If you follow a ketogenic (keto) diet, you know how difficult it can be to find delicious desserts compatible with a low carbohydrate intake. The good news is that the Ninja Creami can become your best ally for creating ketogenic ice creams that are delicious and totally compatible with this lifestyle. With a little creativity, you can make ice cream that's high in healthy fats, low in carbs and so good you'll never feel deprived!
Here's how to use your Ninja Creami to make keto-friendly ice cream with ease.
1. Use bases rich in healthy fats
As part of a ketogenic diet, it is essential to consume healthy fats and drastically reduce carbohydrates. The Ninja Creami allows you to prepare creamy ice cream using bases rich in lipids, such as full cream , coconut milk or even avocado . These ingredients provide the creamy texture we love, without compromising your goal of staying in ketosis.
Keto Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe:
- 200 ml of full cream or canned coconut milk (for a more exotic side)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of erythritol or stevia (for a low-carb sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
How to do it:
Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, taste to adjust the sweetness (you can add a little more sweetener if necessary), then pour into the Ninja Creami . Leave to freeze for 24 hours. Once ready, run it through the machine for rich, creamy chocolate ice cream . The combination of cream and cocoa gives a luxurious texture, while respecting your macros.
Personal tip: I like to add a few pieces of sugar-free dark chocolate or nuts for a touch of crunch that makes all the difference!
2. Use ketogenic sweeteners
One of the big challenges of a keto diet is reducing carbs while still having indulgent desserts. Fortunately, there are several keto- friendly sweeteners stevia , erythritol , and monk fruit . These sweeteners allow you to sweeten your ice cream without affecting your blood sugar or taking you away from your keto goals.
The best keto sweeteners for your ice cream:
- Erythritol : This is my favorite for ice cream because it has no aftertaste and it mixes really well.
- Stevia : Powerful and natural, a little stevia is enough to sweeten without adding calories or carbohydrates.
- Monk fruit : Another natural sweetener perfect for the ketogenic diet, often combined with erythritol for a subtle sweetness.
My tip: Erythritol works particularly well in ice cream recipes because it doesn't have that bitter aftertaste that other sweeteners can have. If you want to get a really delicious and sweet ice cream like traditional ice cream, this is a good choice!
3. Add ingredients rich in healthy fats
The ketogenic diet relies on a high intake of healthy fats , and the Ninja Creami makes it easy to incorporate these ingredients while creating rich, flavorful, low-carb ice cream. In addition to bases like cream or coconut milk, you can add ingredients like nut butter , coconut oil even avocado to enrich your ice cream with good fats while maintaining a creamy texture.
Avocado-lime ice cream recipe:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 150 ml coconut milk
- The juice of a lime
- 1 to 2 tablespoons erythritol or stevia
How to do it:
Blend the avocado with the coconut milk, lime juice and erythritol until you obtain a smooth puree. Pour into the Ninja Creami jar and freeze for 24 hours. Once ready, put it in the machine to obtain a creamy avocado ice cream. It's a deliciously creamy and refreshing option, perfect for your keto diet.
Bonus tip: For a touch of originality, add a few mint leaves before serving. It gives a little fresh and delicious twist!
4. Play with aromas and spices
Another advantage of Ninja Creami is that you can add a multitude of flavors and spices to give even more flavor to your keto ice creams without adding carbohydrates. Natural extracts such as vanilla, mint or almond, as well as spices such as cinnamon or cocoa , allow you to vary the pleasures without weighing down your recipes.
Ideas for flavors and spices for gourmet keto ice creams:
- Vanilla extract : This is a must-have that works in almost all ice creams.
- Cocoa Powder : For an intense chocolate taste without the extra calories.
- Cinnamon : A spicy touch that goes very well with recipes based on cream or coconut.
Personal tip: If you want a gourmet touch in your ice cream, add a few drops of coffee extract for a chocolate-coffee ice cream . It's a real killer and it remains totally compatible with the ketogenic diet.
5. Vary textures with nuts and dark chocolate
To make your keto ice cream even more interesting, you can add nuts or pieces of sugar-free dark chocolate . These ingredients provide crunch and extra richness while remaining compatible with the ketogenic diet.
Ideas for ingredients to add for more texture:
- Pecans or macadamia nuts : Rich in good fats, they provide crunch and a contrasting texture.
- Sugar-free dark chocolate chips : For chocolate lovers, this is the perfect gourmet touch.
- Shredded coconut : It adds a slightly crunchy texture while remaining low in carbs.
Bonus tip: For an even more delicious effect, you can mix melted sugar-free dark chocolate into your ice cream just before freezing it, to create marbles of melting chocolate with each spoon.
Conclusion: Ninja Creami, perfect for keto-friendly desserts
The Ninja Creami ketogenic diet enthusiasts who don't want to sacrifice the pleasure of frozen desserts. Thanks to its flexibility and the possibility of customizing each recipe, you can easily create keto ice creams rich in healthy fats, low in carbohydrates, and above all delicious . Whether you choose to use cream, coconut milk, avocados or nuts, the options are endless to vary the pleasures while respecting your diet.
So, get out your Ninja Creami, try these keto-friendly recipes, and treat yourself to ice creams that fit perfectly into your ketogenic lifestyle.
