The Ninja Creami has become famous for turning simple protein shakes into unbelievably creamy ice cream. If you’ve been searching for the ultimate high-protein version — thick, scoopable, and totally delicious — this recipe is absolutely for you.
It’s perfect for:
After-school snacks
Healthy desserts
Post-workout treats
High-protein meal prep
Anyone who wants ice cream without lots of sugar
Let’s get started with the best Ninja Creami protein ice cream recipe ever!
⭐ Ingredients (High-Protein Base)
This base makes 1 full pint.
Protein Ice Cream Base
1 cup (240 ml) Fairlife milk or any high-protein milk
1 scoop (30–35 g) vanilla or chocolate protein powder
1 tablespoon sugar-free pudding mix (vanilla or chocolate) — optional but makes it thicker
1–2 tablespoons sweetener (sugar-free or regular, your choice)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
Mini chocolate chips
Frozen berries
Cocoa powder
Peanut butter powder
Crushed cookies
Cinnamon
A spoonful of Greek yogurt for extra creaminess
🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Mix Your Base
In a bowl or blender cup, whisk together:
Milk
Protein powder
Pudding mix (optional)
Sweetener
Vanilla extract
Make sure everything dissolves fully — no clumps!
2. Pour Into Your Ninja Creami Pint
Fill to the max fill line.
Tap the pint gently on the counter to release bubbles.
3. Freeze for 12–24 Hours
The mixture must be completely solid before you spin it.
4. Spin in the Ninja Creami
Place the frozen pint in the Creami and use:
Ice Cream Mode
(Or “Lite Ice Cream” if your model has it)
Let it complete the full cycle.
5. Check the Texture
After the first spin, it may look crumbly.
That’s normal!
Now add:
1–3 tablespoons milk (depending on how soft you like it)
Press Respin.
It should now be thick, creamy, and perfect!
6. Add Mix-Ins (Optional)
If you want chocolate chips, cookie bits, or nuts:
Make a small hole in the center
Add your mix-ins
Hit Mix-In Mode
This blends them evenly without turning the whole pint brown.
🍫 Best Flavor Variations (Top-Rated)
Try one of these to make the best Ninja Creami protein ice cream ever:
1. Chocolate Brownie Batter Protein Ice Cream
Add to the base:
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon sugar-free chocolate syrup
Optional: 1 crumbled protein brownie after spinning
2. Cookies & Cream
Use vanilla protein base and add:
2 crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (after the Respin)
3. Strawberry Shortcake
Add to the base:
½ cup frozen strawberries
After spinning, add:
A few crushed vanilla wafers
4. Peanut Butter Cup
Add to the base:
2 tablespoons PB2 (powdered peanut butter)
Optional mix-ins:
Mini chocolate chips
5. Mint Chocolate Chip
Add to the base:
⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract
Green food coloring (optional)
Mix-in:
Mini chocolate chips
💪 Tips to Make the Best Creamy Protein Ice Cream Ever
✔ Use Fairlife or high-protein milk
It freezes softer and blends creamier.
✔ Add pudding mix
It thickens the base and enhances texture.
✔ Don’t skip the Respin
Almost every protein ice cream needs it.
✔ Add liquid slowly
Start with 1 tablespoon of milk before respinning.
✔ Let the pint sit for 2–3 minutes
Slightly thawing helps the blades work better.
✔ Use quality protein powder
Whey blends = creamiest
Plant protein = still good but needs more liquid
✔ Don’t overfill
Stay under the max fill line or the machine won’t spin correctly.
🧊 Perfect Texture Troubleshooting
Too icy?
Add:
1–2 tablespoons milk + Respin
OR
1 tablespoon sugar-free pudding mix next time
Too soft?
Add:
1 tablespoon more protein powder in the base
OR
Freeze the pint an additional hour
Powder clumps?
Blend with a hand blender before freezing.
🥄 How to Store Your Ice Cream
Once spun, it’s best to eat it right away.
But if you do freeze leftovers:
Smooth the top
Cover with a lid
Freeze
Respin before eating again
🎉 Conclusion
With just a few simple ingredients and your Ninja Creami, you can easily make the best Ninja Creami protein ice cream recipe ever! It’s creamy, high-protein, customizable, and perfect for anyone who wants a healthier frozen dessert without giving up flavor.