The milk left at the bottom of a bowl of Frosted Flakes is usually the best part, so I wanted to turn that exact flavor into a Ninja Creami.
This version starts by soaking Frosted Flakes in skim milk until the milk picks up the sweet cornflake flavor. I strain out the soggy cereal, then blend the cereal milk with low-fat cottage cheese, vanilla protein powder, pudding mix, sweetener, and a pinch of salt.
The cottage cheese makes the pint thick and creamy without using heavy cream, and the dry Frosted Flakes added after spinning give it the crunch the cereal milk base is missing. It tastes like a colder, creamier version of the milk from a finished bowl of cereal, but with considerably more protein.
Try These Next
For another tested cereal-milk flavor, make my Fruity Pebbles Ninja Creami.
You can also find more ideas in my high-protein Ninja Creami recipe roundup.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Real cereal-milk flavor: The Frosted Flakes soak directly in the milk instead of being used only as a topping.
High-protein base: Cottage cheese, skim milk, and vanilla protein powder bring most of the protein.
No heavy cream: The cottage cheese adds thickness and creaminess without needing a traditional ice cream base.
Crunchy cereal mix-in: Fresh Frosted Flakes are added after spinning so the pint still has some crunch.
Easy to prepare: Soak, strain, blend, freeze, and spin.
Makes a full pint: You can eat it as one large dessert or divide it into smaller servings.
Ingredients
See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the complete measurements.
- Frosted Flakes cereal
- Skim milk
- Low-fat cottage cheese
- Sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
- Vanilla protein powder
- Granulated sugar alternative
- Salt
- Additional Frosted Flakes for mixing in and topping
Ingredient Notes
Frosted Flakes
This recipe uses Frosted Flakes in two different ways.
The first 1½ cups soak in the milk for at least 30 minutes. That cereal becomes soft and gets discarded after the milk is strained.
A separate ¼ cup is added after the ice cream is smooth. Those pieces give the finished Creami some crunch and make the Frosted Flakes flavor more obvious.
Add any final cereal topping immediately before eating. It starts softening as soon as it touches the ice cream.
Skim Milk
The skim milk absorbs the flavor and sweetness from the cereal while it soaks.
Some of the milk will remain trapped in the softened cereal, so you may collect less than the original 1½ cups after straining. Press the cereal gently to recover more of the milk without forcing cereal pulp through the strainer.
Low-Fat Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese replaces the heavy cream used in many cereal-milk ice cream recipes.
Once blended completely smooth, it thickens the base and adds protein without leaving noticeable curds in the finished pint.
Use low-fat cottage cheese for this recipe. A different fat level may slightly change the finished texture and nutrition.
Sugar-Free Vanilla Pudding Mix
The dry pudding mix thickens the base and helps it process into a creamier texture.
Add the powder directly to the base. Do not prepare the pudding according to the package directions first.
Vanilla Protein Powder
Vanilla protein powder works with the sweet cereal flavor without making the pint taste like a completely different dessert.
Sugar Alternative
Use two scoops of your preferred granulated sugar alternative.
Scoop sizes and sweetness levels vary between products, so use the measuring scoop included with the sweetener you normally use.
The cereal milk already picks up sweetness from the Frosted Flakes, but freezing dulls sweetness slightly.
Salt
A small dash of salt balances the sweetness and makes the vanilla cereal flavor more noticeable.
You do not need much.
How Cereal Milk Works
Cereal milk is simply milk that has been allowed to soak with cereal long enough to pick up some of its flavor.
During the 30-minute soak, the Frosted Flakes soften and release sweetness and toasted cornflake flavor into the skim milk. The cereal itself is discarded because it becomes too soggy to use as a mix-in.
The fresh cereal added later has a different job. It gives the smooth ice cream a crunchy texture and stronger Frosted Flakes flavor.
That separation matters. Blending the soaked cereal into the base would create a thicker, starchier pint instead of a smooth cereal-milk ice cream.
Why This High-Protein Base Works
Traditional cereal-milk ice cream often uses heavy cream for richness.
This version uses low-fat cottage cheese, protein powder, and pudding mix instead. The cottage cheese gives the base body, the protein powder adds sweetness and protein, and the pudding mix helps thicken everything.
The base needs to be blended completely smooth before freezing. The Ninja Creami processes the frozen pint, but it should not be relied on to remove large cottage cheese curds.
A powdery first spin is normal with a lower-fat, high-protein base. Re-spinning gives the machine another chance to break down the frozen mixture and bring it together.
Equipment
Ninja Creami
This recipe is written specifically for a Ninja Creami.
Make sure the blended base remains below the MAX FILL line before freezing.
Beast Blender
A strong blender gets the cottage cheese completely smooth and evenly combines the pudding mix and protein powder.
You can use another blender that is strong enough to remove all visible curds.
Fine-Mesh Strainer
Use a fine-mesh strainer to separate the cereal-infused milk from the softened Frosted Flakes.
The holes should be small enough to keep cereal pulp out of the milk.
Silicone Spatula
A spatula helps press the milk from the soaked cereal and scrape the thick base from the blender.
Ninja Creami Pint Container
Use the pint container made for your specific Ninja Creami model.
Do not freeze or process the base above the MAX FILL line.
How to Make a Frosted Flakes Cereal Milk Ninja Creami
1. Soak the Frosted Flakes
Add 1½ cups of Frosted Flakes and 1½ cups of skim milk to a bowl or container.
Stir until all of the cereal is coated with milk.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. You can let it soak longer when needed.
Stir it once or twice during the soaking time so the cereal infuses the milk evenly.
2. Strain the Cereal Milk
Place a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl or large liquid measuring cup.
Pour the cereal and milk through the strainer.
Use a silicone spatula or spoon to press gently on the softened cereal and recover the milk trapped inside.
Discard the soggy cereal.
Do not force the cereal itself through the strainer.
3. Blend the Base
Add the strained cereal milk, low-fat cottage cheese, sugar-free vanilla pudding mix, vanilla protein powder, sweetener, and salt to a blender.
Blend until completely smooth.
Stop and scrape down the blender when needed. There should be no visible cottage cheese curds or dry pockets of pudding mix or protein powder.
4. Fill the Creami Pint
Pour the blended base into a Ninja Creami pint container.
Do not exceed the MAX FILL line. The amount of milk recovered after straining can vary, so you may have a small amount of extra base.
Place the storage lid on the pint.
5. Freeze
Set the pint on a flat, level surface in the freezer.
Freeze for at least 12 hours, or until the entire base is completely solid.
The top should freeze flat rather than at an angle.
6. Spin the Frozen Pint
Remove the storage lid and place the frozen pint into the Ninja Creami outer bowl.
Install it in the machine and run the Lite Ice Cream setting.
Remove the pint and check the texture.
7. Re-Spin When Needed
The first spin may look crumbly or powdery. That is normal for many high-protein Ninja Creami recipes.
Run the Re-Spin cycle before adding any additional liquid.
When it still looks dry after re-spinning, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of skim milk and re-spin it again.
Do not add a large amount of milk at once or the pint may become too soft.
8. Add the Frosted Flakes
Once the ice cream is smooth, make a hole down the center of the pint.
Add ¼ cup of Frosted Flakes to the hole.
Place the pint back into the machine and run the Mix-In setting.
9. Finish and Serve
Top the finished ice cream with more Frosted Flakes, if desired.
Serve immediately while the mixed-in and topping cereal still have some crunch.
Expert Tips
Let the Cereal Soak for the Full 30 Minutes
A quick dip in milk will not create the same cereal-milk flavor.
Give the Frosted Flakes enough time to soften and flavor the milk.
Press the Cereal Gently
The softened cereal holds onto a surprising amount of milk.
Press it enough to recover the liquid, but stop before cereal mush begins passing through the strainer.
Blend Until Completely Smooth
Visible cottage cheese curds in the unfrozen base can create an uneven finished texture.
Keep blending until the mixture looks like a smooth shake.
Stay Below the MAX FILL Line
The final volume depends on how much cereal milk you recover.
Do not force all of the base into the pint when it sits above the marked line.
Re-Spin Before Adding Milk
A dry-looking first spin does not automatically mean the recipe needs more liquid.
Run Re-Spin first. Add a small splash of milk only when the pint remains powdery.
Add Fresh Cereal at the End
Do not freeze the ¼ cup of mix-in cereal inside the base.
Add it only after the ice cream is already smooth so it keeps more of its texture.
Top Immediately Before Serving
Frosted Flakes soften quickly on top of ice cream.
Wait until you are ready to eat before adding the final cereal.
Can I Use Another Cereal?
The basic cereal-milk method can work with other cereals, but each flavor deserves its own tested recipe because sweetness, color, and texture vary.
For a tested fruity version, use my Fruity Pebbles Ninja Creami.
I plan to keep developing other cereal-milk Ninja Creami flavors as separate recipes rather than pretending one exact formula works perfectly for every cereal.
Storage and Re-Spinning
This Creami is best immediately after the Mix-In cycle.
When you have leftovers, smooth the top into a flat layer before replacing the lid and returning the pint to the freezer.
The leftovers will freeze solid again.
When you are ready to finish them, run the outside of the pint under warm water briefly and process it again on Lite Ice Cream. Use Re-Spin if needed.
The cereal mixed into the first batch will be softer after refreezing. For the best crunch, add a small amount of fresh Frosted Flakes after processing the leftovers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Should Frosted Flakes Soak in Milk?
Soak them for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
A longer soak will continue softening the cereal, but 30 minutes gives the milk time to pick up the flavor.
Should I Blend the Soaked Frosted Flakes Into the Base?
No.
Strain and discard the soaked cereal. Blending it into the base can make the pint starchier and less smooth.
Use fresh Frosted Flakes during the Mix-In cycle instead.
Does It Taste Like Cottage Cheese?
It should not taste strongly like cottage cheese once the base is blended completely smooth.
The cereal milk, vanilla protein powder, pudding mix, and sweetener cover most of the cottage cheese flavor.
Why Did My Ninja Creami Look Powdery?
Low-fat, high-protein bases often look powdery after the first spin.
Use the Re-Spin setting. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk only when it remains dry after re-spinning.
Can I Use Another Kind of Milk?
Another milk may work, but it will change the protein, calories, sweetness, and texture.
This recipe was made with skim milk.
Can I Leave Out the Protein Powder?
Removing the protein powder changes the thickness, sweetness, and protein content of the base.
This exact recipe was developed with one scoop of vanilla protein powder.
Can I Leave Out the Pudding Mix?
The pudding mix helps thicken the base and reduce iciness.
Leaving it out will change the texture and has not been tested as part of this exact version.
Why Is Cereal-Milk Nutrition Difficult to Calculate Exactly?
Some sugar, starch, and flavor transfer from the cereal into the milk, but the softened cereal itself is discarded.
That means it is not accurate to count none of the soaking cereal, but it is also not accurate to count the entire 1½ cups as if it were eaten. The final nutrition should be treated as an estimate based on the exact brands used and the method used to account for the infused cereal milk.
You Might Also Like
- Fruity Pebbles Ninja Creami
- High-Protein Ninja Creami Recipes
- Blueberry Cobbler Ninja Creami
- Moose Tracks Ninja Creami
Final Thoughts
This Frosted Flakes Cereal Milk Ninja Creami takes the best part of a bowl of cereal and turns it into a thick, high-protein frozen dessert.
Soaking the cereal gives the milk the flavor you want, while the cottage cheese, protein powder, and pudding mix create a much more substantial base than milk and heavy cream alone.
Blend it completely smooth, expect that the first spin may look powdery, and save the fresh Frosted Flakes for the Mix-In cycle and topping.
Tag me at @bakedlean when you make it.
Frosted Flakes Cereal Milk Ninja Creami
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Frosted Flakes
- 1.5 cups skim milk
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2 scoops granulated sugar alternative
- 1 dash salt
- 0.25 cup Frosted Flakes for mix-in
- 1 handful Additional Frosted Flakes for topping, optional
Method
- Add 1½ cups of Frosted Flakes and 1½ cups of skim milk to a bowl. Stir, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Pour the cereal and milk through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl or measuring cup. Press the softened cereal gently to recover the milk, then discard the cereal.
- Add the strained cereal milk, cottage cheese, pudding mix, protein powder, sweetener, and salt to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and no cottage cheese curds remain.
- Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, keeping it below the MAX FILL line.
- Cover and freeze on a flat surface for at least 12 hours, or until completely solid.
- Process the frozen pint using the Lite Ice Cream setting.
- Use Re-Spin if the texture looks crumbly or powdery. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of skim milk and re-spin again only when needed.
- Make a hole in the center of the smooth ice cream and add ¼ cup of Frosted Flakes.
- Run the Mix-In setting.
- Top with additional Frosted Flakes, if desired, and serve immediately.
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