47 AMAZING Ninja Creami Recipes (2024)

The best Nina Creami Recipes ever! From unique to traditional, keto, protein, healthy, sorbet, vegan and more. The Ninja Creami ice cream make is a game changer for ice cream enthusiasts everywhere!

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Hello to my ice cream lovers, dessert enthusiasts and frozen treat aficionados!

Are you ready to get your Ninja Creami ice cream party going at full speed?

Let me introduce you to both traditional and unique Ninja Creami ice cream maker recipes that you will adore. Because who doesn’t love a luscious scoop of homemade ice cream melting on your tongue on a hot summer day (or anytime really).

Speaking of sweet treats, be sure to check out this Edible Sugar Cookie Dough, Air Fryer Bananas (which are perfect on top of Ninja Creami Vanilla ice cream recipe) and these easy Coconut Rum Balls.

The Ninja Creami has an innovative design and with boundless creativity, the sky is the limit to the ice cream, sorbet and milkshake magic you can make.

If you are looking for the traditional ninja creami vanilla ice cream recipe, ninja creami strawberry ice cream or ninja creami chocolate ice cream, we’ve got you.

Or perhaps some more exciting options such as ninja creami keto recipes, ninja creami gelato recipes, ninja creami protein ice cream, ninja creami healthy recipes, ninja creami vegan recipes, ninja creami recipes sugar free, ninja creami dairy free recipes, ninja creami sorbet recipes, ninja creami low calorie recipes, ninja creami recipes weight watchers or ninja creami frozen yogurt, you are in the right place!

So, get ready kids because your sweet tooth will never go ignored once we unlock the exciting world of Ninja Creami ice cream recipes. Let the frozen adventure begin!

Ninja Creami recipes basics

Have you ever wanted to make homemade ice cream but didn’t want the hassle of churning ice cream for hours? Welcome to the Nina Creami.

Here are some of my favorite tips to achieve creamy, or perhaps CREAMI, ice cream perfection.

Adjust Your Freezer’s Temperature to between 9°F and -7°F (-13°C and -22°C). This is the best temperature to ensure that the Ninja Creami ice cream maker can efficiently process your frozen bases.

Place the Pint on a Level Surface to prevent any inconsistencies in freezing, it’s crucial to place your pint on a level surface while it freezes.

If the ingredients in the pint have been frozen at an angle or unevenly scooped out and refrozen, it may affect the texture and creaminess of your final product and can cause issues with the Ninja Creami machine (can get off kilter and in extreme cases, break).

If you notice any uneven freezing, re-melt the ingredients, whisk them again and refreeze on a level surface.

Upright Freezers Work Best. Chest freezers can be too cold and interfere with the mixing process.

Freeze for 24 Hours. I know its hard to wait but this is the best way to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for optimal creamification.

Make and Freeze Multiple Pints. Batch prepping is perfect so you can e enjoy Ninja Creami ice cream whenever the mood strikes.

Tips for creamiest results

Don’t be Afraid to Re-Spin as Needed: If you ice cream is looking powdery after your first mix, you can add some additional milk and re-spin or simply respin depending on how dry it looks.

Pre-Frozen Ingredients Taste Sweeter: If you base tastes super sweet, don’t worry. The freezing and processing stages will reduce the perceived sweetness of the ingredients.

Dealing with Leftovers: Ice cream leftovers? Um, ok. I’m not sure how that could ever occur, but just in case a wild bird runs by that you need to catch and you find yourself with leftovers, simply flatten the top of your frozen creation with a spoon or spatula before refreezing.

This ensures an even surface and prevents any ice crystals from forming. If the frozen treat becomes hard after refreezing, you can process it again using the same program you initially used.

Ninja Creami recipes mix-ins

Mix ins are magical. Am I right? The addition of mix-ins to frozen treats like ice cream and gelato takes it next level. From nuts to chocolate chips or candy, get ready for some fun.

How to use mix-ins in the Ninja Creami ice cream maker

Mix-ins can enhance taste, texture and visual appeal of ice cream, gelato or sorbet. However, different mix-ins behave differently during the freezing and processing stages.

Hard mix-ins

Certain mix-ins, such as chocolate chips, candies and nuts, retain their shape and texture even after the freezing process and can be included in the initial Ninja Creami mix if desired.

Soft mix-ins

On the other hand, mix-ins like cereal, cookies or jams tend to break down during the mixing process. For soft mix-ins, you may consider hand-mixing after you have processed the Ninja base ice cream.

Mix-ins vs toppings

Adding fresh fruit (excepting for sorbet), sauces and spreads like fudge, caramel sauces, peanut butter, chocolate hazelnut spread or nut butters directly to the mix-in process is not recommended. These ingredients have a high water content and dilute the creamy texture of your treat. We recommend these types of sauces and spreads as toppings or hand-mix-ins after processing the initial ice cream base.

Ninja Creami Ingredients

• Base: You base will typically consist of some combination of milk or alternative milk, cream, cream cheese, fruit or any other main component of the Ninja creami ice cream.
• Extract: Extracts are often included in the case to provide a specific flavor profile.
• Mix-Ins: Mix ins are added after the initial spin of the base mixture. Mix-ins can be include Cookie dough chunks, mini chocolate chips, almonds, marshmallow topping, chocolate sandwich cookies, mint extract, mini chocolate chips, maple extract, walnuts, brownie chunks, pistachios, mini pretzels, potato chips, chocolate candies, root beer extract, candy cane pieces, chocolate covered caramel candy, pecans, chocolate toffee bar, graham cracker pieces, Oreo cookie crumbs, peanut butter swirl, caramel sauce, fresh fruit chunks, Nutella swirl, M&Ms, cinnamon sugar swirl, honey drizzle, cookie butter spread, coconut flakes.

Ninja Creami Recipes Instructions

Make Base

• Place the pint on a level surface (you do not want ingredients to freeze at an angle as this will cause problems with spinning).
• Combine any base ingredients (use medium bowl if many ingredients).

Freeze

• Pour base into an empty CREAMi® Pint. Place storage lid on pint and freeze for 24 hours.

Process in Ninja Creami

• Remove pint from freezer, remove lid from pint and blend in Ninja CREAMi.
• Select the program that matches your base: ICE CREAM, GELATO or LITE ICE CREAM.
• Remix 1-2 additional times as necessary. Can add splash of liquid if too thick.

Add Mix-Ins

• With a spoon, create a 1½ -inch wide hole that reaches the bottom of the pint. Add your mix-ins to the hole in the pint.
• Press MIX-IN program or hand stir in mix ins if preferred.

Dairy Free Substitutes

Use vegan cream cheese for cream cheese, unsweetened coconut cream for heavy cream, and unsweetened oat milk for whole milk. Whisk the coconut cream until smooth, then add the remaining ingredients.

Dairy Milk Free Substitutes

• Almond milk
• Soy milk
• Coconut milk
• Oat milk
• Rice milk
• Cashew milk
• Hemp milk
• Pea milk
• Flax milk
• Macadamia nut milk

Lighter Modifications

Use ½ teaspoon stevia and 2 ½ tablespoons raw agave nectar for granulated sugar. Process on the LITE ICE CREAM program.

Leftovers and Storage Tips

• To maintain the quality of leftover frozen treats, flatten the top with a spoon or spatula before refreezing to prevent ice crystals.
• If the treat becomes hard after refreezing, process it again using the same program. If it remains soft, enjoy it as is. Keep in mind that processing leftovers with mix-ins may create new flavors and textures.

Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream

• cream cheese
• granulated sugar
• vanilla extract
• heavy cream
• 1cupwhole milk

Ninja Creami Chocolate Ice Cream

• cream cheese
• cocoa powder
• granulated sugar
• vanilla extract
• heavy cream
• whole milk

Ninja Creami Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

• Vanilla Ice Cream Base (See above)
• Mix-in: edible frozen cookie dough chunks
• Mix-in: mini chocolate chips

Ninja Creami Rocky Road

• Chocolate Ice Cream Base (See above)
• Mix-in: almonds (chopped)
• Mix-in: mini chocolate chips
• Mix-in: marshmallow topping

Ninja Creami Cookies and Cream

• Vanilla Ice Cream Base (See above)
• Mix-in: chocolate sandwich cookies (broken)

Ninja Creami Mint Chocolate Chip

• Vanilla Ice Cream Base (See above)
• mint extract (green food coloring, optional)
• Mix-in: ¼ cup mini chocolate chips

Ninja Creami Maple Walnut

• Vanilla Ice Cream Base (See above)
• maple extract
• Mix-in: walnuts (chopped)

Ninja Creami Double Chocolate Chunk

• Chocolate Ice Cream Base (See above)
• Mix-in: mini chocolate chips
• Mix-in: brownie chunks

Ninja Creami Pistachio

• Vanilla Ice Cream Base (See above)
• Extract: pistachio extract (green food coloring, optional)
• Mix-in: pistachios (shells removed, chopped)

Ninja Creami Sweet and Salty Snack Explosion

• Vanilla Ice Cream Base (See above)
• Mix-in: mini pretzels
• Mix-in: potato chips (broken)
• Mix-in: chocolate candies (broken)

Ninja Creami Root Beer Float

• Vanilla Ice Cream Base (See above)
• root beer extract

Ninja Creami Candy Cane

• Vanilla Ice Cream Base (See above)
• peppermint extract (red food coloring, optional)
• Mix-in: candy cane pieces

Ninja Creami Mounds Chocolate Bar

• Vanilla Ice Cream Base (See above)
• coconut extract
• Mix-in: almonds (chopped)
• Mix-in: chocolate shell syrup

Ninja Creami Raspberry Chocolate Chip

• Vanilla Ice Cream Base (See above)
• raspberry extract
• Mix-in: mini chocolate chips

Ninja Creami Rum Raisin

• Vanilla Ice Cream Base (See above)
• rum or rum extract
• Mix-in: raisins soaked in hot water or rum of choice

Ninja Creami Chocolate Turtle

• Vanilla Ice Cream Base (See above)
• Mix-in: chocolate-covered caramel candy (broken)
• Mix-in: pecans (chopped)

Ninja Creami Chocolate Toffee Crunch

• Chocolate Ice Cream Base (See above)
• Mix-in: chocolate toffee bar (broken)

Ninja Creami S’mores

• Chocolate Ice Cream Base (See above)
• Mix-in: graham cracker pieces
• Mix-in: marshmallow topping

Ninja Creami Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup

• Chocolate Ice Cream Base (See above)
• Mix-in: mini peanut butter cups (broken)
• Mix-in: peanut butter

Ninja Creami Super Creamy Chocolate Ice Cream (Easy Version)

• Fairlife Milk or Milk of Choice
• Jello Pudding Mix (Sugar Free or Regular)

Ninja Creami Healthy Mango Ice Cream

• Milk of Choice
• Greek vanilla yogurt
• Dates (softened in water)
• Frozen mango

Ninja Creami Mango Sorbet

• Frozen mango

Ninja Creami Pistachio Ice Cream (Easy Version)

• Fairlife Milk or Milk of Choice
• Pistachio Jello Pudding Mix (Sugar Free or Regular)

Ninja Creami Orange Creamsicle

• Milk of Choice
• Greek yogurt
• Vanilla Jello Pudding Mix (Sugar Free or Regular)
• Orange (halo or cutie)

Ninja Creami Berry Cheesecake

• Milk of Choice
• Greek Yogurt
• Cheesecake Jello Pudding Mix (Sugar Free or Regular)
• Berries of Choice (blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries)

Ninja Creami Peaches and Cream

• Milk of Choice
• Vanilla Jello Pudding Mix (Sugar Free or Regular)
• Peaches (fresh or canned)

Ninja Creami Birthday Ice Cream

• Milk of Choice
• Birthday Cake Jello Pudding Mix (Sugar Free or Regular)
• Mix In: Birthday Cupcake
• Mix In: Funfetti Sprinkles

Ninja Creami Pineapple Sorbet

• Pineapple (canned)

Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream (Butterfinger)

• Fairlife Protein Milk
• Butterscotch Jello Pudding Mix (Sugar Free or Regular)

Ninja Creami Matcha Ice Cream

• Milk of Choice
• Heavy whipping cream
• Sugar
• Matcha powder

Ninja Creami Peach Cobbler Frozen Yogurt

• Milk of Choice
• Peach Yogurt
• Peaches (canned)
• Vanilla extract
• Sugar
• Cinnamon
• Mix In: Honey Bunches of Oats

Ninja Creami Watermelon Mint Lime Sorbet

• Watermelon
• Lime juice
• Mint leaves (chopped)

Ninja Creami Cinnamon Toast Crunch Ice Cream

• Milk of Choice
• Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal (mix with milk and let it get soggy before freezing)
• Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal

Ninja Creami Vegan Chocolate Protein Ice Cream

• Soy milk
• Vegan protein powder
• Cocoa powder
• Vanilla Jello Pudding Mix (Sugar Free or Regular)

Ninja Creami Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

• Milk of Choice
• Cream cheese (softened)
• Graham crackers
• Strawberries or strawberry jam

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