Creamy Double Chocolate Protein Ice Cream (Ninja Creami Recipe) – The Best High-Protein Chocolate Ice Cream for Muscle Recovery

Looking for the ultimate high-protein chocolate ice cream recipe? This rich and creamy Double Chocolate Protein Ice Cream is made in the Ninja Creami with chocolate milk, chocolate protein powder, Naked Marine Collagen, chocolate pudding mix, and heavy cream. With over 55 grams of protein per pint, it’s the perfect healthy dessert to enjoy after a workout or cool down with on a hot summer day!

We made a delicious strawberry banana protein packed frozen yogurt too! 

If you’ve been searching for the best Ninja Creami protein ice cream recipe, you’ve officially found it!

As someone who loves creating healthier desserts without sacrificing flavor, I’ve been experimenting with different protein-packed frozen treats in my Ninja Creami. This Creamy Double Chocolate Protein Ice Cream has quickly become one of my all-time favorites.

It has everything you could want in a frozen dessert:

• Thick and ultra creamy texture
• Rich double chocolate flavor
• High protein to support muscle recovery
• Easy ingredients
• Ready to spin after freezing
• Perfect for fitness lovers and chocolate addicts alike

Best of all? It tastes like premium chocolate ice cream you’d buy at the grocery store—but it’s loaded with protein that helps fuel your body after a tough workout.

Why You’ll Love This High-Protein Chocolate Ice Cream

Whether you’re trying to build muscle, lose weight, or simply eat more protein, this recipe checks every box.

✔ Over 55 grams of protein

✔ Deliciously creamy texture

✔ Rich chocolate flavor

✔ Easy Ninja Creami recipe

✔ Great post-workout snack

✔ Perfect summer dessert

✔ Family-approved

This isn’t one of those protein desserts that tastes “healthy.” It’s decadent, smooth, and satisfies serious chocolate cravings.

Ingredients

• 2 cups chocolate milk
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• 2 scoops Naked Marine Collagen
• 1 tablespoon instant chocolate pudding mix
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream

How to Make Double Chocolate Protein Ice Cream in the Ninja Creami

Step 1: Mix the Base

Pour the chocolate milk into your Ninja Creami pint container.

Whisk in:

• Chocolate protein powder
• Naked Marine Collagen
• Chocolate pudding mix

Continue whisking until everything is completely smooth.

Finally, stir in the heavy cream.

Step 2: Freeze

Place the lid on your Ninja Creami pint.

Freeze on a completely level surface for 24 hours.

Freezing the mixture solid is essential for getting that rich, creamy ice cream consistency.

Step 3: Spin

After freezing:

• Remove the lid.
• Place the pint into the Ninja Creami outer bowl.
• Lock it into the machine.
• Select the Ice Cream setting.

If your ice cream looks crumbly after the first spin (which is completely normal), simply add 1–2 tablespoons of chocolate milk and press Re-Spin.

The result is unbelievably creamy, smooth, and packed with chocolate flavor.

Nutrition Information

(Approximate nutrition for the entire pint.)

• Calories: 540–570
• Protein: 55–60 grams
• Carbohydrates: 40–45 grams
• Fat: 18–22 grams

Per Serving (½ Pint)

• Calories: 270–285
• Protein: 27–30 grams

That’s an incredible amount of protein hidden inside what tastes like a decadent chocolate dessert.

Why This Is the Perfect Post-Workout Ice Cream

One of the best times to consume protein is after strength training or an intense workout.

Exercise creates tiny tears in your muscles. Protein provides the amino acids your body needs to repair and rebuild those muscles stronger than before.

This recipe combines several excellent protein sources.

Chocolate Protein Powder

Helps support muscle growth, recovery, and satiety.

Naked Marine Collagen

Marine collagen provides collagen peptides that may help support healthy joints, tendons, skin, hair, and nails while complementing your daily protein intake.

Chocolate Milk

Chocolate milk has long been a favorite recovery drink among athletes because it naturally contains both carbohydrates and protein, making it a great way to replenish energy after exercise.

Instead of reaching for sugary ice cream after the gym, this healthier version satisfies your sweet tooth while helping you stay on track with your fitness goals.

Tips for the Creamiest Ninja Creami Ice Cream

• Freeze for at least 24 hours.
• Re-spin whenever necessary.
• Add a splash of chocolate milk if it’s powdery after the first spin.
• Let the frozen pint sit on the counter for 5 minutes before spinning.
• Always scrape down the sides after the first spin if needed.

Delicious Mix-In Ideas

Want even more chocolate?

Try adding:

• Mini chocolate chips
• Dark chocolate chunks
• Chocolate-covered almonds
• Peanut butter cups
• Protein cookie pieces
• Brownie bites
• Crushed Oreos
• Fresh strawberries
• Banana slices

Use the Mix-In setting after your ice cream has been spun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use regular milk?

Yes! However, chocolate milk adds extra flavor and a creamier texture while also contributing protein and carbohydrates.

Can I make this without a Ninja Creami?

This recipe is specifically designed for the Ninja Creami. Traditional ice cream makers will produce a different texture.

Is this good for weight loss?

It can absolutely fit into a balanced diet. With its high protein content, it helps keep you fuller for longer while satisfying dessert cravings.

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for the best Ninja Creami protein ice cream recipe, this Creamy Double Chocolate Protein Ice Cream deserves a permanent place in your freezer.

It’s rich, smooth, incredibly chocolatey, and packed with over 55 grams of protein per pint. Whether you’ve just crushed a workout, need a healthy dessert, or simply want to cool off on a hot summer afternoon, this recipe delivers everything you could ask for.

Healthy eating doesn’t have to mean giving up dessert. With recipes like this, you really can have the best of both worlds.

High Protein Strawberry Banana Frozen Yogurt in the Ninja Creami

Looking for a healthy Ninja Creami recipe that tastes like dessert but includes protein? This Healthy Protein Strawberry Banana Frozen Yogurt is creamy, fruity, delicious, and incredibly easy to make. Made with strawberries, banana, yogurt, milk, protein-boosting ingredients, and vanilla, this homemade frozen yogurt is the perfect sweet treat for a hot summer day.

I finally made my very first batch of frozen yogurt with my Ninja Creami machine, and let me tell you—this was a delicious success!

The result? Creamy, fruity, sweet, refreshing and absolutely delicious!

This recipe combines fresh strawberries and bananas with yogurt, milk, Boost nutritional powder and Naked Marine Collagen for an extra boost of nutrients and protein. It was the perfect way to satisfy my sweet tooth while still making something that felt a little more nutritious than traditional ice cream.

Why I Love This Healthy Frozen Yogurt Recipe

I love recipes that are easy to make, taste amazing and can be customized based on what you already have in your kitchen.

This strawberry banana frozen yogurt checks all the boxes.

It is:

• Creamy and delicious
• Packed with fruity flavor
• A great way to use fresh strawberries and bananas
• Easy to prepare
• Protein-packed
• Full of extra nutrients
• Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert
• Made with simple ingredients

The strawberries and bananas give this frozen yogurt a naturally fruity flavor, while the vanilla and sugar add the perfect amount of sweetness. The yogurt creates that creamy frozen yogurt texture, and the Boost nutritional powder and Naked Marine Collagen add some extra nutritional benefits.

Find out the benefits of Naked Marine Collagen here: https://www.funkyfrugalmommy.com/2025/04/benefits-of-collagen-how-to-increase.html?m=1

I love adding this Boost to my kids diets as they are all under weight from high metabolism, ADHD, and basic things genetics. They could use the extra nutrition and why not turn it into ice cream, you could eat it for breakfast! 

Healthy Protein Strawberry Banana Frozen Yogurt Ingredients

To make this recipe, you will need:

• Fresh strawberries
• 1 banana
• Yogurt
• Milk
• Boost nutritional powder
• Naked Marine Collagen
• Vanilla extract
• Sugar

You can adjust the quantities depending on how much you want to make and how sweet you like your frozen yogurt.

I used a combination of strawberry and banana because it is such a classic flavor combination. The natural sweetness from the fruit paired perfectly with the creamy yogurt.

How to Make the Strawberry Banana Frozen Yogurt Base

The most important part of making a Ninja Creami recipe is preparing the mixture properly before freezing it.

Step 1: Prepare Your Fruit

Start by washing your strawberries and removing the stems.

Slice the strawberries into smaller pieces so they blend more easily. Peel your banana and break it into chunks.

You can use fresh or frozen fruit, but fresh fruit blends beautifully into this frozen yogurt mixture.

Step 2: Add the Ingredients to a Blender

Add your strawberries, banana, yogurt and milk to a blender.

Then add the Boost nutritional powder and Naked Marine Collagen.

Add your vanilla extract and sugar for sweetness.

Blend everything together until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.

You want the fruit to be fully blended so you don’t have large chunks throughout your frozen yogurt unless, of course, you prefer a little texture.

Step 3: Taste and Adjust

Before freezing your mixture, give it a taste.

This is the perfect time to adjust the sweetness.

If you prefer a sweeter frozen yogurt, add a little more sugar. If you want more strawberry or banana flavor, you can add extra fruit.

The mixture should taste delicious before it even goes into the freezer!

Freezing the Ninja Creami Pint

Once your frozen yogurt mixture is blended and ready, pour it into your Ninja Creami container.

Be sure not to overfill the container. Follow the fill line on your specific Ninja Creami container.

Place the lid securely on the container and put it into the freezer.

For the best results, freeze it on a flat surface for approximately 24 hours.

I know waiting a full day to try your creation can be difficult, but freezing the base completely is an important part of getting the best texture when using the Ninja Creami.

Processing the Frozen Yogurt in the Ninja Creami

Once your frozen yogurt base has completely frozen, it is time for the fun part!

Remove the container from the freezer and take off the lid.

Place the container into the outer Ninja Creami bowl according to your machine’s instructions.

Select the Frozen Yogurt setting if your model has one.

Then let the Ninja Creami work its magic!

When it finishes processing, check the texture. If your frozen yogurt looks a little crumbly or powdery, don’t panic. This can happen with frozen mixtures.

Simply use the Re-Spin function according to your machine’s instructions until the texture becomes smooth and creamy.

My Healthy Protein Strawberry Banana Frozen Yogurt

After processing my first batch, I was so excited to see how it turned out.

The texture was creamy, the flavor was delicious and the strawberry and banana combination was absolutely perfect.

The Boost nutritional powder and Naked Marine Collagen gave me a way to add extra nutrients to a dessert-style treat without making it taste like a health food.

I was honestly impressed with how delicious it was.

It tasted like a fruity frozen dessert but had ingredients that made me feel a little better about enjoying it.

Easy Recipe Card

Healthy Protein Strawberry Banana Frozen Yogurt

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Freeze Time: Approximately 24 hours
Processing Time: A few minutes
Servings: Approximately 1 Ninja Creami pint

Ingredients

• Strawberries
• 1 banana
• Yogurt
• Milk
• Boost nutritional powder
• Naked Marine Collagen
• Vanilla extract
• Sugar

Instructions

1. Wash and prepare your strawberries.
2. Peel and cut your banana into smaller pieces.
3. Add the strawberries, banana, yogurt, milk, Boost nutritional powder, Naked Marine Collagen, vanilla and sugar to a blender.
4. Blend until completely smooth.
5. Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness if desired.
6. Pour the mixture into your Ninja Creami container, staying below the maximum fill line.
7. Place the lid on the container and freeze it on a flat surface for approximately 24 hours.
8. Remove the frozen container from the freezer.
9. Process it using the Frozen Yogurt setting on your Ninja Creami machine.
10. If necessary, use the Re-Spin function until the frozen yogurt reaches your desired creamy consistency.
11. Serve and enjoy!

The Perfect Healthy-ish Frozen Treat

I am officially excited to experiment with more Ninja Creami recipes!

This first batch of healthy protein strawberry banana frozen yogurt was such a great introduction to making frozen treats at home. I love that I was able to combine fresh fruit, yogurt, milk and nutritional ingredients to create something that was both delicious and satisfying.

It was packed full of nutrients, had a delicious fruity flavor and felt like a fun dessert.

If you have a Ninja Creami machine, this is definitely a recipe worth trying. And if you don’t have one yet, this recipe is exactly the kind of thing that makes me excited to keep experimenting with one.

I can’t wait to try new flavor combinations, different fruits and even more creative protein-packed frozen treats!

Have you made frozen yogurt in your Ninja Creami yet? What flavor should I try next?