Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream Recipe
This Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream ice cream recipe is thick, creamy and rich, but it’s also high-protein and vegan. So easy to make!
My Notes:
Servings: pint ice cream
Ingredients
- 1 scoop vegan vanilla or cookies and cream protein powder
- 1 tablespoon(s) cashew or almond butter
- 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon(s) xanthan gum (optional, makes it extra silky)
- 1 pinch(s) salt
- 1 - 3 teapsoon(s) agave or sweetener of choice (optional, if needed)
- 2 cup(s) plain or vanilla plant-based milk (I like soy milk for highest protein and creaminess)
- 2 - 3 Oreo cookies
Instructions
- Mix the base: In a Ninja Creami pint container, add the protein powder, cashew butter, vanilla extract, xanthan gum (if using), salt, and sweetener (if using). Pour in plant-based milk to just below the fill line (this will be approximately 2 cups). Mix thoroughly using a whisk, fork, strong milk frother, or immersion blender until fully combined and smooth.Sweetness tip: If your protein powder is already sweet, you might not need any extra (I usually skip it). But feel free to sweeten to taste. The base should be a bit sweeter than you want the final ice cream to be, since freezing dulls sweetness. Any sweetener will work here, such as agave, maple syrup, sugar, or a calorie-free option.
- Freeze flat: Freeze with the lid off for 24 hours, or until completely solid. This helps the mixture freeze flat and evenly (no hump!). Once frozen, pop the lid on for longer storage.
- Spin it: Remove from the freezer and run the outside of the container under hot water for 1–2 minutes to help prevent icy edges. Insert into the Ninja Creami and select the “Lite Ice Cream” setting.Re-spin if crumbly: If the texture is dry or powdery, add a splash (1–2 tablespoons) of plant-based milk and press “Re-spin.” Repeat if needed until creamy.
- Add the cookies: Dig a hole in the center of the ice cream and break 2 Oreo cookies in half and shove them in the ice cream. Return the container to the machine and press the “Mix-in” button.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately for best texture. I like to crumble an extra Oreo cookie and sprinkle it on top for even more cookie goodness.
Notes
Maco Cheat Sheet:
For 1 entire pint using Good Protein (21g protein per scoop), soy milk, and 2 Oreo cookies, the macros are:598 calories · 39g protein · 51g carbs Want to tweak it?
- Higher protein: Add an extra ½ scoop protein powder (+10g protein)
- Lower calorie: Omit the nut butter, use a calorie-free sweetener, use a lower calorie plant-milk (such as oat milk), and use Oreo Thins Cookies or chocolate wafer cookies (saves 150 - 250 calories)
Nutrition
Serving: 1 entire pint of ice cream made with 2 cookies | Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 917mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 2255IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 798mg | Iron: 9mg
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