for the creamiest mixture.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving for best texture.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference with extra monk fruit.
FAQ: Your Ice Cream Questions Answered
While no ice cream is truly zero-calorie, this recipe is super low-calorie and guilt-free!
Vanilla ice cream usually has more protein, while whipped cream is just fat and sugar.
Yes! This low-calorie version is perfect for satisfying cravings while staying on track.
Related Recipes
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Ninja Creami Low-Calorie Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Ninja Creami Deluxe
- 1 Blender
- 24 oz Ninja Creami Container Pint
Ingredients
- 2 cups Oat Milk
- ⅔ cup Cottage Cheese Low Fat
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean extract
- 4 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener
Instructions
- Step Blend the Base: Add 1 ½ cups oat milk, ½ cup cottage cheese, 2 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener, and 1 teaspoon vanilla bean extract to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Freeze the Mixture: Pour the blended mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and place it in the freezer for 24 hours.
- Spin in Ninja Creami: Insert the frozen pint into the Ninja Creami Deluxe and select Light Ice Cream mode.
- Respin for Creamines: If the texture is crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoons of oat milk and respin until smooth.
- Serve and Enjoy: Scoop into bowls, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy your creamy low-calorie vanilla ice cream!
Notes
- If too crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoons of oat milk and respin.
- Use a high-speed blender for the creamiest mixture.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving for best texture.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference with extra monk fruit.
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