It's easy to make a high protein ice cream in your Ninja Creami using only 4 ingredients! This chocolate protein Ninja Creami is made without protein powder using simple ingredients that are inexpensive.
I've been making the creamiest protein chocolate ice cream in my Ninja Creami without using protein powder. Could you add a scoop of protein powder if you want? Sure. But this makes a protein-rich ice cream with just regular ingredients, no protein powder needed.
The secret? Cottage cheese. It gives the ice cream such a creamy delicious texture. The chocolate flavor comes from cocoa powder. This is an easy to make recipe using only a few (4!) simple ingredients.
This is an ice cream I love enjoying since it contains more protein than regular ice cream, and my kids love it too.
Ingredients
- Milk - you can use any type of milk you want for this. I typically use dairy milk, but you can use almond milk, soy, coconut, oat, etc.
- Cocoa powder
- Sugar
- Cottage cheese - It doesn't matter if you use a larger curd or smaller curd, it will all get blended to create that smooth ice cream texture.
How to make Ninja Creami chocolate protein ice cream
Add all ingredients to a blender.
Blend to combine, then pour into the Ninja Creami container.
Freeze for at least 24 hours on a level surface. After 24 hours, remove from the freezer. Run warm/hot water along the outside to thaw the outer layer.
Process on the lite ice cream setting. If needed, add a splash of milk and respin to get to the desired texture.
Scoop out and enjoy the protein chocolate ice cream!
Recipe tips
- Make sure you run a little hot water along the outside of the Creami container before processing. This will allow the outer layer to thaw and get incorporated properly. (Alternately, you can remove from the freezer 10-15 minutes before processing).
- If you have leftovers, smooth out the top and return to the freezer. You will likely need to reprocess before enjoying again.
- If you want to amp up the protein, you can always add a scoop of protein powder to your ice cream mixture.
More Ninja Creami recipes
- Ninja Creami cookie butter ice cream
- Ninja Creami vanilla ice cream
- Ninja Creami chocolate peanut butter ice cream
- Ninja Creami cottage cheese ice cream
- Ninja Creami coffee ice cream
Chocolate Protein Ninja Creami
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend to combine, then pour into the Creami container. Place in the freezer on a level surface and freeze for at least 18 hours.
- Remove from the freezer and run warm/hot water along the outside edge for 45 seconds-1 minute to thaw the outer layer.
- Process on the Lite Ice Cream setting. If needed, add a splash of milk and respin.
Notes
- Make sure you run a little hot water along the outside of the Creami container before processing. This will allow the outer layer to thaw and get incorporated properly. (Alternately, you can remove from the freezer 10-15 minutes before processing).
- If you have leftovers, smooth out the top and return to the freezer. You will likely need to reprocess before enjoying again.
- If you want to amp up the protein, you can always add a scoop of protein powder to your ice cream mixture.
Nutrition
If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.
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