Cosmic Brownie Protein Ice Cream (Ninja Creami)
This cosmic brownie protein ice cream is a Ninja Creami copycat of the Little Debbie classic, rich chocolate ice cream loaded with rainbow candy chips. It has 38 grams of protein in the whole pint and tastes like the real thing.
I grew up trading away everything in my lunchbox except the Cosmic Brownie, and this tastes exactly like it, minus the part where it wrecks your macros.
Cosmic brownie protein ice cream is a high-protein Ninja Creami copycat of the Little Debbie Cosmic Brownie, made by blending chocolate protein powder, chocolate milk, and pudding mix, spinning it in the Ninja Creami, and folding in rainbow candy chips. The whole pint has 38 grams of protein.
The rainbow chips are the whole point. They are the signature of a Cosmic Brownie, and folding them into a rich, fudgy chocolate protein ice cream gets you that same nostalgic hit. You blend a few ingredients, freeze the pint overnight, spin it in the Ninja Creami, and mix in the chips. The pudding mix is the trick that makes it scoop creamy instead of icy, and you end up with a whole pint of chocolate ice cream that has 38 grams of protein.
Why You’ll Love This Cosmic Brownie Protein Ice Cream
- 38 grams of protein in the whole pint, so a real bowl of chocolate ice cream actually fits your macros.
- It tastes like a Little Debbie Cosmic Brownie, thanks to the fudgy chocolate base and the rainbow candy chips.
- The pudding mix makes it scoop creamy and soft, not icy, which is the hardest part of protein ice cream to get right.
Ingredients You’ll Need
(Full amounts are in the recipe card below.)
- Fairlife chocolate milk — the high-protein, creamy base. You can swap in a chocolate protein shake and skip the protein powder.
- Unsweetened almond milk — thins the base. Any milk works.
- Chocolate protein powder — I use PEScience Chocolate Truffle (code BAILEY for money off), a whey-casein blend that spins up creamy.
- Sugar-free chocolate pudding mix — the secret to a smooth, scoopable texture instead of an icy block. Guar gum or xanthan gum also work.
- Rainbow candy chips — the cosmic brownie signature, folded in at the end on the mix-in setting.
- Optional: brownie pieces for real cosmic brownie chunks, or a handful of chocolate chips.
How To Make Cosmic Brownie Ninja Creami Ice Cream
- Add the chocolate milk, almond milk, protein powder, and pudding mix to a Ninja Creami pint, up to the max fill line. Mix well with a handheld frother.
- Freeze the pint flat for 24 hours, until frozen solid.
- Run the frozen pint under hot water for about 60 seconds, then lock it into the machine. Make sure the surface is level so it does not damage the blade.
- Press the Lite Ice Cream button for the first spin. If it comes out powdery, press Respin.
- Once it is creamy and smooth, make a well in the center, add the rainbow chips, and press Mix-In.
- Top with more rainbow chips and enjoy.
Tips For The Creamiest Ninja Creami Ice Cream
- Respin if it looks powdery. The first spin often comes out crumbly. A respin is normal and gets it creamy.
- Freeze the pint level and flat. A tilted frozen surface can damage the Creami blade.
- If it is too thick after spinning, add a splash of milk and respin. Different protein powders set up differently.
- Pick a protein powder you like the taste of. It is the main flavor, so it carries the whole pint.
Variations
- Lower calorie and sugar: swap the Fairlife chocolate milk for regular cow’s milk plus 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and a little sweetener. It cuts the calories and sugar while keeping it chocolatey.
- Real cosmic brownie chunks: fold in chopped brownie pieces with the rainbow chips for the full Little Debbie effect.
- Dairy-free: use a chocolate plant-based protein and a non-dairy milk.
- Extra fudgy: add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the base, or a swirl of melted chocolate on top.
Storage
Keep it in the Ninja Creami pint in the freezer. It refreezes solid, so when you want more, run the pint under hot water and respin it. It is best eaten fresh right after spinning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a copycat of Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies? Yes. It takes the nostalgic chocolate-and-rainbow-chip flavor of a Little Debbie Cosmic Brownie and turns it into a high-protein ice cream, with far more protein than the original.
How much protein is in this ice cream? The whole pint has 38 grams of protein, mostly from the protein powder and the Fairlife chocolate milk.
Why is my Ninja Creami ice cream powdery or crumbly? That is normal on the first spin. Press the Respin button, and add a splash of milk if it is still not smooth.
Cosmic Brownie Protein Ice Cream (Ninja Creami)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Fairlife chocolate milk
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 tbsp sugar-free chocolate jello mix
- 1 tbsp rainbow chips
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the ninja creami pint 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.
- Once desired consistency is reached, add chocolate chips and mini rainbow chips. Press mix-in button.
- Top with more mini rainbow chips and enjoy!
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.
More Ninja Creami Protein Ice Creams
- Brownie Batter Protein Ice Cream
- Birthday Cake Protein Ice Cream
- Cookies and Cream Protein Ice Cream
- Basic Chocolate Protein Ice Cream
- Snickers Chocolate Protein Ice Cream
- Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Ice Cream
If you make this cosmic brownie protein ice cream, leave a star rating and a comment below and tell me how it turned out. And if you spin up your own pint, share it on Instagram or Pinterest and tag @basicswithbails so I can see.
About Bailey
I love to bake, cook, exercise, and document all of the above. Nutrition is not low fat. It is not low calorie. It’s not feeling deprived or being hungry all the time. It’s nourishing your body with real, whole foods so that you are consistently satisfied and energized to live your life to the fullest! Read more…
