This post includes 8 Ninja Creami protein ice cream flavors:
Vanilla | Choc Mint | Salted Caramel | Lemon | Banana Peanut Butter | Maple Walnut | Half Baked | Chunky Monkey
I’m always encouraging my clients to increase their protein intake—not just for building muscle, but also to stay lean, healthy, and youthful. As a PT and a nutrition coach, I know it matters. That’s why my Ninja Creami protein ice cream recipes are such a winner.
And let’s face it, sometimes I don’t feel like dinner on a hot day, so I skip right to dessert. Have you ever done this? Well, luckily with this dessert you are getting your serving of protein too.
And guess what? NONE of my protein ice cream recipes has sugar in it. Just stevia or monk fruit and sweetness from either good quality clean protein powder like this Organic Grass Fed Whey or natural fruit added to the ice creams.
And just FYI, this is only a part of my Ninja Creami Recipe collection. I have a whole lot more on my main Ninja Creami Hub.
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Choosing a Good Sugar-Free Sweetener.
I recently started using liquid stevia or monk fruit extract instead of granulated or powdered versions. I found it is so much easier, particularly in the Ninja Creami ice cream recipes. No need to dissolve the grainy granules of the product like I used to.
Stevia is slightly cheaper, and I use NuNaturals Alcohol-free Stevia Extract. I like this one because it has no erythritol added to it, and it’s all natural. However, some people say there is sometimes an aftertaste from stevia, mostly those who are used to regular sugar.
Monk fruit, on the other hand, has a taste of brown sugar, and most of those who have tried it say they can not taste the difference, and there is no aftertaste. It’s slightly more expensive, but since it’s all natural and actually healthy, I don’t mind adding it to my shopping list. I used it for the ice creams I make for my family. I use these natural Monk Fruit drops.
Yes, You Can Make These Protein Ice Cream Recipes Dairy-Free and Plant-Based!
I’ve tested so many dairy-free versions of these Ninja Creami protein ice creams, and almond milk just didn’t cut it—the texture came out too thin and icy no matter how many Re-Spins I did.
Oat milk like Chobani Zero Sugar and oat cream changed everything, though! They create the creamiest, thickest consistency of all the plant-based options I’ve tried—rich and indulgent without any dairy.
Cashew or macadamia milk also works well, as they are creamier than almond. So if you don’t like oat milk, you can give those a try.
It’s super easy to make any of these recipes completely plant-based:
Swap full-cream milk for oat milk and heavy cream (if used) for oat cream (check the recipe card variations).
Skip the yogurt entirely or use a dairy-free option like coconut yogurt.
Replace whey protein powder with a clean plant-based protein powder like this one.
The result? High-protein ice cream that scoops perfectly and tastes just as good as the dairy versions. I make mine this way all the time now for clients who want fully plant-based treats the whole family can enjoy. Give it a try—you’ll be amazed!
And, now, I have a dedicated collection of dairy free Ninja creami recipes, you can check them all here. Although they are not boosted with protein, you can simply use the recipes, remove about 1/4 cup of milk to allow some space for protein powder, and add vegan protein powder. And, BOOM 💥, just like that you’ve got yourself a dairy-free protein ice cream.
👉 See All Dairy-Free Ninja Creami Ice Cream Recipes (just add plant protein powder to them)
1. Ninja Creami Vanilla Protein Ice Cream Recipe (Perfect With Protein Pancakes)
By the way, here is the recipe for the protein pancakes in case you want to try the combo. Otherwise, see the Ninja Creami protein vanilla recipe right below the pancakes.
Fluffy Low-Carb Protein Pancakes.
Ninja Creami Vanilla Protein Ice Cream Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-cream milk or oat milk whole milk gives creamier texture and traditional ice cream feel
- 1/2 cup full fat cream or oat cream (cooking cream is best here as opposed to whipping cream)
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt adds creaminess and a bit of tang
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder try using low carb and sugar free option with at least 24g of protein per serving
- 2 teaspoons granulated monk fruit or stevia sweetener (or 12 drops if using liquid sweetener) (or you can use liquid monk fruit or stevia extract, click on blue text to see on Amazon)
- 2 tablespoons boiling hot water to dissolve granulated monk fruit or stevia if needed (you don't need it if using liquid sweetener drops)
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- If you are using granulated monk fruit or stevia it is best to first dissolve it in boiling hot water so you don't end up with sandy textrue of undissolved sweetener. If using liquid monk fruit or stevia then you don't need to worry just drop the disired amount into the pint container. 2 teaspoons granulated monk fruit or stevia sweetener (or 12 drops if using liquid sweetener)
- Blend the full-cream milk, cream, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, dissolved sweetener and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy using a blender or immersion blender. If using immersion (stick) blender, you can blend directly in the pint container.
- Pour the ice cream base into your Ninja Creami pint container, making sure not to exceed the max fill line.
- Seal the pint container with an airtight lid and freeze on a level surface for at least 24 hours until completely solid to create a good solid base.
- Place the frozen pint container into your Ninja Creami machine and process using the “Ice Cream” setting (one-touch program).
- After the first spin, check the texture. If it’s crumbly or too icy, add a splash of full-cream milk and run the Re-Spin cycle until you achieve a creamy consistency.
- Optionally, create a small hole in the center of the ice cream and add your favorite mix-ins like sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts. Use the Mix-In function to incorporate.
- Serve immediately for the best creamy texture or store in an airtight container in the freezer for later.
Notes
Nutrition
About these Protein Ninja Creami Flavors
While I’ve shared one main protein vanilla recipe above, the flavors below are written as individual recipes, not simple add-ins. Protein ice cream ingredients vary in volume and ratios depending on the flavor, and many combinations would overflow the pint if built on a single base. Each recipe below is formulated on its own to ensure the best texture, flavor, and Creami performance.
And Here Are 7 More Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream Flavors You Can Try (The Half Baked One Is My Fave)
Here are my favorite Ninja Creami protein ice cream recipes that I want to share with you. Some of them have a vanilla base like the half baked one and lemon cheesecake for example. And some are completely different flavors all together. Recipe for each flavor is below. Don’t forget to let me know in the comments below which one you are going to try first and share your feedback once you’ve tried it. I’d love to hear from you.
2. Low-Carb Choc Mint Protein Ice Cream
Calories per serving: ~140 | Protein: 13g | Carbs: 5g | Fat: 4g | Sugar: 1g
Servings: 2 (½ pint each)
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat milk
- 1/2 cup of full-fat cream
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (sugar-free, low-carb), I use this Organic Grass Fed Whey from Amazon
- ¼ teaspoon natural peppermint extract or 2-3 drops if using a dropper
- 8–12 drops liquid stevia (adjust to taste). Remember we are using sweet protein powder, so start with 6 drops first, taste the mixture and see if you need to add more
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate chips (mix-in). Choc Zero makes good ones with monk fruit sweetener.
- Optional mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
Blend milk, cream, chocolate protein powder, peppermint extract, and stevia drops until smooth.
Pour into Ninja Creami pint below max fill line, freeze 24 hours.
Process on Ice Cream setting; add a splash of milk and Re-Spin if crumbly.
Add chocolate chips to the center, run Mix-In. Serve immediately.
If storing leftovers for later, you may need to take it out about 10 minutes before serving to soften it again, as it can go a little bit hard if put back in the freezer. Or pop it in the microwave for 15 seconds to soften faster. See notes about re-spinning leftovers above.
3. Salted Caramel Latte Protein Ice Cream (Low-Carb)
Calories per serving: ~150 | Protein: 13g | Carbs: 4g | Fat: 5g | Sugar: 1g
Ingredients
- 1 cup full cream milk or plant alternative (see notes above)
- 1/2 cup of cream or plant cream
- 1 scoop salted caramel or vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1/4 cup of freshly brewed espresso coffee (1 small shot)
- 8–12 drops liquid stevia (to taste)
- If using vanilla protein powder, then add caramel extract.
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
Freeze in Ninja Creami pint for 24 hours.
Process on Ice Cream setting.
4. Lemon Cheesecake Protein Ice Cream (Low-Carb)
Calories per serving: ~145 | Protein: 12g | Carbs: 4g | Fat: 4g | Sugar: 1g
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-cream milk
- 1/4 cup cream
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 8–12 drops liquid stevia
- 1 Pinch salt
Instructions
Blend all ingredients until smooth with an immersion blender right in the pint container. Or in a blender and then transfer to the pint container.
Freeze in Ninja Creami pint for 24 hours, process on Ice Cream setting.
Re-spin if needed.
Serve bright and creamy.
Save leftovers in the freezer if any.
5. Banana Peanut Butter Protein Ice Cream (Extra Peanutty)
Calories per serving: ~220 | Protein: 14g | Carbs: 16g | Fat: 7g | Sugar: 8g
- Ingredients
- ½ cup full-cream milk
- ½ cup cream (or you can use 1 cup of half and half instead of milk and cream)
- 1 small banana, peeled
- 4 tablespoons natural peanut butter, crunchy or smooth, it’s up to you (I found that 4 generous spoons hits the spot, I like it very peanutty)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 8–12 drops liquid stevia (or adjust as preferred)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
Instructions
Blend all except the chopped peanuts; we will add this later as a mix-in.
Freeze for 24 hours, process on the Ice Cream setting.
Make a hole in the center with a spoon and add the peanuts into it.
Use the mix-in setting to gently mix them in.
Eat right away or save leftovers for later, if you have the willpower.
6. Maple Walnut Protein Ice Cream
Calories per serving: ~160 | Protein: 12g | Carbs: 9g | Fat: 6g | Sugar: 5g
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-cream milk
- ½ cup of cream
- 1 scoop vanilla or caramel protein powder, salted caramel will work too
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or sugar-free substitute
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt if not using salted caramel powder already
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Instructions
Blend all except walnuts until smooth.
Freeze for 24 hours.
After freezing, it’s ready to creamify with the Ninja Creami, use ice cream setting.
Respin if still crumbly or icy.
Make a hole in the center and add the walnuts.
Use the mix-in function to gently mix them in.
7. "Half Baked" Protein Ice Cream (Healthy Ben & Jerry's Style)
Calories per serving: ~195 | Protein: 16g | Carbs: 16g | Fat: 8g | Sugar: 7g
Ingredients – Base
- ½ cup full-cream milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons blended to smooth cottage cheese or cream cheese
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 8–12 drops liquid stevia
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
Mix-ins
- 2–3 tablespoons protein cookie dough bites (see my recipe)
- 2–3 tablespoons protein brownie chunks (I used this one from Amazon, but my own recipe is coming soon, I promise)
Instructions
Blend base until smooth.
Freeze for 24 hours, then process on Ice Cream setting. Re-spin if crumbly.
Add mix-ins, use the Mix-In function after making a hole in the blended base and adding most of the chunks of cookie dough and brownie into it.
Top with the remaining cookie dough and brownie bits before serving.
8. Chunky Monkey Protein Ninja Creami Ice Cream
Calories per serving: ~185 | Protein: 17g | Carbs: 18g | Fat: 9g | Sugar: 10g
Ingredients
- ½ cup full-cream milk
- ½ cup full-fat cream (or you can use 1 cup of half and half instead of cream and milk)
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 small banana
- 1 scoop vanilla or banana protein powder
- 8–12 drops liquid stevia (optional sweetener)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Instructions
Blend all but mix-ins until smooth.
Freeze for 24 hours, then process on the Ice Cream setting; Re-Spin if needed.
Make a hole in the center with a spoon.
Add chocolate chips and walnuts in the center, run Mix-In cycle.
Spoon into creamy, nostalgic indulgence.
Important: Save Your Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker from Getting Damaged
Do not use the Ninja Crami machine to re-spin the leftovers if the container is not at it’s max fill line. The ice cream level will be too low for the blade to reach properly, and it could damage the machine. Only use the machine when the pint container is filled to the max fill line or close to it.
Instead, take out the leftovers or half-full container from the freezer 10 minutes before serving (I know, I know, I don’t like waiting either), but it will help the ice cream soften naturally and you will not need to break your machine. Or you can put the pint container with the leftover ice cream into the microwave for about 15 seconds, if you are impatient like me.
Tips for Making the Best Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
These recipes work best when blended for 5-10 minutes until smooth, processed with your Ninja Creami machine using the ice cream base setting, and allowed to harden into solid bases before the first spin.
If you find the ice cream a bit crumbly after the first spin, a splash of milk and an extra spin will help bring back that creamy texture we all crave.
For those who love varieties beyond soft serve or lite ice cream, mixing in ingredients at the center of the ice cream after the first spin using the mix-in function creates a professional, restaurant-quality finish.
Choose protein powders from the Ninja Creami community favorites that focus on clean ingredients with less sugar and no artificial additives, guaranteeing a healthier option for your family and fitness goals.
I hope these Ninja Creami protein ice cream recipes inspire you to experiment and enjoy a creamy vanilla base that’s as flexible as your favorite protein shake. All these recipes fit into clean eating and active living lifestyle—and they show that meeting your protein intake goals can be delicious and satisfying with the click of a button and a few smart ingredients in your pint container.
Check out the bottom of this post for links to other favorite Ninja Creami recipes to take your dessert game to the next level!
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