If you love coconut as much as I do, this list is going to be a good one for you! From tropical drinks turned into ice cream to a coconut cream pie protein frozen yogurt, I’ve packed in a lot of different textures and flavors here. Whether you’re craving something rich like Almond Joy Ice Cream or something lighter like Pina Colada Sorbet, there’s a coconut recipe here for you.
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- Top Tips
- Ninja Creami Almond Joy Ice Cream
- Ninja Creami Almond Joy Protein Ice Cream
- Ninja Creami Banana Chocolate Chip Lite Ice Cream
- Ninja Creami Blueberry Coconut Frozen Yogurt
- Ninja Creami Coconut Cream Pie Protein Frozen Yogurt
- Ninja Creami Dole Whip
- Ninja Creami Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
- Ninja Creami Pina Colada Lite Ice Cream
- Ninja Creami Pina Colada Protein Ice Cream
- Ninja Creami Pina Colada Sorbet (Dairy Free)
- Ninja Creami Strawberry Coco-Nut Protein Ice Cream
- Ninja Creami Vegan Peanut Butter Gelato
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Coconut works its way into a lot of my Ninja Creami recipes without me even planning it that way, whether it’s the main flavor or just a background note. It adds richness without making anything feel too heavy.
Pina Colada Lite Ice Cream, Pina Colada Protein Ice Cream, and Pina Colada Sorbet all take the same tropical drink in three different directions depending on what you’re looking for. Dole Whip keeps things dairy free with a different fruit forward approach.
Almond Joy Ice Cream and Almond Joy Protein Ice Cream both borrow from the candy bar, just with different protein content between the two. Strawberry Coco-Nut Protein Ice Cream and Blueberry Coconut Frozen Yogurt both pair coconut with a fruit instead of leaning on it alone.
Top Tips
- I like using canned coconut cream for the richest texture. Refrigerated coconut milk works fine too, but the base comes out noticeably creamier with the thicker, canned type.
- You can blend shredded coconut into the base before freezing if you want the flavor throughout (it may add a grainy texture based on the other ingredients). Adding it as a mix-in instead gives more texture but less flavor spread through each bite.
- The base needs a full 24 hours in the freezer before it goes into the machine. Pulling it early leaves it too soft to process correctly.
- Add coconut as a mix-in too. You can add a ton of flavor and great texture to the ice cream with added coconut as a mix-in.
- Coconut extract works wonders! Want more coconut flavor? Add some coconut extract!.
Ninja Creami Almond Joy Ice Cream
Coconut, almond, and chocolate all trace back to the candy bar this recipe is named after. It’s a direct translation of the bar into a scoopable pint.
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Ninja Creami Almond Joy Protein Ice Cream
The same coconut, almond, and chocolate combination gets reworked here into a protein ice cream. Same candy inspired flavor, higher protein count.
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Ninja Creami Banana Chocolate Chip Lite Ice Cream
A lighter take on banana ice cream, with chocolate chips adding crunch without adding much weight. Simple and easy to make on repeat.
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Ninja Creami Blueberry Coconut Frozen Yogurt
Coconut brings a tropical edge to this blueberry frozen yogurt, pairing two flavors that do not usually show up together. A different spin on the standard fruit yogurt.
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Ninja Creami Coconut Cream Pie Protein Frozen Yogurt
Coconut cream pie flavor gets reworked into a protein frozen yogurt that keeps the classic dessert in mind. Familiar and rich, just with a protein boost.
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Ninja Creami Dole Whip
A dairy free take on the classic theme park treat, built for the Ninja Creami instead of a soft serve machine. Bright and fruity in every bite.
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Ninja Creami Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
Peanut butter and banana pair up in a straightforward ice cream that keeps both flavors balanced. A classic combination, kept simple.
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Ninja Creami Pina Colada Lite Ice Cream
Pineapple and coconut come together here in a lighter version of the classic tropical drink. It keeps the flavor without the extra weight of a standard ice cream.
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Ninja Creami Pina Colada Protein Ice Cream
The same tropical pineapple and coconut pairing shows up here in a protein ice cream. Same drink inspired flavor, higher protein count.
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Ninja Creami Pina Colada Sorbet (Dairy Free)
A dairy free sorbet version of the same tropical pairing, built without a cream base at all. Light and refreshing while still tasting like the classic drink.
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Ninja Creami Strawberry Coco-Nut Protein Ice Cream
Coconut adds a tropical note to a strawberry protein base that keeps texture and flavor both in mind. A slightly different spin on the usual strawberry pint.
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Ninja Creami Vegan Peanut Butter Gelato
A vegan gelato built around peanut butter, giving it a denser texture than a typical dairy free treat. Rich and nutty without any dairy in the base.
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