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Jamoca Almond Fudge

318 Calories 34g Protein 4g Carbs 17g Fat 🌀 Lite Ice Cream

Full macro-balanced recipe for Jamoca Almond Fudge. Yield: 1 PINT. Requires 16+ HOURS freeze time. Optimized for the Ninja Creami machine dual-drive blade shave system.

Ingredients

  • 1 Vanilla Protein Shake (350-400Ml)
  • 1 Shot Espresso (Feel Free To Sub For 1 Tbsp Of Instant Coffee Or A Cometeer Pod)
  • 20-25G Sweetener
  • A Pinch Of Salt
  • 1G (¼ Tsp) Xanthan Gum
  • (Optional) 5G (1 Tsp) Vanilla Bean Paste (Or Extract)
  • 15G Chocolate Chips (60 Cal) Mixed With 2G Of Coconut Oil (27 Cal)
  • 15 Salted Almonds, Chopped

Preparation & Spin Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients for the base and freeze (at least 16 hours)
  2. Run your pint under hot water for at least 60 seconds
  3. Spin on "lite ice cream" setting
  4. Spin on "respin" setting if powdery
  5. Make a hole down to the bottom with a butter knife and fill with the almonds and melted chocolate
  6. Run the "mix-in" cycle
💡 Chef Pro-Tip: THE CHOCOLATE CHIP HACK RIGHT BEFORE THE MIX-IN CYCLE, COMBINE 15G OF CHOCOLATE WITH 2G OF COCONUT OIL, MELT IN THE MICROWAVE (30 SEC INTERVALS, STIRRING IN BETWEEN), HOLLOW OUT A HOLE IN THE CENTER OF THE BASE, AND POUR IN. AFTER SPINNING ON THE MIX-IN SETTING, IT'LL TURN INTO PERFECT, CREAMY CHOCOLATE CHIPS.
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📖 The Master Guide

Frequently Asked Questions About Ninja Creami Recipes

Everything you need to master macro-balanced, ultra-creamy ice cream pints, spin settings, and ingredient formulas.

What are the best ingredients for high-protein Ninja Creami recipes?

The foundation of an ultra-creamy, high-protein Ninja Creami pint is ultra-filtered milk (such as Fairlife) or a ready-to-drink protein shake (30g protein), combined with 20–30g of whey/casein blend protein powder, 1g (1/4 tsp) xanthan gum or guar gum as a stabilizer, and calorie-free sweetener (monk fruit or allulose). This formulation prevents large ice crystals and creates an authentic soft-serve micro-structure on the Lite Ice Cream setting.

Why do my Ninja Creami recipes turn out powdery or chalky?

Ninja Creami pints turn out powdery when the freezer is colder than recommended (below -7°F / -22°C) or the base is extremely low in fat and sugar. The Fix: Run the outer sides of the pint under warm water for 60 seconds before processing, or press the Re-Spin button to whip the pint into an ultra-creamy, velvety consistency without adding extra liquid.

Can you make delicious Ninja Creami recipes without protein powder?

Yes! Our Recipes Without Protein Powder collection features 49+ artisanal gelato, fruit sorbet, and frozen custard recipes crafted with whole milk, canned fruit in natural juices, Greek yogurt, and instant pudding mixes. Real fruit like canned peaches, mango chunks, and ripe bananas spin into silky sorbets on the Sorbet cycle without any chalky aftertaste.

How long do you really need to freeze a Ninja Creami pint?

You must freeze your base completely solid on a level surface for at least 16 to 24 hours. Ninja's dual-drive motor relies on shaved micro-layers of rock-solid ice. Spinning prematurely when the core is still semi-liquid pushes slurry upward, dragging on the blade and yielding an uneven, icy soup. Check out our interactive Freeze Time Guide to track pint timers and receive push notifications when ready.

What is the difference between standard Ninja Creami and Deluxe recipes?

Standard Ninja Creami machines (NC300 series) use 16 oz pint containers (approx. 400g / 1.75 cups base). The Ninja Creami Deluxe (NC500 series) uses larger 24 oz containers (approx. 600g / 2.75 cups base). When making standard recipes in a Deluxe machine, scale all base ingredients and stabilizers by 1.5× so the liquid reaches the Deluxe MAX FILL line.

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