You Will Love This Snickers Ninja Creami Protein Ice
I cannot get over how creamy this protein ice cream recipe comes out! The vanilla peanut butter base is so delicious on its own, but then mix in dark chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, and chopped dates for that signature Snickers caramel flavor, and this recipe is absolutely heavenly.
The best part is that it’s easy to make, made with healthy, higher protein ingredients, and can easily be made dairy-free! I make this ice cream in my Ninja Creami, which makes it SUPER creamy and gives it the best ice cream texture. Every bite of this Snickers Protein Ice Cream recipe is so good and it’s one of my favorite Ninja Creami recipes!
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Snickers Creami Protein Ice Cream Ingredients
This recipe is already higher in protein than classic ice cream, but there are many ways to adjust the macros and increase the grams of protein to make this recipe fit your needs. Here are a few notes about the ingredients and substitutions that you can make!
Protein Ice Cream Base
- Milk – Regular 2%, soy milk, oat milk, or Ripple milk are all great options.
- Creamy Peanut Butter – If you’re looking to lower the overall calories/fat and up the protein, feel free to use PB2 powder instead! Just be sure to mix it with water so that it creates the same amount as peanut butter.
- Maple Syrup – Date syrup works great for a lower-sugar option!
- Vanilla Extract
- Vanilla Protein Powder – About 1 scoop, but feel free to add more. Caramel protein powder and chocolate protein powder can add tons of flavor, too!
Snickers Mix-Ins
- Chopped Peanuts – This recipe has a lot of peanut butter flavor, so you can always skip this mix-in and/or add more peanut butter as a topping instead!
- Chocolate Chips – Personally, I love dark chocolate chips as a mix-in. Mini chocolate chips are a great idea, too!
- Chopped Dates – The chopped dates are a healthier way to get that caramel flavor in the ice cream. They’re so good! I recommend chopping them as small as possible to evenly distribute the flavor.
How to Make Protein Ice Cream (Ninja Creami)
It’s so easy to make protein ice cream using the Ninja Creami! Here’s how to put this recipe together:
1. Whisk the Ice Cream Base
Whisk milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and protein powder until smooth. I like to mix it right in the pint jar!
2. Freeze Overnight
Add the lid and freeze overnight or for at least 6 hours!
3. Blend the Ice Cream
Use the Ninja Creami to blend the ice cream ingredients into a smooth, creamy texture. I like to give it a re-spin to get an even creamier texture!
4. Add Mix-Ins
Make a hole in the center of the ice cream using a spoon, then add the mix-ins. Use the “mix-in” button to mix them evenly into the ice cream.
5. Scoop & Add Toppings
Scoop into your favorite bowl or parfait glasses, then add toppings (optional)!
Best mix-ins for this Ninja Protein Ice Cream
Take your Snickers protein ice cream up a notch with these delicious mix-in or topping ideas!
- Crumbled Protein Cookies
- Cocoa Powder (mixed in)
- Fresh Blueberries
- Date Caramel
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How to store Creami Protein Ice Cream
Keep any extra protein ice cream in the pint jar and freeze for up to 3 months! When ready to eat, let it thaw for a few minutes on the countertop, and then scoop it out. Add toppings and enjoy!
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Ninja Protein Ice Cream FAQs
After testing many ways to make healthy ice cream, I can honestly say that the Ninja Creami is 1000% worth it! While healthy ice cream can often be made in a blender, it’s tough to get it to that true creamy ice cream texture. The Ninja Creami makes it happen in such an easy way! I’ve even mashed bananas, then turned it into ice cream with this machine, and it came out so incredibly creamy. Highly recommend!
Nope! While the manufacturer suggests 24 hours for optimal freezing, this recipe only needs 6 hours if your freezer is set to the correct temperature (0°F). For best results, freeze overnight if you can, but don’t stress if you’re short on time.
If your ice cream is crumbly, it’s likely due to an imbalance in the ingredients or not freezing it long enough. Make sure your base has enough fat or liquid (like milk or nut butter) to create a creamy texture. If the result is still crumbly, use the “re-spin” function—it usually works like magic to fix the texture!
A greasy texture typically happens if there’s too much fat, like an excess of peanut butter or heavy cream. Try scaling back on high-fat ingredients, using powdered peanut butter (PB2), or opting for milk with lower fat content to balance it out.
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Ninja Protein Ice Cream (Snickers)
Equipment
- Parfait Glasses optional
Ingredients
Protein Ice Cream Base
- 2 cups milk (2%, soy, oat, or Ripple)
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or date syrup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (about 1 scoop )
Snickers Mix-Ins
- 2 Tablespoons chopped peanuts
- 2 Tablespoons chocolate chips
- 2 Tablespoons chopped dates
Toppings (Optional)
- date caramel
- chocolate syrup
Instructions
- The night before, whisk together the milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and protein powder until it's smooth.
- Pour into the Ninja Creami pint jar (if you didn't already mix it in there) and add the lid.
- Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight!
- When ready, place the pint jar in the machine and blend with the "ice cream" setting on full.Tip: Once it's done, respin for an even creamier texture!
- Make a well in the middle of the ice cream using a spoon, then add in the mix-ins.
- Press the "mix-in" button.
- Scoop into a bowl and add toppings. Enjoy!
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Notes
- If you’re looking to lower the overall calories/fat and up the protein, feel free to use PB2 powder instead! Just be sure to mix it with water so that it creates the same amount as peanut butter.
- To make this recipe in a blender:
- Whisk the protein ice cream base together.
- Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze.
- When ready, blend in a high-speed blender. You may have to work with it and add a little bit of extra milk to get it smooth and creamy!
- Fold in the mix-in ingredients, add toppings and enjoy!
Eden says:
Swapped the peanuts for almonds and OMG! My whole family loves this ice cream, it’ll be a mainstay all summer!
Jar Of Lemons replied:
So glad you all enjoyed this, Eden!
Jamie says:
I made this snickers protein ice cream for after a workout and it was amazing! It was so indulgent and tastes even better than snickers. Saving this recipe to make again!
Jacqueline Debono says:
Hands down the best homemade ice-cream ever. Loved all the snickers flavours!
Amy Liu Dong says:
This is creamy and sweet, a perfect combo indeed! The touch of nuttiness to it just makes it even more amazing!
Colleen says:
This ice cream was so rich and decadently delicious. We loved it and I’ll make it again.
Lauren says:
Snickers ice cream bars used to be my go-to when I’d get ice cream from the ice cream truck with the kids. But this recipe is even better! Love that I can make it at home now.
DK says:
OMG this snickers ice cream looks amazing! I’m going to have to buy a ninja creami now to make this!
Sean B says:
While I didn’t have the ninja this was a wonderful ice cream recipe. The days are getting hot in Arizona and this was the perfect way to cool right down!
Jackie says:
Just WOW! I am an ice cream junky, and it shows on my waistline… eep! So, I’ve been trying to find recipes that are more healthy but still hit the spot. Long story short… This snickers ice cream is SO good!
Krystle says:
This is SO rich and creamy. I’ve been eating it for a treat every night this week.
Jar Of Lemons replied:
So glad to hear you enjoy this recipe, Krystle! Thanks for the review!
Dafna says:
How do you make this with a blender?
Christine McMichael replied:
Hi, Dafna! Here’s how to make this recipe in a blender:
Whisk the protein ice cream base together.
Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze.
When ready, blend in a high-speed blender. You may have to work with it and add a little bit of extra milk to get it smooth and creamy!
Fold in the mix-in ingredients, add toppings and enjoy!