A creamy High Protein Chunky Monkey Ice Cream made in the Ninja Creami featuring a rich banana flavored ice cream with swirls of sugar free chocolate and crunchy walnuts. This no-sugar-added, protein-packed treat delivers all the classic flavors with a protein twist, making it perfect for a satisfying and nutritious dessert!
I enjoy ice cream flavors that are full of chunky ingredients like chocolate and nuts. For a vegan high protein ice cream you must try this High Protein Vegan Coconut Matcha Ice Cream.
Some of my other similar ninja creami recipes are this Sugar Free Butter Pecan Ice Cream, Chocolate Hazelunut Protein Ice Cream, Dairy Free Coconut Ice Cream, Sugar Free Rocky Road Ice Cream, Sugar Free Pistachio Ice Cream and this Moose Tracks Ice Cream.
Want a high protein wrap recipe? You must try this 2 Ingredient Cottage Cheese Wrap recipe.
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Why you'll love this high protein chunky monkey ice cream
- Creamy and Flavorful - A smooth base with rich vanilla and banana notes.
- Crunchy Texture - Walnuts and chocolate add the perfect crunch in this ninja ice cream recipe.
- Quick and Easy - Whip up this protein ice cream recipe in no time with your Ninja Creami.
- Low Carb & Sugar-Free - All the flavor, none of the sugar in this chunky monkey protein ice cream recipe.
- Protein-Packed - Packed with protein, this ice cream satisfies your cravings while helping you meet your nutritional goals.
Ingredients needed
- Plain Greek Yogurt: Giving this ice cream that extra protein. We used a 0% greek yogurt for this recipe.
- Low Carb Protein Powder: Choose a protein powder with minimal sugar to keep the carbs low. I like to use Prime Protein Vanilla Powder. See recipe card for discount.
- Sugar Free Banana Pudding Mix: I enjoy using Simply Desserts pudding as it has cleaner ingredients than the traditional Jello pudding mix. Plus, it helps keep the ice cream extra creamy.
- Banana Extract: intensifies the banana flavor without adding any extra sugar or carbs.
- Sugar Free Chocoalte Chips and Coconut Oil: The coconut oil helps keep the chocolate soft and smooth when frozen, preventing it from hardening.
- Walnuts, Vanilla Extract and Water
* See the recipe card for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
How to make chunky monkey ice cream?
Recipe Card
High Protein Chunky Monkey Ice Cream (Ninja Creami)
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt 0%
- 1 scoop low carb vanilla protein powder - Get 15% OFF
- 2 tablespoon simply desserts sugar free banana pudding mix Get 10% OFF with code IHACKEDDIABETES
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon banana extract
- 1 ¼ cup water
Add Ins
- ¼ cup sugar free chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon coconut oil
- ¼ cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
Use the multiplier above to adjust quantities based on your machine: 1X for Original 7 in 1 (16 ounces) and 1.5X for Deluxe (24 ounces).
- In a blender, combine Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, sugar-free banana pudding mix, vanilla extract, banana extract, and water. Blend until smooth.
- **See notes below the recipe card if you prefer to use a real banana in this recipe.
- Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and freeze for at least 24 hours.
- Remove the frozen pint from the freezer and place it in the Ninja Creami. Use the Lite Ice Cream setting to blend.
- Re-Spin - If the texture is crumbly, use the Re-Spin function until smooth and creamy.
- Melt the sugar-free chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Add Toppings & Fold In - Swirl the melted chocolate over the ice cream, sprinkle with chopped walnuts, and gently fold everything throughout to maintain texture.
- Optional Mix-In - If you prefer, use the Mix-In button to blend in the chocolate and walnuts, but note that this will break them into smaller pieces. You can also add extra chocolate chips as a mix-in without melting them.
- Serve & Enjoy - Scoop and enjoy your homemade, high-protein, low-carb Chunky Monkey ice cream!
- See additional tips and variations below the recipe card.
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Nutritional Information
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
Nutrition
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Recipe Tips
- Don't skip melting the chocolate chips with the coconut oil, this helps to prevent the chocolate from becoming too hard after freezing and keeps its chocolatey flavor.
- Add more water if the mixture is too thick after blending.
How to use a banana for a natural flavor boost?
- Replace the sugar-free banana pudding mix with ½ of a ripe banana, mashed - This will add natural sweetness and real banana flavor to this protein ice cream recipe.
- Reduce or omit the banana extract - Since fresh banana is being used, the extract may not be necessary or can be reduced to ⅛ of a teaspoon.
- Slightly reduce the water - Since banana adds moisture, reduce the water to 1 cup instead of 1 ¼ cups.
- Optional: Add 1-2 teaspoons of a low-carb sweetener (like allulose or monk fruit) if more sweetness is needed.
Recipe Variations
- Chocolate Lover: add a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder for that extra chocolate flavor. (please note it will lose its yellow color)
- Peanut Butter Chunky Monkey: add a tablespoon of peanut butter for a rich nutty flavor.
- Coffee Chunky Monkey: add a teaspoon of instant espresso powder for a high protein coffee kick.
Storage
- After Mixing: If you have leftovers, smooth the ice cream evenly in the Ninja Creami pint container and cover it with the lid.
- Freezing Again: Store it in the freezer for up to 1-2 weeks for the best texture. If it hardens, re-spin it in the Ninja Creami using the Lite Ice Cream setting to restore creaminess.
- Quick Serve Tip: Let the pint sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping if you don't want to re-spin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Re-spin the ice cream in the Ninja Creami after the first spin. If it's still crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoons of liquid (like almond milk or cream) and spin again.
Yes, but the texture may be less creamy, and you might need to add a sweetener since the protein powder contributes some sweetness.
Food safety
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooked food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more food guidelines
Oscar Chimenti says
This has become my favorite ice cream of all time, I really enjoy the mix of the banana flavor, chocolate and walnuts.