Optimum Nutrition Chocolate Mint

Chocolate Mint

5.9

Avoid

Score range: Below 6.0

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A low Creami score doesn't mean a bad protein powder โ€” it's judged specifically for Ninja Creami ice cream. See FAQ โ†’

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This powder didn't work well in the Ninja Creami. Texture or flavor didn't hold up in the frozen base โ€” but that doesn't mean it's a bad powder overall. See the note below.

The Review

This Chocolate Mint powder delivers a solid flavor experience; the mint note genuinely survives the Creami spin, giving the pint a refreshing finish while the chocolate base stays recognizable and rich. It spins into a consistently dense, creamy texture with no icy pockets, and the flavor intensity is strong enough to carry the pint without tasting watered down. However, the sucralose is definitely noticeable and prevents it from feeling truly dessert-like. While it performs well, the artificial sweetener makes this a pass for me, as there are better options in this flavor profile.

Score Breakdown

Texture6/10

Creaminess, scoop-ability

Macros8/10

Protein-to-calorie efficiency

Would Buy Full Bag?โœ— No
Sweetener

Sucralose

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

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How It's Scored

Taste / FlavorDoes it taste like what it says on the label? Artificial off-notes are penalized.
Creami TextureHow smooth and creamy does it spin? Icy or grainy results score lower.
Macro EfficiencyProtein per calorie ratio โ€” high protein, low calories = better score.
Would Buy Full BagWhether I'd personally buy a full bag/tub for regular use.
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Macros Per Pint

12.7g protein / 100 cal
Calories363
Protein46g
Fat9g
Carbs15g

Tested with The Standard Recipe.

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Per Serving (Powder Only)

32g (About 1 Scoop)
Calories130
Protein24g
Fat2g
Carbs3g

Macros for the protein powder alone, as printed on the label โ€” not including any recipe ingredients.

Full Pint Nutrition Facts

Per Full Pint (pure โ€” no Oreos)

Calories363
Protein46g
Total Fat9.0g
Saturated Fat4.0g
Total Carbohydrates15.0g
Total Sugars11.5g
Sodium458mg
Sweetener(s)

Artificial

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).

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About This Brand

Optimum Nutrition โ€” #5 Brand ยท 4.8 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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