Cookies and Cream Protein Ice Cream

If you’re craving that rich, nostalgic cookies and cream flavor but want to keep your goals on track, this high-protein cookies and cream ice cream is about to be your new favorite treat. It’s creamy, sweet, and loaded with flavor—and the best part? It’s packed with protein, lower in fat, and requires minimal effort thanks to the Ninja Creami.

Whether you’re looking for a satisfying post-workout dessert or just a guilt-free way to enjoy a classic flavor, this recipe checks all the boxes.

💪 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• High-protein: Perfect for muscle recovery or hitting your daily macros.

• Lower in fat and sugar: Uses a mix of skim and almond milk for a lighter base.

• Totally customizable: Use your preferred sweetener or protein powder.

• Ninja Creami magic: Get that perfect creamy texture without an ice cream maker or churner.

🥣 Ingredients

Here’s everything you’ll need to make one pint:

• 1 cup skim milk

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

• 1 scoop organic vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)

• 1 tablespoon cookies and cream (or Oreo) pudding mix (sugar-free if preferred)

• 1 tablespoon sugar (or substitute with a zero-calorie sweetener of your choice)

• 1–2 Oreo Thins, crushed (to mix in after freezing or sprinkle on top)

🧊 Equipment

• Ninja Creami (any model will work—Deluxe, Breeze, etc.)

• Ninja Creami pint container

• Freezer-safe container if storing leftovers

🧁 Instructions

1. Mix your base:
   In a blender or shaker cup, combine the skim milk, almond milk, vanilla protein powder, pudding mix, and sugar or sweetener. Blend or shake until fully dissolved and smooth.

2. Freeze:
   Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container. Secure the lid and place it in your freezer for at least 24 hours. The base must be fully frozen before processing.

3. Spin in the Creami:
   Once frozen solid, remove the container from the freezer. Install it into your Ninja Creami and select the “Lite Ice Cream” or “Ice Cream” function (depending on your texture preference).

4. Mix in your cookies:
   After the first spin, the texture should be creamy. If it's too crumbly, add a splash of almond milk and re-spin. Once smooth, make a well in the center and add your crushed Oreo Thins. Select the “Mix-In” function to combine.

5. Serve and enjoy:
   Scoop into a bowl, sprinkle with a few more cookie crumbles if you like, and dig in!

🍦 Pro Tips

• Pudding mix adds thickness and flavor: The cookies and cream pudding gives a classic taste while improving texture.

• Customize your mix-ins: Swap Oreo Thins for protein cookies, dark chocolate chips, or even chopped nuts.

• Don’t skip the re-spin: One quick re-spin with a splash of milk makes all the difference in creaminess.

🛠️ Why I Love Using the Ninja Creami

The Ninja Creami takes homemade ice cream to the next level—especially for high-protein recipes. Traditional ice cream makers can’t always handle lower-fat bases or protein powders without icy results, but the Creami blends frozen bases into a creamy, scoopable texture every time. It’s a game-changer for anyone following a macro-conscious or high-protein lifestyle.

Nutrition (Estimated per serving)

Depending on protein powder and cookies used—this is just an estimate:

• Calories: ~220–250

• Protein: ~20–25g

• Carbs: ~20g

• Fat: ~4–6g

If you're looking for more healthy Ninja Creami recipes, keep this one on rotation. It’s simple, satisfying, and seriously tastes like a cheat meal—with none of the guilt.