If you’re into Shamrock, Oreo mint, and candy cane ice cream flavors, you’re going to love this. This Ninja Creami mint chocolate chip ice cream is creamy, refreshing, and balanced — no toothpaste aftertaste, just legit mint + chocolate.
I was always scared to try mint ice cream. I didn’t want it to taste like toothpaste!
For the longest time, I avoided this flavor in my Ninja Creami. But then I realized I could control the mint intensity. A little goes a long way when adding mint flavor.
Now, I’ve perfected a recipe that’s creamy, refreshing, and absolutely delicious. Oh, how I love how it turned out, and I hope you do too!
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- Why You’ll Love This Mint Chocolate Chip Creami
- 🛒Ingredients You'll Need
- Substitution and Additions
- How to Make Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
- 🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- How to Store Leftovers
- 👪Serving Size
- 🌀Tools You’ll Need
- Tips for Success
- Recipe FAQs
- More Chocolate Ice Cream Recipes
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- Ninja Creami Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Why You’ll Love This Mint Chocolate Chip Creami
- No pudding mix or gums – Just real, creamy goodness!
- Perfectly balanced mint flavor – Not overpowering, just fresh and delicious.
- Super easy to make – Blend, freeze, and let the Ninja Creami work its magic.
- Protein - Rich and creamy texture – Thanks to cottage cheese and condensed milk!
- Kid-approved flavor (no toothpaste comments so far 😅)
🛒Ingredients You'll Need
- Mint Chocolate Chip Flavoring – I use Lorann Oils Mint Chocolate Chip.
- Half and Half – Creates that creamy, dreamy texture.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – Adds sweetness and richness.
- Cottage Cheese – Gives extra creaminess and a boost of protein.
- Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Bean Paste – Adds depth to the flavor.
- Green Food Color – Optional, but gives that classic green look.
- Chocolate Chips – Mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate work best!
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitution and Additions
- Replace Half and Half – Use equal parts heavy cream and whole milk.
- Swap Sweetened Condensed Milk – Try coconut condensed milk for a dairy-free version.
- Replace Cottage Cheese – Use Greek yogurt or cream cheese for a tangy twist.
- Extra Add-ins – Try crushed Oreos, Andes mints, or peppermint bark!
How to Make Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
- In a blender, combine half and half, sweetened condensed milk, cottage cheese, vanilla, and mint flavoring. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container. Freeze for at least 24 hours.
- Once frozen, place the container in the Ninja Creami machine. Select the Ice Cream setting and let it spin.
- If too crumbly, add a splash of milk and respin.
- Stir in chocolate chips or use Mix in function and enjoy!
- Serve & Enjoy – Scoop into a bowl and dig in!
🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- Crushed Oreos (mint cookies & cream vibes)
- Extra chocolate chunks or shaved chocolate
- Chopped walnuts or almonds for crunch
- Shredded coconut (surprisingly good with mint)
How to Store Leftovers
If you have leftovers, be sure to flatten the top before refreezing. This ensures that when you re-spin in the Ninja Creami, the blade doesn’t get damaged. You can also let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes or use the microwave’s ice cream softening setting before enjoying again!
👪Serving Size
This recipe is made for the Ninja Creami Deluxe (24 ounce pint), so it yields 4 servings.
🌀Tools You’ll Need
- Blender: Makes mixing ingredients effortless.
- Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream & Frozen Treat Maker: The star of the show, perfect for creating creamy, smooth ice cream.
- Ninja Creami Pint Container: The pint container is essential for freezing and churning your ice cream mix.
Tips for Success
- If the texture is crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk and respin.
- For a stronger mint flavor, increase the mint extract slightly.
- For softer ice cream, let it sit for a few minutes before eating.
- Freeze for at least 24 hours to ensure the best results.
Recipe FAQs
Mint flavoring is very concentrated, and even a tiny extra splash can overpower the base. Start with a small amount, blend, and adjust in future batches rather than adding more after freezing. Using mint chocolate chip flavoring instead of straight peppermint extract also helps keep the flavor balanced.
Crumbly texture usually means the base is too frozen or needs more moisture. Add 1–2 tablespoons of milk or half and half and use the Respin cycle. This almost always fixes it.
Yes, but use less than you think — peppermint extract is stronger than mint chocolate chip flavoring. Start with ¼ teaspoon or less, then adjust in your next batch if needed.
Always add chocolate chips after spinning using the Mix-In cycle. Finely chopped chocolate or mini chips work best because they distribute evenly and don’t freeze into hard chunks.
Yes. Flatten the surface before refreezing so the blade spins evenly next time. When ready to eat, let the pint sit out for a few minutes or run a Respin for the creamiest texture.
Absolutely. The green color is purely visual and doesn’t affect flavor or texture at all. The ice cream will still taste the same without it.
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Thank you! - Rose
Recipe
Ninja Creami Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Equipment
- 1 Ninja Creami Deluxe
- 1 Blender
- 24 ounces Ninja Container Pint
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup Half and half
- ½ cup Sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup Cottage cheese
- ½ teaspoon Mint chocolate chip flavor I used Lorann Oils Mint Chocolate Chip
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 2 drops Green food color
- 2 tablespoon Chocolate chips or mint chocolate chips chopped
Instructions
- In a blender, combine half and half, sweetened condensed milk, cottage cheese, vanilla, and mint flavoring. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container. Freeze for at least 24 hours.
- Once frozen, place the container in the Ninja Creami machine. Select the Ice Cream setting and let it spin.
- If too crumbly, add a splash of milk and respin.
- Stir in chocolate chips or use Mix in function and enjoy!
- Serve & Enjoy – Scoop into a bowl and dig in!
Notes
- Always freeze at least 24 hours
- Start with less mint — it’s strong
- For a 16 oz pint, use ⅔ of all ingredients
- Flatten surface before refreezing leftovers
Rose says
This turned out so refreshing and creamy. The mint and chocolate combo is definitely a winner! I hope you all enjoy it just as much. Let me know if you try it!