Ninja Creami Fairlife Chocolate Milk Ice Cream

This one-ingredient Ninja Creami Fairlife chocolate milk ice cream is the richest, creamiest chocolate ice cream you'll ever have! High in protein and lower in sugar than traditional ice cream, this simple recipe proves that sometimes less is more.

If you love this recipe, try my Ninja Creami Frozen Vanilla Yogurt, Ninja Creami Peanut Butter Ice Cream, Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream, and Ninja Creami Eggnog Ice Cream next!

Ninja Creami Fairlife Chocolate Milk Ice Cream

My family loves homemade ice cream, and we have been making it for over a decade. I first started making homemade KitchenAid Chocolate Ice Cream using chocolate pudding mix, then once I got the Ninja Creami ice cream maker, one of my family's favorites was my Ninja Creami Chocolate Ice Cream.

But then, because I wanted to reduce the amount of saturated fat in my diet, and many readers asked if I could give them a healthier way to make ice cream, this recipe was born. This is one of my new favorite Ninja Creami recipes because:

• Only one ingredient is needed.
• The mixture is unbelievably creamy.
• It is low in sugar and high-protein without using protein powder.
• It has a rich chocolate flavor.
• It's super easy. Just pour, freeze, and process.

Recipe Ingredients

The only ingredient for this high-protein chocolate ice cream is shown in the pic below, and special notes are made in the bulleted list below to assist you.

• Fairlife Chocolate Milk: Use this ultra-filtered chocolate milk, not regular chocolate milk. The higher protein content is key to the creamy texture. Either whole or 2% works great! I haven't tried it with the lactose-free milk. If you do, let me know how it turned out in the comment section below!
• Optional: Add mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or chopped Oreo cookies. You can also add toppings like sprinkles, M&Ms, or chocolate syrup.

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Ninja Creami Fairlife Chocolate Milk Ice Cream

1. Pour 2 cups of ultra-filtered Fairlife chocolate milk into a clean, dry Ninja Creami pint container. Do not fill past the MAX FILL line. Note: The container must be completely dry to prevent ice crystals from forming.
2. Secure the lid tightly and place the container upright on a flat surface in your freezer. Freeze for 24 hours or until completely solid.
3. Remove the frozen Ninja Creami container from your freezer and remove the lid. Scrape off any frost from the top. Let it sit at room temperature for 3-5 minutes, then install the container into your Ninja Creami bowl. Attach the lid assembly and secure it to the motor base of your Ninja Creami machine.
4. Process by pressing the Lite Ice Cream button for the first spin. Once complete, immediately run a Re-spin cycle for the smoothest, creamiest texture. Note: You can use the Re-spin setting again until you reach your desired consistency. In my other Ninja Creami recipes I would add a tablespoon of milk before re-spinning, but you don't need to with this recipe.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe Variations

• Milkshake style: Blend with additional Fairlife milk for a chocolate milkshake. (Follow the directions from my Ninja Creami chocolate milkshake).
• Chocolate Peanut Butter: Add some peanut butter using the Mix-in function.
• Mocha: Stir in 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder before freezing.
• Rocky Road: Mix in mini marshmallows, chopped nuts, and chocolate chips.
• Chocolate Cherry: Add chopped frozen cherries using the Mix-in function.

Storage Instructions

Store the processed leftovers in the Ninja Creami pint container in your freezer for up to 2 months. Let soften for 5 minutes before serving.

For the best texture, re-process it on the Lite Ice Cream setting if the ice cream has been stored longer than 24 hours.