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This Ninja Creami Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Ice Cream is ultra-creamy, packed with protein, and tastes just like the classic! It’s refreshing, minty, chocolatey, and so satisfying. This is an easy, high-protein Ninja Creami recipe that feels like a treat but fits your healthy goals.
But what really makes this recipe my favorite is the story behind it. Mint chip was my dad’s favorite ice cream, and I still remember the cartons of Thrifty mint chip in our freezer when I was little. This flavor always brings me back to those sweet memories of him. So this one’s for you, Gerry. It’s a healthier twist on a classic and a sweet scoop of nostalgia.
If you’re loving Ninja Creami protein ice creams, don’t miss our s’mores protein ice cream, cookies and cream protein ice cream, chocolate peanut butter protein ice cream, Ninja Creami cherry protein ice cream, pumpkin protein ice cream, and strawberry protein ice cream. They’re all creamy, crave-worthy, and packed with flavor!
Table of Contents
- Why You Will Love Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Ice Cream
- Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions & Variations
- How To Make Ninja Creami Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Ice Cream
- Shawna’s Expert Tips
- Serving Suggestions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Ninja Creami Recipes To Try!
- NINJA CREAMI MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP PROTEIN ICE CREAM Recipe
Why You Will Love Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Ice Cream
- High-Protein: This mint chip ice cream is packed with protein from the protein shake and cottage cheese.
- Mint Chocolate Chip Flavor: This protein ice cream has a delicious mint chocolate chip flavor from the hint of peppermint extract and mini chocolate chips.
- Easy to Prepare: There’s minimal prep work required to make this ice cream!
- Creamy: The Ninja Creami gives this protein ice cream an incredibly smooth and creamy texture!
Ingredients Needed
- Protein Shake: You will need one pre-mixed vanilla protein shake for this recipe.
- Cottage Cheese: Blend the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. You don’t taste the cottage cheese in this protein ice cream. It just adds protein and creaminess.
- Peppermint Extract: Use peppermint extract for that classic mint chip flavor. Don’t use mint extract, as it has a different flavor.
- Sweetener: Sweeten this protein ice cream with your sweetener of choice. Some options are sugar or your favorite sugar-free sweetener.
- Chocolate Chips: Mix in mini chocolate chips or sugar-free chocolate chips to complete the mint chocolate chip flavor profile.
Find the full measurements in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
- Green Food Coloring: For that classic mint chip green color, add a few drops of green food coloring. This step is completely optional and purely for presentation, so feel free to skip it if you prefer.
- Make the Protein Shake: If you don’t have a pre-mixed vanilla protein shake, you can make your own! Simply combine 10 ounces of unsweetened almond milk or your milk of choice with one scoop of vanilla protein powder.
- Cottage Cheese to Use: Fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat cottage cheese all work wonderfully in this recipe. Use your preferred cottage cheese.
- Chocolate Chips: You can substitute mini chocolate chips with sugar-free chocolate chips.
- Pudding Mix Option: If desired, for an even creamier texture, you can add 1-2 teaspoons of sugar-free vanilla pudding mix. Or, use 1 tablespoon of regular vanilla pudding mix.
How To Make Ninja Creami Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Ice Cream
Step 1: Add the cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Or, use an immersion blender to blend it directly in its container.
Step 2: Pour the vanilla protein shake into a large glass measuring cup. Then, add the blended cottage cheese, peppermint extract, sweetener, salt, and optional green food coloring.
Step 3: Thoroughly whisk the ingredients until smooth and combined.
Step 4: Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container.
To help create a flat surface and avoid peaks, place a flat, freezer-safe lid that fits inside the container before securing the Ninja Creami lid. Then, add the Creami lid and freeze it overnight.
Step 5: Remove the pint from the freezer along with the lids, install it in your Ninja Creami machine, and run the “Lite Ice Cream” setting.
Step 6: The protein ice cream may look crumbly or powdery after the first spin.
Just add a splash of almond milk or any milk you like, then re-spin using the “Lite Ice Cream” setting once or twice until it’s smooth and creamy.
Step 7: Make a small well in the center of the ice cream and add the mini chocolate chips. After that, run the “Mix-In” cycle.
Or, simply top with mini chocolate chips, and enjoy!
Shawna’s Expert Tips
- Mix Ingredients Well: Ensure that you mix all the ingredients well before freezing the mixture. There shouldn’t be any chunks.
- Adjust the Mint Flavor: Start with 1/8 teaspoon (about 1-2 drops) of peppermint extract. You can taste the base before freezing and add up to 1/4 teaspoon if you prefer a stronger mint flavor, but be careful not to overdo it.
- Mix in the Chocolate Chips: Don’t add the mini chocolate chips to the protein ice cream mixture before freezing. Instead, use the mix-in setting on the Ninja Creami or stir them in once done. This helps maintain the texture of the chocolate chips and ensures they get evenly distributed.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy your mint chocolate chip protein ice cream as is, or add your favorite toppings. You can add a few extra mini chocolate chips, drizzle with chocolate syrup for even more chocolate flavor, or garnish with a fresh mint leaf. However you serve it, it’s a delicious way to enjoy classic mint chip flavor with a high-protein twist!
Frequently Asked Questions
What If My Ice Cream Is Crumbly After The First Spin?
This is normal after the first spin. Simply add a splash of milk and re-spin using the “Lite Ice Cream” setting until it reaches a creamy texture.
Do I Have To Add Food Coloring To Mint Chip Ice Cream?
No, adding food coloring is completely optional! It does not affect the taste of the ice cream. Food coloring just gives it that classic mint green color if you want a traditional look.
More Ninja Creami Recipes To Try!
- Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
- Strawberry Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Ice Cream
- Ninja Creami S’mores Protein Ice Cream
- Ninja Creami Cherry Protein Ice Cream
If you try this recipe, please be sure to leave us a comment and star rating, ★★★★★ letting us know how it turns out for you.
NINJA CREAMI MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP PROTEIN ICE CREAM
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 vanilla protein shake, (11-12 ounces)
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese, blended
- 1-2 drops peppermint extract, not mint extract
- 1-2 teaspoons sweetener of choice
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
- 2-3 drops of green food coloring, optional
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Or, use an immersion blender to blend it directly in its container.
- Pour the vanilla protein shake into a large glass measuring cup. Then, add the blended cottage cheese, peppermint extract, sweetener, salt, and optional green food coloring.
- Thoroughly whisk the ingredients until smooth and combined.
- Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container. To help create a flat surface and avoid peaks, place a flat, freezer-safe lid that fits inside the container before securing the Ninja Creami lid. Then, add the Creami lid and freeze it overnight.
- Remove the pint from the freezer along with the lids, install it in your Ninja Creami machine, and run the “Lite Ice Cream” setting.
- The protein ice cream may look crumbly or powdery after the first spin. Just add a splash of almond milk or any milk you like, then re-spin using the “Lite Ice Cream” setting once or twice until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Make a small well in the center of the ice cream and add the mini chocolate chips. After that, run the “Mix-In” cycle. Or, simply top with mini chocolate chips, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Make the Protein Shake: If you don’t have a pre-mixed vanilla protein shake, you can make your own! Simply combine 10 ounces of unsweetened almond milk or your milk of choice with one scoop of vanilla protein powder.
- Peppermint Extract: Start with 1-2 drops of peppermint extract, as extract strengths can vary. Make sure to use peppermint extract, not mint extract, as the flavor is different. Taste and adjust as needed, adding one more drop at a time until you reach your desired flavor.
- Cottage Cheese: Fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat cottage cheese all work wonderfully in this recipe.
- Green Food Coloring: As an option, add a few drops for that classic mint chocolate chip green. It’s purely for presentation, so feel free to skip it!
- Pudding Mix Option: If desired, for an even creamier texture, you can add 1-2 teaspoons of sugar-free vanilla pudding mix. Or, use 1 tablespoon of regular vanilla pudding mix.
- Chocolate Chips: You can substitute mini chocolate chips with sugar-free chocolate chips.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hi! Your protein ice cream recipes look delicious. However, I don’t own a Ninja Creami. Is it possible to make these ice cream recipes in a regular ice cream maker?
Hi, yes, you can absolutely make these protein ice cream recipes in a regular ice cream maker. Just be sure the mixture is well blended before churning, and keep in mind the texture might be slightly different compared to the Ninja Creami, still creamy and delicious, just not as dense. Let me know if you try it!
You’ve got to try this one if you like protein ice cream. It’s super creamy, minty, and loaded with protein! It tastes just like classic mint chip ice cream but with a healthy twist that makes it perfect any day of the week.
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Hi Victoria, I’m so happy that you enjoyed the Ninja Creami mint chocolate chip protein ice cream! Thanks for letting us know!