If you love Mint Oreos and vanilla ice cream, this Ninja Creami mint cookies and cream ice cream is about to be on repeat. It’s creamy, cool, and minty without tasting fake or toothpaste-y. And if you’re on an Oreo kick, don’t miss my Non-Dairy Oreo, plus my Mint Chocolate Chip and Candy Cane Ice Cream flavors for more chilly, crunchy goodness.
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- Why You’ll Love This Mint Cookies and Cream Creami
- Let’s Talk Ingredients
- Swap It or Add It!
- How to Make Ninja Creami Mint Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
- 🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- 👪Serving Size
- 🌀Tools You’ll Want
- Creami Pro Tips
- Recipe FAQs
- More Fruity Flavors
- Did you try this recipe?
- Ninja Creami Mint Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Why You’ll Love This Mint Cookies and Cream Creami
- No gums or pudding mix—just real, simple ingredients
- Cookie chunks in every bite (hello, Oreos!)
- The mint isn’t toothpaste-y. I promise!
- Freezer to spoon in 24 hours
- Great for kids, adults, and anyone who loves dessert
Let’s Talk Ingredients
This is just an overview—jump down to the full recipe card for exact amounts and detailed instructions!
- Mint Chocolate Chip Flavor Oil – We used LorAnn’s version. Go easy—this stuff is strong!
- Half & Half – Our creamy, no-fuss ice cream base
- Cottage Cheese – Adds richness and protein, no weird taste
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – For that perfect sweetness
- Vanilla Bean Extract – Adds depth and that real-ice-cream flavor
Swap It or Add It!
- No half & half? Mix equal parts heavy cream + whole milk
- No cottage cheese? Try Greek yogurt
- Want it vegan? Use coconut cream + oat milk
- Love extra mint? Add Andes mints during the mix-in cycle
How to Make Ninja Creami Mint Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Start by tossing all your ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, nothing fancy, just a good blend. Pour that mix into your Ninja Creami pint container and pop it in the freezer, making sure it’s on a flat surface so it freezes evenly.
After 24 hours, it’s time to spin: use the "Ice Cream" setting on your Ninja Creami. If it comes out a little crumbly (totally normal!), just add a splash of milk and hit the respin button.
Once it’s looking nice and creamy, you can mix in some crushed Oreos if you haven’t already, scoop it up, and enjoy. That’s it, no drama, just good ice cream.
🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- Crushed Oreos for extra crunch
- Chopped Andes mints for more minty bites
- Mini chocolate chips for classic texture
- Brownie bits if you want it extra rich
- Crushed peppermint candies for the holidays
👪Serving Size
This recipe is for the Ninja Creami Deluxe—it makes enough for 4 decent-sized scoops (or two monster-sized ones).
🌀Tools You’ll Want
- 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.
Creami Pro Tips
- If it’s crumbly, do not panic. Add milk and respin
- Taste the base before freezing. Cold dulls flavor
- Flatten leftovers before refreezing to protect the blade
- Mix-ins can get pulverized during respin. Add more if needed
- Microwave leftovers for 10 to 15 seconds if you do not want to respin
Recipe FAQs
Sure! Use Greek yogurt or cream cheese.
Yep, but freeze in two separate pints.
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Thank you! - Rose
Ninja Creami Mint Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Equipment
- 1 Ninja Creami Deluxe
- 24 ounce Ninja Creami Pint Container
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1½ cup Half and Half
- ½ cup Cottage Cheese
- ½ cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Extract
- ¼ teaspoon Mint chocolate chip flavor I used Lorann Oils Mint Chocolate Chip add more if you want
- Crushed oreo cookies add more if you want
Instructions
- Blend: Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.1½ cup Half and Half, ½ cup Cottage Cheese, ½ cup Sweetened Condensed Milk, 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Extract, ¼ teaspoon Mint chocolate chip flavor I used Lorann Oils Mint Chocolate Chip
- Freeze: Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container. Freeze for 24 hours on a level surface.
- Spin: Remove the lid and spin using the "Ice Cream" mode on your Ninja Creami.
- Respin (if needed): If the texture is crumbly, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk and hit the "Respin" button.
- Add mix-ins: If you didn’t already mix in crushed Oreos, now’s a great time. Fold them in and enjoy!Crushed oreo cookies add more if you want
Notes
- Go easy on the mint flavoring at first. Mint extract and flavor oils vary a lot in strength. Start with the listed amount, blend, taste, then add a tiny extra drop if needed. You can always add more, but you cannot un-mint toothpaste.
- Blend the cottage cheese really smooth. If your blender is weak, blend the cottage cheese with the half and half first for 20 to 30 seconds, then add everything else. This avoids that occasional grainy finish.
- Freeze on a level surface for 24 hours. A flat freeze helps the blade shave evenly. If it freezes at an angle, you can get crumbly edges and a dense middle.
- Crumbly after the first spin is normal. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (or half and half) and hit Respin. For this base, 1 tablespoon is often enough.
- Do not add Oreos before freezing if you want chunks. If you blend cookies into the base, they basically dissolve and tint the whole pint gray. Still tasty, but not cookies and cream vibes.
- Best Oreo texture trick. Spin the base first, then add crushed Oreos on Mix-In. Use bigger pieces than you think. The Creami breaks them down a bit.
- If it turns out too minty, fix it. Add more plain base next time, or serve with extra Oreo pieces and a drizzle of condensed milk. The sweetness helps tame the mint.
- If it is too soft after respin, refreeze 10 to 15 minutes. Especially in a warm kitchen. Creami pints can go from perfect to soft-serve real fast.
- Leftovers tip that saves your blade. Smooth the top before refreezing. When you respin later, let the pint sit out 5 minutes first so the blade is not attacking an ice cliff.
- Microwave hack, but be gentle. 10 to 15 seconds on defrost can help if you do not want to respin. Stop when the sides look slightly glossy, not melted.
Rose says
Hope you love this Cookies and Cream Ice Cream! Leave a quick rating if you try it.