Spin-LITE ICE CREAM on Celine's Stealth Creamery

P1.4 Monkey Choconutty

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Taste	Macros	Ease
★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆

Recipe

Ingredients for a 24-oz pint:

Whey protein, chocolate (2 scoop / 70 g)
Banana, ripe (2 large / 258 g)
Peanut butter powder (3 tbsp)
Salt (⅛ tsp)
Milk, 2% fat, ultra-filtered (1 ¼ cups)

Instructions:

Blend everything together.
Freeze for 24 hours.
Spin on LITE ICE CREAM.

Nutrition Facts

Reflections

Overall Rating: ★★★★☆

Going back to the basics here. I felt like I was getting too fancy with these protein recipes when they should be easy staples with simple flavours. Re-introducing… a creamy, delicious, and protein-packed pint with chocolate, banana, and peanut butter. My favourite iteration yet!

The Good (what went well):

Creamy and sweet: The two ripe bananas really did the heavy lifting here for that natural sweetness and creamy texture.

The Bad (lessons learned):

Hard to blend: There was a lot going on in that small container. A smooth blend requires patience and constantly scraping the container sides to fully incorporate every ingredient.

B5.1 Pistachio Cloud

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Taste	Macros	Ease
★★★☆☆	★★★★☆	★★★★☆

Recipe

Ingredients for a 24-oz pint:

Cottage cheese, low fat (1 cup)
Milk, 2% fat, ultra-filtered (1 ½ cups)
Miso, white, reduced-sodium (½ tbsp)
Monkfruit sweetner with allulose (3 tbsps)
Instant pudding, pistachio (24 g / ~¼ package)
Pistachios (25 g)

Instructions:

Blend everything except pistachios together.
Freeze for 24 hours.
Spin on LITE ICE CREAM.
Add in pistachios and spin on MIX-IN.

Nutrition Facts

Reflections

Overall Rating: ★★★★☆

Pistachio might be one of my favourite ice cream / gelato flavours. This one was also inspired by the delicious layer of creamy cheese foam that you might find in bubble teas. This was delicious, silky, and Mum Approved. I enjoyed it but I also have very high standards for pistachio.

The Good (what went well):

Good texture and protein: Cottage cheese is already a powerfood in itself! It provides great macros (relatively low calories and high protein) and structure for a silky smooth base.

The Bad (lessons learned):

Chunky nuts: The pistachios stayed strong through the MIX-IN spin cycle and stayed mostly in tact. For a more evenly distributed flavour and smoother texture, the pistachios could be lightly crushed beforehand or blended into the mixture.

E2.1 Ginger Jujube Tofu Pudding

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Taste	Macros	Ease
★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★☆☆☆

Recipe

Ingredients for a 24-oz pint:

Ginger, fresh (50 g + 15 g + 15 g)
Jujube dates, dried (50 g)
Brown sugar (2 tbsps)
Soy beverage, unsweetened (2 ½ cups)
Silken tofu (212.5 g)
Miso, white, reduced-sodium (1 tsp)
Monkfruit sweetner with allulose (¼ cup)

Instructions:

Slice 50 g of fresh ginger into coins, peeling optional.
Halve the jujube dates and remove the pit.
Steep the ginger, jujube dates, and brown sugar in soy beverage over medium heat for ~15 minutes.
Remove the ginger and let the mixture cool.
Add in 15 g of grated fresh ginger, silken tofu, miso, and sweetner. Blend until smooth.
Freeze for 24 hours.
Spin on LITE ICE CREAM.
Optional: Saute 15 g of sliced ginger in water and sweetner. Add in the candied ginger and spin on MIX-IN.

Nutrition Facts

Reflections

Overall Rating: ★★★★☆

Brown sugar ginger tofu pudding (douhua) is a beloved traditional Chinese dessert. Add in some jujube dates, and you’ve got a legendary Traditional Chinese Medicine trio. It’s warm, sharp, sweet, and definitely making Celine’s Choice. The silken tofu and soy milk provides a rich base and great macros. Mum tried it and she liked it.

The Good (what went well):

The flavour’s got layers: There’s an immediate floral sweetness from the jujube dates and brown sugar, followed by a deeper savoury warmth from the white miso. Finally, the ginger kicks in at the end.

The Bad (lessons learned):

Refreeze before mix-ins: This pint was quite soft and melted quickly after the first spin. Briefly refreezing the pint with the candied ginger before spinning on mix-ins helped to keep a creamier texture.

C1.1 Matcha Latte

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Taste	Macros	Ease
★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆

Recipe

Ingredients for a 24-oz pint:

Matcha powder (1 ½ tbsp)
Milk, 0% fat, ultra-filtered (1 ½ cups)
Silken tofu (212.5 g)
Salt (⅛ tsp)
Honey (1 tbsp)
Monkfruit sweetner with allulose (⅓ cup)
Xanthan gum (¼ tsp)
Vanilla extract, pure (1 tsp)

Instructions:

Blend everything together.
Freeze for 24 hours.
Spin on LITE ICE CREAM (push down and re-spin if needed).

Nutrition Facts

Reflections

Overall Rating: ★★★★★

Wow! This pint was so tasty and the macros are amazing! It tastes just like a matcha latte soft-serve. This one is going on Celine’s Choice.

The Good (what went well):

Not too sweet: ⅓ cup sweetner with honey sounds like a lot but it turned out really balanced. The floral honey elevated the earthiness of the matcha.
Very mucha matcha: The matcha taste was strong! Matcha lovers can add ½–1 tbsp more for an extra-rich pint.

The Bad (lessons learned):

A smidge too beany: The tofu taste was a bit stronger than I envisioned, and it tasted like a matcha latte with soy-milk substitute. Add less tofu for the next one and some more fat.

P1.3 Monkey Choconutty

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Taste	Macros	Ease
★★★☆☆	★★★★★	★★★☆☆

Recipe

Ingredients for a 24-oz pint:

Banana (1 medium / 81 g)
Whey protein, chocolate (1.5 scoop / 52.5 g)
Peanut butter powder (3 tbsp)
Cocoa powder (3 tbsp)
Salt (⅛ tsp)
Instant pudding, pistachio (11 g)
Monkfruit sweetner with allulose (1 tsp)
Vanilla extract, pure (1 tsp)
Milk, 0% fat, ultra-filtered (2 cups)
Mixed nuts, crushed (20g)

Instructions:

Slice the banana length-wise and air fry at 390 °F for 15 minutes.
Blend everything except nuts together.
Freeze for 24 hours.
Spin on LITE ICE CREAM.
Add in nuts and spin on MIX-IN.

Nutrition Facts

Reflections

Overall Rating: ★★★★☆

Back again with another chocolate protein ice cream! This time I skipped the greek yogurt, upped the protein by 50%, and upped both the peanut butter and cocoa powders. The taste was pretty good but the texture was… powdery (go figure)!

The Good (what went well):

Amazing macros: Yay for extra protein and relatively low calories.

The Bad (lessons learned):

Chalky texture: The texture was a bit rough and not creamy enough. Perhaps there’s too much protein.
Skip the carmelization: Air-fried bananas are delicious but the flavour didn’t come through.
Blending makes a lot of bubbles and a bump in the center of the pint after freezing: Tap the pint to release the bubbles, let the mixture cool in the fridge before freezing, and check on the pint after freezing for some time and flatten any bumps while it’s still malleable (~6 hrs).

B2.1 Toasted Sweet Corn Custard

Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Taste	Macros	Ease
★★★★☆	★★☆☆☆	★★☆☆☆

Recipe

Ingredients for a 24-oz pint:

Sweet corn kernels (2 cups / cut from ~2 cobs)
Butter, unsalted (2 tbsp)
Salt (¼ tsp)
Cinnamon (1 tsp)
Milk, 0% fat, ultra-filtered (1 ⅔ cups)
Silken tofu (125 g)
Egg yolk (2 yolks)
Monkfruit sweetner with allulose (¼ cup)
Xanthan gum (¼ tsp)
Lemon juice (2 tsp)
Vanilla extract, pure (1 tsp)

Instructions:

For fresh sweet corn, slice the kernels off the cobs and scrap the cob to collect the “corn milk”.
Melt the butter in a small pot over medium heat until foaming.
Add the sweet corn kernels, scrapings, salt, and cinnamon. Saute for 5 minutes.
Pour in the milk and simmer for 15 minutes on low heat.
Remove the mixture from heat. Add soft tofu, egg yolks, sweetner, and xanthan gum. Blend until smooth.
Bring the mixture back onto low heat. Stir contantly while scraping the bottom until the mixture thickens.
Remove the mixture from heat. Add in lemon juice and vanilla extract. Stir to mix.
Freeze for 24 hours.
Spin on LITE ICE CREAM (push down and re-spin with a splash of milk if needed).

Nutrition Facts

Reflections

Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆

This pint tastes just like a sweet corn tofu pudding (douhua) that you might find in a Chinese dessert shop. I think my momma would approve (not too sweet)! This is the first recipe to make the list for Zebby’s Pick! Fantastic aroma, flavour, and texture.

The Good (what went well):

Fragrant buttery sweet corn: The toasting and steeping steps do the heavy-lifting to draw out the essence of corn.
Butter: Real butter brings an irreplaceable level of depth to the flavour.

The Bad (lessons learned):

The flavour was a bit flat: More salt, acidicity, and spices (e.g. cinnamon, cardamom, or nutmeg) would provide some balance.

B1.1 Strawberry Cheesecake

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Taste	Macros	Ease
★★★★☆	★★★☆☆	★★★☆☆

Recipe

Ingredients for a 24-oz pint:

Strawberry fruit spread (3 tbsp)
Guava fruit spread (1 tbsp)
Instant pudding, zero sugar, cheesecake (14 g)
Salt (⅛ tsp)
Monkfruit sweetner with allulose (1 tsp)
Vanilla extract, pure (1 tsp)
Milk, 0% fat, ultra-filtered (1 ½ cups)
Greek yogurt, nonfat, plain (½ cup / 115 g)
Cottage cheese, lowfat 2% milkfat, small curd (½ cup / 119 g)
Lotus Biscoff cookies (2 cookies)
Lime zest and juice (1 lime)
Strawberry, fresh (12 strawberries)

Instructions:

Blend everything except half of the fruit spread, Lotus Biscoff cookies, lime, and fresh strawberries together.
Freeze for 24 hours.
Spin on LITE ICE CREAM.
Squeeze in the lime juice, and add the other half of the fruit spread and the Lotus Biscoff cookies (broken into halves), spin on MIX-IN.
Top with lime zest and fresh strawberries.

Nutrition Facts

Reflections

Overall Rating: ★★★★☆

Wow, I’m genuinely impressed by how the flavours came together! I wanted to get a little fancy with the fresh strawberries and lime zest, and it was definitely worth the effort. Fragrant, fresh, sweet, tangy, and rich, this pint perfectly captures the essence of a decadent slice of cheesecake. First recipe to make Celine’s Choice!

The Good (what went well):

Fresh strawberries are so good: In general, fresh fruits are a great way to add volume, flavour, and fiber into an icy dessert.
Cheesecake flavour did not taste artifical: The secret was pure vanilla extract!
The lime zest was worth the effort: For the citrus lovers, a sprinkle of zest on top delivers a fresh aroma and a pop of contrast that cuts through the richness of the cream.

The Bad (lessons learned):

The Lotus Biscoff cookies were pulverized: Manually mix into the ice cream to get bit sized pieces.
The yogurt flavour was noticeable: Did not successfully trick my brain into believing that Greek yogurt was the next cream cheese. Use cream cheese for a more authentic cheesecake flavour.

P1.2 Monkey Choconutty

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Taste	Macros	Ease
★★★☆☆	★★★★☆	★★★★☆

Recipe

Ingredients for a 24-oz pint:

Whey protein, chocolate (1 scoop / 35 g)
Peanut butter powder (2 tbsp)
Cocoa powder (2 tbsp)
Salt (¼ tsp)
Instant pudding, pistachio (22 g)
Banana (1 small / 68 g)
Brown sugar, light (1 tbsp)
Monkfruit sweetner with allulose (1 tsp)
Greek yogurt, nonfat, plain (150 g)
Milk, whole (1 ¼ cup)
Mixed nuts, crushed (20g)

Instructions:

Blend everything except nuts together.
Freeze for 24 hours.
Spin on LITE ICE CREAM.
Add in nuts and spin on MIX-IN.

Nutrition Facts

Reflections

Overall Rating: ★★★★☆

Version II of this classic combination. Pistachio instant pudding mix was added for extra flavour and texture. I ran out of 0% ultra-filtered milk and used whole milk instead, which made the ice cream a bit creamier so that was nice. Then I thought to add Greek yogurt to increase the solids volume and protein, but the flavours just didn’t work well together this time.

The Good (what went well):

Rich nutty taste and smoother texture: The pistachio instant pudding mix masks the protein powder taste and helps to create a silky smooth texture.

The Bad (lessons learned):

Slight sour taste: This was probably the Greek yogurt. The strong acidity does not pair well with chocolate.
The ice cream melted way too fast: In an effort to make the creamiest pint, I may have flown too close to the sun. There are a few reasons for this: too much salt, too much sugar, and low fat content.

E1.1 Summer in Provence

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Taste	Macros	Ease
★★★☆☆	★★★☆☆	★★☆☆☆

Recipe

Ingredients for a 24-oz pint:

Pear, D’Anjou, diced (2 pears)
Dates, pitted and diced (3 dates)
Applesauce (½ cup)
Honey (1 ½ tbsp)
Salt (pinch)
Fish sauce (½ tbsp)
Balsamic vinegar (1 tbsp)
Brie, diced (25 g)
Milk, 0% fat, ultra-filtered (1 cups)
Lemon juice (1 tbsp)
Fig fruit spread (1 tbsp)
Mixed nuts, crushed (20 g)

Instructions:

Cook the pear, dates, applesauce, honey, and salt on low heat until the pears are soft and the liquid has reduced (the mixture should be jammy)
Add in the fish sauce and balsamic vinegar to the fruit mixture, continue simmering on low until the sauces have reduced (taste test: the acidity and fishiness should mellow out, and turn into a salted-caramel-like flavour)
Remove the mixture from the heat, add and melt the brie
Once the mixture has fully cooled, add in the milk and lemon juice
Blend until smooth
Freeze for 24 hours
Spin on LITE ICE CREAM
Add in fig fruit spread and nuts, spin on MIX-IN

Nutrition Facts

Reflections

Inspired by classic charcuterie arrangements (minus the cured meats), this recipe combines subtle sweetness from the fruits with rich earthiness from the brie. And also…fish sauce!? It might seem strange at first but the salt and umami works wonderfully as a flavour bridge.

Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆

The Good (what went well):

Floral aroma: Honey adds a floral element that’s not found in other sweetners.
Layered flavours: Salt suppresses bitterness, amplifies sweet and umami, and balances sourness. A pinch of salt can tie different flavour profiles together.

The Bad (lessons learned):

Funky smell and aftertaste: Go easy on the cheese, sometimes less really is more.
Gritty texture: Peel and strain the pear. Use flavour concentrates.

P1.1 Monkey Choconutty

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Taste	Macros	Ease
★★★☆☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆

Recipe

Ingredients for a 24-oz pint:

Whey protein, chocolate (1 scoop / 35 g)
Peanut butter powder (2 tbsp)
Cocoa powder (1 tbsp)
Salt (pinch)
Banana (1 large / 134 g)
Milk, 0% fat, ultra-filtered (2 cups)
Brown sugar, light (1 tbsp)
Mixed nuts, crushed (50g)

Instructions:

Blend everything except nuts together.
Freeze for 24 hours.
Spin on LITE ICE CREAM (push down and re-spin if needed).
Add in nuts and spin on MIX-IN.

Nutrition Facts

Reflections

Overall Rating: ★★★★☆

What is more satisfying than hitting your protein goals in the form of ice cream? This recipe is one of my favourite flavour combinations: chocolate, peanut butter, and banana. Despite a strong protein powder taste, this pint was very delicious.

The Good (what went well):

The final texture was creamy: Despite what the instructions say, if the first spin is too powdery, then re-spinning before mix-ins help to create a smoother texture.
The nuts were evenly incorporated: Make a well for the mix-ins.

The Bad (lessons learned):

Protein powder aftertaste: Add in stronger flavours (e.g. sweetner, cocoa, peanut butter) to mask the taste.
The powders stuck to the bottom of the pint: Pour in some liquids before powder.

F1.1 Pina Colada

Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Taste	Macros	Ease
★★☆☆☆	★★★☆☆	★★★★☆

Recipe

Ingredients for a 24-oz pint:

Pineapple, frozen (200 g)
Blueberry, frozen (100 g)
Banana (1 small / 63 g)
Coconut Melona (1 bar)
Milk, 0% fat, ultra-filtered (1 cup)
Honey (1 tbsp)

Instructions:

Blend everything together.
Freeze for 24 hours.
Spin on LITE ICE CREAM (push down and re-spin if needed).

Nutrition Facts

Reflections

Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆

The very very first pint! I love a good fruit smoothie and thought that I could test out the “Creamify Technology” by churning a frozen smoothie into ice cream. Turns out, it’s not quite a 1:1 translation.

The Good (what went well):

The texture was really smooth and creamy: Make sure the pint is fully frozen and push down the ice before re-spinning.

The Bad (lessons learned):

The taste was very bland: Add more sugar and fat.
There was a slightly bitter after-taste: The bromelain inside pineapples breaks down milk proteins into bitter peptides. Either cook the pineapples, use canned pineapples, or use milk-alternatives.
No blueberry flavour: Yeah, that’s my bad. I just really like blueberries, but it’s really an odd ingredient in pina colada. Save the blueberries for smoothies.