This brownie batter protein ice cream is made in the Ninja Creami with chocolate milk, chocolate protein powder, and brownie chunks. It tastes like the bowl you used to lick clean, with 61g of protein per pint.

Brownie batter protein ice cream with brownie chunks on top

The bowl of brownie batter was always better than the baked brownie, and I will not be taking questions. This recipe tastes like a frozen version, but it’s low sugar and loaded with protein.

Brownie batter protein ice cream is a high-protein frozen dessert made in the Ninja Creami with chocolate milk, chocolate protein powder, sugar-free pudding mix, and brownie chunks folded through. The protein powder and Fairlife chocolate milk do the heavy lifting, so a whole pint lands around 61g of protein and tastes like raw brownie batter without the raw eggs.

I keep a pint of this in my freezer most weeks. It takes one minute of mixing, then the Creami does the rest.

If you love chocolate, you will also want to try my Cosmic Brownie Protein Ice Cream, Chocolate Protein Ice Cream, and Peanut Butter Cup Protein Ice Cream.

Brownie batter protein ice cream in the Ninja Creami pint with brownie chunks

Why You’ll Love This Brownie Batter Protein Ice Cream

It tastes like brownie batter you can eat by the bowl, but a whole pint runs high in protein and low in sugar, so it is a treat that actually feeds you.
It is mostly hands-off. You blend the base in the pint, freeze it, and the Ninja Creami turns it into soft, scoopable ice cream.
The brownie chunks make it. Folding real brownie pieces in at the end gives you that gooey brownie bite that the plain chocolate version does not have.

Close up of fudgy brownie batter protein ice cream

Ingredients You Need For Brownie Batter Protein Ice Cream

The exact measurements, nutrition info, and full recipe are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Fairlife chocolate milk. The creamy chocolate base, higher in protein than regular chocolate milk.
Unsweetened almond milk. Thins the base so it spins smoothly. Any unsweetened milk works.
Sugar-free chocolate pudding mix. Keeps the ice cream creamy instead of icy. Guar gum or xanthan gum can work instead if you would rather skip the pudding mix.
Chocolate protein powder. Most of the protein and a deeper chocolate hit. I use 1UP Nutrition, and code BAILS saves you money.
A pinch of salt. Sharpens the chocolate so it tastes more like batter.
Brownie chunks. Folded in at the end. Use a gluten-free brownie to keep the whole thing gluten free.

Side angle of brownie batter ice cream in a Ninja Creami pint container.

How To Make Brownie Batter Protein Ice Cream

Add the chocolate milk, almond milk, pudding mix, chocolate protein powder, and salt to your Ninja Creami pint, filling to the max line. Mix well with a handheld frother until smooth.
Freeze the pint flat for 24 hours, until solid all the way through.
Run the frozen pint under hot water for about 60 seconds and lock it into the machine, keeping the top level so you do not damage the blade.
Spin on Lite Ice Cream.
Dig a hole in the center, add the brownie chunks, and run the Mix-In setting to fold them through. Scoop and eat right away.

Tips For The Best Brownie Batter Ice Cream

Use the Lite Ice Cream setting, not the regular Ice Cream one. A low-fat protein base spins creamier on Lite, and the regular cycle tends to leave it icy.
Chop the brownie chunks small and only add them on the Mix-In setting. Big pieces freeze into hard bites, and adding them earlier just pulverizes them.
If the first spin comes out powdery, a splash of milk and one Re-spin is the fix, not more spinning. Over-spinning warms it and makes it melty instead of creamy.

Close up shot of high protein brownie batter ice cream with course sea salt.

Variations

Brownie batter center. Stir a thick scoop of chocolate protein powder with a splash of milk into a paste, dig a deep hole down the middle after spinning, and fill it before the Mix-In spin for a gooey batter core.
Swap the mix-ins. Chocolate chips, a peanut butter swirl, or crushed protein cookies in place of or alongside the brownie.
Make it a sundae. Scoop it and top with sugar-free chocolate syrup, extra brownie, and a handful of chocolate chips.

Brownie Batter Protein Ice Cream FAQ

How much protein is in brownie batter protein ice cream?

This version has around 61g of protein per pint, from the chocolate protein powder and the Fairlife chocolate milk. Regular brownie batter ice cream has almost none.

Is this ice cream low calorie?

It is a lower-calorie treat than traditional ice cream, since it skips the heavy cream and most of the sugar and leans on protein and milk instead.

Can I use a different milk?

Yes. Any milk works in place of the Fairlife chocolate milk, but Fairlife gives you the creamiest texture and the most protein. A chocolate protein shake works too, and you can drop the protein powder if you use one.

How do I store leftovers?

Smooth the top, lid the pint, and freeze it. When you want it again, run it back through the Re-spin setting with a splash of milk to bring the creamy texture back.

Side angle of chocolate protein ice cream with silver spoon inside the pint container.

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Brownie Batter Protein Ice Cream (Ninja Creami)

Brownie batter protein ice cream made in the Ninja Creami with Fairlife chocolate milk, chocolate protein powder, and real brownie chunks. It tastes like licking the brownie bowl, dense, fudgy, and gooey, with the protein to back it up. Blend, freeze, spin, fold in the brownie bits.

Prep Time5

Chill Time1

Total Time1 5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: pint

Calories: 526kcal

Author: Bailey Campbell

Ingredients

1 cup Fairlife chocolate milk
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tbsp sugar-free chocolate jello pudding mix
1 scoop chocolate protein powder use discount code BAILS
⅛ tsp salt
1 protein brownie bar chopped

Instructions

Add the chocolate milk, almond milk, pudding mix, chocolate protein powder, and salt to the ninja creami pint container up to the max fill line and mix well with hand held frother.
Freeze container for 24 hours until frozen solid.
Remove frozen pint, run under hot water for 60 seconds and install into your machine. It’s important that your pint has a level surface, otherwise it can damage the blade.
For the first spin, press Lite Ice Cream button. Remove the outer bowl lid. If ice cream is still powdery, then add back to machine and press respin button.
Check ice cream. The final product should be creamy and have a smooth texture. If your desired consistency isn’t reached you can add a bit more liquid and spin again on the respin setting.
Make a small hole in the center of the ice cream and add your brownie chunks. Mix again using the “mix-in” button. Enjoy!

Notes

Use the Lite Ice Cream setting, not the regular Ice Cream one. A low-fat protein base spins creamier on Lite.

If the first spin comes out powdery, add a splash of milk and re-spin it once.

Nutrition

The nutrition information provided is calculated based on industry-standard software and should be used as a general guide only. The information may vary depending on ingredient substitutions, cooking techniques, and individual serving sizes. It is the responsibility of the reader to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the nutritional information provided. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized medical or nutritional advice.

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