Protein Root Beer Float

Healthy root beer float made with protein ice cream and Olipop soda in a tall glass, topped with whipped cream and a cherry

A creamy, high-protein twist on a classic root beer float, made with homemade protein ice cream and Olipop for a refreshing, feel-good treat.

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Prep Time 5

Freeze Time and Spin Time 1 6

Total Time 1 11

Course Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Equipment

Ninja Creami
Creami compatible pint container
milk frother
ice cream spoon

Ingredients

Protein Ice Cream

1 bottle Fairlife Vanilla Protein Milk 11.5 oz
1 tbsp instant vanilla pudding mix
2 tbsp half-and-half (added after first spin)
Optional: ½ tsp vanilla bean paste for extra flavor

Root Beer Float

16 oz root beer (Olipop or your favorite)
4 scoops protein ice cream
Optional: Whipped cream, cherry, cinnamon, drizzle

Instructions

Protein Ice Cream Base Instructions

Blend Base: Add protein milk + pudding mix to a Creami pint. Froth until smooth.
Freeze: Freeze flat for 24 hrs.
Spin: Use Lite Ice Cream setting.
Add Cream: Pour in half-and-half, re-spin. Repeat if needed for creaminess.

Root Beer Float Instructions

Pour root beer into a tall glass.
Add 2-3 scoops of ice cream. Let it foam naturally.
Add optional toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Make It Adult

Add a splash of vanilla vodka
or
Swap soda for stout beer (like Guinness)

Yield: 1 pint (4 scoops)

Servings: 2 root beer floats

Nutrition (per serving with 2 scoops of protein ice cream + 1 cup Olipop Root Beer):

Calories: 160
Protein: 14g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Added Sugar: 2g
Fat: 4.5g

Nutrition may vary slightly depending on your root beer brand and portion size. Calculated using Fairlife Vanilla Protein Milk, instant vanilla pudding mix, half-and-half, and Olipop Root Beer.

Keyword 5-ingredient, easy

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