Looking for a healthy Ninja Creami recipe that tastes like dessert but includes protein? This Healthy Protein Strawberry Banana Frozen Yogurt is creamy, fruity, delicious, and incredibly easy to make. Made with strawberries, banana, yogurt, milk, protein-boosting ingredients, and vanilla, this homemade frozen yogurt is the perfect sweet treat for a hot summer day.
The result? Creamy, fruity, sweet, refreshing and absolutely delicious!
This recipe combines fresh strawberries and bananas with yogurt, milk, Boost nutritional powder and Naked Marine Collagen for an extra boost of nutrients and protein. It was the perfect way to satisfy my sweet tooth while still making something that felt a little more nutritious than traditional ice cream.
Why I Love This Healthy Frozen Yogurt Recipe
I love recipes that are easy to make, taste amazing and can be customized based on what you already have in your kitchen.
This strawberry banana frozen yogurt checks all the boxes.
It is:
- Creamy and delicious
- Packed with fruity flavor
- A great way to use fresh strawberries and bananas
- Easy to prepare
- Protein-packed
- Full of extra nutrients
- Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert
- Made with simple ingredients
The strawberries and bananas give this frozen yogurt a naturally fruity flavor, while the vanilla and sugar add the perfect amount of sweetness. The yogurt creates that creamy frozen yogurt texture, and the Boost nutritional powder and Naked Marine Collagen add some extra nutritional benefits.
Healthy Protein Strawberry Banana Frozen Yogurt Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need:
- Fresh strawberries
- 1 banana
- Yogurt
- Milk
- Boost nutritional powder
- Naked Marine Collagen
- Vanilla extract
- Sugar
You can adjust the quantities depending on how much you want to make and how sweet you like your frozen yogurt.
I used a combination of strawberry and banana because it is such a classic flavor combination. The natural sweetness from the fruit paired perfectly with the creamy yogurt.
How to Make the Strawberry Banana Frozen Yogurt Base
The most important part of making a Ninja Creami recipe is preparing the mixture properly before freezing it.
Step 1: Prepare Your Fruit
Start by washing your strawberries and removing the stems.
Slice the strawberries into smaller pieces so they blend more easily. Peel your banana and break it into chunks.
You can use fresh or frozen fruit, but fresh fruit blends beautifully into this frozen yogurt mixture.
Step 2: Add the Ingredients to a Blender
Add your strawberries, banana, yogurt and milk to a blender.
Then add the Boost nutritional powder and Naked Marine Collagen.
Add your vanilla extract and sugar for sweetness.
Blend everything together until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
You want the fruit to be fully blended so you don’t have large chunks throughout your frozen yogurt unless, of course, you prefer a little texture.
Step 3: Taste and Adjust
Before freezing your mixture, give it a taste.
This is the perfect time to adjust the sweetness.
If you prefer a sweeter frozen yogurt, add a little more sugar. If you want more strawberry or banana flavor, you can add extra fruit.
The mixture should taste delicious before it even goes into the freezer!
Freezing the Ninja Creami Pint
Once your frozen yogurt mixture is blended and ready, pour it into your Ninja Creami container.
Be sure not to overfill the container. Follow the fill line on your specific Ninja Creami container.
Place the lid securely on the container and put it into the freezer.
For the best results, freeze it on a flat surface for approximately 24 hours.
I know waiting a full day to try your creation can be difficult, but freezing the base completely is an important part of getting the best texture when using the Ninja Creami.
Processing the Frozen Yogurt in the Ninja Creami
Once your frozen yogurt base has completely frozen, it is time for the fun part!
Remove the container from the freezer and take off the lid.
Place the container into the outer Ninja Creami bowl according to your machine’s instructions.
Select the Frozen Yogurt setting if your model has one.
Then let the Ninja Creami work its magic!
When it finishes processing, check the texture. If your frozen yogurt looks a little crumbly or powdery, don’t panic. This can happen with frozen mixtures.
Simply use the Re-Spin function according to your machine’s instructions until the texture becomes smooth and creamy.
My Healthy Protein Strawberry Banana Frozen Yogurt
After processing my first batch, I was so excited to see how it turned out.
The texture was creamy, the flavor was delicious and the strawberry and banana combination was absolutely perfect.
The Boost nutritional powder and Naked Marine Collagen gave me a way to add extra nutrients to a dessert-style treat without making it taste like a health food.
I was honestly impressed with how delicious it was.
It tasted like a fruity frozen dessert but had ingredients that made me feel a little better about enjoying it.
Easy Recipe Card
Healthy Protein Strawberry Banana Frozen Yogurt
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Freeze Time: Approximately 24 hours
Processing Time: A few minutes
Servings: Approximately 1 Ninja Creami pint
Ingredients
- Strawberries
- 1 banana
- Yogurt
- Milk
- Boost nutritional powder
- Naked Marine Collagen
- Vanilla extract
- Sugar
Instructions
- Wash and prepare your strawberries.
- Peel and cut your banana into smaller pieces.
- Add the strawberries, banana, yogurt, milk, Boost nutritional powder, Naked Marine Collagen, vanilla and sugar to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness if desired.
- Pour the mixture into your Ninja Creami container, staying below the maximum fill line.
- Place the lid on the container and freeze it on a flat surface for approximately 24 hours.
- Remove the frozen container from the freezer.
- Process it using the Frozen Yogurt setting on your Ninja Creami machine.
- If necessary, use the Re-Spin function until the frozen yogurt reaches your desired creamy consistency.
- Serve and enjoy!
The Perfect Healthy-ish Frozen Treat
I am officially excited to experiment with more Ninja Creami recipes!
This first batch of healthy protein strawberry banana frozen yogurt was such a great introduction to making frozen treats at home. I love that I was able to combine fresh fruit, yogurt, milk and nutritional ingredients to create something that was both delicious and satisfying.
It was packed full of nutrients, had a delicious fruity flavor and felt like a fun dessert.
If you have a Ninja Creami machine, this is definitely a recipe worth trying. And if you don’t have one yet, this recipe is exactly the kind of thing that makes me excited to keep experimenting with one.
I can’t wait to try new flavor combinations, different fruits and even more creative protein-packed frozen treats!
Have you made frozen yogurt in your Ninja Creami yet? What flavor should I try next?