Name: Ninja Creami Chocolate Frozen Yogurt
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 1 d 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups plain whole milk Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 3 TBSP cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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It’s super easy to make chocolate frozen yogurt in the Ninja Creami machine, so you can enjoy a high-protein sweet treat.

This Ninja Creami chocolate frozen yogurt is a cinch to prepare, making it a healthier dessert you can feel good about.

three scoops of Ninja Creami chocolate frozen yogurt served in a glass dessert cup

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The Ninja Creami ice cream maker has taken the ice cream world by storm, and for good reason.

It’s completely transformed the process for making homemade ice cream and sorbet, allowing you to make these treats at the touch of a button!

Not only is it super easy to whip up frozen treats, but you can use ingredients that don’t really lend themselves to traditional ice cream recipes.

You have complete control over what goes into your desserts!

For instance, you can make delicious Ninja Creami ice cream recipes using pudding mix, for rich and creamy treats.

You can make Ninja Creami sorbet recipes with everything from canned fruit to pie filling to Jell-O!

But if you’re wanting a treat you can feel good about, you’re going to love this easy Ninja Creami chocolate frozen yogurt recipe!

It’s a way to get in some extra protein and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time.

We think it’s one of the best Ninja Creami frozen yogurt recipes, and once you try it, you’re sure to agree!

a Ninja Creami pint container of chocolate frozen yogurt, with an ice cream scoop in it

Making Chocolate Frozen Yogurt in the Ninja Creami

For this frozen yogurt recipe, I opted to use plain Greek yogurt.

That’s what I use in my Ninja Creami strawberry frozen yogurt and my Ninja Creami peach frozen yogurt, and it works great.

I love the Cabot brand, which is 10% milkfat and has 14 grams of protein in every 3/4 cup. Using full-fat yogurt gives it the creaminess we want, so that’s what I recommend here.

If you only have fat-free Greek yogurt, you may need to add some heavy cream in order to increase the fat content.

Because I wanted a healthier alternative to rival my Ninja Creami chocolate ice cream, I added some cocoa powder and vanilla extract for a decadent flavor.

Granulated sugar gives it plenty of sweetness, but you could opt for monk fruit sweetener instead if you’re watching your sugar intake or need a lower-carb treat.

The result was a rich and creamy frozen treat that was easy to make and disappeared fast! 🙂

For more high protein Ninja Creami recipes, check out these recipes:

in the foreground is a dessert glass serving frozen chocolate yogurt, with a pint and spoon in the background.

How to Make Ninja Creami Chocolate Frozen Yogurt

It’s quite easy to make this delicious treat with just a handful of simple ingredients.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Plain Full-Fat Greek Yogurt
Cocoa Powder
Sugar (or other sweetener of choice)
Vanilla Extract

close-up side view of chocolate frozen yogurt served in a glass bowl.

How to Make it:

Mix the frozen yogurt base. In a small bowl or large liquid measuring cup, combine greek yogurt, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and sugar.

two photos; one shows Cabot Greek Yogurt above a measuring cup, the other shows the same measuring cup filled with yogurt, sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract.

Use a spoon to stir everything together until well-combined. Transfer the yogurt mixture to a Ninja Creami pint container.

two photos; one shows the chocolate yogurt base stirred together in the measuring cup, the other shows the mixture transferred to a ninja creami pint container.

Freeze. Close the lid on the pint container and transfer it to a level surface in your freezer. Freeze for at least 24 hours.

Spin. Remove the pint from the freezer and take off the lid. Place the container into the outer bowl and secure the outer bowl lid.

Place bowl assembly into the Ninja Creami machine and press the Ice Cream button (if you are using lower-fat yogurt or monk fruit sweetener, use the Lite Ice Cream button instead).

Allow the motor base to spin the frozen base, which should take a couple of minutes.

two photos; one shows the frozen yogurt base in the outer bowl, the other shows it in the Ninja Creami machine, with a finger pointing to the Ice Cream button.

Re-spin if needed. Remove the pint and check the consistency of the frozen yogurt. If it appears crumbly after the first spin, you can insert it back into the machine and press the Re-spin button.

If desired, you can add some chocolate chips, nuts, or chopped cookies and use the Mix-in function to incorporate them into the frozen yogurt!

Otherwise, just scoop your delicious chocolate treat and enjoy!

close-up view of Ninja Creami chocolate frozen yogurt scooped into a dish, showing the creamy texture.

Notes and Adaptations:

I used full-fat Greek yogurt (10% milkfat), because it provides the best texture. If you’re using a lower-fat yogurt, you can try adding some heavy cream.
I used granulated sugar, but you could substitute monk fruit sweetener or even maple syrup if preferred. Adding sugar or other sweetener helps balance out the tang of the yogurt.
If you are using a lower-fat yogurt or monk fruit sweetener, use the Lite Ice Cream button instead of the Ice Cream button.
To enjoy leftovers, you may want to allow the pint to sit out at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes to soften slightly before scooping.

overhead view of a ninja creami pint container of chocolate frozen yogurt

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Yield: 1 pint

Ninja Creami Chocolate Frozen Yogurt

This creamy, decadent chocolate frozen yogurt is a great way to increase your protein content while satisfying your sweet tooth!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 1 day

Total Time 1 day 5 minutes

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups plain whole milk Greek yogurt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 TBSP cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup, combine yogurt, sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Stir well until mixture is blended together.
Transfer yogurt mixture to a Ninja Creami pint container, being careful not to exceed the max fill line.
Close the pint's lid and transfer it to a level surface in your freezer for at least 24 hours.
Remove pint from freezer and take off lid. Place pint into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami, securing the lid.
Place bowl assembly into the Ninja Creami machine and lock it into place. Press the Ice Cream button and allow the cycle to complete.
Remove the pint from the machine and check the consistency of the frozen ygourt. If it appears crumbly, insert it back into the machine and press the Re-spin button.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

I used full-fat Greek yogurt (10% milkfat), because it provides the best texture. If you're using a lower-fat yogurt, you can try adding some heavy cream.
I used granulated sugar, but you could substitute monk fruit sweetener or even maple syrup if preferred.
If you are using a lower-fat yogurt or monk fruit sweetener, use the Lite Ice Cream button instead of the Ice Cream button.
To enjoy leftovers, you may want to allow the pint to sit out at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes to soften slightly before scooping.

Ninja Creami Chocolate Frozen Yogurt

It’s super easy to make chocolate frozen yogurt in the Ninja Creami machine, so you can enjoy a high-protein sweet treat.

Making Chocolate Frozen Yogurt in the Ninja Creami