# Americone Dream Protein Ice Cream

This recipe shows how to recreate Ben & Jerry's Americone Dream flavor as a high-protein, lower-calorie ice cream.

- Total time: 960 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 can Vanilla Protein Shake
- 25 g Monk Fruit sweetener
- 2.5 g vanilla bean paste
- 1 g salt
- 1 g xanthan gum
- 1 serving chocolate filled waffle cones
- 7 g caramel sauce

## Instructions

1. Pour a vanilla protein shake into a Ninja Creami container.
2. Add sweetener.
3. Add salt.
4. Add xanthan gum.
5. Add vanilla bean paste.
6. Blend all ingredients together in the Ninja Creami container.
7. Place the container in the freezer for at least 16 hours.
8. Once frozen, take the container out and run it under hot water for about a minute.
9. Place the container into the Ninja Creami machine and spin on the light ice cream setting.
10. If the ice cream comes out powdery, scrape down the sides with a butter knife.
11. Place it back in the Ninja Creami and spin it on the respin setting.
12. Smooth out the top of the ice cream.
13. Top with chocolate-filled waffle cone pieces.
14. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce.
15. Add a single chocolate-filled waffle cone piece on top for garnish.

## Equipment

- Ninja Creami
- blender
- freezer
- butter knife

## Tips

- If the ice cream comes out powdery after the first spin, scrape down the sides with a butter knife and respin.
- Use any brand of chocolate-filled waffle cone pieces you can find, as they are all pretty much the same.
- The original recipe can be found in the creator's recipe book with over 100 recipes.
- For more Ninja Creami and Swirl recipes, follow the creator's account.
- Use code FPF to save on Prime Bites Protein Treats.
- The ice cream is higher in protein and way lower in calories compared to Ben & Jerry's Americone Dream.
- This is one of the most requested flavors the creator has received so far.
- The full recipe is available in the caption of the original video post.
- The recipe creates a nice and creamy, rich, smooth ice cream texture.
- The final ice cream should have a smooth top before adding toppings.
- The recipe suggests using Nurri brand vanilla protein shakes.
- The recipe is specifically designed for the Ninja Creami machine.
- The ice cream is also referred to as a "Swirl" recipe, implying its mix-in friendly nature and creamy consistency.
- The calorie count includes the mix-ins and toppings, ensuring the nutritional information is comprehensive for the entire pint.
- The recipe suggests a minimum of 16 hours of freezing time for optimal results.
- Running the frozen mixture under hot water helps prepare it for spinning in the Ninja Creami.
- The "Lite Ice Cream" setting is recommended for the initial spin, followed by a "Respin" if needed.
- The ice cream is a healthy and high-protein alternative to traditional ice cream.
- The recipe is designed to produce a low-calorie dessert option.
- The protein content is highlighted as a significant benefit of this recipe.
- The recipe emphasizes achieving a creamy texture through the Ninja Creami process.
- The waffle cone pieces should be crumbled before adding as a topping.
- Caramel sauce is drizzled on top for added flavor and appeal.
- The recipe ensures that the base is well blended before freezing for a smooth consistency.
- The recipe is part of a series where the creator recreates Ben & Jerry's flavors.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTj3xrPAX/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ec38c27b-43bc-4afd-9d9a-2fbfd88862f3
- Extracted: 2025-06-26

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