Easy Coffee Ice Cream Recipe (Healthy + Ninja Creami) (2024)

This easy coffee ice cream recipe requires only four basic ingredients and delivers an unbeatable bold coffee taste. Boasting over 30 grams of protein per serving and a luxuriously creamy texture, it’s a standout among my favorite Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream creations!

Easy Protein Coffee Ice Cream Recipe

Are you a coffee lover in search of a guilt-free indulgence? Look no further because I’ve got just the treat for you! This Easy Coffee Ice Cream Recipe combines the bold, rich flavor of coffee with the creamy goodness of Ninja Creami, delivering a dessert experience that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious. With just four simple ingredients, this recipe is a breeze to make, yet it packs over 30 grams of protein per serving and boasts a velvety smooth texture that’s simply irresistible. So, grab your favorite mug and let’s brew up some creamy coffee goodness!

Coffee Ice Cream Recipe No Eggs

One of the standout features of this Easy Coffee Ice Cream Recipe is its egg-free composition. By omitting eggs from the ingredient list, I’ve crafted a dessert that’s not only simpler to prepare but also more accessible to those with dietary restrictions or preferences. Without eggs, this ice cream achieves its lusciously smooth texture through the combination of whole milk, protein powder, and unflavored collagen, resulting in a velvety consistency that rivals traditional custard-based recipes.

Whether you’re looking for a lighter alternative or simply prefer to skip the eggs, rest assured that this coffee-infused treat doesn’t compromise on flavor or creaminess. It’s better than haagen daz in my opinion 🙂 With every spoonful, you’ll savor the bold coffee essence and rich, indulgent mouthfeel, all without a single cracked egg in sight.

What Coffee Should I Use For This Coffee Ice Cream Recipe?

I used a freshly brewed double shot of decaf espresso. My favorite decaf coffee EVER that I can actually sleep after having is Purity Coffee. It’s actually my favorite brand of coffee in general too. It is freshly roasted, free from all toxins and mold, and is much higher in antioxidants than other coffees. You can use my code “CLAIRE20” to save on your first order of Purity Coffee too! (Affiliate, thanks for your support 😀). You can use hot coffee or cold leftover coffee. It doesn’t make any difference because you freeze the whole coffee ice cream base in the freezer before making it in the Ninja Creami machine.

How To Make Homemade Protein Coffee Ice Cream Recipe With Ninja Creami

So how do you make this coffee ice cream recipe in the Ninja Creami machine? I’ve seen so many ways of doing this. But dare I say my recipe and instructions are the safest for your machine and create the best texture in a smaller amount of time with less work! Here are my quick Ninja Creami hacks and tips…

1. Freeze your mixture without putting the lid on. This helps the mixture to freeze without forming a dome or bump on the top. Why I think this is so important goes back to when I accidentally broke our first Ninja Creami machine (see story below).
2. Defrost your frozen coffee ice cream for at least 10 minutes before placing it in your machine to run. When I first got my Ninja Creami machine I did not do this and broke my machine 🫠
3. Run the outside under hot water for 30 seconds to ensure the sides don’t get icy.
4. Run it on the full light ice cream cycle.
5. Scrape down the sides to ensure no icyness.
6. Add your mix-ins and then run it on a mix-in cycle
7. ENJOY!

What Are The Macros For This Ninja Creami Protein Coffee Ice Cream Recipe?

When creating this recipe I saw tons of ninja creami recipes using Fairlife milk. Well, as a person who shops at Aldi, I didn’t really want to go out of my way to buy Farilife milk. I did some research and found out WHY people are using this milk. It’s because Fairlife is ultra-filtered. It’s also lactose-free meaning it’s great for people who are lactose intolerant. All these things result in a higher protein, lower sugar, and fat milk. Which I guess is nice! But, is it necessary to make this ninja creami protein ice cream recipe? Nope.

I actually tested Fairlife protein shake and collagen together and it turned out pretty good. I would say it’s not as good as my original recipe with whole milk. Also some tips when using Fairlife milk… since it’s so low-fat, I found that after the first “light ice cream” cycle, I needed to add 2 Tbs. more milk and respin it 2 more times. So if you are using a lower fat milk, you will probably need to “respin” the protein ice cream 1-2x and add about 2 Tbs. more milk.

Let me explain further…

Do I Need Fairlife Milk To Make A Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream?

Absolutely not! This ninja creami protein ice cream recipe will work with virtually any milk. I know all you see on social media is Fairlife milk, but rest assured you can use any milk. Our personal favorite and what we usually use is regular plain old whole milk. Nothing fancy in the slightest. That’s the beauty of this machine. It can do WONDERS and make creamy delicious ice cream with any milk. I’ve tested unsweetened almond milk too and the texture was still fantastic! The flavor and texture do differ slightly depending on the milk type you use though. Plant-based milk will have a slightly icer texture, but still very creamy when you use collagen!

Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream Chocolate

Here is my recipe for CHOCOLATE Ninja Cremai Protein Ice Cream. It will vary slightly from the vanilla base. It won’t just be as simple as changing out the protein powder to chocolate, although you can do that. For a richer chocolate flavor though I added in some of my homemade chocolate sauce!

Can I Make This Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream Dairy-Free or Vegan?

Changing the protein powder brand and type of milk will drastically change this creamy flavor and texture. I’ve tested using almond milk and a vegan protein powder and the texture did not turn out great. That being said, I didn’t add the collagen powder. I’m going to test it again using collagen and see if that helps. Then it won’t be vegan, unfortunately. But it can be dairy-free! Also when I was nursing and had to go dairy-free the Clean Simple Eats protein powder was fine for me to have and didn’t upset my baby’s tummy. So you will just have to see what you feel comfortable trying if you are dairy-free. Sometimes dairy-free people can have whey protein powder. It depends from person to person.

Ninja Creami Protein Coffee Ice Cream Recipe Easy

The flavor and texture will vary a lot depending on what protein powder and plant-based milk you use. I’ve tried unsweetened almond milk, Clean Simple Eats whey protein powder, and collagen and the texture was great! I haven’t tested anything else though. I’ve found that you do need to add an extra 2 Tbs. of plant-based milk after the first light ice cream cycle because it does come out pretty powdery. Then just hit respin. I recommend sticking with the recipe as is and somewhere down the line, I will try to create a dairy-free vegan option if it’s not already on the blog now 🙂

What Kind Of Protein Powder Should I Use For This Ninja Creami Protein Coffee Ice Cream?

So what protein powder do I recommend for this Ninja Creami protein coffee ice cream recipe? If you follow me on Instagram you probably already know the answer to this question. My tried and true favorite protein brand for years now… Clean Simple Eats. We use vanilla grass-fed whey protein powder to give this protein ice cream an extra protein punch! Clean Simple Eats protein powder is my jaaaaaaam! It’s the best protein powder I’ve ever had and everyone I have try it says the same thing. I’ve given samples of this protein powder to friends and family and they all start using it regularly because they love it so much. So it’s safe to say it’s truly the best. It blends nicely and isn’t grainy or chalky. I use it in all of my baked oatmeal recipes too! If you need some amazing healthy, meal-prepped breakfasts, I highly recommend checking out my Birthday Cake Baked Oatmeal or my S’mores Baked Oatmeal Flavor!!! So. dang. Good.

Ninja Creami Protein Coffee Ice Cream Recipe

If you’ve been here for a while you know that when I start on the journey of creating a recipe, I like to make sure it is PERFECT before sharing it with you all. Just like when I started my sourdough bread journey. I waited months before I had the perfect recipe and technique to share with you. Now everyone is loving that sourdough bread recipe and I couldn’t be more grateful. Therefore you should know that I recipe-tested this protein coffee ice cream recipe lots of times before finally nailing the perfect creamy texture and flavor. That’s why when you see I added 2 Tbs. of honey or pure maple syrup. This is because the protein powder doesn’t give it the right amount of sweetness or flavor. Just adding a touch of these natural sweeteners helps so much and gives it the perfect flavor. It is optional but it makes the coffee ice cream recipe extra delicious!

Ninja Creami Protein Coffee Ice Cream Recipe Without Pudding Mix

When I first discovered the Ninja Creami I knew I wanted to make a recipe without pudding mix. If you’ve been here a while you know that I’m all about whole food ingredients. I don’t normally like using low-calorie or zero-calorie sweeteners. That’s why when I was seeing all the Ninja Creami protein ice cream recipes with sugar-free pudding mix, I knew I wanted to make a different recipe. People claim that the pudding mix gives the protein ice cream a thicker and smoother texture. Well, I found the perfect ingredient that does the exact same thing but it’s actually a superfood! Collagen is my secret ingredient🤫

What I love about adding collagen to this Ninja Creami Protein Coffee Ice Cream Recipe

This Ninja Creami protein coffee ice cream recipe is made without pudding mix and the reason for this is we use unflavored collagen! This is a magic healthy ingredient that adds protein and the perfect smooth and creamy texture. I love using the Clean Simple Eats unflavored collagen powder but you can really use any collagen powder. I also love the Vital Proteins collagen and Garden of Life brand. You may have seen the Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream on Reddit. There are so many options and flavor ideas on there too! But you won’t see anything like my recipe because the secret ingredient of collagen.

More Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream Recipes

Vanilla Protein Ice Cream

Chocolate Protein Ice Cream

I cannot wait for you to give this Protein Coffee Ice Cream Recipe recipe a try! Please snap a picture and share it with me! Seeing your kitchen creations makes my day and encourages me to keep creating new recipes for you!

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