Ninja Creami Protein Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Dairy Free)

This Ninja Creami Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is high protein, dairy free, and tastes like the real thing. Made with almond milk and vanilla protein powder, it’s a guilt-free treat you can make any night of the week.

this …

My Dad Would Have Loved This Ice Cream

Growing up, my dad had ice cream every single night after dinner. It was just what he did. His favorites were always butter pecan and mint chocolate chip; he never could quite decide between the two.

I carried that love of ice cream right into raising my own kids. Over the years, I tried just about every ice cream maker out there, and every single one ended up in the back of the cabinet after a use or two. Too messy, too complicated, too much cleanup for a weeknight treat.

Then I got my Ninja Creami, and everything changed. I actually use it. Like, all the time. And now that I am a little older and paying more attention to what I eat, it has become my secret weapon.

I can enjoy a real bowl of ice cream every night, just like my dad, and still hit my protein goals without the guilt. This mint chocolate chip version is one of my favorites because it tastes indulgent, but the almond milk and protein powder keep it light.

Ice cream every night? Dad would be proud.

Why You’ll Love This

• High Protein: One pint packs a real protein punch thanks to a full scoop of vanilla protein powder
• Real Mint Chocolate Chip Flavor: Peppermint extract delivers that classic cool mint taste, just like the real thing
• Only 4 Steps: Mix, freeze, spin, and eat
• Dairy Free: Made with unsweetened almond milk — no cream, no milk, no problem
• Easy to Customize: Change up the protein powder, skip the food coloring, or swap the mix-ins

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum powder
• 1 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener
• A small pinch of powdered green food coloring (optional)
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (added after spinning)

Tips for The Perfect Ice Cream

• To prevent your ice cream from being too crumbly sit the pint on the counter for 15 minutes before processing on Lite Ice Cream, and run the sides of the pint under warm water
• Don’t skip the xanthan gum — it’s the secret to smooth, creamy texture instead of an icy, grainy result
• Green food coloring is optional but gives you that classic mint green look. Start with just a pinch — a little goes a long way
• Monk fruit keeps this low sugar, but you can swap in a tablespoon of regular sugar or erythritol if needed

This post contains some affiliate links, for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link, I will earn a small commission which helps keep my blog up and running but it won’t cost you a penny more)! Click here to read my full disclosure policy.   

Equipment Needed

• Ninja Creami machine
• Ninja Creami pint container
• Whisk or small hand blender
• Measuring cups and spoons

How to Make Ninja Creami Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

1. Mix your base: Add the almond milk, water, protein powder, peppermint extract, xanthan gum, monk fruit, and food coloring to your Ninja Creami pint container. Whisk until fully combined with no clumps. Pro tip: If your protein powder tends to clump, blend everything in a shaker bottle first before pouring it into the pint.
2. Freeze for 24 hours: Place the lid on the pint and freeze for a full 24 hours. The base must be completely frozen solid before spinning. Pro tip: Freezing less than 24 hours is the number one reason Ninja Creami protein ice cream comes out crumbly — don’t rush it.
3. Spin on Lite Ice Cream: Let the frozen pint sit on the counter for 5 minutes, then install it in the machine and select Lite Ice Cream. Run the full cycle. Pro tip: Lite Ice Cream is the best setting for protein-based recipes. It processes more gently and gives a creamier result than the regular setting.
4. Re-spin if needed: Check the texture after the first spin. If it still looks crumbly or powdery, select Re-spin for one more cycle. Most protein ice cream bases need two spins.
5. Add the chocolate chips: Use the back of a spoon to press a small well down the center of the pint. Add your mini chocolate chips, then place the pint back in the machine and select Mix-In.
6. Serve Scoop immediately: and enjoy right away for the best texture. See storage tips below if you need to save some for later.

Storing Your Ninja Creami Ice Cream

Put the lid back on and store the pint in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. When you’re ready for more, let it sit out for 5 minutes, then re-spin on Lite Ice Cream to bring back that creamy texture.

Variations

• Chocolate mint: Stir a tablespoon of cocoa powder into the base before freezing for a rich dark chocolate mint flavor.
• Oreo mint: Use crushed Oreo pieces instead of mini chocolate chips in the mix-in step.
• Extra minty: Increase peppermint extract to 3/4 teaspoon if you love a bold mint flavor.
• Chocolate protein: Swap vanilla protein powder for chocolate protein powder and skip the food coloring for a chocolate mint chip twist.
• Creamy Fairlife version, Not dairy free? Replace the almond milk with 1 cup of skim or 0% Fairlife milk and add 1 tablespoon of softened cream cheese. Use 1/3 cup monk fruit or sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon peppermint extract. Richer, ultra creamy, and just as delicious.

More Ninja Creami Recipes You Will Love

• Ninja Creami Protein Chocolate Ice Cream
• Ninja Creami Protein Key Lime Pie Frozen Yogurt
• Ninja Creami Pistachio Ice Cream No Artificial Dyes
• Ninja Ceami Protein Strawberry Ice Cream with Fairlife Milk

Commonly Asked Questions

Print