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Business Insider
21-04-2025
- Business Insider
I tested the Ninja Creami, TikTok's favorite ice cream maker, to see if it lives up to the hype
The Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker took TikTok by storm; our feeds blew up with custom vegan-friendly, dairy-free ice cream to protein-packed "healthy" frozen treats. I've tested my fair share of ice cream makers over the years, so I had to get my hands on the Creami and the new soft-serve Ninja Swirl. After making pint upon pint of frozen treats, I think the Ninja Creami is great, but not exactly a game-changer. Both the Creami and Swirl are great for people with dietary restrictions or who want to invent new recipes. Read on for my experience testing the Creami and Swirl, who should buy them, and what alternatives you may want to consider instead. Getting started The Ninja Creami comes with the main unit, two pint containers, and a recipe book. I came into testing expecting my 11-year-old son and I could just pop in the ingredients and have ice cream in minutes. Unfortunately, like many other countertop ice cream machines, there's a waiting period: 24 hours in the case of the Creami. The first step is to create an ice cream mixture. Then you pour the concoction into one of the Ninja pint containers and freeze it for 24 hours. After it's frozen solid, you install the container in the machine's outer bowl, select the proper setting, and watch it mix. Ninja Creami performance The Ninja Creami works by spinning the frozen ingredients for two to five minutes, which introduces air and gives the ice cream its texture. I was surprised by how loud the unit is. I held a sound meter nearby, and it registered 80 decibels, which is about as loud as heavy traffic. My first attempts at making ice cream came out too soupy. It still tasted great, but the texture was off. After looking at the directions, I realized I needed to turn my freezer to its coldest setting. Also, I learned that you need to turn the machine on before installing the bowl. Otherwise, it doesn't recognize it. While it was rarely a problem with my family, if you don't finish your pint, you can simply flatten the remainder, put the cover back on, and put it back in your freezer. When you're ready to eat it again, just run the same program you used originally. Ice cream As I mentioned earlier, the texture was way too soupy at first. Once I adjusted my freezer temperature, the resulting ice cream was excellent. I found it helped to run the respin feature after the initial spin to achieve the perfect texture. This adds about two minutes to the mixing time, but the results are creamier and less chalky. After spinning the ice cream, you can add mix-ins by scooping out a hole that reaches the bottom of the container. Then, you add cereal, cookies, chocolate chips, or other treats to the hole and spin again with the mix-in program. Dairy-free ice cream To me, one of the biggest selling points of the Creami is the ability to create frozen treats to suit your dietary preferences. The dairy-free ice cream was a hit in my home. My 22-year-old vegan kid loved that they could easily get dairy-free ice cream with the machine. They even took the initiative and started making their own original recipes. Sorbet I like that Ninja Creami creates amazing sorbets with very few ingredients, making it an excellent budget vegan option. You just mix water, sugar, and flavoring. My vegan kid said the sorbets were their favorite because they were fruity and light with minimal creaminess. I made a sweet and tangy lemon sorbet using the Costco-sized lemon juice that's always in our fridge. You can also transform fruit cups and canned fruit into frozen fruity desserts. Cons to consider What I liked least about the Ninja Creami is the 24-hour wait time for your ice cream base to freeze. I suggest purchasing extra pint bowls so you can prepare several flavors at once and keep them ready in your freezer. Plus, you may need to adjust your freezer temperature to get the best texture. Try making an ice cream without changing any settings and see how it goes — if it's soupy like ours was, then you need to set your freezer to the coldest temperature. At 80 decibels, the Creami is quite loud, though comparable to that of the best blenders and food processors. You may want to skip it if you live in an apartment with thin walls, and I wouldn't recommend running it while your family is trying to sleep. Ninja Creami vs Swirl The Ninja Swirl builds on the Creami's basic technology. It features the same learning curve, 24-hour freeze time, and 80-decibel loudness, but adds the ability to make soft-serve ice cream and frozen yogurt. Like the Creami, you spin your frozen batter, but when it reaches your desired consistency, you slot the bowl into the soft serve dispenser. Pull the handle on the side, and soft serve flows into your ice-cream cone or bowl below, much like at a frozen yogurt shop. The Swirl has 13 programs versus the Creami's seven, including Soft Serve, Fruit Whip, Frozen Custard, and CreamiFit (for high-protein snacks). I really liked that you could transform store-bought ice cream into soft serve without having to wait 24 hours for an original concoction to freeze. Ninja Creami vs Deluxe While we haven't had a chance to test the Ninja Creami Deluxe yet, we have an idea of the differences and similarities based on the designs. At $50 more than the baseline Creami, the Deluxe has a more powerful motor, larger tubs (24 ounces versus the Creami's 16 ounces), and more programs, including Creamiccino, Italian Ice, and Slushi. The Deluxe relies on the same technology as the Creami, spinning the frozen batter to create your desired treat. However, it features dual processing for mix-ins, so you can have one mix-in on top and a separate one on the bottom. One negative is that the Creami tubs are incompatible with the Deluxe. What are your alternatives? My all-time favorite ice cream maker is the Cuisinart ICE-100. It's built-in compressor freezes your treat as it churns, so you don't have to wait 24 hours for it to freeze. The resulting ice cream is always delicious, and cleanup is a breeze. The main negative is it costs $100 more than the Creami. Read my full Cuisinart ICE-100 Ice Cream Maker review. The Cuisinart ICE-30 Pure Indulgence is an excellent budget-friendly option that tops our guide to the best ice cream makers. It only costs $80 and makes two quarts of ice cream at a time, four times more than the Creami. You still need to freeze the mixing bowl for 12 to 24 hours, and it takes 30 minutes to churn the batter. The bottom line Vegans, diabetics, and other ingredient-conscious individuals will appreciate the level of customization. My vegan kid loved the Creami. As someone who eats anything, I didn't think the convenience outweighed the drawbacks of adjusting my freezer temperature and waiting 24 hours for my mixture to freeze. Going forward, I'll likely only reach for the Creami to make unique flavors or dairy-free concoctions that you can't find in the store.
USA Today
27-03-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Treat yourself to the viral Ninja Creami for $169, exclusively at Walmart
Treat yourself to the viral Ninja Creami for $169, exclusively at Walmart Walmart's Super Savings Week has the best-selling ice cream maker for the lowest price we've seen. Are you ready to transform your kitchen into an adorable ice cream parlor? Okay, the fan-favorite Ninja Creami can't actually transform your kitchen but it can provide tasty ice cream that rivals that of an ice cream shop! During the first-ever Walmart Super Savings Week, the retailer is offering tons of wild deals but we're most excited about an exclusive discount on the viral ice cream maker. You can get the Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker with two pints included for the lowest price ever: $169. More: Walmart just kicked off its Super Savings Week with thousands of rollbacks Right now, you can get the Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker for just $169, exclusively at Walmart. This rare deal includes two 16-ounce pints with storage lids, so you can always have a backup treat ready to go. Shop the delicious deal below and get ready for a sweet summer! Is this Walmart deal the best price? The Ninja Creami is $30 more expensive at Amazon. We suggest buying from Walmart. Walmart Exclusive: Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker, Five One-Touch Programs, with Two Pints Included With the Ninja Creami, you can create all sorts of frozen treats, from classic vanilla ice cream to exotic mango sorbet. The five one-touch programs make it super easy to whip up parlor-worthy ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes and more with just a press of a button. And of course, you can add all the mix-ins you want! How do you use the Ninja Creami? To use your Ninja Creami, you simply prep your base, freeze it overnight and let the Ninja Creami work its magic. If you want your treat even creamier, you can use the re-spin function to achieve your ideal texture. Save $40 on the Ninja Creami More: The viral Walmart Birkin bag is sold out: We found Birkin-inspired purses you can buy today When is the Walmart Super Savings Week sale happening? The first-ever event runs from Monday, March 24 through Tuesday, April 1. Do I need a Walmart+ membership to shop the deals? No, you do not need a Walmart+ membership to access the deals during Walmart's Super Savings Week. More: Drew Barrymore's pastel-hued kitchen appliances are on sale for less than $35 While you don't need a membership to shop Walmart's March sale, there are so many great benefits for Walmart+ members. Walmart+ members get unlimited free delivery from their local store and free shipping with no order minimum on items shipped by Walmart. This benefit makes it easier to get all your household essentials delivered to your doorstep without extra costs.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ninja's bestselling Creami ice cream maker is a rare $30 off, plus 9 more of today's top deals
If you love ice cream — and who doesn't? — we have something to share: The Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker is a rare 15% off at Walmart. You can make your own delicious flavors whenever you want to with real, whole ingredients at home (no artificial colors or flavors, here!). However, this isn't the only sale that has us excited today. We've rounded up the 10 best sales from across the web on tech, fashion, kitchen items and more. You can also save on a Shark stick vacuum (43% off), glass food containers (also 43% off), a Tile wallet tracker (30% off), and score a Fitbit Inspire 3 for 30% off — the same discount offered on Black Friday. But again, we said there are 10 deals in total. Check them all out below and shop before they're gone! Adidas: Get up to 40% off shoes and apparel. Banana Republic: Get up to 40% off full-priced items during the Friends & Family Sale. Coach Outlet: Save up to 70% on sale styles. Cozy Earth: Get up to 25% off during the semi-annual sale. Everlane: Get up to 70% off sale styles. Gap: Get 60% off select items. Get 50% off select styles, and an extra 40% off sale styles with code EXTRA. Kate Spade Outlet: Get up to 70% off everything, plus an extra $25 off when you spend $150 or more. Loft: Take up to 40% off your entire purchase, plus an extra 20% off when you spend $125 or more. Nordstrom: Shop thousands of items for up to 80% off during the Spring Sale. Nordstrom Rack: Shop Easter finds up to 60% off, including dresses, sandals and more. Walmart: Shop rollbacks and flash deals of up to 80% off. The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Ninja Creami ice cream maker is a rare 15% off, plus 9 more of today's top deals
If you love ice cream — and who doesn't? — we have something to share: The Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker is a rare 15% off at Walmart. You can make your own delicious flavors whenever you want to with real, whole ingredients at home (no artificial colors or flavors, here!). However, this isn't the only sale that has us excited today. We've rounded up the 10 best sales from across the web on tech, fashion, kitchen items and more. You can also save on a Shark stick vacuum (43% off), glass food containers (also 43% off), a Tile wallet tracker (30% off), and score a Fitbit Inspire 3 for 30% off — the same discount offered on Black Friday. But again, we said there are 10 deals in total. Check them all out below and shop before they're gone! Adidas: Get up to 40% off shoes and apparel. Banana Republic: Get up to 40% off full-priced items during the Friends & Family Sale. Coach Outlet: Save up to 70% on sale styles. Cozy Earth: Get up to 25% off during the semi-annual sale. Everlane: Get up to 70% off sale styles. Gap: Get 60% off select items. Get 50% off select styles, and an extra 40% off sale styles with code EXTRA. Kate Spade Outlet: Get up to 70% off everything, plus an extra $25 off when you spend $150 or more. Loft: Take up to 40% off your entire purchase, plus an extra 20% off when you spend $125 or more. Nordstrom: Shop thousands of items for up to 80% off during the Spring Sale. Nordstrom Rack: Shop Easter finds up to 60% off, including dresses, sandals and more. Walmart: Shop rollbacks and flash deals of up to 80% off. The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
