Description

This ultra-simple, home-style frozen treat transforms just three humble ingredients into a luxurious dessert that rivals your local scoop shop. By using ultra-filtered milk and natural sweeteners, we keep the texture rich and creamy while staying perfectly diabetes-friendly and avoiding sharp energy spikes. It’s a guilt-free indulgence my family loves on warm afternoons!

Ingredients

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1 cup Ultra-filtered whole milk (like Fairlife; reduced volume ensures the pint doesn’t overflow)
2 ½ tablespoons Granulated monk fruit sweetener (adjust slightly if berries are very tart)
1 heaping cup Fresh strawberries (washed, hulled, and halved; ensures a vibrant natural flavor)

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Instructions

Prepare the Base: In a high-speed blender, combine the fresh strawberries, monk fruit sweetener, and ultra-filtered milk. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth, frothy, and uniform in pink color.
Freeze: Pour the blended strawberry liquid into your Ninja Creami pint container. With these adjusted quantities, the liquid should sit safely below the “Max Fill” line to allow for expansion. Secure the storage lid and place it on a level surface in your freezer for 24 hours to freeze solid.
Spin: Remove the pint from the freezer and take off the lid. Place the pint into the outer bowl, insert the paddle into the outer lid, and lock the assembly into place on the machine base.
Process: Select the “Lite Ice Cream” function (or “Ice Cream” depending on your model) and allow the cycle to run completely.
Perfect the Texture: If the mixture appears crumbly or powdery after the first spin (common with lower-fat bases), simply create a small well in the center, add a tablespoon of milk (fresh from the fridge), and select the “Re-Spin” button. Repeat if necessary until the texture is silky smooth.
Serve: Scoop immediately into bowls and enjoy this light, refreshing dessert.

Notes

Wellness Balance Tip: This recipe is nearly ideal for diabetes management regarding carbohydrates, as the net carbs per serving (~5g) are well within the recommendations for a light snack, using a non-glycemic sweetener. However, because the percentage of calories from saturated fat is slightly higher relative to the total low calorie count, I recommend enjoying this as a planned daily treat. To optimize the nutritional balance, consider pairing your scoop with a small topping of walnuts or chia seeds—this adds healthy fiber to offset the fats and ensures a steady energy release.
Allergy Alert: This recipe contains dairy (milk). For a dairy-free version, substitute with canned coconut milk, though this will alter the fat content and nutrition profile.

Personal Twist

Temperature Tip: Let the frozen pint sit on the counter for about 10–15 minutes before spinning. This slight thaw softens the ice crystals, often resulting in a creamier texture without needing a re-spin.
Flavor Pop: If your strawberries are out of season and lacking punch, add a tiny pinch of salt to the blender; it helps suppress bitterness and amplifies the fruit’s natural sweetness without adding sugar.
Texture Hack: For a consistency closer to soft-serve frozen yogurt, run the “Re-Spin” cycle twice regardless of the initial texture—this incorporates more air for a fluffier mouthfeel.

These are approximate estimates based on standard nutritional data using Fairlife Whole Milk. Values may vary based on brands, exact measurements, and specific ingredients. For precise calculations, use a nutrition tracking app like MyFitnessPal or consult a reliable database.