Ninja Creami Maple Walnut Ice Cream
This super creamy Ninja Creami maple walnut ice cream is rich, nutty, and sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup. It's ice cream shop delicious, but made right at home!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 286kcal
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups Fairlife 2% or 3% milk (or regular whole milk)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon maple extract (optional, for stronger maple flavor)
- ⅓ cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
Optional Add-ins or Toppings
- ¼ cup extra toasted walnuts
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Chop the walnuts into small pieces and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat, or in the oven at 350℉ for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool, then store in an airtight container until ready to use.
- Add the milk (1 ¼ cups), heavy cream (½ cup), maple syrup (⅓ cup), vanilla extract (1 teaspoon), and maple extract (½ teaspoon, optional) directly into your Ninja Creami pint container. Whisk the mixture right in the pint until smooth and combined. Make sure the liquid does not go past the MAX FILL line.
- Secure the lid tightly on the pint jar. Place the pint on a level surface in your freezer and freeze for at least 24 hours.
- Remove the pint from the freezer and remove the lid. Insert the pint into the outer bowl of your Ninja Creami, secure the lid assembly, and lock it into the machine according to the manufacturer's instructions. Select the 'ICE CREAM' function for the first spin and let it process.
- After the first spin, your ice cream may look crumbly or powdery. This is completely normal! Use a spoon to make a small well in the center of the pint and pour in 1 tablespoon of milk or cream. Secure the lid assembly again and process using the 'RE-SPIN' function.
- Make another well in the ice cream and add ¼ cup of the toasted walnuts, saving a few for garnish. Secure the lid and run the 'MIX-IN' function to fold them evenly throughout.
- Use an ice cream scoop or spoon to scoop your maple walnut ice cream into bowls and serve immediately. Top with extra toasted walnuts and a drizzle of maple syrup, if desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
Storage Tips: Store leftovers in the original Ninja Creami pint with the lid secured tightly. The ice cream keeps well in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Reprocessing Tip: After freezing again, your ice cream will firm up. Reprocess with the 'RE-SPIN' function before serving to restore that creamy, just-made texture.
Dairy-Free Option: For a dairy-free version, use unsweetened almond milk (1 ¼ cups) and canned coconut cream (½ cup) instead of milk and heavy cream.
Protein Boost: Want to make this a high-protein treat? Add 2 tablespoons of vanilla protein powder to the base before freezing.
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 563IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 0.3mg
