Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Ninja Creami Recipe)

Creamy, minty, and filled with chocolate chips, this Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami recipe is a nostalgic frozen treat you can make at home with just a few ingredients. No eggs, no stove—just a cool and creamy dessert in 24 hours!

If you're a fan of the classic mint chocolate chip flavor and own a Ninja Creami, this frozen treat is about to become your go-to dessert. This Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami Ice Cream is cool, creamy, perfectly sweet, and speckled with chocolatey goodness. It's easy to make at home with just a handful of ingredients and delivers that perfect balance of refreshing mint and indulgent chocolate.

Whether you're making it for a weekend dessert, a summer treat, or just because you're craving something nostalgic and minty, this recipe hits the mark every time.

Why You'll Love This Ninja Creami Mint Chocolate Chip Recipe

• Smooth and creamy thanks to the perfect milk-to-cream ratio

• Refreshing flavor from real peppermint extract

• Classic minty green hue (optional!)

• Chocolate bits in every bite

• Uses simple, pantry staples

• No eggs, no stove, no fuss

Ingredients Breakdown

Cream Cheese (1 tbsp / ½ ounce)

• A signature ingredient in Ninja Creami bases, cream cheese helps create a rich, scoopable texture and prevents iciness.

• Soften it in the microwave for easy mixing.

Sugar (⅓ cup)

• Provides the right amount of sweetness to balance the bold peppermint flavor.

• Helps prevent the ice cream from freezing too hard.

Peppermint Extract (1 tsp)

• A little goes a long way! This gives the ice cream its iconic minty flavor.

• Make sure you're using peppermint, not spearmint, for the right profile.

Whole Milk (1 cup)

• Contributes to a smooth base while keeping the mixture light and scoopable.

Heavy Cream (¾ cup)

• Adds richness and creaminess.

• Don’t substitute this with half-and-half if you want that full, velvety texture.

Green Food Coloring (4–6 drops, optional)

• Totally optional, but adds the classic mint chip green color.

• Gel or liquid coloring both work—start small and add to preference.

Mini Chocolate Chips (1/4 cup)

• Or use finely chopped dark or semi-sweet chocolate for that traditional crunch.

• Added with the Mix-In function after the base is spun.

Full Recipe: Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami Ice Cream

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Freeze Time: 24 hours
Spin Time: ~5 minutes

👉 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) cream cheese

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

• 1 cup whole milk

• 3/4 cup heavy cream

• 4–6 drops green food coloring (optional)

• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate

🌺 Instructions

1. Soften Cream Cheese: In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the cream cheese for 10 seconds to soften.

2. Mix Base: Add sugar and peppermint extract to the cream cheese. Stir with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon until it forms a smooth paste.

3. Add Liquids: In a separate measuring cup, combine the milk and heavy cream. Slowly pour the liquid into the sugar mixture, a few tablespoons at a time, stirring until fully combined and the sugar is dissolved.

4. Add Food Coloring (Optional): If desired, add green food coloring for a minty hue. Stir until evenly mixed.

5. Freeze: Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container. Seal with the lid and freeze upright on a level surface for 24 hours.

6. Spin: After freezing, remove from freezer and take off the lid. Insert the pint into the Ninja Creami bowl and secure with the lid. Lock into place on the machine and run the Ice Cream function.

7. Add Mix-Ins: Once spun, remove the pint. Use a spoon to create a 1.5-inch well in the center of the ice cream. Add chocolate chips to the well.

8. Mix In: Reinsert into the machine and select the Mix-In function.

9. Serve: Scoop and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Tips for Perfect Ninja Creami Ice Cream

• Always freeze for a full 24 hours before spinning for best texture.

• Don't overfill the pint. Stay under the max fill line.

• Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth base.

• Try remixing if the texture isn’t perfect. Use the RE-SPIN function.

• Don’t stir in the chocolate before freezing. It should always be added during the Mix-In step.

Make It Your Own

• 🍫 Double Chocolate Mint: Add chocolate syrup or cocoa powder to the base.

• 🌿 Herbal Twist: Add fresh mint leaves to the cream mixture before freezing (strain before freezing).

• 🔪 Low-Sugar Option: Use a sugar substitute like allulose for a lower-glycemic version.

• 🥛 Dairy-Free: Use full-fat coconut milk and coconut cream (texture may vary).

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Author: CookSnapBake.com

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Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami Ice Cream

Creamy, minty, and filled with chocolate chips, this Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami recipe is a nostalgic frozen treat you can make at home with just a few ingredients. No eggs, no stove—just a cool and creamy dessert in 24 hours!

Prep time: 5 MinInactive time: 24 HourTotal time: 24 H & 5 M

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) cream cheese
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 4–6 drops green food coloring (optional)
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate

Instructions

1. Soften Cream Cheese: In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the cream cheese for 10 seconds to soften.
2. Mix Base: Add sugar and peppermint extract to the cream cheese. Stir with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon until it forms a smooth paste.
3. Add Liquids: In a separate measuring cup, combine the milk and heavy cream. Slowly pour the liquid into the sugar mixture, a few tablespoons at a time, stirring until fully combined and the sugar is dissolved.
4. Add Food Coloring (Optional): If desired, add green food coloring for a minty hue. Stir until evenly mixed.
5. Freeze: Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container. Seal with the lid and freeze upright on a level surface for 24 hours.
6. Spin: After freezing, remove from freezer and take off the lid. Insert the pint into the Ninja Creami bowl and secure with the lid. Lock into place on the machine and run the Ice Cream function.
7. Add Mix-Ins: Once spun, remove the pint. Use a spoon to create a 1.5-inch well in the center of the ice cream. Add chocolate chips to the well.
8. Mix In: Reinsert into the machine and select the Mix-In function.
9. Serve: Scoop and serve immediately. Enjoy!

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