No sugar, no spike, just pure vanilla goodness.
I’ve tested a bunch of “healthy” vanilla ice cream recipes in the Ninja Creami, and this is the one that didn’t turn out icy, bland, or weirdly fluffy.
💡 What Solves the “Sad Keto” Problem
The instant sugar-free pudding mix is the secret sauce here. It adds smoothness and body without the sugar—and it actually scoops like real ice cream, not frozen diet slush.
🧾 What I Used (And Why It Worked)
- 1½ cups milk of choice – I go full-fat dairy for better texture, but unsweetened almond milk works too.
- 3 Tbsp sugar-free vanilla pudding mix – Thickens, sweetens, and makes it feel like dessert, not compromise.
- ½ cup heavy cream or coconut cream – Adds the fat that keeps it scoopable.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract – Because vanilla should taste like vanilla.
🔁 Keto Swaps That Actually Work
- No dairy? Use unsweetened almond or macadamia milk + canned coconut cream.
- Want mix-ins? Try crushed keto cookies, chopped nuts, or a swirl of nut butter. Just avoid high-moisture add-ins—they’ll freeze hard.
⚠️ What I Got Wrong
| What Went Wrong | Why It Happens | How to Fix It |
|---|---|---|
| Crumbly texture | Not enough fat or too cold | Re-spin + splash of milk |
| Weird aftertaste | Cheap pudding mixes | Use Jell-O or trusted brand |
👩🍳 How I Make It
- Blend milk + pudding until smooth
- Stir in cream + vanilla
- Freeze in Ninja Creami pint (24 hours minimum)
- Spin on “Lite Ice Cream”
- Re-spin if crumbly (don’t skip this—trust me)
- Enjoy the best vanilla ice cream that won’t wreck your macros
🧠 Smart Moves I Always Use
- I blend the base with an immersion blender—way smoother.
- I label the lids with flavor + date so I know what’s what in the freezer.
- I make 2 pints at once. The Ninja doesn’t care, but future me does.
🧊 Meal Prep Notes That Matter
- Keeps 1–2 weeks in the freezer. Re-spin before serving.
- Macros vary by milk, but with unsweetened almond milk + heavy cream, I get 2–3g net carbs per ½ cup.
❓ What I Googled Before Making This
- Does sugar-free pudding mix spike insulin? Not typically, but watch your own response.
- Can I skip the pudding mix? Nope. It won’t set up the same.
- Can I re-freeze? Yep, but expect to Re-spin again.
🥄 Nutrition Facts (Per ½ Cup Serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Fat | 9g |
| Saturated Fat | 5g |
| Carbohydrates | 4g |
| Fiber | 1g |
| Net Carbs | 3g |
| Protein | 1g |
| Sugar | 0g added (trace from milk) |
| Sodium | 100mg |
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Ninja Creami Sugar Free Vanilla Ice Cream
Description
A creamy, sugar-free vanilla ice cream made in the Ninja Creami—low in carbs, high in satisfaction, and perfect for keto or low-sugar lifestyles.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the milk and sugar-free pudding mix until smooth and fully dissolved.
- Add in the heavy cream (or coconut cream) and vanilla extract. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container. Seal with the lid and place it on a flat surface in your freezer for at least 24 hours.
- After freezing, remove the lid and place the pint into the Ninja Creami outer bowl. Secure the outer bowl lid and insert it into the machine.
- Press the “Lite Ice Cream” button and let the cycle run.
- Check the texture. If it’s crumbly or powdery, press “Re-spin.” Still not creamy? Add 1 tablespoon of milk and Re-spin again.
- Scoop and serve! Add keto-friendly toppings if desired.
Notes
- If you’re avoiding added sugars and tolerate dairy, stick with almond milk + heavy cream for the best keto macros.
For dairy-free: use unsweetened almond milk and canned coconut cream. An immersion blender helps smooth out coconut solids.
Sugar-free pudding mix is essential—it thickens the base and gives that scoopable texture. Don’t skip it!
Want to add mix-ins like keto cookies or nuts? Wait until after the first spin, then add and use the “Mix-In” function.
Texture crumbly? Re-spin once or twice. Still powdery? Add 1 tablespoon milk and spin again. It works!
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