Ninja Creami Chocolate Ice Cream

This Ninja Creami chocolate ice cream recipe is rich, creamy, and made with over 50 grams of protein! Enjoy it plain, or add your favorite mix-ins or toppings to satisfy your sweet tooth while staying energized. 

Saying we’re obsessed with our Ninja Creami is a bit of an understatement. We’ve been making a pint every single night since we got it, rotating through flavors like our pumpkin pie ice cream, vanilla ice cream, and this chocolate ice cream! 

They taste just like classic ice cream. Seriously, you would never know they aren’t! Our kids love the different flavors as much as we do and don’t even know we sneak in protein. With minimal ingredients, this chocolate ice cream Ninja Creami recipe is the perfect dessert, but we’ve been known to enjoy it for breakfast, too. 

Ingredients and Notes

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• Milk – We use Fairlife milk, but any kind will work. Whole milk or heavy cream will create the richest flavor and a super creamy consistency, but you can use any dairy or non-dairy milk you have on hand. 
• Chocolate Protein Powder – We use Peachie Spoon chocolate whey ice cream! (Use code: HappiHomemade to save!) Use any brand of chocolate ice cream you like best, but don’t switch the flavor. Otherwise, you won’t get the rich flavor we want. 
• Chocolate Collagen – Yonder collagen is our go-to. (Use code: HappiHomemade for a discount at checkout!) 

How to Make the BEST Ninja Creami Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe

1. Combine. Add all the ingredients to a pint container, and use a stick blender or handheld frother to blend until smooth. 

2. Freeze. Transfer the pint to the freezer, and store with the lid off for 24 hours. 

3. Blend. Thaw for a few minutes at room temperature. Then, run the “Lite Ice Cream” function twice, scraping the sides of the bowl between each cycle. 

4. Add mix-ins. If using mix-ins, create a small hole in the center of the pint. Add the mix-ins, and blend using the “Mix-In” function. Enjoy! 

Possible Mix-Ins 

Love texture? Want even more flavor? Go crazy with mix-ins! Some of our favorites include: 

• M&Ms
• Graham Crackers
• Marshmallows 
• Sprinkles
• Coconut Flakes
• Chopped Nuts
• Dark Chocolate Chunks
• Low Calorie Brownie Pieces
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies or Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Oreos

Ninja Creami Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe

Sammi Ricke

Make this Ninja Creami chocolate ice cream recipe using just 3 ingredients for a sweet treat with over 50 grams of protein!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Freezing Time 1 day d

Total Time 1 day d 10 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine All American

Servings 1 serving

Calories 355 kcal

Equipment

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  1 Ninja Creami
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  1 Immersion blender

Ingredients

  

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Ice Cream

• ▢ 1 1/2 cups 2% Fairlife milk
• ▢ 1 serving (28-34 grams) chocolate whey protein powder (we use Peachie Spoon, “HappiHomemade” saves at checkout)
• ▢ 1/2 serving (13 grams) chocolate collagen (we use Yonder collagen, “HappiHomemade” saves at checkout)

Mix-Ins (optional)

• ▢ M&Ms, cookies, graham crackers, chocolate chips, chocolate bar, peanut butter cups, cookie dough, sprinkles, protein bar

Instructions

 

• Place all ice cream ingredients (NOT mix-ins) in a Ninja Creami pint container and mix with a stick blender until smooth. A handheld frother may be used if it has enough power.
  1 1/2 cups 2% Fairlife milk, 1 serving (28-34 grams) chocolate whey protein powder (we use Peachie Spoon, “HappiHomemade” saves at checkout), 1/2 serving (13 grams) chocolate collagen (we use Yonder collagen, “HappiHomemade” saves at checkout)
• Freeze the pint on a level surface in the freezer, with the lid off, for 24 hours (see notes). Freezing with the lid on creates a hump at the top of the ice cream. However, sometimes this happens no matter what.
• Remove the pint from the freezer and let it thaw for 10 minutes or run the sides of the container under warm water for 1-2 minutes. If the top of your ice cream is not flat, scrape down any bumps or uneven texture with a knife (see notes).
• Place the pint in the outer bowl of the Creami and lock the lid on top. Place the bowl assembly on the Creami motor base, twist the handle right to raise the platform, and lock it in place.
• Select the Lite Ice Cream function two times. You will need to unlock and lock the Creami bowl in between the two cycles.
• If adding mix-ins, use a spoon to create a small hole in the center, about 1½ inches wide. Place your favorite mix-ins in the center. Lock the lid into place and select the Mix-In function.
  M&Ms, cookies, graham crackers, chocolate chips, chocolate bar, peanut butter cups, cookie dough, sprinkles, protein bar
• Enjoy immediately!

Notes

Ingredient Tips – Fat free Fairlife milk may be substituted for the 2%, with little difference in texture. One serving flavorless collagen plus ½ Tablespoon cocoa powder and 1 Tablespoon monk fruit sweetener can replace the chocolate collagen powder.

Prep Tips – Don’t overfill the pint container. The ice cream will expand in volume as it spins so don’t worry if it looks like the pint isn’t initially full. While 24 hours is the typical time frame for freezing your pint, once you’re familiar with the process, you can experiment with shorter freezing times and adjust as needed. Depending on freezer temps, you may only need 12-18 hours. If a hump forms on the top of your ice cream while freezing, shave down the bump or unevenness with a knife before processing. Your machine can be ruined if the ice cream is not flat on top. 

Mix-in Tips – Smash candies (even M&Ms) or break cookies and graham crackers into smaller pieces. The Creami will not crush them small enough in Mix-In mode. 

Nutrition is calculated for the ice cream only, no mix-ins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (entire recipe)Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 15.1gProtein: 54.7gFat: 8.8gSaturated Fat: 4.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 2.6gSugar: 9.9gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg

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