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High-Protein Frozen Dessert Pints

Start here when you want a pint that feels like dessert but still carries meaningful protein. If you searched for Ninja CREAMi protein recipes, compare these by calories, protein, fill guidance, and the likely texture fix before choosing a flavor.

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Best places to start

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Recipes

Matching recipes

Showing 37 of 37 pints in this collection.

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Fruit

Fruit / lite ice cream

Banana Cream Protein Pint

Banana, vanilla, and milk protein

Cal

176.5

Protein

18.8g

Carbs

21.9g

Fat

0.7g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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2 USDA / 4 Pint Prep average

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Cheesecake

Cheesecake / frozen yogurt

Blueberry Cheesecake Lite Pint

Blueberry fruit with creamy yogurt body

Cal

178.4

Protein

21g

Carbs

17.1g

Fat

2.6g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Chocolate

Chocolate / lite ice cream

Brownie Batter Casein Pint

Dense cocoa base built for a thick spin

Cal

169.7

Protein

24.8g

Carbs

19.8g

Fat

1.8g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Chocolate

Chocolate / lite ice cream

Chocolate Banana No-Pudding Pint

Banana body without pudding mix

Cal

170.5

Protein

21.2g

Carbs

21.4g

Fat

1.5g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Chocolate

Chocolate / lite ice cream

Chocolate Peanut Butter Lite Pint

Powdered peanut butter keeps the fat in check

Cal

180.2

Protein

25.3g

Carbs

14.7g

Fat

2.3g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Chocolate

Chocolate / frozen yogurt

Chocolate Raspberry Yogurt Pint

Cocoa, raspberries, and yogurt body

Cal

173.9

Protein

22.9g

Carbs

18g

Fat

1.7g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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3 USDA / 3 Pint Prep average

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Coffee

Coffee / lite ice cream

Cinnamon Latte Protein Pint

Warm cinnamon and coffee in a milk base

Cal

156.5

Protein

23.6g

Carbs

14.8g

Fat

0.6g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Coffee

Coffee / lite ice cream

Coffee Cheesecake Lite Pint

Creamy coffee flavor with yogurt body

Cal

151

Protein

22.6g

Carbs

14.7g

Fat

0.7g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Coffee

Coffee / lite ice cream

Cold Brew Vanilla Protein Pint

Vanilla protein with coffee-shop bitterness

Cal

161

Protein

23.4g

Carbs

11.6g

Fat

0.6g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Vanilla

Vanilla / lite ice cream

Cottage Cheese Vanilla Protein Pint

Creamy vanilla with cottage-cheese body

Cal

172.3

Protein

25.1g

Carbs

12.6g

Fat

2g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Chocolate

Chocolate / lite ice cream

Dark Cherry Chocolate Pint

Fruit-forward cocoa with sweet cherries

Cal

167.2

Protein

19.8g

Carbs

19.9g

Fat

1.3g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Cheesecake

Cheesecake / frozen yogurt

Deluxe Blueberry Cheesecake Pint

24 oz blueberry frozen yogurt profile

Cal

284.9

Protein

33g

Carbs

28.4g

Fat

3.9g

24h freeze
660 ml max

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Coffee

Coffee / frozen yogurt

Deluxe Coffee Yogurt Pint

24 oz coffee pint with extra yogurt body

Cal

231

Protein

35.5g

Carbs

21g

Fat

1g

24h freeze
660 ml max

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Chocolate

Chocolate / lite ice cream

Deluxe Double Chocolate Protein Pint

24 oz chocolate base with fill guardrails

Cal

237.6

Protein

34g

Carbs

25.5g

Fat

2.2g

24h freeze
660 ml max

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Chocolate

Chocolate / lite ice cream

Deluxe Peanut Butter Brownie Pint

24 oz cocoa and powdered peanut butter base

Cal

279.1

Protein

39.2g

Carbs

23.1g

Fat

3.7g

24h freeze
660 ml max

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Vanilla

Vanilla / lite ice cream

Deluxe Pumpkin Spice Protein Pint

24 oz seasonal protein base

Cal

215.9

Protein

29.4g

Carbs

24.6g

Fat

1g

24h freeze
660 ml max

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Cheesecake

Cheesecake / frozen yogurt

Deluxe Strawberry Cheesecake Pint

Large berry cheesecake batch

Cal

258.9

Protein

32.6g

Carbs

21.9g

Fat

3.9g

24h freeze
660 ml max

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Coffee

Coffee / lite ice cream

Deluxe Vanilla Coffee Swirl Pint

24 oz vanilla base with coffee lift

Cal

229.8

Protein

33.2g

Carbs

20.6g

Fat

0.8g

24h freeze
660 ml max

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Chocolate

Chocolate / lite ice cream

Double Chocolate Protein Pint

45g protein with a cocoa-casein base

Cal

167.4

Protein

24.5g

Carbs

17.8g

Fat

1.5g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Coffee

Coffee / lite ice cream

Espresso Chocolate Base Pint

Stronger coffee with cocoa depth

Cal

164

Protein

23.3g

Carbs

16.9g

Fat

1.4g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Chocolate

Chocolate / lite ice cream

Keto Chocolate Almond Pint

Very low sugar chocolate base

Cal

105.3

Protein

16g

Carbs

11.7g

Fat

3.2g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Vanilla

Vanilla / lite ice cream

Keto Vanilla Casein Pint

Low-carb vanilla base without pudding mix

Cal

96.3

Protein

14.6g

Carbs

8.2g

Fat

2.4g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Fruit

Fruit / frozen yogurt

Lemon Cheesecake Protein Pint

Bright citrus with a yogurt-cheesecake base

Cal

171.1

Protein

23.5g

Carbs

11.5g

Fat

2.8g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Chocolate

Chocolate / lite ice cream

Mint Chocolate Protein Pint

Cocoa base with a cool peppermint finish

Cal

161.6

Protein

23.7g

Carbs

15.7g

Fat

1.4g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Coffee

Coffee / lite ice cream

Mocha Banana Frappe Pint

Coffee, cocoa, and banana body

Cal

161.9

Protein

20.2g

Carbs

18.6g

Fat

1.1g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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3 USDA / 3 Pint Prep average

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Coffee

Coffee / lite ice cream

Mocha Fudge Protein Pint

Chocolate whey with instant coffee bite

Cal

164.7

Protein

23.7g

Carbs

16.9g

Fat

1.4g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Coffee

Coffee / lite ice cream

No-Pudding Coffee Casein Pint

Coffee protein base with casein structure

Cal

151.2

Protein

23.1g

Carbs

12g

Fat

0.8g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Berry

Berry / lite ice cream

No-Pudding Strawberry Protein Pint

Fruit and protein with xanthan support

Cal

131.8

Protein

18.5g

Carbs

14.4g

Fat

0.7g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Vanilla

Vanilla / frozen yogurt

No-Pudding Vanilla Yogurt Pint

Yogurt body without pudding mix

Cal

146.1

Protein

23.8g

Carbs

11.1g

Fat

0.7g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Cheesecake

Cheesecake / frozen yogurt

Pumpkin Cheesecake Protein Pint

Pumpkin spice profile with simple nutrition

Cal

151.2

Protein

18g

Carbs

13.7g

Fat

2.4g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Cheesecake

Cheesecake / frozen yogurt

Raspberry Cheesecake Swirl Pint

Tart raspberries with a light cheesecake base

Cal

166

Protein

21.6g

Carbs

15.8g

Fat

2.8g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Berry

Berry / frozen yogurt

Raspberry Greek Yogurt Froyo Pint

Tart frozen yogurt with protein lift

Cal

156.6

Protein

22.7g

Carbs

16.6g

Fat

1.1g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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2 USDA / 3 Pint Prep average

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Cheesecake

Cheesecake / frozen yogurt

Strawberry Cheesecake Standard Pint

Classic berry cheesecake in a 16 oz container

Cal

171.4

Protein

21.6g

Carbs

14.4g

Fat

2.7g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Vanilla

Vanilla / lite ice cream

Strawberry Vanilla Protein Pint

High-protein berry base

Cal

146.4

Protein

18.8g

Carbs

13.8g

Fat

0.7g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Chocolate

Chocolate / lite ice cream

Sugar-Smart Peanut Butter Cocoa Pint

Powdered peanut butter and almond milk

Cal

121.2

Protein

17.1g

Carbs

11.6g

Fat

3.9g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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1 USDA / 5 Pint Prep average

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Vanilla

Vanilla / lite ice cream

Vanilla Bean Protein Pint

Clean vanilla base for toppings or mix-ins

Cal

158.6

Protein

23.7g

Carbs

13.6g

Fat

0.6g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Cheesecake

Cheesecake / frozen yogurt

Vanilla Cheesecake Yogurt Pint

Greek yogurt tang with light cream cheese

Cal

177.5

Protein

23.2g

Carbs

11.2g

Fat

3.1g

24h freeze
430 ml max

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Collection path

Use this collection well

This is the Pint Prep starting lane for protein ice cream searches where the real decision is protein per serving, calories, and whether the base will spin creamy after freezing.

You want dessert to contribute meaningful protein instead of only filling a sweet craving.

You prefer recipes with protein powder, Greek yogurt, or dairy bases that can support a thicker spin.

You are comparing pints by protein per serving, cup size, and likely first-spin texture before choosing a flavor.

Collection FAQ

What is the best way to pick a high-protein pint?

Start by sorting recipes by protein, then check calories and texture notes. The highest-protein pint is not always the easiest texture, especially when the base is very lean.

Do high-protein pints need different texture fixes?

Usually, yes. Higher-protein bases can get thick, chalky, or crumbly if the liquid and stabilizer balance is off, so the first texture fix matters.

Which high-protein pint should I start with?

Chocolate, coffee, vanilla, and cheesecake bases are good starting points because the flavor can hold up after freezing. Use the recipe examples on this page to decide whether you want a standard test pint or a larger deluxe batch.

Pint Prep protein picks

Pick a high-protein pint by protein, cup size, and texture risk.

Pint Prep starts this collection with practical lanes because the best high-protein pint is not always the one with the biggest number. Compare protein, calories, cup size, and flavor support together, then check the first-spin risk: lean bases can go crumbly, chalky, too thick, or gummy when liquid and stabilizer balance are off.

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Collection count

37

matching pints

Average protein

24g

per serving

Average calories

175

per serving

Cup paths

30 standard / 7 deluxe

from recipe tags

Representative flavor lanes

Chocolate 11Coffee 9Cheesecake 7Vanilla 6

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Protein texture watch-outs

Crumbly or powdery

Very lean bases can spin dry when protein powder, low fat, and low sugar leave too little free liquid after freezing.

Chalky finish

Cocoa, casein, and some whey flavors can taste dusty when the base lacks enough sweetness, salt, dairy body, or liquid balance.

Too thick or gummy

Casein, gum, pudding mix, and cocoa all thicken. Stack too many and the pint can turn sticky, pasty, or hard to respin cleanly.

Troubleshoot the first spinDiagnose crumbly, icy, gummy, powdery, or muted high-protein spins.Read texture guideCheck a custom baseEstimate calories, protein, and cup fit when your labels differ from the public recipes.Open macro calculatorUse powder without guessingBuild a protein powder base by balancing powder behavior, liquid, sweetness, and texture support.Read powder base guidePick the protein behaviorCompare whey, casein, and blends before changing powder grams or liquid.Compare powdersChoose the milk baseUse high-protein or ultrafiltered milk when the liquid should carry more protein and dairy solids.Read milk guideBuild a yogurt baseUse Greek yogurt when the base needs body, tang, or protein support.Read yogurt guideUse flavor to mask proteinMove into cocoa, brownie, mocha, and peanut-butter chocolate recipes that still carry meaningful protein.Browse protein chocolateCompare every chocolate pathCompare the broader chocolate hub when richness, dairy-free chocolate, or fruit chocolate matters more than protein.Browse all chocolateKeep macros lighterNarrow to pints where protein stays meaningful and calories stay lighter.Browse protein lightTest a vanilla baseUse vanilla when you want a neutral base that exposes powder, milk, and stabilizer behavior.Browse vanilla proteinUse yogurt as the base pathCompare yogurt pints when body, tang, and protein should all support the base.Browse Greek yogurtTune liquid before freezingCheck effective liquid against protein type before a custom base freezes chalky, icy, or too thick.Open liquid checker