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Packed with protein and bursting with classic cookies and cream flavor, this Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Protein Ice Cream is one of my favorite healthy treats to enjoy anytime!
Made perfectly creamy and smooth with the Ninja Creami, this protein ice cream is loaded with crunchy cookie bits and indulgent flavor, all while being packed with protein. Whether you’re craving a quick snack or a delicious dessert, this protein ice cream is a simple way to enjoy something satisfying and delicious!
If you love cookies and cream protein ice cream, don’t miss my other delicious flavors like chocolate peanut butter protein ice cream, mint chocolate chip protein ice cream, strawberry protein ice cream, cherry protein ice cream, pumpkin protein ice cream, and s’mores protein ice cream!
Table of Contents
- Why You Will Love This Cookies and Cream Protein Ice Cream
- Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions & Variations
- How To Make Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Protein Ice Cream
- Shawna’s Expert Tips
- Serving Suggestions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Protein Ice Cream Recipes!
- NINJA CREAMI COOKIES AND CREAM PROTEIN ICE CREAM Recipe
Why You Will Love This Cookies and Cream Protein Ice Cream
- Easy: This recipe is super easy to make! Simply blend the ingredients, freeze the mixture overnight, and let the Ninja Creami do the rest!
- A Few Ingredients: This recipe is made with just 3 simple ingredients. It comes together so quickly and effortlessly.
- Protein-Packed: This ice cream is packed with protein from the protein shake and whipped cottage cheese!
- Creamy Texture: The cottage cheese gives this protein ice cream an extra creamy texture! It’s our special ingredient to make the best protein ice cream!
- Cookies and Cream Flavor: This protein ice cream is packed with delicious cookies and cream flavor from the cookies and cream protein shake and Oreo cookies! Love cookies and cream? Don’t miss our baked chocolate Oreo donuts and Oreo ice cream sandwiches.
Ingredients Needed
- Protein Shake: Use one pre-mixed cookies and cream flavored protein shake for this recipe.
- Cottage Cheese: Blend the cottage cheese with the protein shake until smooth and creamy before freezing the mixture. You can’t taste the cottage cheese. It just helps make this protein ice cream so incredibly creamy. You can use fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat cottage cheese.
- Oreo Cookies: For added cookies and cream flavor, mix in or top with crushed Oreo cookies or your favorite chocolate sandwich cookies before serving.
Find the full measurements in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
- Flavor Swap Ideas: Chocolate or vanilla protein shakes both work great if you don’t have cookies and cream.
- No Protein Shake?: Use 10-11 ounces of unsweetened vanilla almond milk or your milk of choice and 1 scoop of your favorite chocolate, vanilla, or cookies and cream protein powder.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use a plant-based protein shake and omit the cottage cheese. You can add pudding mix for extra creaminess in place of the cottage cheese.
- Pudding Mix: If you don’t want to use cottage cheese, consider adding 1 tablespoon of instant pudding mix or 1 teaspoon of sugar-free instant pudding mix for added creaminess. Or, you can even add this in addition to the cottage cheese.
How To Make Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Protein Ice Cream
Step 1: Pour the cookies and cream protein shake into a large blender. Then, add the cottage cheese and an optional pinch of salt. Thoroughly blend the ingredients.
Step 2: Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container.
To help create a flat surface and avoid peaks, place a lid that fits inside the container before adding the Ninja Creami lid. Then, secure the Creami lid and freeze it overnight.
Step 3: Remove from the freezer, install the pint in your Ninja Creami, and run the “Lite Ice Cream” setting.
Step 4: It’s normal for the ice cream to look crumbly or powdery after the first spin. Add a splash of almond milk or your milk of choice, and re-spin once or twice on the “Lite Ice Cream” setting until smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Make a small well in the center of the ice cream, add the crushed Oreo cookies, and run the “Mix-In” cycle. Or, you can simply sprinkle crushed Oreos on top before serving. Then, serve immediately and enjoy!
Shawna’s Expert Tips
- Blend Thoroughly: Make sure to blend well so there are no chunks of cottage cheese left. This helps create a perfectly smooth base.
- Prevent Peaks: After pouring the mixture into your pint container, place a lid or something flat that fits directly on top of the mixture before freezing. This keeps the surface flat and prevents peaks from forming, so you won’t have to scrape them off later.
- Re-Spin: If the ice cream turns out powdery or crumbly after the first spin, add a splash of milk and re-spin once or twice to achieve that extra smooth and creamy texture.
Serving Suggestions
You can top your cookies and cream protein ice cream with extra crushed Oreos or mini cookies for more texture and that classic cookies and cream flavor. Or, add a drizzle of chocolate syrup, sugar-free chocolate sauce, or melted dark chocolate for a decadent touch. You can even pair this protein ice cream with our chocolate protein mug cake for the ultimate high-protein dessert combo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Does My Ice Cream Look Powdery After The First Spin?
This is completely normal and common when using the Ninja Creami machine. Simply add a splash of milk and re-spin until smooth and creamy.
Can I Add Other Mix-Ins Besides Oreos?
Yes, some delicious mix-in ideas are chocolate chips, chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans, or your favorite cookie crumbs.
More Protein Ice Cream Recipes!
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Ninja Creami S’mores Protein Ice Cream
- Strawberry Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Ninja Creami Cherry Protein Ice Cream
- Ninja Creami Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Ice Cream
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NINJA CREAMI COOKIES AND CREAM PROTEIN ICE CREAM
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cookies and cream protein shake, (10-11 ounces)
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese, fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat
- 1 pinch salt, optional
- 2-3 Oreo cookies
Instructions
- Pour the cookies and cream protein shake into a large blender. Then, add the cottage cheese and an optional pinch of salt. Thoroughly blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container. Our Expert Tip: To help create a flat surface and avoid peaks, place a lid that fits inside the container before adding the Ninja Creami lid. Then, secure the Creami lid and freeze it overnight.
- Remove from the freezer, install the pint in your Ninja Creami, and run the “Lite Ice Cream” setting.
- It’s normal for the ice cream to look crumbly or powdery after the first spin. Add a splash of almond milk or your milk of choice, and re-spin on the “Lite Ice Cream” setting once or twice until smooth and creamy.
- Make a small well in the center of the ice cream, add the crushed Oreo cookies, and run the “Mix-In” cycle. Or, you can simply sprinkle crushed Oreos on top before serving. Then, serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
- Protein Shake Flavor: Chocolate or vanilla protein shakes both work great if you don’t have cookies and cream.
- Make the Protein Shake: Use 10-11 ounces of unsweetened vanilla almond milk or your milk of choice and 1 scoop of your favorite chocolate, vanilla, or cookies and cream protein powder.
- Pudding Mix: If you don’t want to use cottage cheese, consider adding 1 tablespoon of instant pudding mix or 1 teaspoon of sugar-free instant pudding mix for added creaminess. Or, you can even add this in addition to the cottage cheese.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This high-protein Ninja Creami cookies and cream ice cream is made with cottage cheese and a protein shake for the ultimate creamy texture and flavor. It’s rich, smooth, and so easy to make your new favorite healthy treat!