Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe
Looking for a Homemade Cherry Garcia Copycat Recipe? This Homemade Cherry Chocolate Chip ice cream recipe is packed with protein thanks to the pre-made chocolate protein shake, offering a delicious treat that won’t spike your blood sugar.
The frozen cherries provide antioxidants, while the chocolate chunks add a satisfying indulgence without overloading on sugar. Plus, it’s made using the Ninja Creami for a creamy, no-fuss dessert.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- High Protein: Packed with 30g of protein from the chocolate protein shake.
- Naturally Sweetened: Using frozen cherries and dark chocolate keeps the added sugar content low.
- Easy to Make: Only 3 simple ingredients – Just freeze, spin, and enjoy!
Ingredients in the recipe
- Chocolate protein shake: Adds creaminess and boosts the protein content.
- Frozen cherries: Provide natural sweetness and antioxidants.
- Chocolate chunks: A delicious crunch that balances out the creamy texture.
Ingredients
- Pre-made Chocolate Protein Shake: I used Nurri which you can find on Amazon and Costco. Fairlife works great here too.
- Frozen cherries: I prefer frozen fruit because it’s cheaper, tastes just as good in ice cream, and is available all year long.
- Chocolate chunks: I used Hu chocolate gems, but any chocolate chunks will work for a nice crunchy chocolate texture!
Equipment Needed
- Ninja Creami machine
- Ninja Creami pint
- Spoon
- Measuring cups and tablespoon
Step by Step Instructions
1. Freeze protein shake in Ninja Creami pint overnight.
2. Spin on “Ice Cream”.
3. If the texture is crumbly, add 2 tablespoons of milk and re-spin until you have the consistency you want. Repeat as needed. I only needed one re-spin for this recipe.
4. Dig a hole in the middle, and add chocolate and frozen cherries and spin on “Lite Ice Cream”.
5. Again, if it’s too hard/frozen, add 2 tablespoons of milk and re-spin on “Lite Ice Cream”. I did this one more time for a really light consistency!
6. Enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
- For smoothest texture, don’t skip the re-spin with milk—this is key to achieving that perfect creamy consistency.
- If you like your ice cream super creamy, use heavy cream instead of milk for your re-spins.
- Want to add a bit more of a rich flavor? Try adding a dash of vanilla extract before the initial freeze.
- For extra crunch, toss in some chopped nuts like almonds. Chocolate covered almonds would also be awesome in this.
FAQs: Homemade Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Can I use fresh cherries?
What’s the best type of chocolate to use?
Do I need a Ninja Creami to make this?
Storage Instructions
- Leftovers: Store any leftover ice cream in the Ninja Creami pint with a lid.
- Freezing: Keep in the freezer for up to a week. Re-spin before serving to restore the creamy consistency.
Substitutions, Variations, and Dietary Restrictions
- Lighten It Up: Use a low-fat protein shake and sugar-free chocolate for fewer calories.
- Vegan: Swap out the chocolate protein shake and chocolate chips for non-dairy versions.
Homemade Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (High Protein)
Equipment
- Ninja Creami machine
- Ninja Creami pint
- Spoon
- Measuring cups and tablespoon
Ingredients
- 11 oz Pre-made Chocolate Protein Shake
- 1 Cup Frozen Cherries
- 2 tbsp Tablespoons chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Freeze protein shake in Ninja Creami pint overnight.
- Spin on “Ice Cream”.
- If the texture is crumbly, add 2 tablespoons of milk and re-spin until you have the consistency you want. Repeat as needed. I only needed one re-spin for this recipe.
- Dig a hole in the middle, and add chocolate and frozen cherries and spin on “Lite Ice Cream”.
- Again, if it's too hard/frozen, add 2 tablespoons of milk and re-spin on “Lite Ice Cream”. I did this one more time for a really light consistency!
- Enjoy!
