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Mint Chocolate Protein Ice Cream

Published: Jul 6, 2026 by Lara This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Scoop up the classic combo you crave, minty fresh, chocolatey delicious!
This high-protein Ninja Creami treat is cool, creamy, and the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without the sugar crash.

Top-down view of scoops of Mint Chocolate Protein Ice Cream served in a teal ceramic bowl with a brown rim. The white ice cream is generously topped with mini chocolate chips against a light marble background.

This Mint Chocolate Protein Ice Cream is the perfect mix of cool and creamy, with refreshing peppermint and rich chocolate in every bite. Made with 2% milk and CSE vanilla protein powder, it’s high in protein, low in sugar, and made extra smooth thanks to the Ninja Creami.

Top it with sugar-free chocolate chips for that classic mint-chocolate crunch perfect for a post-workout treat or a guilt-free dessert anytime.

What Makes This Ice Cream Special?

  • Made in the Ninja Creami – Say goodbye to icy, rock-solid pints. The Creami transforms your mix into a silky, scoopable treat every time.
  • High Protein – Powered by CSE Vanilla Protein Powder, this dessert gives you a sweet way to hit your protein goals.
  • Mint Chocolate Goodness – With refreshing peppermint extract and optional sugar-free chocolate chips, this combo is cool, bold, and indulgent—without the guilt.
  • Low Sugar – Sweetened with Monk Fruit In The Raw, it’s a treat that keeps things light while still tasting decadent.
Angled overhead shot of a black scoop resting in a clear Ninja Creami pint filled with white Mint Chocolate Protein Ice Cream. Chocolate chips are visible on the surface and embedded within the frozen dessert.

If you're looking for more delicious Ninja Creami recipes, check out this Coconut Ice Cream, Dole Whip, and this Chocolate Ice Cream with Cottage Cheese.

Flat lay of ingredients for Mint Chocolate Protein Ice Cream: Simply Vanilla protein powder, Monk Fruit sweetener, McCormick peppermint extract, vanilla bean paste, chocolate chips, and organic milk on a grey surface.

Ingredients for this Ninja Creami Mint Chocolate Protein Ice Cream

You only need 5 ingredients to make this delicious cake batter protein ice cream

  • 2% organic milk
  • Peppermint extract
  • Vanilla CSE protein powder
  • Vanilla bean paste
  • Monk Fruit In The Raw
  • Sugar free chocolate chips (optional)
Overhead view of a teal bowl filled with Mint Chocolate Protein Ice Cream and chocolate chips, resting on a matching light blue saucer. A silver spoon is inserted into the side of the creamy white dessert.

Nutrition Information

For the whole pint: 361 kcals, 42g protein, 39g total carbs, 2g fiber, 17g Sugar alcohols, 21g net carbs, 8g fat

For the whole pint with Optional sugar-free chocolate chips: 452 kcals, 43g protein, 53g total carbs, 4g fiber, 27g Sugar alcohols, 22g net carbs, 14g fat

Tips & Tricks

  • Prep in Advance. This recipe takes 18-24 hours to freeze.
  • Have a Deluxe maker? This recipe is made for the original Ninja Creami ice cream maker. If you have the deluxe, multiply each ingredient amount by 1.5.
  • Use a high-quality protein powder – Some protein powders can create an icy texture. My preferred brands are Naked Nutrition, Now Foods and Clean Simple Eats.
A smiling woman in a black top presses the “Ice Cream” button on a Ninja Creami machine placed on a white marble kitchen counter, with a pint of frozen base inside, ready to churn into creamy homemade ice cream.

Tools to make this easy recipe

  • Ninja Blender – I love my ninja blender. Not only can you use it for the obvious, like smoothies and shakes, but it also works perfectly for making the ice cream base!
  • Ninja Creami ice cream maker – I am in love with this Ninja Creami. 
  • Ninja Creami Pints - I opted for these pints because they were about half the price but be weary if you need them quickly; it took about three weeks to get here. They did have some prime options for other pint containers, but I was being thrifty.
Close-up of a black ice cream scoop lifting a ball of white Mint Chocolate Protein Ice Cream from a clear Ninja Creami pint. Small chocolate chips are visible within the creamy base against a light background.

How to make Mint Chocolate Protein Ice Cream with your Ninja Creami

  1. Mix the base. Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. Freeze the mixture. Next, transfer the mixture into the Ninja Creami pint and place the lid on. Transfer the pint to the freezer and freeze for at least 24 hours.
  3. Spin It in the Ninja Creami. After 24 hours, remove the lid and place the pint into the pint holder. Place the lid with the blade on top and lock it into place. Process the pint on lite mode.
  4. Add mix ins. Make a hole in the ice cream and place the sugar free chocolate chips into the hole. Select Mix In Setting.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Scoop the protein-packed ice cream into a bowl or enjoy it straight from the container. For a little extra flair, you can top it with your preferred toppings.

Toppings & Pairings

  • Sugar free chocolate chips
A hand holds a Ninja Professional blender cup filled with frothy white liquid base, blending ingredients for Mint Chocolate Protein Ice Cream before freezing.
Add all ingredients
Top-down view of a frozen, pale yellow ice cream base speckled with vanilla bean seeds inside a clear Ninja Creami pint. A grey lid sits beside it on a textured surface.
Freeze for at least 24 hours
Overhead shot of the frozen Mint Chocolate Protein Ice Cream base inside a clear Ninja Creami pint, placed within the machine's outer processing bowl, ready for spinning.
Spin
Top-down view of churned white ice cream in a Ninja Creami pint showing a hollow center well after the initial spin cycle for Mint Chocolate Protein Ice Cream.
Spin again
Overhead shot of mini chocolate chips poured into the center well of spun white ice cream in a Ninja Creami pint, preparing for the mix-in cycle to create Mint Chocolate Protein Ice Cream.
Add mix-ins

Substitutions

Milk: If you substitute for a different type of milk, like Oat Milk or Almond Milk, this may affect the texture and the amount of respins you need to do.

Protein Powder: Swap CSE with your favorite vanilla protein, plant-based or whey-based.

How to store

When freezing the ice cream pint, make sure the lid is on secured and it's placed in the freezer on a flat surface.

What to do if you don't eat the entire pint

If you don't eat all of the ice cream in one sitting, make sure to flatten the top of the ice cream, replace the lid and store in the freezer. When you're ready to eat it again you will need to run it on the lite ice cream function, and respin twice.

Top-down view of a black scoop holding a round portion of Mint Chocolate Protein Ice Cream over a clear pint. Mini chocolate chips are scattered on the white surface and mixed into the frozen dessert below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this dairy-free?

Yes! Use almond milk or oat milk and a plant-based protein powder. The texture may vary slightly, so you might need to add a bit of pudding mix for creaminess.

Can I use a different sweetener?

Absolutely! Monk fruit, allulose, or erythritol all work well. Adjust to taste.

Overhead shot of scoops of Mint Chocolate Protein Ice Cream served in a teal ceramic bowl with a brown rim. The white ice cream is topped with numerous mini chocolate chips, resting on a textured grey surface.

More Ninja Creami Recipes to Enjoy!

If you love this Ninja Creami Mint Chocolate Protein Ice Cream, then you love these other Ninja CREAMI recipes.

  • Thin Mint Protein Ice Cream
  • Caramel DeLites Ninja Creami Ice Cream
  • Peanut Butter Patties Ninja Creami Ice Cream
  • Lemonades Ninja Creami Ice Cream
Direct top-down view of swirled Mint Chocolate Protein Ice Cream inside a clear Ninja Creami pint. Dark chocolate chips are distributed throughout the smooth white mixture, showing the texture after processing.
Close-up of a black ice cream scoop lifting a ball of white Mint Chocolate Protein Ice Cream from a clear Ninja Creami pint. Dark chocolate chips are scattered on top and mixed into the creamy base.

Mint Chocolate Protein Ice Cream

Lara
Scoop up the classic combo you crave—minty fresh, chocolatey delicious! This high-protein Ninja Creami treat is cool, creamy, and the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without the sugar crash.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Freeze Time 1 day d
Total Time 1 day d 5 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 pint
Calories 452 kcal

Equipment

  • Ninja Creami

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cup 2% organic milk
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 ½ scoop vanilla CSE protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon Monk Fruit In The Raw
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • sugar free chocolate chips optional

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Next, transfer the mixture into the Ninja Creami pint and place the lid on.
  • Transfer the pint to the freezer and freeze for at least 24 hours.
  • After 24 hours, remove the lid and place the pint into the pint holder. Place the lid with the blade on top and lock it into place.
  • Run the Ninja Creami on the lite ice cream function. Scoop into a bowl and add desired toppings Enjoy!

Notes

For the whole pint: 361 kcals, 42g protein, 39g total carbs, 2g fiber, 17g Sugar alcohols, 21g net carbs, 8g fat
For the whole pint with Optional sugar free chocolate chips: 452 kcals, 43g protein, 53g total carbs, 4g fiber, 27g Sugar alcohols, 22g net carbs, 14g fat

Nutrition

Serving: 1pintCalories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 43gFat: 14gFiber: 4g
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