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Fruity Pebbles Protein Ice Cream

Fruity Pebbles protein ice cream is a high-protein frozen dessert made by steeping Fruity Pebbles in milk to create cereal milk, then blending it smooth for a creamy, scoopable texture. It’s processed in a Ninja Creami or frozen for an easy cereal ice cream vibe with a pink-and-orange pastel swirl from the cereal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
rest/freeze 4 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base and flavor
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 0.5 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 0.5 cup Fruity Pebbles cereal Use 1/2 cup for the cereal milk steep; reserve 1/4 cup for mix-in.
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese Soften before blending for a smooth texture.
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Mix-in
  • 0.25 cup Fruity Pebbles Fold in fresh just before serving.

Equipment

  • 1 Ninja Creami

Method
 

Make cereal milk
  1. Soak 1/2 cup Fruity Pebbles in the milk for 5 minutes. After steeping, strain the cereal out to leave flavored cereal milk behind.
Blend the protein base
  1. Blend the cereal milk with vanilla protein powder, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until completely smooth. Scrape down the blender as needed so no cream cheese streaks remain.
Freeze and churn (Ninja Creami)
  1. Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint or a freezer container and freeze for 24 hours. Use a level surface so the layer freezes evenly.
  2. Process in the Ninja Creami on Lite Ice Cream to churn into a thick, scoopable texture. If using a freezer container instead, let it sit for 5 minutes at room temperature before scooping.
Finish and serve
  1. Mix in the remaining fresh Fruity Pebbles just before serving. Fold gently so the cereal stays crunchy with visible color throughout.

Notes

Pro tip: soften the cream cheese before blending and blend until truly smooth to prevent icy bits. Store leftovers covered in the freezer for up to 2–3 days; for best cereal crunch, stir in the extra Fruity Pebbles only when serving. Freezer yes for the base, but the mix-in cereal will soften over time. For a dairy swap, use whole milk instead of almond milk if you want a richer texture without changing the method.