This Healthy Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami Ice Cream is the real deal—cool, creamy, and packed with plant power. Whether you're looking to sneak in extra protein, eat more greens, or just enjoy a fresh-tasting frozen treat, this one ticks all the boxes. It’s as easy as blend, freeze, spin, and dig in!
Minty, chocolatey, creamy—and secretly made with beans?!
This Healthy Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is a fresh twist on the classic favorite, made in the Ninja Creami with simple, wholesome ingredients. It’s plant-based, packed with nutrients, and tastes like a scoop from your favorite ice cream shop—only better for you!
If you’re into Ninja Creami recipes that feel indulgent but are secretly loaded with good-for-you ingredients, this one’s going to blow your mind. Beans give it body and creaminess, maple syrup adds natural sweetness, and spinach sneaks in that cool minty green glow without altering the flavor. It’s the magic of veggies + dessert = perfection.
Love your Ninja Creami?? Make sure you try this Peanut Butter Creami and this Breakfast Ice Cream next!!
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Why You’ll Love This Healthy Mint Chip Ice Cream
- Secretly made with white beans (trust me!)
- Creamy and refreshing without any dairy
- Naturally sweetened with maple syrup
- Vegan, gluten-free, and optionally nut-free
- Boosted with spinach for a touch of green and extra nutrients
- Ready for your Ninja Creami in just a few simple steps!
This is the kind of ice cream you can feel great about eating—whether it’s a summer snack, a sweet treat, or even a quirky little breakfast (no judgment here).
Ingredients You’ll Need
You might be surprised by how simple this list is:
- ⅔ cup cooked white beans – Cannellini or great northern beans work great for creamy texture and neutral flavor
- ⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract – A little goes a long way for that classic cool mint flavor
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract – Balances and rounds out the minty freshness
- 1 cup unsweetened milk – I like soy milk for extra protein, but use any plant milk you love
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup – Adds natural sweetness and keeps things smooth
- 1 tablespoon tahini (optional) – Adds richness and creaminess
- 1 handful spinach (optional) – For natural green color and a sneaky nutrition boost
- ¾–1 oz vegan chocolate – Chopped small or shaved for the perfect chip texture
📌 Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full printable recipe card!
How to Make Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream in the Ninja Creami
You’ll need: A blender + your Ninja Creami
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Blend the base.
Add beans, mint, vanilla, milk, maple syrup, tahini (if using), and spinach to a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Freeze it. Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and freeze for at least 24 hours.
Step 3: First spin. Let the pint sit out for 10–15 minutes. If a bump formed, smooth it out to protect your machine. Spin using the Lite Ice Cream setting.
Step 4: Add chocolate. After the first spin, the ice cream will be powdery. Make a well in the middle all the way to the bottom and add the chopped chocolate and a spash of plant-based milk and spin again on the Mix-In setting for that classic chip texture.
Step 5: Serve.
Scoop and enjoy your cool, minty, secretly healthy treat!
Tips & Swaps
This healthy mint chocolate chip creami is perfectly balanced in sweetness and flavor, but if need be, you can make the following swaps:
- No spinach? No problem! The green color is optional—omit it for a more natural creamy tone.
- Use fresh mint if you prefer—just blend it in with the base (you may need a little more).
- Add protein powder if you want a more filling version—vanilla or unflavored works best here.
- Not into tahini? Skip it or sub with cashew butter or a spoonful of dairy-free yogurt for creaminess.
How to Store Leftovers
Flatten the top of the ice cream and pop the pint back in the freezer. When you’re ready for round two, let it sit out for 10 minutes and re-spin on the Lite Ice Cream setting for best texture.
💡 Pro tip: Prep a few pints ahead of time and keep them in your freezer for easy, healthy snacks or breakfasts all week. Grab a few extra Ninja Creami pint containers so you can always have a stash of ice cream ready when the craving hits!
FAQ
Not at all! White beans are super neutral and just make it ultra creamy—think of them as the tofu of the ice cream world.
Sure, but then it’s just “mint.” Still delicious, but the chips definitely make it classic.
Use your favorite bar or chips—just chop it small so it mixes in easily during the second spin.
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Recipe
Healthy Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup cooked white beans (like cannellini or great norther beans) drained and rinsed
- ⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon tahini optional
- 1 small handful spinach optional for color
- ¾-1 ounce vegan chocolate bar
Instructions
- Blend the base. Add beans, mint, vanilla, milk, maple syrup, tahini (if using), and spinach to a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Freeze it. Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and freeze for at least 24 hours.
- First spin. Let the pint sit out for 10–15 minutes. If a bump formed, smooth it out to protect your machine. Spin using the Lite Ice Cream setting.
- Add chocolate. After the first spin, the ice cream will be powdery. Make a well in the middle all the way to the bottom and add the chopped chocolate and a splash of plant-based milk and spin again on the Mix-In setting for that classic chip texture.
- Serve. Scoop and enjoy your cool, minty, secretly healthy treat!
Notes
How to Store Leftovers
Flatten the top of the ice cream and pop the pint back in the freezer. When you’re ready for round two, let it sit out for 10 minutes and re-spin on the Lite Ice Cream setting for best texture. 💡 Pro tip: Prep a few pints ahead of time and keep them in your freezer for easy, healthy snacks or breakfasts all week. Grab a few extra Ninja Creami pint containers so you can always have a stash of ice cream ready when the craving hits!(There may be affiliate links in this post. I may earn a commission for qualified purchases with no added cost to you. Thank you for your support!)
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