Yes, you can have ice cream for breakfast—and it's actually good for you! This Ninja Creami Chocolate Berry Breakfast Ice Cream is everything you love about a hearty, healthy breakfast, magically transformed into a rich, creamy frozen treat.
As adults, we get to make our own rules—so if we want to eat ice cream in the morning, we can. But thanks to the Ninja Creami, we can also make it nourishing, plant-based, and packed with real ingredients that fuel your day and taste like dessert.
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Why You’ll Love This Breakfast Ice Cream
- Dairy-free and vegan
- Packed with plant-based protein and fiber
- Loaded with hidden veggies
- Naturally sweetened with berries
- Tastes like a treat, but fuels you like a meal
This isn't your average bowl of oatmeal—it's cold, creamy, chocolatey, and bursting with juicy berry flavor. And yes, it’s made with real ingredients like oats, cauliflower, berries, and chocolate plant-based protein.
Ingredients for Ninja Creami Chocolate Berry Breakfast Ice Cream
Simple, wholesome ingredients are all that you need to enjoy this fun and delicious breakfast! Essentially, you'll be blending up your breakfast oatmeal, no crazy ingredients!
Here's what you'll need for this easy recipe:
- frozen riced cauliflower:
- adds fiber and bulk to your breakfast! Cauliflower is nutrient rich & full of antioxidants.
- rolled oats:
- adds a filling starch to keep you full and satisfied! Oatmeal is heart healthy and a good source of fiber and protein.
- chocolate plant-based protein powder:
- adding protein powder adds flavor, a touch of sweetness and gives us that satisfying protein that will keep us feeling full for longer. I'm using Earth Chimp Plant-Based Protein, but any chocolate variety will work.
- soy milk:
- adds creaminess and improves the texture of your ice cream! Soy milk is great for heart and bone health and adds even more protein!
- frozen mixed berries:
- defrosted frozen berries add a juicy sweetness to our breakfast! Berries are packed with antioxidants and numerous health benefits.
📌 See the printable recipe card below for quantities and full instructions.
Instructions
Equipment needed: Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker and a blender.
Step 1: Blend the base. Add riced cauliflower, oats, protein powder, water, and soy milk to a blender. Blend until silky smooth. Freeze. Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container. Freeze for at least 24 hours.
Step 2: Defrost berries. Place the frozen berries in the fridge overnight or until soft and juicy.
Step 3: First spin. Let your frozen pint sit out for 15 minutes (or run the outside under warm water). Spin on the Lite Ice Cream setting.
Step 4: Add mix-ins. The mixture will appear crumbly at this point. Make a hole in the center all the way to the bottom and add 2 tablespoon of soy milk along with ½–¾ of your defrosted berries and flatten the top before processing again.
Step 5: Second spin. Spin again using the Lite Ice Cream setting.
Step 6: Top & enjoy. Scoop into a bowl, top with remaining berries, and dig in!
Tips for the Best Creamy Results
- Smooth the top of your frozen base before spinning to protect your Creami blade.
- Don’t overdo the liquid if your first spin is crumbly—berries will add moisture!
- Make it your own! Swap the berries for cherries, mango, or peaches for fun flavor variations.
How to Store Leftovers
This recipe makes one serving, but if you have leftovers, simply smooth the top, re-freeze, and re-spin when you're ready to enjoy again.
💡 Pro tip: Grab a few extra Ninja Creami pint containers so you can meal-prep multiple breakfasts for the week!
FAQ
If your ice cream is super crumbly, add a small splash of soy milk. With this recipe, the berries are already going to add some moisture in the second spin, so don't overdo it.
Sure! Add 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder instead, for the chocolate flavor or just omit completely. I like the protein to make this ice cream like an actual meal instead of a dessert.
Sure! Swap the berries for cherries or mango for a different twist. You can still follow the same directions.
This is a one serving recipe, so when you make it, it may not quite reach the freeze max fill line. Use your judgement, whether you need to use the full or bottom half setting. I typically use the full setting if it's over the halfway mark of the pint container.
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This Ninja Creami Chocolate Berry Breakfast Ice Cream is a total game-changer. It turns simple, nourishing ingredients into a dreamy morning treat that’s both fun and functional. Try it once, and you’ll want to keep a pint in your freezer all the time.
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Recipe
Ninja Creami Chocolate Berry Breakfast Ice Cream
Ingredients
- ½ cup frozen riced cauliflower
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 serving chocolate plant-based protein powder
- ½ cup water
- ¾ cup soy milk (+2 tablespoons for mix-ins)
- 1¼ cup frozen mixed berries
Instructions
Preparation
- Blend the base. Add riced cauliflower, oats, protein powder, water, and soy milk to a blender. Blend until silky smooth.
- Freeze. Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container. (It will not reach the fill line.) Freeze for at least 24 hours.
- Defrost berries. Place the frozen berries in the fridge overnight or until soft and juicy.
Ninja Creami
- First spin. Let your frozen pint sit out for 15 minutes. Spin on the Lite Ice Cream setting. (NOTE: If your frozen ice cream mixture made a bump when freezing, take the time to do your best to smooth that out to protect your Ninja Creami machine.)
- Add mix-ins. The mixture will appear crumbly at this point. Make a hole in the center all the way to the bottom and add 2 tablespoon of soy milk along with ½–¾ of your defrosted berries and flatten the top before processing again.
- Second spin. Spin again using the Lite Ice Cream setting.
- Top & enjoy. Scoop into a bowl, top with remaining berries, and dig in!
Notes
- Don't panic if your ice cream is a bit crumbly after the first spin. Make a hole and add a small splash of soy milk and the juicy berries before processing again for creamy results.
- This is a one serving recipe, so when you make it, it may not quite reach the freeze max fill line. Use your judgement, whether you need to use the full or bottom half setting. I typically use the full setting if it's over the halfway mark of the pint container.
- Get a few extra Ninja Creami Containers so you can prep multiple at a time and have breakfast ready all week!
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