Rocky Road Ice Cream is a delightful and indulgent treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter into a creamy, frozen dessert.
Making chocolate ice cream in a Ninja Creami is a fun and delicious way to enjoy a classic treat. Here’s a simple recipe to guide you through the process:
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Why Rocky Raod Ice Cream in the Ninja Creami?
The combination of different textures is a key factor. Rocky road typically includes chocolate ice cream,marshmallows,and nuts (often almonds or walnuts). This mix provides a delightful contrast between the creamy ice cream,the soft,gooey marshmallows,and the crunchy nuts.
The flavor profile of rocky road is well-balanced. The rich,sweet chocolate ice cream pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the marshmallows and the slightly savory,nutty taste of the added nuts. This balance makes it a satisfying treat for many people.
For many,rocky road ice cream evokes a sense of nostalgia. It has been a staple in ice cream parlors and grocery stores for decades,often associated with childhood memories and comfort food.
Ingredients Needed for Rocky Road Ice Cream
- 2 scoops of protein powder of choice
- 8 oz of chocolate almond milk –I like to use Ripple or Almond Milk
- 2 tablespoons of Marshmallow Fluff
- 2 tablespoons of chopped peanuts
- 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips
- See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to Make Rockey RoadIce Cream
Step 1 In a medium mixing bowl,almond milk and protein powder. Whisk the ingredients together until they are fully dissolved. This may take a few minutes to ensure a smooth mixture. Add in marshmallow fluff.
Step 2 Once fully mixed,pour the chocolate mixture into the Ninja Creami pint container. Make sure not to fill past the max fill line.
Step 3 Place the lid on the pint container and freeze it for at least 24 hours. This ensures the mixture is completely solid and ready for processing.
After freezing,remove the pint container from the freezer and place it in the Ninja Creami outer bowl.
Insert the outer bowl into the Ninja Creami machine.
Select the “Ice Cream” function and let the machine process the mixture. This will take a few minutes.
Serve and Enjoy:
Top with additional peanut nuts and chocolate chips,or more marshmallow fluff.
Scoop the creamy chocolate ice cream into bowls or cones.
You can also add mix-ins like chocolate chips,nuts,or marshmallows if desired. Simply use the “Mix-ins” function on the Ninja Creami after adding your favorite ingredients.
Rocky Road Ice Cream Recipe Tips
- Once the cycle is complete,check the consistency of your ice cream. If it’s too crumbly or powdery,you can select the “Re-spin” function to achieve a creamier texture.
- For an extra rich flavor,you can substitute half of the whole milk with half-and-half.
- To make it dairy-free,use coconut milk and coconut cream instead of whole milk and heavy cream.
- Experiment with different flavors by adding a teaspoon of instant coffee for a mocha twist or a splash of mint extract for a mint chocolate version
- If you have any leftovers,place them back in the pint container and cover tightly. Store in the freezer for future enjoyment.
- Enjoy your homemade chocolate ice cream!
Best Ninja Creami Tips
- Ninja Creami’s can make smoothie bowls,ice cream,gelato,sorbet,and even milkshakes!
- Do I need to wait 24 hours for Creami? No,My frozen yogurt was ready to be blended in the Ninja Creami after 6 hours. Add image
- Never ever use frozen fruit in your ninja creami,blend it first. That is how you ruin the blade.
- Protein drinkslike Fairlife and Premiere work great in a Ninja Creami. For a dairy free or lactose free option try OWYN protein shakes.
- Respin! If the blending didn’t work the first time try adding some more juice or milk to it and do a second respin.
- The Ninja Creami is kind of loud when it is spinning in the machine. Just warning you before you attempt to make ice cream. 🙂
- Mix-ins:Try adding fresh fruit,peanut butter cups,chocolate chips,Oreos,you name it!
- Run warm water around the frozen pint of ice cream to avoid icy edges.
- This is the Ninja Creami machine I have. Ninja CN301CO CREAMi Ice Cream Maker (Amazon Link)
Popular Ninja Creami Variations:
- Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream–1 tablespoon cream cheese,⅓ cup sugar,¾ cup heavy cream,1 cup milk,3-4 sandwich or Oreo cookies.
- Chocolate Ice Cream –1 tablespoon cream cheese,⅓ cup sugar,¾ cup heavy cream,1 cup milk,3-4 sandwich or Oreo cookies.
- Protein Ice Cream–1 container of Chocolate or Vanilla Fair Life Protein Drink
- Strawberry Ice Cream –1 tablespoon cream cheese,⅓ cup sugar,¾ cup heavy cream,1 cup milk,5 strawberries (sliced)
- Ninja Creami Cherry Sorbet
- Ninja Creami Sorbet Ice Cream –1 15 oz container of fruit cocktail+Plus
- Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream–1 tablespoon cream cheese,⅓ cup sugar,¾ cup heavy cream,1 cup milk,1 –2 drops of green food coloring,2 tablespoons of chopped chocolate chips
Ninja Creami Machine –a year ago you couldn’t really find these machines and they were sold out everywhere. Now they are more readily available in stores like Target,Kohls,or Amazon.
Ninja Creami Pints–Got to have extras for making lots of ice cream!
How do I store leftovers?
Place the lid back on top of the pint and place it back in the freezer. Or,store in an airtight container as mentioned above.
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Rocky Road Ice Cream
Prep Time:5 min
Total Time:5 min
Yield:1pin 1x
Category:Easy
Method:Ninja Creami
Cuisine:American
Description
Rocky Road Ice Cream is a delightful and indulgent treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter into a creamy,frozen dessert.
2scoops of protein powder of choice
8 ozof chocolate almond milk –I like to use Ripple or Almond Milk
2 tablespoonsof Marshmallow Fluff
2 tablespoonsof chopped peanuts
2 tablespoonsof chocolate chips
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl,almond milkand protein powder. Whisk the ingredients together untiltheyare fully dissolved. This may take a few minutes to ensure a smooth mixture.Add in marshmallow fluff.
Once fully mixed,pour the chocolate mixture into the Ninja Creami pint container. Make sure not to fill past the max fill line.
Place the lid on the pint container and freeze it for at least 24 hours. This ensures the mixture is completely solid and ready for processing.
After freezing,remove the pint container from the freezer and place it in the Ninja Creami outer bowl.
Insert the outer bowl into the Ninja Creami machine.
Select the “Ice Cream” function and let the machine process the mixture. This will take a few minutes.
Scoop the creamy chocolate ice cream into bowls or cones.
You can also add mix-ins like chocolate chips,nuts,or marshmallows if desired. Simply use the “Mix-ins” function on the Ninja Creami after adding your favorite ingredients.
Notes
Once the cycle is complete,check the consistency of your ice cream. If it’s too crumbly or powdery,you can select the “Re-spin” function to achieve a creamier texture.
