Optimum Nutrition Chocolate Hazelnut
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Optimum Nutrition

Chocolate Hazelnut

3.5

Avoid

Score range: Below 6.0

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This powder didn't perform well in the Ninja Creami. Poor texture, off flavors, or weak macros โ€” there are much better options in the rankings.

The Review

Underwhelming hazelnut flavor that gets completely lost in a full pint. Not suitable for Creami builds and difficult to pair with mix-ins. Would not buy again.

Macros Per Pint

363

Calories

per pint

46g

Protein

per pint

433

Calories

with Oreo Thins

47g

Protein

with Oreo Thins

Sweeteners: Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose

+ Recipe adds erythritol (from the recipe, not this powder).

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๐Ÿ‘ŽArtificial

Tested with The Standard Recipe. +Oreo values include 2 Oreo Thins mixed in after spinning.

Full Pint Nutrition Facts

12.7g protein / 100 cal

Per Full Pint (pure โ€” no Oreos)

Calories363
Protein46g
Total Fat9.0g
Saturated Fat4.0g
Total Carbohydrates15.0g
Total Sugars11.5g
Sodium488mg
Sweetener(s)

Artificial

Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose

Calculated from the powder's nutrition label + The Standard Recipe baseline (375g Fairlife 2%, 1 tbsp erythritol, 2 tsp non-fat milk powder, 1/8 tsp vanilla extract, 1/8 tsp xanthan gum, 1/2 tsp glycerin).

How It's Scored

Flavor Accuracy

Does it taste like what it says on the label? Artificial notes are penalized.

Creami Texture

How smooth and creamy does it spin? Icy or grainy results score lower.

Macro Efficiency

Protein per calorie ratio. High protein, low calories = better score.

Artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame-K) are noted and generally result in lower flavor scores. Learn more about the methodology โ†’

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About This Brand

Optimum Nutrition โ€” #5 Brand ยท 4.0 avg

Not Recommended

Optimum Nutrition is a household name in protein, but their powders don't translate well to the Ninja Creami. Across 5 flavors tested, the average score sits at 4.0 โ€” the lowest of any brand we've reviewed. The texture tends to be icy and the flavor profile is flat compared to brands built with ice cream in mind. We'd recommend spending your money elsewhere for Creami-specific use.

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