The Best Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream- Chocolate & Coconut Swirl

ninja creami protein ice cream the best chocolate coconut swirl flavor

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The Best Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream- Chocolate & Coconut Swirl

This ice cream recipe for the Ninja Creami makes a delicious swirl ice cream based on a Mounds candy bar.

Prep Time10

Freezing Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: pints

Calories: 374kcal

Author: Holly Lee

Cost: $10

Equipment

Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker
Immersion Blender optional

Ingredients

Vanilla Coconut Protein Ice Cream

100 grams Reduced Fat Cottage Cheese about 1/2 cup
50 grams Vanilla Whey Protein 1.5 scoops
24 grams Allulose 2 tbsps
1/4 teaspoon Coconut Extract
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or vanilla extract
1 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk more if needed to reach the max fill line

Chocolate Creami Protein Ice Cream

100 grams Reduced Fat Cottage Cheese about 1/2 cup
50 grams Chocolate Whey Protein 1.5 scoops
24 grams Allulose 2 tbsps
12 grams Black Cocoa Powder 1.5 tbsp-- regular cocoa powder okay
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or extract
1 cup skim milk more if needed to reach the max fill line

Instructions

For the Vanilla Coconut Protein Ice Cream

Take one of your Ninja Creami pint cups and the ingredients for the vanilla-coconut ice cream mixture. Blend with an immersion blender.
100 grams Reduced Fat Cottage Cheese, 50 grams Vanilla Whey Protein, 24 grams Allulose, 1/4 teaspoon Coconut Extract, 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste, 1 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk
Pour half of your mixture into a small container to keep in the fridge for the top layer of the second pint. Put the pint cup with the remaining mixture into the freezer to set for 2-4 hours, until firm enough to pour the top layer.

For the Chocolate Protein Ice Cream

Take a second Ninja Creami pint cup and add the ingredients for the chocolate ice cream mixture. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
100 grams Reduced Fat Cottage Cheese, 50 grams Chocolate Whey Protein, 24 grams Allulose, 12 grams Black Cocoa Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste, 1 cup skim milk
Pour half of the chocolate mixture into another small container to refrigerate for the top layer of the other pint. Put the pint cup with the remaining chocolate mixture into the freezer. Leave to set for about 2-4 hours until firm enough to ppour the top layer.

To Make the Chocolate Coconut Swirl

When the bottom layers are set, remove the frozen bases from the freezer. Grab the remaining halfs of each mixture from the fridge. Pour the liquid vanilla coconut mix on top of the frozen chocolate layer. Put the pint cup back in the freezer.
Repeat that process, this time pouring the liquid chocolate mixture and pour on top of the frozen vanilla later.
Put both pints back in the freezer to set for 24 hours. Make sure to place them on a level surface.
When you want to eat your ice cream, spin one time on Lite Ice Cream setting. Check the texture--if necessary, do one Re-Spin cycle. Do not add any liquid at the respin or your ice cream may become too soft and blend the layers together.
Enjoy your delicious Creami swirl creation!

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Notes

Keeping the colors separate: The flavors stay mostly separate as long as you have enough protein in the recipe and allow it to freeze for a full 24 hours. Using less protein will result in a thinner ice cream, which can blend the flavors.

IMPORTANT: For best results, do the respin without adding extra liquid! That will keep this ice cream firm, which is important for a good swirl. Some people are in the habit of adding a splash of milk before a respin--do not do that for this recipe.

Preventing white from turning gray: The pint with the white vanilla layer on the bottom stays whiter than the pint with the vanilla layer on top. If you prefer a bright white ice cream, mix the coconut flavor first and freeze it on the bottom in both pint cups. The next day, make the chocolate and pour it on top.

Troubleshooting Tips: If you're having issues with your Ninja Creami machine, check out my Ninja Creami Troubleshooting Guide.

This recipe has only been tested with the ingredients listed here. Ingredient swaps can change the results of this recipe. Feel free to experiment with your preferred protein powder, sweetener, or liquid, but I cannot promise it will properly swirl if you change anything.

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