This healthy cookies and cream protein ice cream is packed with Oreo pieces yet contains 52g of protein per pint. Satisfy your sweet tooth with this homemade lower sugar ice cream, made in the Ninja Creami.
The Ninja Creami machine truly lives up to the hype. The flavours and textures that you're able to achieve with protein ice cream changes the game for creating healthy desserts.
This Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Protein Ice Cream contains just 4 ingredients and no pudding mix!— milk, protein powder, vanilla extract, and Oreo thins. Once frozen and creamified in the Ninja Creami, it creates a delicious soft-serve textured ice cream that literally tastes like an Oreo McFlurry. You will not believe you are eating 52g of protein in one pint of this ice cream recipe.
Get a couple extra Ninja Creami pints and meal prep your protein desserts for the week. This cookies and cream Ninja Creami will change your protein game!
Note that I have the Ninja Creami Deluxe model, which has 50% larger pints than the regular Ninja Creami. It also has 11 different modes and some new features compared to the original. I've scaled this recipe to serve 1-2 people, with quantities that will fit in the pint cups of any Ninja Creami machine so everyone can make it.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Tastes like an Oreo Blizzard from Dairy Queen, yet the entire pint has 52g of protein!
- Made with just 4 simple ingredients. No gums or instant pudding required.
- Healthier than store-bought ice cream and lower in sugar
- Oreo thins allow you to pack more Oreo chunks with less calories than regular Oreos.
- Super quick and easy to make. Stir the ingredients, freeze, then blend in the Ninja Creami.
- Creamy soft-serve texture without needing an ice cream maker.
- This recipe is naturally nut-free and vegetarian, plus you can use gluten-free Oreos to make it gluten free.
Looking for more Ninja creami protein desserts? Try my Cake Batter Ninja Creami, Orange Creamsicle Protein Ice Cream, or Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Ice Cream.
Ingredient Notes
Here are the ingredients you'll need to make this high protein Ninja Creami ice cream:
- Milk—I typically alternate between 2% or skim milk. Use skim milk to decrease the calories slightly. I also enjoy using a milk with increased protein, like Fairlife. Higher fat milk will yield a creamier texture.
- Vanilla Extract—To enhance the flavor of the ice cream base.
- Vanilla Protein Powder—I like to use the Premier Protein Whey Protein Powder in Vanilla Milkshake. It is creamy and provides 30g protein per serving, plus it doesn't have any weird flavours. Any vanilla protein powder you like will work.
- Oreo thins—Oreo thins have less filling than regular Oreo cookies. This allows you to add more Oreo chunks with less calories. If you need to eat gluten free, use gluten free Oreo cookies.
Substitutions
- Use different cookies—You can mix-in any type of cookie in this recipe. Try Golden Oreos, Mint Oreos, Biscoff Cookies, graham crackers, etc.
- Dairy-Free—Use almond milk and plant-based vanilla protein powder.
- Nut-free—Use all dairy milk.
- The Ninja Creami is also great for adding more mix ins like m&ms, chocolate chips, fruit chunks, peanut butter, etc. Blend on Lite Ice Cream first, Re-Spin if necessary, then add your mix-ins and blend on Mix-In.
- Sweetness—If you like your ice cream sweeter, add 1-2 teaspoon of your favourite sweetener to the base like maple syrup, honey, agave, or a sugar free alternative.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Be sure to read the recipe card below for the full recipe and nutrition facts. Note that I have the Ninja Creami Deluxe model, as photographed below. I've scaled this recipe to also fit in the smaller original models.
(1) Add the milk, protein powder, and vanilla extract to a Ninja Creami pint. Stir and freeze overnight.
Run the pint under warm water for 30 seconds then dry it off. Place in the outer bowl.
(2) Blend on “Lite Ice Cream”, then add 1-2 tablespoon extra milk and “Re-spin”.
(3) Stuff the Oreo thins in the center of the ice cream and blend on "Mix-In" mode.
(4) Enjoy immediately!
Make Ahead
The base of this protein ice cream must be made ahead of time, as it needs to freeze for at least 12 hours. If you want to meal prep your protein ice cream, you can buy additional Ninja Creami pints for your machine on Amazon, then mix and freeze several pints at once to always have protein ice cream at the ready.
Storing Leftover Protein Ice Cream
This recipe makes a good dessert for 2 people. It's quite filling! Either scoop into two bowls, or share straight from the pint.
Should you have leftover protein ice cream, smooth the top flat with a spoon, then place the pint cup back in the freezer. Blend on Lite Ice Cream the next time you want to enjoy it. The Oreo cookies will turn into little specs throughout!
Tips and Tricks
Here are some of my top tips for perfect protein ice cream in the Ninja Creami :
- While I'm not sure 24 hours is truly necessary like Ninja suggests, the mixture must freeze for at least 12 hours before blending.
- A lot of recipes will call for a pinch of xanthan gum or instant pudding mix to help the texture and creaminess of low-fat protein ice creams. I find it adds too much of an unpleasant flavour, even in small quantities. Pudding mix can also be hard to find. I don't recommend it, nor do I think it needs it. Most protein powders have some thickeners already in them, and the Ninja Creami has a really powerful blade.
- Higher fat milk will make this protein ice cream even creamier.
- Use Oreo Thins for more Oreos cookie pieces with less calories.
- You can make this recipe entirely plant-based if you prefer, though I do think whey protein powder will give the best taste and texture.
- The Lite Ice Cream setting is meant for low fat mixtures like this protein ice cream. If you like your protein ice cream softer, you can Re-Spin a few times.
Frequently Asked Questions
This loosens the frozen sides and bottoms before blending to prevent an icy texture.
After the first spin, a lot of protein ice creams will have a powdery texture due to the low fat content. Just run a Re-Spin cycle or 2 until you have your desired texture.
You could try freezing the milk into cubes, then adding the other ingredients with a splash of extra milk and blending like a protein shake, but you won't get as thick of a texture as with the Ninja Creami.
You could try using entirely dairy free milk and a plant-based protein powder. Oreos are typically vegan but be sure to check your package.
Trust me, getting a Ninja Creami will change your protein game! This healthy cookies and cream Oreo ice cream recipe is so simple to make and actually tastes like a decadent dessert. Start meal prepping your ice cream for the week and check out all of my protein ice cream recipes!
More Ninja Creami Recipes
- Biscoff Protein Ice Cream (Ninja Creami)
- Golden Oreo Protein Ice Cream (Ninja Creami)
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Ice Cream (Ninja Creami)
- Chocolate Mini Egg Protein Ice Cream (Ninja Creami)
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Recipe
Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Protein Ice Cream
Equipment
- Ninja Creami
Ingredients
- 1½ cup skim milk use 2% for a creamier texture
- 1 serving vanilla whey protein powder (35g) or any vanilla protein powder
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 Oreo thins
Instructions
- Add the milk, protein powder, and vanilla extract to a Ninja Creami pint. Stir and freeze overnight.
- Run the pint under warm water for 30 seconds then dry it off. Place in the outer bowl.
- Blend on “Lite Ice Cream”, then add 1-2 tablespoon extra milk and “Re-spin”. Stuff the Oreo thins in the center of the ice cream and blend on "Mix-In" mode. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- This recipe can serve 1 as a large snack, or 2 as a healthy dessert.
- Use gluten-free Oreos or another brand of sandwich cookie if required.
- Protein content will depend on the brand of protein powder and milk.
- Use almond milk and a plant-based vanilla protein powder if you are vegan or dairy-free.
- Run the pint under warm water to soften the sides and reduce ice crystals.
- If you cannot finish the entire pint, flatten the top and re-freeze. Spin on "Lite Ice Cream" next time. The Oreos will blend into the base.
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