Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Ice Cream (Ninja Creami)

High protein chocolate hazelnut ice cream topped with roasted hazelnuts and chocolate drizzle.

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Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Ice Cream (Ninja Creami)

Creamy, low-carb chocolate hazelnut ice cream made in the Ninja Creami! This high-protein, sugar-free treat is rich, nutty, and perfect for keto or diabetic-friendly diets.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Freezer Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Canadian

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free

Servings: people

Calories: 169kcal

Author: Oscar

Cost: $8

Equipment

Ingredients

2 oz sugar free chocolate chips melted
1.5 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2 tablespoon cream cheese
2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
2.5 tablespoon low carb chocolate protein powder 15% off protein powder
¼ teaspoon espresso powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon hazelnut extract
¼ teaspoon guar gum
¼ cup roasted hazelnuts

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).
Microwave sugar-free chocolate chips in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
2 oz sugar free chocolate chips
Add the melted chocolate and all remaining ingredients (except hazelnuts) to a blender and blend on high for 30 seconds.
1.5 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 2 tablespoon cream cheese, 2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder, 2.5 tablespoon low carb chocolate protein powder, ¼ teaspoon espresso powder, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon hazelnut extract, ¼ teaspoon guar gum
Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and freeze for 24 hours.
Roast hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, then set aside to cool (optional: remove skins).
¼ cup roasted hazelnuts
After 24 hours, place the pint in the Ninja Creami and run the “Lite Ice Cream” cycle.
Run the “Re-Spin” cycle once for an extra creamy texture.
Chop the roasted hazelnuts and fold them into the ice cream.
Optional: drizzle with extra melted sugar-free chocolate and enjoy!

Notes

For an extra smooth texture, leave the pint on the counter for 5–10 minutes before spinning.
To peel the hazelnuts, rub them in a clean kitchen towel while they’re still warm the skins will flake right off.
Swap: Use chopped pecans or almonds if you’re out of hazelnuts.
Swap: Use almond extract instead of hazelnut for a chocolate almond twist.
Variation: Try a vanilla protein powder for a milder chocolate-hazelnut combo.

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