Pumpkin Spice Ninja Creami Ice Cream

Written By julia cichocki

There’s nothing cozier than a creamy scoop of pumpkin spice ice cream on a crisp fall day, and the best part? This version is gut-friendly, high in protein, and naturally sweetened with dates. Using whole milk cottage cheese as the base makes it rich and indulgent while packing in extra protein. The Ninja Creami works its magic to transform this nourishing mix into a perfectly smooth, pumpkin-spiced treat.

Whether you enjoy it plain or dress it up with crushed graham crackers, pecans, or a drizzle of maple syrup, this is a fall-inspired dessert you can feel good about.

Ingredients

Base

  • 1 ½ cups whole milk

  • ½ cup full-fat cottage cheese

  • 3 medjool dates, pitted (soak in hot water for 10 minutes if firm)

  • ¾ cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and clove)

  • Pinch of sea salt

Optional Mix-Ins

  • Crushed graham crackers or Simple Mills cinnamon crackers

  • A drizzle of maple syrup

  • Toasted pecans

Instructions

  1. Blend the base – In a high-speed blender, combine the milk, cottage cheese, dates, pumpkin purée, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  2. Freeze – Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, secure the lid, and freeze upright for 24 hours.

  3. Creamify – Remove from the freezer and process on the Lite Ice Cream or Creami setting.

  4. Re-spin if needed – If the texture is crumbly, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk and re-spin until it becomes silky smooth.

  5. Customize – Create a small well in the center of your pint, add desired mix-ins (graham crackers, pecans, maple drizzle), and run on the Mix-In setting.

Tips for Success

  • Sweetness adjustment: If you like a sweeter ice cream, add 1–2 teaspoons of maple syrup or honey when blending.

  • Protein boost: Swap half the milk for plain Greek yogurt to add even more protein and a tangy flavor.

  • Texture trick: Make sure your dates are soft, if they’re firm, soak them before blending for a smoother base.

Storage

Keep leftovers frozen in the pint container with the lid secured. Re-spin in the Ninja Creami when ready to enjoy again for the creamiest texture.

✨ This pumpkin spice ice cream is everything you love about fall, blended into a nourishing treat that’s high in protein, naturally sweetened, and gut-friendly.

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