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A spoon holds a scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream above a small cup filled with more of the same ice cream. Chocolate chips are visible throughout, and a few chips are scattered on the wooden surface around the cup.

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Ninja Creami Recipe)

Whip up creamy chocolate chip mint protein ice cream in the Ninja Creami! Refreshing mint meets rich chocolate chips for a cool, protein-packed treat!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Freezing Time: 24 hours
Total Time: 24 hours 5 minutes
Author: Heather Painchaud
Servings: 1 pint
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups vanilla Premier Protein shake
  • 3 tbsp monk fruit sweetener or granulated white sugar
  • 1 tbsp sugar-free vanilla pudding mix or regular vanilla pudding mix
  • ¼ tsp mint extract
  • 3-5 drops green food coloring optional

Mix Ins:

  • ¼ cup sugar-free chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips
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Instructions

  • Combine the vanilla Premier Protein, pudding mix, sweetener, mint extract, and food coloring in the Ninja Creami pint container. Stir well.
  • Freeze the pint container on a flat surface for 24 hours or until frozen solid.
  • Remove the pint from the freezer and run under hot water for 30 seconds to help loosen the sides. Take off the lid and place the container into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami.
  • Secure the outer bowl lid, then insert the outer bowl into the Ninja Creami machine. Press the Lite Ice Cream button and let the cycle complete.
  • Remove the lid and check the texture. If the ice cream is powdery, reinsert into the machine, and press the Re-spin button.
  • Create a small hole in the center of the ice cream and add the chocolate chips. Use the Mix-In button to evenly distribute them throughout.
  • Scoop into a bowl, top with extra chocolate chips if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Want ultra-creamy ice cream? Add ½ teaspoon xanthan gum before freezing to maintain texture, this can be substituted for the pudding mix.
  • Chop mix-ins into small pieces so they distribute evenly and blend smoothly.
  • Place the pint on a flat surface in your freezer to prevent freezing at an angle.
  • If the ice cream is too hard, use the Re-spin function for a softer consistency.
  • Let the frozen pint sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes or run under hot water for 30 seconds before spinning to prevent icy chunks.
  • If a dome forms on top while freezing, try freezing without the lid or scrape off any excess before spinning to protect your blades.
  • If you're looking to reduce sugar content, consider using natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a different flavor profile.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 882mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 700mg | Iron: 3mg