If you’ve been here a while, you already know how much I love my Ninja Creami. It’s one of my most-used kitchen gadgets for making high protein desserts that taste like the real deal.
I’ve tested dozens of Ninja Creami protein ice cream recipes in my own kitchen. The magic of using a Ninja Creami is that you can start with one simple protein ice cream base recipe and turn it into endless flavors. All of our flavor combos are smooth, creamy, and macro-friendly.
I’m sharing 20 of my favorite Ninja Creami protein ice cream flavors. You can batch prep multiple pints at a time, swap in your favorite protein powder, and always have a healthy dessert ready in the freezer.
Why You’ll Love These Protein Ice Cream Recipes
- High protein & macro-friendly – Most pints have 25–35g of protein.
- One base recipe – Save time by making the same base and just switching flavors.
- Budget-friendly – Cheaper than buying store-bought high protein ice cream.
- Freezer-friendly – Prep ahead so you always have a healthy sweet treat.
Best Protein Powders for Ninja Creami Ice Cream
From testing, here’s what works best for a creamy, scoopable texture:
- Casein or whey/casein blends – Best for creaminess (Quest, Ascent, Dymatize Elite Casein).
- Whey concentrate – Smooth texture and good flavor variety (Optimum Nutrition, Ghost).
- Whey isolate – Lean macros but can freeze harder; add pudding mix or yogurt (Dymatize ISO100).
- Plant-based protein – Add coconut cream or nut butter to improve texture (Orgain, Vega Sport).
💡Madi’s tip: Casein-heavy blends + pudding mix give the creamiest results.
High-Protein Ninja Creami Base
(Makes 1 pint or about 2 servings)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups high-protein milk (Fairlife skim or 2%)
- 1 scoop (25–30g) protein powder (whey, casein, or blend)
- 2–3 tsp sugar-free instant pudding mix (any flavor)
- 1–2 tsp sweetener (allulose, monk fruit, or stevia blend)
- Flavor extract to match your variation
- Optional: 2–3 tbsp Greek yogurt or blended cottage cheese for extra creaminess
💡 I’ll sometimes had a tiny bit of gel based food coloring to get brighter colors. Gel coloring works better for baking since it’s thick and won’t thin out your ice cream. This is totally optional to use!
Macros per pint:
- Calories: 272
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 46.5g
- Fat: 1g
Add your mix-ins and any garnishes to the base macros above
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a Ninja Creami pint container.
- Freeze for at least 24 hours until solid.
- Spin on Lite Ice Cream or Creami setting.
- If crumbly, add 1–3 tbsp milk and Re-Spin until creamy.
- Stir in any mix-ins after spinning.
How to Use These Flavors
For each variation below:
- Follow the Creami Base Recipe above.
- Add the swaps listed before freezing.
- Stir in mix-ins after spinning.
- Garnish as desired!
20 Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream Flavors
1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Chocolate protein powder
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder + 1 tbsp powdered peanut butter
- Mix-in: mini chocolate chips
- Garnish with chopped peanuts (optional)
2. Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Vanilla protein powder
- ½ tsp peppermint extract + green food coloring (optional)
- Mix-in: mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate chunks
3. Strawberry Cheesecake Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Vanilla protein powder
- ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries + 1 tbsp cheesecake pudding mix
- Mix-in: crushed graham crackers
- Garnish with more graham crackers or Teddy Grahams for fun
4. Mocha Latte Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Chocolate protein powder
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder + 1 tbsp cocoa powder
5. Birthday Cake Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp cheesecake pudding mix + ½ tsp almond extract
- Mix-in: sugar-free rainbow sprinkles
6. Pumpkin Pie Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Vanilla protein powder
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree + 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Garnish with more pumpkin pie spice
7. Cookies & Cream Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1 tbsp cheesecake pudding mix
- Mix-in: crushed Oreo Thins
- Garnish with more crushed Oreo’s
8. Maple Pecan Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Vanilla protein powder
- ½ tsp maple extract
- Mix-in: chopped pecans
9. Banana Cream Pie Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Vanilla protein powder
- ½ banana + 1 tbsp cheesecake pudding mix
- Mix-ins vanilla wafers
- Garnish with crushed vanilla wafer cookies
10. Peanut Butter Cup Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Chocolate protein powder
- 1 tbsp powdered peanut butter
- Mix-in: chopped mini PB cups
- When you’re in an extra decadent mood, drizzle chocolate syrup or melted peanut butter too!
11. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Chocolate protein powder
- ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries
- Mix-in: chopped dark chocolate or drizzle magic chocolate hard shell topping over the ice cream and mix in
12. Salted Caramel Pretzel Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp sugar-free caramel syrup
- Mix-in: crushed pretzels + pinch of sea salt
13. Mocha Almond Fudge Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Chocolate protein powder
- 1 tsp instant coffee powder
- Mix-in: sliced almonds + chocolate syrup drizzle
14. Pistachio Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Vanilla protein powder
- ½ tsp pistachio extract + green food coloring (optional)
- Mix-in: chopped pistachios
15. Rocky Road Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Chocolate protein powder
- Mix-in: mini marshmallows, chopped almonds, chocolate chips
16. Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp cheesecake pudding mix + ½ tsp lemon extract
- Mix-in: fresh blueberries
17. Mocha Mint Chip Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Chocolate protein powder
- ½ tsp peppermint extract + 1 tsp instant coffee powder
- Mix-in: mini chocolate chips
18. Churro Cinnamon Swirl Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon + ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Mix-in: sugar-free caramel syrup
19. Peanut Butter Banana Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Vanilla protein powder
- ½ banana + 1 tbsp powdered peanut butter
- Mix-in: chopped peanuts
20. White Chocolate Raspberry Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
- Vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp sugar-free white chocolate syrup
- Mix-in: fresh raspberries
Madi’s Tips
- Casein protein or blends make the creamiest texture.
- Don’t skip the pudding mix, it keeps the ice cream scoopable.
- Re-spin with milk if it’s crumbly after the first spin.
- Don’t add the mix-ins during the freezing process, you add them after the first spin
FAQs
What’s the best protein powder for Ninja Creami?
Casein or whey/casein blends make the creamiest texture. Whey isolate works if you add pudding mix, yogurt, or cottage cheese.
Do I have to freeze it for 24 hours?
Yes, you should free your Ninja Creami creations totally frozen sold to make sure the Creami blades can shave and churn it properly.
Why is my protein ice cream crumbly?
It likely needs more liquid or fat. Add 1–3 tbsp milk and Re-Spin.
Can I make these dairy-free?
Yes, you can use plant-based protein powder, almond milk, and add coconut cream or cashew butter for creaminess. Plant based protein powders can be a little more grainy than whey based protein powders, but they’re still be tasty.
