Does pistachio ice cream have protein?

Yes but it depends. Traditional store-bought pistachio ice cream offers about 4–6g of protein per serving due to its dairy base. But when you make a high protein pistachio ice cream recipe like this, especially using Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or a protein powder boost, you can hit 30g or more per pint. It becomes not just dessert, but functional fuel.

What flavors pair well with pistachio?

Pistachio pairs incredibly well with vanilla, dark chocolate, rose, almond, cardamom, and orange zest. My personal favorite is to swirl in some high protein vanilla ice cream or layer it with a high protein chocolate ice cream base. The nutty sweetness of pistachio balances beautifully with richer or floral notes.

Can I make this without a Ninja Creami?

Absolutely. While the Ninja Creami delivers that unbeatable churned texture, you can use a standard blender and freeze the mixture in a silicone mold or loaf pan. After freezing, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before scooping or use a food processor to whip it up again for a smoother finish.

Is this recipe keto or low carb?

It can be. Swap almond milk with unsweetened macadamia milk, use a zero-carb protein powder, and avoid higher-lactose ingredients like yogurt. Stick with cottage cheese or isolate-based protein. You'll drop the carbs and keep the flavor.

High Protein Pistachio Ice Cream – 30g Protein Ninja Creami

Description

This high protein pistachio ice cream is creamy, nutty, and perfect for Ninja Creami lovers. Packed with over 30g protein per pint.

Ingredients

½ cup low-fat cottage cheese or Greek yogurt

1 scoop pistachio or vanilla protein powder

½ cup almond milk or Fairlife milk

½ tsp pistachio or almond extract

Sweetener to taste

Optional green coloring or spinach powder

Instructions

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth

2. Pour into Creami pint container and freeze for 24 hours

3. Insert frozen pint into Ninja Creami and select ‘Lite Ice Cream’ mode

4. Re-spin once or twice for smooth texture

5. Serve immediately or store in freezer

Notes

Add a splash of milk before re-spin if crumbly

Customize with chocolate chips, vanilla swirl, or rosewater

Use a food processor method if you don’t have a Ninja Creami

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pint
Calories: 320
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 20mg