This Ninja Creami Oikos protein shake recipe makes a creamy, rich frozen dessert with a smooth texture and a satisfying protein boost. It’s easy to make, simple to customize, and works beautifully with fruit, chocolate, nuts, or cookie mix-ins.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle Oikos protein shake, any flavor
- 1/2 cup milk, dairy or dairy-free
- 1 tablespoon sweetener, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- Pinch of salt
Optional mix-ins:
- Chocolate chips
- Crushed cookies
- Fresh berries
- Caramel drizzle
- Chopped nuts
- Peanut butter swirls
- Brownie pieces
- Sprinkles
Instructions
Mix the base.
In a medium bowl or blender, combine the Oikos protein shake, milk, sweetener if using, vanilla extract if using, and salt. Whisk or blend until the mixture is completely smooth and evenly combined. If the shake is already sweet enough, you can skip the extra sweetener.
Taste and adjust.
Taste the mixture before freezing. If you want a sweeter dessert, add a little more sweetener. If the flavor feels too light, add a small splash more vanilla extract or a pinch more salt to make the flavor fuller. The base should taste slightly sweeter than you want the final dessert to taste because freezing reduces sweetness.
Pour into the pint.
Transfer the mixture into the Ninja Creami pint container. Keep it below the MAX FILL line and leave a little room at the top if you plan to add mix-ins after spinning.
Freeze completely.
Place the lid on the pint and freeze it upright for at least 24 hours. For the best texture, freeze it on a level surface so the mixture sets evenly from top to bottom.
Spin in the Ninja Creami.
Remove the pint from the freezer and place it into the outer bowl assembly. Attach the lid and process it using the Ice Cream or Lite Ice Cream setting, depending on how rich and dense you want the final texture.
Check the texture.
After the first spin, the mixture may look crumbly or a little dry. This is normal. Check the center with a spoon before deciding whether it needs more liquid.
Re-spin if needed.
If the texture is not creamy enough, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk and run the Re-spin cycle. Repeat once more if necessary until the ice cream becomes smooth and scoopable.
Add mix-ins.
If you want extra texture, make a small well in the center of the ice cream, add your mix-ins, and run the Mix-ins cycle so they distribute evenly.
Serve.
Serve immediately for a soft-serve texture, or freeze for 30 to 60 minutes if you want a firmer scoop.
Recipe Tips
- Use a vanilla Oikos protein shake if you want a neutral base that works well with many mix-ins.
- Chocolate or caramel flavors pair especially well with crushed cookies or peanut butter swirls.
- Whole milk gives a richer result, but any milk works.
- A pinch of salt helps the flavor taste more balanced and less flat.
- If the base seems thin, reduce the added milk slightly for a thicker finish.