Ninja · Kitchen
Ninja CREAMi (NC301)
The viral kitchen buy that actually delivers
The machine that turned TikTok into an ice cream shop: freeze a base (even yogurt or protein) and in minutes it turns it into creamy ice cream, sorbet or a milkshake.
Best for: Anyone who wants homemade, healthier or protein ice cream without the hassle.
Editor rating
- Quality9
- Real usefulness9
- Durability8
- Ease of use7
- Wow factor10
- Value7
Scores from 0 to 10 by our editors, comparable across kitchen. Not manufacturer data. How we score.
Specifications
| Type | Ice cream and frozen treat maker |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1-pint (16 oz) containers |
| Material | Plastic, steel blade |
| Needs power | Yes |
| Dishwasher safe | Pints, lids and blade (top rack) |
| Key feature | 7 programs: ice cream, gelato, sorbet, milkshake and more |
Our take
The Ninja CREAMi went viral thanks to 'protein ice cream' recipes: mix milk, protein and a little sweetener, freeze it, and the machine turns it into creamy ice cream. It works differently from a classic ice cream maker: instead of churning while it chills, it shaves down a base that's already frozen.
That has one upside and one downside. The upside is a very creamy result, and you can make almost any flavor, including fruit sorbet. The downside is planning: the base needs about 24 hours in the freezer, so it's worth keeping a few pints frozen.
It's loud while it runs and takes up counter space, but among viral kitchen products it's one of the few people keep using months later.
Pros
- Very creamy ice cream from simple bases
- Great for high-protein or sugar-free recipes
- 7 different programs
- Dishwasher-safe parts
Cons
- Bases need about 24 h in the freezer
- It's loud
- Takes up counter space
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