230-Calorie Oreo McFlurry Ninja Creami
This Oreo Ninja Creami makes a creamy, high-protein McFlurry-style pint with real Oreo pieces for just 232 calories. It’s simple to make, has 20g of protein, and costs less than $2 per pint.
Why You’ll Love This Oreo Ninja Creami
This Oreo Ninja Creami gives you the creamy texture and Oreo flavor of a McFlurry while keeping the entire pint at just 232 calories. It has 20 grams of protein without using protein powder, and the whole pint costs approximately $2 to make. Using Oreo Thins keeps the calories down while still giving you real Oreo pieces in every bite. It’s a simple recipe with easy-to-find ingredients and makes a great option when you want a high-protein, low-calorie dessert that still tastes like a treat.
Ingredients & Substitutions
This recipe uses a few simple ingredients to create a creamy base without protein powder. I use Kroger Carbmaster Fat Free Milk because it provides plenty of protein for relatively few calories and keeps the cost of the pint low. Fairlife Fat Free Ultra-Filtered Milk works as a 1:1 substitute if Carbmaster isn’t available. Monk Fruit In The Raw provides sweetness without adding calories, while vanilla extract, xanthan gum, and a small amount of salt help round out the flavor and texture. Oreo Thins give you real Oreo flavor while keeping the total calories manageable.
For the Oreos, I use four Oreo Thins total. Two are frozen with the creme removed and added using the Mix-In cycle, while the other two are crumbled on top with the creme left intact. Removing the creme from the mix-in cookies saves about 15 calories per cookie without sacrificing the Oreo pieces throughout the ice cream.
Tips for the Best Oreo Ninja Creami
For the best texture, freeze the pint for a full 24 hours on a level surface. Before spinning, let the pint sit on the counter for about 15 minutes or run the outside under hot water for about 1 minute. Spin using the Lite Ice Cream setting. If the mixture is still powdery after the first spin, add a small splash of water and Re-Spin until creamy.
When you’re ready to add the Oreos, make an off-center hole in the ice cream with a butter knife and place the two frozen, creme-free Oreo Thins inside. I find that an off-center hole incorporates the mix-ins better during the Mix-In cycle. After spinning, crumble the remaining two Oreo Thins with the creme over the top and serve immediately.
What to Do About Icy Sides
After the first spin, you may notice a thin layer of ice around the sides of the pint. Some Ninja Creami recipes recommend scraping the icy sides with a butter knife before Re-Spinning, but I prefer not to. I’ve found that scraping the ice into the center can actually make the finished Creami icier after the second spin.
Instead, I leave the icy sides alone while spinning. Once the Creami is completely finished, you can use your spoon to push any remaining icy edges toward the bottom of the pint as you eat. They’ll soften and melt into the ice cream. Another option is to eat from the creamy center first and give the outside of the pint a little more time to soften naturally.
Calories, Protein & Cost
The entire Oreo Ninja Creami pint comes in at approximately 232 calories with 20 grams of protein, including all four Oreo Thins. I calculate my recipes using the actual ingredients I test so you have a realistic starting point for both nutrition and cost.
Cost Breakdown
Based on the package prices I paid when testing this recipe, here’s approximately what each ingredient costs for one pint:
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Kroger Carbmaster Fat Free Milk | 355 g | $0.98 |
| Monk Fruit In The Raw | 36 g | $0.52 |
| Molina Mexican Vanilla | 5 g | $0.05 |
| Xanthan gum | 1 g | $0.04 |
| Salt | 1 g | $0.01 |
| Oreo Thins | 4 cookies | $0.41 |
| Total per pint | $2.01 |
Costs are estimates based on the specific ingredients and package prices I used. Prices may vary by store and location.
High-Protein Cookie Dough Ninja Creami
Equipment
- 1 Ninja Creami
- 1 Ninja Creami Pint
- 1 Immersion Blender
Ingredients
- 355 g Kroger Carbmaster Fat Free Milk 1½ cups; Fairlife Fat Free Milk works 1:1
- 36 g Monk fruit sweetener or other zero calorie sweetener 3 tbsp
- 5 g Vanilla extract 1 tsp
- 1 g Xanthan gum ¼ tsp
- 1 g Salt ~¼ tsp
- 30 g FUUL Chocolate Chip Protein Cookie Dough 10 g frozen for mix-in, 20 g for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Add the milk, monk fruit sweetener, vanilla extract, xanthan gum, and salt to the Ninja Creami pint.
- Blend: Blend with an immersion blender until completely smooth and combined, about 30 to 60 seconds. A regular blender or handheld milk frother can also be used but it may take longer.
- Freeze: Place the pint on a level surface and freeze for at least 24 hours. Freeze with the lid removed to help prevent a bump from forming. Portion out 10 g of FUUL Protein Cookie Dough and freeze it separately for the mix-in. Reserve the remaining 20 g for topping.
- Prepare to spin: Remove the pint from the freezer. Run the outside of the pint under hot water for about 1 minute or let it sit on the counter for about 15 minutes.
- Spin: Process using the Lite Ice Cream setting.
- Re-Spin if needed: If the Creami is powdery or crumbly after the first spin, add a small splash of water and run a Re-Spin until creamy.
- Add the mix-ins: Make an off-center hole in the Creami and add 10 g of the frozen FUUL Protein Cookie Dough. Run the Mix-In cycle.
- Top and serve: Top with the remaining 20 g of FUUL Protein Cookie Dough and enjoy.