Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
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Homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream in the Ninja Creami Deluxe or Ninja Swirl! Make dairy or dairy free for those with food allergies.
Mint chocolate chip ice cream is childhood favorite of mine and I love being able to make it at home whenever I’m craving it. Using the Ninja Creami makes it so easy and there’s enough for my whole family when I make a single batch. We love our Ninja Creami Deluxe and recommend it as a great buy in general, but especially for those with food allergies.
Whether you prefer classic dairy ingredients or need a dairy-free alternative, this recipe is easy to customize while keeping that signature flavor intact.
One of the best things about making this ice cream at home is controlling the ingredients, adjusting the sweetness, tweaking the level of mint, or even experimenting with different types of chocolate mix-ins – I LOVE mint cookies and cream.
We were even able to make mint chocolate chip ice cream with mini chocolate chips in the new Ninja Swirl by Creami as well.
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Ingredients
- Whole milk: Use full-fat Oatly for a dairy-free option.
- Heavy cream: Swap with Country Crock plant cream for a dairy-free version.
- Granulated sugar: We recommend superfine sugar as it dissolves more easily.
- Peppermint extract: You can use 3/4 to 1 teaspoon depending on how much mint you prefer.
- Chocolate chips: We recommend using mini chocolate chips or shaving your own chocolate.
- Food dye: We use Watkins for a food dye free alternative.
How to Make Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, and peppermint extract until the sugar is fully dissolved. Add a few drops of green food dye if desired.
Pour the mixture into a CREAMi pint and secure the lid. Freeze for at least 24 hours.
Remove the lid and place the pint into the outer bowl. Attach the creamerizer paddle to the outer bowl lid, secure the lid assembly, and lock it onto the motor base.
Twist the handle to the right to raise the platform. Select the ICE CREAM function to process the frozen base.
Next, add in the mini chocolate chips and select the MIX-IN function.
Scoop and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use full-fat oat milk and plant-based heavy cream.
- If the ice cream is too firm after freezing, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
- You can also swap chocolate chips for chocolate shavings or chunks for a different texture. We also like to use oreos for Mint Cookies and Cream.
- Store any leftovers in the CREAMi pint with the lid secured and re-spin as needed before serving.
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk full fat oatly for dairy free
- 3/4 cup heavy cream country crock plant cream for dairy free
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar super fine
- 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips for mix-in
- food dye optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, half and half, sugar, and peppermint extract until the sugar is fully dissolved. You can use a drop or two of green food dye if desired.1 cup whole milk, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract, food dye
- Pour the mixture into a CREAMi pint and secure the lid. Freeze for at least 24 hours.
- Remove the lid and place the pint into the outer bowl. Attach the creamerizer paddle (blade) to the outer bowl lid, secure the lid assembly, and lock it onto the motor base.
- Twist the handle to the right to raise the platform. Select the ICE CREAM function to process the frozen base.
- Using a spoon, create a well in the center of the ice cream, reaching the bottom of the pint. Fill the hole with chocolate chips and run the MIX-IN function.1/4 cup chocolate chips
- Scoop and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Freezing: Store in the CREAMi pint, sealed with a lid, for up to 2 weeks.
- If too firm, reprocess using the RE-SPIN function or let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes.
- Refreezing: Level the ice cream so you can process again later.
- Try using Oreos, or other mix ins for variety.