Pumpkin Patch Protein Ice Cream

Flavor profile: Pumpkin pie + cheesecake + cozy fall

Ingredients:

½ cup low-fat cottage cheese (or ¾ cup if you want it extra thick)

½ cup canned pumpkin purée (not pie filling)

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

½ cup Fairlife vanilla protein shake (or milk of choice)

½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

¼ tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla extract

Sweetener to taste (stevia, monk fruit, or maple syrup)

Optional add-ins after first spin:

Crushed graham crackers or a few crushed vanilla wafers

Whipped cream or sugar-free caramel drizzle

Directions:

Blend all ingredients until completely smooth.

Pour into your Ninja Creami pint container and freeze for at least 24 hours.

Spin once on “Lite Ice Cream” or “Creamy” mode.

If it’s crumbly, add a splash of protein shake and respin.

Add your mix-ins if you want that “pumpkin pie sundae” texture.

Macros (approx., depending on brands):

🧡 ~250–300 calories

💪 35–40g protein

🎃 20–25g carbs

🥄 4–6g fat