Q: What are the best mix-ins and toppings for Ninja Creami protein ice cream? The best add-ins fall into two groups: crunchy protein snacks you crush and fold in on the Mix-In program (crispy-rice bars, protein puffs, cereal treats, protein bites and gummies), and zero-sugar sauces, syrups and spreads you swirl into the base or drizzle on top. This guide covers both, with the exact in-stock Canadian products and two signature loaded recipes. Everything is stocked at Top Nutrition & Fitness in Montreal, since 2016.
The two rules of Creami mix-ins
- Add crunchy mix-ins after the first spin. Crush the snack into pea-sized pieces, sprinkle over the spun ice cream, and run the Mix-In program for 10–15 seconds. Added before freezing, they go soggy.
- Add sauces and spreads to the base, or drizzle on top. A tablespoon of zero-sugar sauce or spread whisked into the base builds flavor; a drizzle at serving adds shine and a fudge-swirl finish.
Need a base first? A lean whey isolate spins the smoothest — the restocked MuscleSport Lean Whey Iso Hydro and PEScience Select Protein are our go-to bases. Browse the full Ninja Creami collection.
Our star base: PEScience Select Protein
If you make one Creami base your default, make it PEScience Select Protein. It is a whey concentrate-isolate blend (~24 g protein per scoop) that spins into a soft-serve texture and carries dessert flavors better than any powder we stock — with the widest flavor range for the Creami. It comes in three sizes so there is one for everyone: a 5-serving trial to test flavors, the 27-serving tub for regulars, and the 55-serving value size for daily Creami habits.
Best crunchy mix-ins (crush and fold in)
| Mix-in | How much | Best with | Why it works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Nutrition Protein Wafer Bar | ½–1 bar, crushed | Chocolate, cookies & cream, caramel | Light, crispy wafer with real milk chocolate — ~10 g protein, no added sugar |
| Tide Treats crispy-rice bar | ½ bar, crushed | Salted caramel, chocolate | Pretzel-style snap, 25 g protein per bar |
| Built Puffs | ½ puff, crushed | Any flavor | Airy crunch in 20+ flavors |
| Magic Spoon Treats | ½ treat, crushed | Cookies & cream, s'mores | Marshmallow-crispy texture, low sugar |
| Magic Spoon cereal | 2 tbsp | Vanilla, birthday cake | Keto cereal crunch, keeps its bite |
| SANA Crunchy Protein Bites | 2 tbsp | Cookies & cream, neapolitan | Crunchy protein pearls, high protein |
| AP Prime Bites brownie | ½ chopped | Cookie dough, cinnamon roll | Fudgy chunks, 15 g+ protein each |
| TRUELY protein cereal | 2 tbsp | Maple, cinnamon, s'mores | Keto cereal, flavor-matched to your base |
| Protein Candy | 1 small handful | Fruity, sorbet-style | Chewy fruit candy, added protein |
| Go Gummy Protein / Go Gummies | 1 small handful | Fruity, sour builds | Sour-candy pop, low sugar |
Best sauces, syrups & spreads (swirl or drizzle)
| Add-in | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Nutrition Protein Shot | ½–1 shot in base before spinning | Adds 25 g protein and flavor (Orange Burst, Lemon & Lime, Blue Raspberry) with zero sugar — great for fruity/sorbet builds |
| Rabeko Zero Sauce (Chocolate, Salted Caramel) | 1 tbsp in base + drizzle | Essentially zero calories |
| Rabeko Zero Jam | 1 tbsp swirl | Fruit swirl, very low calorie |
| Rabeko Protein Spread (Choc Hazelnut, White Choc) | 1 tbsp in base | Adds protein + richness |
| SinFit Sugar-Free Syrup (Maple, Blueberry, Strawberry) | 1–1½ tbsp in base | Zero calories, great for maple builds |
| ChocZero Sugar-Free Coffee Syrup | 1 tbsp in base | Mocha and gingerbread coffee notes |
| ChocZero Sugar-Free Hot Cocoa | 1 packet in base | Deepens keto chocolate pints |
| ChocZero Keto Spread (Speculoos, Caramel) | 1 tbsp swirl | Cookie-butter and fudge swirls |
| PB2 powdered peanut butter | 1 tbsp in base | Nutty flavor, 90% less fat |
| Fit Butter nut butter | 1 tbsp in base | Adds fat for smooth keto texture |
| Nuts 'n More protein spread | 1 tbsp swirl | Thick swirl, added protein |
New Creami add-ins we love
Two signature loaded builds
Candy-Shop Loaded Creami
A fun, colorful pint loaded with chewy and crunchy candy — great for kids and cheat-day cravings, still high in protein.
- 1 scoop Cake Pop PEScience Select Protein
- 180 ml 1% milk
- Mix-in: 1 handful Protein Candy + ½ crushed Birthday-style Built Puff + a few Go Gummies
Macros (estimate, full pint): ~300 kcal · 34 g protein · 26 g carbs · 5 g fat.
S'mores Campfire Creami
Toasty marshmallow, graham and chocolate — the whole campfire in a bowl, loaded with two s'mores-flavored crunches.
- 1 scoop Chocolate Allmax CaseinFX
- 200 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 1 packet ChocZero Sugar-Free Hot Cocoa
- Mix-in: ½ crushed Marshmallow Magic Spoon Treat + ½ crushed S'mores Tide Treats bar
Macros (estimate, full pint): ~320 kcal · 40 g protein · 22 g carbs · 8 g fat.
Résumé en français
Le guide complet des meilleures garnitures pour la crème glacée protéinée au Ninja Creami, chez Top Nutrition & Fitness à Montréal depuis 2016. Deux catégories : les garnitures croquantes à écraser et à incorporer après le premier brassage (barres de riz croustillant Tide Treats, bouchées soufflées Built, céréales Magic Spoon, bouchées SANA, brownies AP Prime Bites, bonbons protéinés et gélifiés), et les sauces, sirops et tartinades sans sucre à mélanger à la base ou à napper (Rabeko zéro, sirop SinFit sans sucre, sirops et tartinades keto ChocZero, PB2, Fit Butter). Deux recettes vedettes incluses : bombe de bonbons et feu de camp s'mores. Ajoutez les garnitures croquantes sur le programme « Mix-In » pour qu'elles restent croustillantes. Livraison gratuite sur les commandes admissibles, partout au Canada.
Pairs well with
Put these to work in our creative Ninja Creami flavor twists and low-calorie, keto & high-protein Creami recipes. See also our core high-protein Ninja Creami recipes and the best protein ice cream in Canada guide.
About the author — Diana Famintsyna
Diana Famintsyna is the founder of Top Nutrition & Fitness, the Montreal premium supplement and healthy-snack shop she opened in 2016. She personally taste-tests every product the store carries and has spent years dialing in high-protein Ninja Creami recipes with the exact Canadian protein powders and mix-ins TNF stocks. These recipes reflect what actually works on the counter and in her own freezer, not generic templates.
Frequently asked questions
When should I add mix-ins to Ninja Creami ice cream?
Always after the first spin. Crush the snack into small pieces, sprinkle it over the spun ice cream, and run the Mix-In program for 10 to 15 seconds. Adding crunchy pieces before freezing makes them soggy.
What are the best crunchy mix-ins for protein ice cream?
Crushed Tide Treats crispy-rice bars, Built Puffs, Magic Spoon Treats and cereal, SANA Crunchy Protein Bites and chopped AP Prime Bites brownies all keep their crunch and add protein.
What sauce can I use on Creami ice cream without adding sugar?
Rabeko Zero Sauce and SinFit Sugar-Free Syrup are essentially zero calories, and ChocZero keto spreads and syrups add fudge, caramel and coffee flavors with no added sugar.
How do I add a fudge swirl to protein ice cream?
Drizzle a tablespoon of ChocZero keto spread or Rabeko Zero Chocolate sauce over the spun pint and fold once by hand, or add it during the Mix-In program for a marbled swirl.
Can I add candy to protein ice cream?
Yes. Protein Candy, Go Gummies and Go Gummy Protein add chewy, sour-candy flavor with far less sugar than regular candy — fold a small handful in on the Mix-In program.
Educational content only; not medical advice. Recipe macros are labelled estimates — calculate exact values from your specific product labels, chosen flavour, and milk. Free shipping on qualifying orders; TNF ships Canada-wide from Montreal since 2016.
