Cookies and Cream Protein Ice Cream
Craving a high-protein, low-carb ice cream that doesn’t skimp on flavor? This Cookies and Cream Protein Ice Cream made with the Ninja Creami is a perfect blend of creamy texture, rich vanilla flavor, and crunchy chocolate cookie mix-ins. It’s an easy, macro-friendly way to satisfy your sweet tooth while staying on track with your nutrition goals!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ High-Protein & Low-Carb – Packed with protein while keeping sugars low.
✔️ Ultra Creamy Texture – Thanks to a blend of casein and whey plus heavy cream.
✔️ Easy to Make – Minimal prep time, just blend, freeze, and spin!
✔️ Customizable – Use your favorite cookies or mix-ins for variety.
Ingredients
1 cup milk of choice (I used Fairlife 2% for extra protein)
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 scoop protein powder (BPN Vanilla Whey/Casein blend)
2 tbsp heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
1/4 tsp xanthan gum or 8g sugar-free pudding mix (for texture)
Pinch of salt
3 Catalina Crunch Chocolate Vanilla Cookies, crushed (for mix-ins)
Instructions
Blend the Base: In a blender, combine the milk, almond milk, protein powder, heavy cream, xanthan gum (or pudding mix), and salt. Blend until smooth.
Freeze: Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and freeze for at least 24 hours until solid.
Spin the Ice Cream: Remove from the freezer and place in the Ninja Creami machine. Use the “Lite Ice Cream” or “Gelato” setting.
Respin if Needed: If the texture isn’t creamy enough, add a splash of milk and respin once or twice.
Mix in the Cookies: Once creamy, use the Mix-In setting to fold in the crushed Catalina Crunch cookies.
Enjoy! Serve immediately for soft-serve consistency or freeze for a firmer texture.
Macros Per Serving (Entire Pint)
(Approximate, based on ingredients used)
Calories: ~500 kcal
Protein: ~45g
Carbs: ~21g
Fat: ~25g
Customization Ideas
✅ Swap Catalina Crunch cookies for Oreos, HighKey cookies, or any low-carb alternative.
✅ Add a dash of vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
✅ Drizzle sugar-free chocolate syrup for extra decadence.
Final Thoughts
This Cookies and Cream Protein Ice Cream is a game-changer for anyone looking for a delicious, guilt-free dessert. The Ninja Creami transforms simple ingredients into an ultra-creamy, protein-packed treat that tastes just like classic cookies and cream – without the sugar crash. Give it a try and let me know how you customize yours!
Tag @KevTheDietitian on Instagram if you make it – I’d love to see your creations! 🍨💪
