Skip the ice cream shop and make your very own delicious Chocolate Protein Ice Cream straight from home! All you need are 4 simple ingredients and a Ninja Creami Machine to make this powerhouse homemade ice cream with 34 grams of protein!
Chocolate Protein Ice Cream
This Chocolate Protein Ice Cream is so delicious, high in protein, and has a creamy texture that is tough to beat! You'll need 4 simple ingredients, a Ninja Creami Machine, and some time for the base to freeze, but aside from that, you're ready to make this yummy dessert. Your taste buds will explode with this delicious chocolate flavor!
The entire family is going to love this one, so make sure to double, triple, even quadruple the batch! This chocolate treat is different than regular ice cream mainly due to the simplicity of the ingredients, and the amount of extra protein.
There are 34 grams of protein in this dessert, making it a perfect treat to help you meet your fitness and health goals. I wanted to create an easy recipe that was healthy, delicious, and used simple, wholesome ingredients.
This is the perfect treat for an evening dessert, and won't derail your entire day of healthy choices. Add all your favorite toppings and you'll be ready to go! The sweet tooth in your family is going to be obsessed with this chocolate protein ice cream recipe. The good news is that you don't have to sacrifice quality or flavor for this high protein dessert!
Chocolate protein ice cream ingredients
I love a recipe where the full ingredient list is less than five ingredients! Gather these simple ingredients and you'll be all set to make this creamy ice cream.
- chocolate Fairlife milk
- brownie batter protein (I use Clean Simple Eats brand, code JORDO for a discount)
- chocolate instant pudding mix
- Oreo cookies
Equipment
How to make a chocolate protein ice cream
Follow these simple instructions to make this chocolate ice cream recipe. Make sure you set aside 24 hours for the base to freeze before you dig in.
- Get out your Ninja CREAMI Ice Cream Machine.
- Add fairlife milk, protein, and instant pudding mix to a shaker bottle. Shake well until everything is well mixed. Pour the contents of the shaker bottle into the creami cup.
- Freeze the ice cream base for 24 hours.
- Add a splash of chocolate milk and mix the creami cup on the lite ice cream function.
- Add in oreo cookies & any other mix-in's on mix-in mode.
- Enjoy!
Chocolate protein ice cream substitution ideas
Check out these easy substitutions for this chocolate protein ice cream.
- Milk: I use Fairlife Chocolate Milk, and it is so delicious and my personal favorite. You could use normal white milk, coconut milk, or even almond milk. Keep in mind that by changing the milk base, you will get different flavors as a result.
- Protein: I use Clean Simple Eats brand. It is so good, and like the name says, has clean and simple ingredients. If you're interested in trying it out, make sure you use code JORDO for a discount. For this recipe I use the Brownie Batter flavor, but the chocolate protein powder would be a good match for this recipe too. Here is a link to the protein powder I love. Make sure you use the code JORDO for your discount!
- Chocolate instant pudding mix: There really isn't a good substitution for this ingredient. My biggest suggestion is to use a different flavor instant pudding mix. However, in my opinion, chocolate would taste best. You'll definitely end up changing the flavor of the ice cream if you used a different flavor pudding mix.
- Oreo cookies: I cannot imagine not wanting to use the delicious, classic, Oreo cookies as a mix-in and topping on this protein ice cream! If you're not quite as big of an Oreo fan as I am, change it out for a different mix-in or topping. Chocolate chips, crushed chocolate chip cookies, or brownies would all taste amazing.
How long does chocolate protein ice cream last in the fridge?
This high protein chocolate ice cream will last for up to 5 days in the fridge. This recipe only makes one serving, but you could double, triple, or even quadruple the recipe to make your ice cream for more than one night. Make all the bases you need, and then prep the mix-ins and toppings right before you're about to enjoy!
How to meal prep this recipe
Like I said above, I like to meal prep this recipe by making the bases all at once for the week. Then, when I'm ready to enjoy a serving, I add in the Oreos and use the mix-in option on my Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker.
I am someone who always loves a little something sweet at the end of the day. It is so helpful for me to have this protein-packed dessert ready and prepped.
What goes well with chocolate protein ice cream?
This chocolate protein ice cream is so delicious and stands on its own as a dessert. However, the toppings and mix-ins are limitless when it it comes to this treat. Extra Oreo cookies, cookie dough peices, sprinkles, chocolate chips, or some flakey sea salt all would be delicious.
Go crazy and pick your favorite toppings that will compliment the rich chocolate flavor. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries! Imagine all the possibilities.
How healthy is this chocolate protein ice cream?
Healthy is a subjective term and it means different things for each individual. It really depends on your body, health goals, and amount of movement. I can say for sure that this creamy chocolate ice cream is definitely healthier than a traditional ice cream.
With only four simple ingredients and 34 g protein, this ice cream will help you meet and maintain your health goals. For me, a big part of maintaining a healthy mindset and body is not totally restricting myself from sweet treats and desserts. That is why I love creating recipes for delicious desserts that do not compromise taste, quality, or my health goals.
Can I mix protein powder into ice cream?
Yes, you absolutely can. This recipe is the perfect one to try if you've never tried protein powder in ice cream.
It can be chunky or create a weird texture if you don't find a good recipe. Since this recipe uses the Ninja Creami, it incorporates so well. You wouldn't even know there is protein powder in there!
Is chocolate ice cream high in protein?
A serving of normal ice cream will typically have less than 5 grams of protein. This delicious treat has over 30 grams of protein!
There is nothing wrong with enjoying a bowl of yummy ice cream without a high protein content. However, if you have health or fitness goals you are trying to hit, this amazing high-protein dessert will definitely help you do that.
What is the best high-protein ice cream?
I am biased but this is the BEST high-protein ice cream around. It is so delicious, creamy, and will have your whole family obsessed. Trust me when I say that this healthy ice cream recipe is the best out there.
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Chocolate Protein Ice Cream
Equipment
- Ninja Creami
- measuring spoons
- Shaker Bottle
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate fairlife milk
- 1 serving brownie batter protein (I use Clean Simple Eats brand, code JORDO for a discount)
- 1 tablespoon chocolate instant pudding mix
- 2 oreo cookies
- optional: extra oreo cookies, cookie dough pieces, sprinkles, or whatever you want
Instructions
- Add fairlife milk, protein, and instant pudding mix to a shaker bottle. Shake well until everything is well mixed. Pour the contents of the shaker bottle into the creami cup.
- Freeze the base for 24 hours.
- Add a splash of chocolate milk and mix the creami cup on lite ice cream mode.
- Add in oreo cookies & any other mix-in's on mix-in mode.
- Enjoy!
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