Optimum Nutrition Chocolate Hazelnut
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Optimum Nutrition

Chocolate Hazelnut

3.5

Avoid

Score range: Below 6.0

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

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Macros Per Pint

348

Pure Cal

calories

42g

Pure Protein

protein

418

+Oreo Cal

calories w/ Oreos

43g

+Oreo Protein

protein w/ Oreos

Powder sweeteners: Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose

Contains artificial sweetener(s). May contribute to a chemical or bitter aftertaste in a frozen pint, and can disrupt gut microbiome balance with regular consumption.

+ Recipe adds erythritol (from the standard recipe, not this powder). Erythritol is included in all pint nutrition totals below.

Why does sweetener choice matter? →

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

Full Pint Nutrition Facts

Macro Efficiency12.1g protein / 100 cal

Per Full Pint (pure — no Oreos)

Calories348
Protein42g
Total Fat7.0g
Saturated Fat3.0g
Total Carbohydrates19.0g
Total Sugars10.0g
Sodium383mg
Sweetener(s)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).

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.

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 →

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