Ninja Creami Peach Cobbler Protein Ice Cream (Dairy Free)

Fresh peaches swirled with creamy vanilla protein ice cream, this Peach Cobbler Ice Cream is made with ease in the Ninja Creami ice cream maker. The perfect homemade ice cream to enjoy during peach season, this delicious dessert is dairy free, gluten free & refined sugar free as well as protein packed!

Making homemade ice cream has never been so easy once the Ninja Creami ice cream machine gained popularity. I've been spending my summer making tons of healthy ninja creami ice cream recipes, like this Protein Peach Cobbler ice cream.

If you're like me and you can't get enough of delicious ice creams, you'll want to check out some of my other ninja creami recipes like this Watermelon Protein Sorbet, Protein Dole Whip, or this Raspberry Protein Sorbet.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• It is refreshing. Peach cobbler ice cream is the perfect way to enjoy seasonal fruit on a hot summer day.

• It is better for you. This recipe is dairy free, gluten free, refined sugar free and packed with protein so it's a healthy way to indulge while still working towards health & fitness goals.

• It is delicious. Packed with the delicious flavor of fresh, juicy peaches & a touch of sweetness, it's a frozen peaches & cream ice cream delight!

​Ninja Creami Peach Ice Cream Ingredients & Tested Substitutions

• Almond Milk. My preference is to use unsweetened almond milk; I like Califia Farms new 3 ingredient organic almond milk, however you may use sweetened or vanilla almond milk if you like. You may also use unsweetened oat milk which will make a nice creamy ice cream.
• Full-fat Coconut Milk. I find the canned coconut milk that works the best has a little bit of guar gum, which is a plant-based thickener. Thai Kitchen & Whole Foods in house brand coconut milk are my personal favorites, but if you’d like to stay away from gums, Trader Joe’s has a great option. I do not recommend using low fat coconut milk as it will make the ice cream base less creamy. 
• Medjool Dates. For added sweetness, I use Medjool dates. You may replace them with 1-2 tablespoon of monk fruit sweetener instead if you do not have any on hand or prefer a lower carb option.
• Vanilla Bean Paste. To really amp up that classic vanilla flavor, using vanilla bean paste or even whole vanilla beans is preferable. If you don’t have those on hand, vanilla extract is just fine.
• Vanilla Protein Powder. It’s important to note that you should enjoy the taste of your protein powder, or you won’t enjoy the taste of this ice cream! If you don’t have a protein powder you are loyal to, I recommend trying Equip Foods. My personal favorite is their grass fed beef isolate protein because it mixes super well and creates an incredibly creamy texture. You can use PRETTYDELISH to save 15% off your first order.
• Sea Salt. This is optional, but I always like to add a pinch of Celtic sea salt to the ice cream base.
• Fresh, Ripe Peaches. Opt for fresh peaches over frozen in peach season. I do not recommend using canned peaches as they are canned in a sugar syrup.
• Warm Spices. Cinnamon, nutmeg & ginger beautifully compliment the peach flavor.
• Coconut Sugar. This is a refined sugar free alternative to brown sugar that is used when making the peach cobbler topping to add a touch of sweetness.
• Gluten Free Granola. This adds a delicious crunch to the peach cobbler topping.

Ninja Creami Peach Cobbler Protein Ice Cream Step by Step Instructions

1. Make the vanilla ice cream base. Add the almond milk, coconut milk, dates, protein powder, vanilla & sea salt to a blender. Blend until smooth. You may find that a few small bits of the dates remain if your blender is not high speed; this is ok. You can strain them out or leave them in, it’s up to you.

2. Freeze the ice cream base. Pour base into the ninja creami container right up to the max fill line. Place storage lid on the container and freeze for a minimum of 8 hours. Ninja recommends at least 24 hours but I don’t have that kind of patience and find that 8 hours is plenty.

3. Mix the ice cream. Once the base is frozen, follow the instructions for placing the pint container in the motor base of your Ninja Creami machine. For your first spin you will press the “Lite Ice Cream” button.

4. Respin. Once the first spin is complete, you will need to respin the ice cream mixture in order for it to become super creamy. My best creami prep tip is to add about 2-3 teaspoon additional almond milk, just enough to cover the top of the pint, before you respin. Place the outer bowl lid back on, secure in the machine & press the re-spin button.

5. Add mix ins. After respinning, add diced peaches from about ½ of a fresh peach. 

6. Prepare topping. Slice the other half of the peach & place the peach slices in a microwave safe bowl. Sprinkle with coconut sugar, cinnamon, or a mixture of warm spices like nutmeg, cinnamon & ginger. Place the bowl in the microwave & heat for 30 seconds until peaches are warmed. Pour the warm peach cobbler topping over the peaches & cream ice cream base and top with a sprinkle of gluten free granola.

Expert Tips & Tricks

• If you're aiming for a specific daily protein target, you can add an additional scoop of protein powder. I personally aim for 150 grams of protein a day, so sometimes I'll add 1 more scoop of protein powder to increase the amount of protein.

• If you prefer more of a soft serve texture, add about a tablespoon of milk before respinning.
• Ninja’s instructions state that you cannot use the “respin” feature followed by the “mix in” feature. I ALWAYS respin my dairy free ice cream, because it needs this in order to be creamy, and I use the mix in function after with no trouble.
• Before respinning, I recommend always adding a little bit more almond milk, or dairy free milk of choice. Just enough to almost cover the top of the pint container is perfect, about 2-3 tsp. This will help ensure the final result is super creamy.

How to Store Peach Cobbler Ice Cream

If you do not finish your pint in one sitting, smooth over the ice cream that is left in the container with the back of a spoon so that it has a level surface. Place the lid back on & freeze. You will need to run the leftovers back through the same steps in the Ninja Creami when you are going to enjoy it again. Note that if you added the toppings & mix ins, the machine will end up pulverizing them but the ice cream will still taste just as delicious!

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