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Brand | Ninja |
Color | Silver |
Capacity | 48 Fluid Ounces |
Special Feature | Dishwasher Safe Parts |
Material | Plastic |
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- ADDED PROGRAMS: Unlock a variety of CREAMi frozen treats with 5 new programs.
- XL CAPACITY: Family-sized treats for everyone to enjoy. New 24 oz. CREAMi XL Tubs hold 50% more ice cream than the original Ninja CREAMi.
- DUAL PROCESSING: Use the same base to make two separate mix-in flavors—add candy to the top portion and serve first, then add cookies to the bottom and enjoy later for even more customizable treats.
- CUSTOMIZATION: With the Ninja CREAMi Deluxe, you can have total control of your ingredients for low sugar, protein-packed, dairy-free, and vegan options. Add in your favorite chocolate, nuts, candy, fruit, and more to personalize any CREAMi treat.
- EASY TO USE: Create a CREAMi treat in three simple steps. Prepare your base, freeze overnight, process, and enjoy.
- ADVANCED CREAMIFY TECHNOLOGY: The Dual-Drive Motors apply downward pressure and spin the Deluxe Creamerizer Paddle to transform solid, frozen bases into delicious treats like ice cream, Italian ice, frozen yogurt, and more.
- EXTRA TUBS: This unit is only compatible with the Ninja CREAMi NC500 tub accessories. It will NOT fit the NC100, NC200, NC299, and NC300 Series pints.
- RE-SPIN: Control texture and thickness by using the Re-Spin function after the first round of processing, making your frozen treats softer and creamier as desired.
- WHAT'S INCLUDED: Motor Base with Dual-Drive Motors, Deluxe Creamerizer Paddle, (2) 24 oz. CREAMi XL Tubs with Storage Lids, Outer Bowl and Lid to house pint while processing, and Recipe Inspiration Guide
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Brand | Ninja |
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Color | Silver |
Capacity | 48 Fluid Ounces |
Special Feature | Dishwasher Safe Parts |
Material | Plastic |
Included Components | (2) 24 oz. CREAMi Deluxe Pints with Storage Lids, Motor Bae with Dual-Drive Motors & Creamify Technology, 30 Recipe Inspiration Guide, Outer Bowl & Lid, Deluxe Creamerizer Paddle |
Model Name | Ninja NC501 |
Product Dimensions | 12.01"L x 8.42"W x 16.69"H |
Item Weight | 14.44 Pounds |
Operation Mode | Automatic |
Product Care Instructions | Dishwasher Safe Parts |
Global Trade Identification Number | 10622356593608 |
UPC | 622356296304 622356593601 |
Manufacturer | Ninja |
Item Weight | 14.44 pounds |
ASIN | B0B9CZ6XBQ |
Item model number | NC501 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #822 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #4 in Ice Cream Machines |
Date First Available | September 23, 2022 |
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The Ninja CREAMi Deluxe turns almost anything into ice cream, sorbet, gelato, and much more. Go beyond ice cream with 5 new programs including Italian Ice and Frozen Yogurt. Create fun frozen treats for the whole family with 24 oz. XL Tubs—get 50% more ice cream than the original Ninja CREAMi.
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Customers praise the ice cream maker for its quality, functionality, and ease of use. They say it makes great ice cream and milkshakes that rival those from specialty shops. Many find it quick and easy to prepare a couple of containers. They also appreciate the health benefits. However, some customers dislike its durability and noise level. There are mixed opinions on quality and value for money.
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Customers enjoy the ice cream maker's quality. They say it makes delicious homemade frozen treats that rival those from specialty shops. It also makes good milkshakes and protein shakes into desserts. Customers love making sweets and ice cream, especially healthier options.
"...berries will not mask that whey flavor. The freeze itself does a great job at removing 75% of that horrible whey taste...." Read more
"...make in your Creami that will change your life: vegan ice cream made from silken tofu (only 3 ingredients), and a super-refreshing tomato ice..." Read more
"...effortlessly turning a variety of ingredients into smooth, creamy ice cream...." Read more
"...This machine handles it well and really does like a real ice cream texture...." Read more
Customers like the ice cream maker's functionality. They say it works well, produces nice and creamy results, and is an incredible addition to any kitchen.
"...This machine is a powerhouse, effortlessly turning a variety of ingredients into smooth, creamy ice cream...." Read more
"...I bought refurbished and everything was included. Machine is great." Read more
"...Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream & Frozen Treat Maker** is an incredible addition to any kitchen, especially if you’re someone who loves to make a variety..." Read more
"...This Ninja Creami Deluxe Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker is one phenomenal machine. This purchase choice was a difficult one for me to make...." Read more
Customers appreciate the ice cream maker's ease of use. They find it versatile and easy to use, making ice cream or sorbet in just 2 minutes. It's quick and convenient to prepare containers, and there are no hard-to-pronounce ingredients.
"...This machine handles it well and really does like a real ice cream texture...." Read more
"...It has a **user-friendly interface** with clear buttons, and the digital display makes it easy to select between the various programs. ##..." Read more
"...The size of the machine is actually really nice. It's so quick, easy, convenient. Totally worth it on all counts...." Read more
"...the bad powder (cheap vanilla splash) was barely tolerable, jumping from nothing cardboard taste to I don't wanna eat this...." Read more
Customers appreciate the ice cream maker's ability to make healthy treats with controllable ingredients. They mention it's like drinking a smoothie nutritionally, making low-fat, low-carb, and protein-rich treats without added sugars or artificial ingredients.
"...when you get to the afternoon you feel great and the whole process makes digestion really easy, sits pretty in your stomach as you do what you do...." Read more
"...things that you can make in your Creami that will change your life: vegan ice cream made from silken tofu (only 3 ingredients), and a super-..." Read more
"...to make healthier versions of your favorite treats, like **low-sugar ice cream**, **non-dairy frozen yogurt**, or **smoothie bowls** with fresh fruit..." Read more
"...if you were a health conscious person though, the simplicity of ingredients is a nice perk...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the ice cream maker. Some find it heavy-duty and making great ice cream, while others say it's poorly engineered, defective, or unappealing.
"...The machine is forgiving when it comes to experimenting with different flavors and textures, so it’s perfect for anyone who loves to get creative in..." Read more
"...The very bad powder (very cheap unflavored whey isolate) was still terrible, I ran another batch where I froze it with strong flavorings, still made..." Read more
"Ice cream quality is fantastic, better than the store or an ice cream shop. It makes Frappuccinos better than starbucks...." Read more
"...The problem is, if you are unlucky and get a defective product right out of the box they will not do anything about it...." Read more
Customers have different views on the ice cream maker's value for money. Some find it satisfying and easy to use, saying it's the best purchase they've made in a long time. Others mention it's expensive but worth it, though some find the engine noise annoying.
"...delicious ice cream and much better for you than store bought" Read more
"...Works great just the price is high." Read more
"...It's so quick, easy, convenient. Totally worth it on all counts. I can prep multiple flavors and make them whenever i like throughout the week...." Read more
"...it being able to make all my high protein ice creams/shakes at a reasonable price now!! That’s been a game changer!..." Read more
Customers dislike the noise level of the ice cream maker. They mention it's loud, like a jet engine taking off as it runs, and like construction equipment when it's in use.
"...Yes, the Ninja Creami is loud. Like, incredibly loud. Not only that, but the noises it makes can sound like it's about to explode. This is normal...." Read more
"...One thing to note is that the machine does make some noise during operation, especially when it’s churning thicker mixtures like ice cream or gelato...." Read more
"...Also it is a little loud when blending. But neither of those things would keep me from buying another one!" Read more
"...It’s to be expected. But it’s not too loud and I would advise you not to make ice cream in 0300 hours...." Read more
Customers are unhappy with the ice cream maker's durability. They report issues like the blade breaking off, the base jar cracking, and the lid breaking. Some customers also mention that the unit may fail prematurely.
"It took me twice to get it right at first it was crumbly but added a bit more milk and it was creamy. Works great just the price is high." Read more
"...The bottom line is that a replacement unit has NO warranty. I’ll say that again: Replacement units that fail have NO warranty...." Read more
"This was a Christmas gift and it broke the second time they used it!..." Read more
"...One star taken for the machine breaking so quickly." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2025Style: CREAMi DeluxeVerified PurchaseTL:DR $226 dollars only gets you ice cream and sorbet depending on how much you know about cooking, but as a base line, you cannot mess up unless you're actively trying it.
$226 is steep, so I got the used one... but I also got 4 additional pints with silicon lids, came out to about the same price anyways.
It came in, was still dirty from the last owner but I deep clean anything I get anyways so it's not skin off my back.
THE BEST NATURAL THICKENING HIGH PROTEIN SOME CALORIES BASE: Take a cup of skim milk and water and put on the stove on low heat till slightly steaming or aromatic
OPTIONAL: add vanilla paste or fat soluble flavorings into the solution while it's heating up, you can also add salt or really anything soluble which won't break from the solution while it's heating up
crack open 2 eggs in a separate bowl and whisk till homogenized. add a 1/4th cup of the hot skim milk and water solution into the eggs and whisk to temper, then add the tempered eggs into the skim milk solution and keep on low heat stirring occasionally, leave the pot open so the solution can reduce. Once it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon take off heat and allow to cool to room temperature, take this cooled base of pasteurized eggs and milk, which should be around 239kcals and 21g protein and blend with your protein powder, thickeners/emulsifiers, or whatever, on it's own it holds up pretty well to a ben and jerry's pint when sweetened with honey or monk fruit/stevia. Plus eating this in the morning is seriously awesome, it feels like being a kid on a Sunday morning except you made it with adult stuff like eggs, milk, and protein so when you get to the afternoon you feel great and the whole process makes digestion really easy, sits pretty in your stomach as you do what you do. Does this beat the evil xanthan gum or fillers? Not by a long shot buddy.
ANYWAYS, here's my experience.
Guys, I put protein powder, skim milk, coco powder, and a banana in this thing, I had ice cream for breakfast in the morning. Not exactly though, it was more like a frozen fluff with ice crystals throughout and a mild taste. If you're cutting weight, this does taste and feel like heaven on earth. To those who don't like compromise between taste and macros, consider adding emulsifiers to the ice cream base before freezing like xanthan, guar gaur gum, or gelatin, this will disrupt the crystallization process during freezing, it's also good to source these crystallization inhibitors from natural fiber sources like fruit, banana is king when it comes to creaminess, however it will make your ice cream taste like banana + whatever you're trying to make. If these options aren't appealing try adding a neutral saturated fat or even a flavored animal fat like rendered fat, which you can treat like a cream infusion for aromatics like vanilla bean. While you might be confused at the idea of combining something like beef tallow and protein powder, it's important to note that during phases of fat loss, the inclusion of saturated fats and cholesterol is vital in supporting healthy hormone levels, which will ensure the preservation of lean mass and metabolic rate. The lower you go, the more fats you must consume to replace the absence of tissue your body utilizes in hormonal production, ESSPECIALLY FOR WOMEN. Only a rare minority can sustain and achieve low bodyfat percentage without following this rule. For guys, do well to remember anabolic compounds are hormones, no fat or cholesterol, no testosterone, less potential for maintaining or even cultivating lean mass during cutting phases. That being said, mixing emulsifiers with a controlled amount of saturated fat, and lower freezing point items, which could be something as simple as a cup of whole milk, skim milk, or a low calorie pudding mix will yield the greatest taste, macros, and compromise between natural and artificial inclusions in the diet.
Let me specify, I have ran multiple experiments with really bad tasting protein powder, bad tasting protein powder, good protein powder, and great protein powder.
The very first trials I ran, was a serving great powder and a serving bad powder, pretty equal to each other, only great powder, only good powder, only bad powder, and only very bad powder. All of these resulted in a slow digesting and more fulfilling substance. The very bad powder (very cheap unflavored whey isolate) was still terrible, I ran another batch where I froze it with strong flavorings, still made me gag. the bad powder (cheap vanilla splash) was barely tolerable, jumping from nothing cardboard taste to I don't wanna eat this. the good (chocolate milk isolate) and the great powder were pretty similar, but ice cream should be enjoyed in all forms, so the great powder (chocolate peanut butter isolate) won when it had melted a little bit and I got to taste it warmed up a little and frozen. Otherwise, if you like your ice cream firm and frozen, you just need it to be good/okay tasting protein powder.
Bottom line, the better tasting the powder you're using, the better this will be. You CAN, pass off a bad powder but that takes additional ingredients, you need strong tasting stuff like bananas and peanut butter. berries will not mask that whey flavor. The freeze itself does a great job at removing 75% of that horrible whey taste. Keep in mind though that's only because your tongue isn't warm enough to process the taste. Once it starts warming up to a soft serve stage, it's barely tolerable but not enjoyable like ice cream taste wise. What was disappointing is that even mixing the bad protein and the good protein together, the bad protein just made the whole thing suck. Saving grace was adding vanilla extract, a good amount of coco powder, a banana, and a tablespoon of peanut butter, and even then it was still mid for a bunch more calories.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024Style: CREAMi DeluxeVerified PurchaseI LOVE my Ninja Creami! But I will be the first to admit that it can be a little intimidating at first (frightening even, given the sounds that emanate from it), and it can feel like it has a steep learning curve (and I'm a tech reviewer and tech lawyer, and one of those people who generally just jumps in and figures things out without reading the manuals ("Manuals? We don't need no stinkin' manuals!"), so for me to feel like I'm not 'getting' something ..well, yeah. So if you are feeling a little bewildered by your new Ninja Creami, *you're not alone*!) Plus, the manual does *not* include certain information that I, at least, was looking for. Such as what do 'spin' and 're-spin' mean, and can you just spin again instead of respinning? How hot should the hot water be for slushies? Why does my Creami sometimes overflow and leak and how to make sure that doesn't happen? Can you really put in chunks of fruit before freezing? And just where are those damned 'freeze fill' and 'max fill' and 'pour-in' lines? Things like that.
So, here are a few tips that have really helped me to finally 'get' it, plus instructions for two things that you can make in your Creami that will change your life: vegan ice cream made from silken tofu (only 3 ingredients), and a super-refreshing tomato ice (great for hot days and only 1 ingredient!)
THE NOISE: First, one of the most frequent observations about the Creami is how loud it is. Yes, the Ninja Creami is loud. Like, incredibly loud. Not only that, but the noises it makes can sound like it's about to explode. This is normal. But it only lasts for a few minutes and, in fact, you can walk away while it's doing its thing, if you like. This may feel scary, but trust us, it's ok.
WHY NOT JUST USE A BLENDER: Second, a lot of people ask "why not just use your blender and make blender ice cream?" and so it's important to understand how the Creami works. Yes, you can make things like the mint ice cream from spinach in the Vitamix, but the blender aspect has really nothing to do with how the Creami works. The Vitamix or other blender is extremely limited in the ice cream that it can make as a) it will pulverize whatever you put in it so you can't add things like chocolate chips or what have you, and, more importantly, when you take something you have frozen and put it in the Vitamix and blend it the Vitamix causes heat (which is why you can make raw soup in the Vitamix and have it be warm), so it's ability for you to make different types of ice cream is extremely limited. Don't get confused by the fact that you need to blend your ingredients before freezing them with the Creami (and of course that is only for solid ingredients such as fruit, not for liquid things like making your ice cream base). Blenders and the Creami are just two completely different machines that serve two different functions. It's a bit like comparing a bicycle to a car, yes the bicycle can get you places but it is much more limited in range than the car.
HOW THE NINJA CREAMI ACTUALLY WORKS: What makes the Creami different from other ice cream machines is that it doesn’t rely on having to freeze any component of the machine. Instead the only freezing that is done is of the ingredients themselves, which you freeze in the Creami containers (think Rubbermaid or Tupperware containers, only the Creami containers have a unique shape so you have to use them). Then you put the container with the frozen ingredients into the Creami machine with the special processing lid and turn it on. That lid has a horizontal blade at the top that is shaped like an X, so the blade has four arms. When you turn the machine on it slowly lowers this horizontal blade down until it reaches the frozen ingredients, and then it drills down into the frozen ingredients, shaving them into tiny bits, and then it churns ("spins") those bits into a smooth, creamy ice cream, sorbet, or frozen drink. I like to describe the Creami as a drill press for frozen concoctions. :-)
MAKE SURE YOUR INGREDIENTS ARE FLAT AND LEVEL IN THE CONTAINER BEFORE FREEZING. Because of the way that the Creami works, your frozen ingredients *must* be flat and level. Sometimes you will find that your frozen ingredients have developed a hump in the middle (sometimes referred to as a 'volcano'). If that happens, let the container sit on the counter for a short while, and then flatten the hump by scraping it with a spoon or bashing it with something. And never, never, NEVER process a container where the ingredients are not level in the container, it can damage the blade.
FINDING THE FREEZE FILL, MAX FILL, AND DRINKABLE POUR-IN LINES: There has been some confusion as to just where exactly are the ‘freeze fill’, ‘max fill’, and ‘pour-in’ lines. This is because there are no clearly marked, or even visible, lines. There are labels, such as “Freeze Fill”, but is the line at the label, or somewhere else? I talked directly with Ninja about this, so here's the answer! The reason that there is some confusion over where the actual lines are is because, unlike the labels, the lines themselves are not only barely visible, but in one case the line is basically just part of (and so disappears into) the design. So, if you look at the Creami containers (called "pints" with all models even though with the newest models the "pint" is actually 24 ounces, so Ninja has taken the odd step of redefining what is a "pint", calling the 24 ounce container a "deluxe pint") you will see that the container is ringed along the lower part with vertical ridges. You may think that this is just a design; it is a design, but the top of the ridged area is also the freeze fill line. The label that says "Freeze Fill" is not the line, it is *above* the line. Again, the line is at the top of the ridges. Similarly, the Max Fill and Drinkable Pour-in line (they are one and the same) are *not* where where it says "Max Fill" and "Drinkable Pour-In", that line is molded into the container and is just *below* those labels.
HOW HOT SHOULD THE "HOT WATER" BE IN CERTAIN RECIPES? Some recipes in the book that comes with the Creami call for "hot water" but with no guidance at all about how hot it should be. Should it be just barely hot? Boiling? So I called Ninja, and the Ninja rep said that the water should be “very hot, but not steaming and not boiling”. I guess that’s some help, even if not much. If you are using tap water then probably just as hot as your tap will provide; I use filtered water, however, so I let it come to a boil in our electric kettle (as that’s what the kettle automatically does) and then cool off a bit.
SPINNING AND RE-SPINNING: Spinning is what Ninja calls the churning that the Creami does after shaving your frozen ingredient into little bits. So each of the options (ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, frozen drinks, etc.) get "spun" during the initial processing. If you determine that the resulting product still needs more processing you can just repeat the whole process, or you can hit the "re-spin" option which basically does a churn for 2 minutes, instead of the full cycle.
WHEN YOUR CREATION LOOKS LIKE LITTLE DRY FLAKES OF STYROFOAM AFTER PROCESSING. Lower-fat and no-fat creations may (in fact likely will) look like tiny dry flakes rather than a smooth creamy ice cream after spinning. Don't despair or freak out. This is because it's low fat. Scrape everything down to the bottom and spin it again. And maybe even again. You can also add a little bit of liquid before you spin it again.
WHY DOES THE CONTAINER SOMETIMES OVERFLOW AND LEAK WHILE SPINNING FROZEN DRINKS OR SLUSHIES? Actually, I don't really know why this happens, but in my research I discovered that it does happen sometimes, and here's how to have it not happen: When you are making a frozen drink or slushie, you first freeze your ingredients, and then when you process it you *add more liquid* to thin it out and make it drinkable (this is the 'drinkable pour-in'). Instead of adding the drinkable pour-in before you process it, first spin it once without adding the extra liquid. This will cause a depression, making space in the frozen ingredients. After processing it the first time, *then* add the extra liquid. You can also use slightly under-fill the container when you are making the recipe.
YES YOU SHOULD BLEND THE INGREDIENTS SMOOTH BEFORE FREEZING. You will find recipes on the Internet that suggest you can make some recipes without blending the solid ingredients before freezing (dumping a can of pineapple chunks and just freezing it is a common one). Here's the thing: your new best friend (the Ninja Creami) wasn't designed to blend ingredients. You can *damage it* by doing so. And even when you tempt fate and don't blend those ingredients first, they are going to end up blended and smooth anyways, so why tempt fate when it takes just a few seconds to blend your ingredient and then pour them into the Creami container?
REFREEZING YOUR CREATION. People wonder if they can re-freeze the ice cream after they are done making it. Yes, you *can*, but you will probably need to process it (spin it) again, so you need to be *sure* to flatten it before refreezing it.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SORBET AND ITALIAN ICE? Remember SnoCones? Italian ice is similar to those, teensy tiny bits of flavoured ice. Sorbet is smoother, like ice cream.
DO YOU REALLY HAVE TO FREEZE IT FOR 24 HOURS? Yes. And maybe not. In part it depends on how cold your freezer is. But 24 hours is a good rule of thumb.
GET EXTRA CONTAINERS! Once you get in the groove, you'll have pre-frozen ingredients ready to go. You'll also want more than just the one or two containers that came with your Creami. Do yourself a favour and get extras now. These are the ones that I got on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3Q41MQR
Ok, here are the two super-easy things to make to get you started:
REFRESHING TOMATO ICE: Take a can of diced tomatoes. Dump the whole can in a blender and blend it smooth. Now put it in the Creami container and freeze for 24 hours. Process using the sorbet setting; you may need to spin it a few times to get it smooth, as there is no fat in it to help it get creamy.
3-INGREDIENT VEGAN PROTEINFUL ICE CREAM: You can flavour this however you want! Take one box shelf-stable silken tofu, one cup of any type of plant milk, and 1/4 cup maple syrup. Blend until smooth and pour into the Creami container, and freeze for 24 hours. Process using the ice cream or "lite ice cream" setting. Here's the shelf-stable tofu that I use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CBYCLWZ
- Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2025Style: CREAMi DeluxeVerified PurchaseI bought the Ninja Creami deluxe to make protein ice cream and it has completely transformed my dessert game! This machine is a powerhouse, effortlessly turning a variety of ingredients into smooth, creamy ice cream. The non-stick pints are easy to clean, and the multiple settings allow for perfect customization. delicious ice cream and much better for you than store bought
- Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2025Style: CREAMi DeluxeVerified PurchaseThis is the best. I have a sweet tooth and with this I can tailor my ice cream to have healthier ingredients and still have a nice soft serve texture.
I’m a normal ice cream shopper in stores but at home add veggie powder, protein shake, use coconut cream rather than heavy cream, and other things to adjust for a healthier treat. This machine handles it well and really does like a real ice cream texture. I haven’t tried all the settings yet but look forward to it later on.
I bought refurbished and everything was included. Machine is great.
Top reviews from other countries
- ScorpioReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on December 18, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product for making home-made icecream
Style: CREAMi DeluxeVerified PurchaseMy sons are enjoying making ice cream!
No more waiting for ice cream deliveries...
- OdeReviewed in Canada on September 16, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Ninja Creami - The Ultimate Dessert Maker for Indulgence and Versatility!
Style: CREAMi DeluxeVerified PurchaseI can’t say enough good things about the Ninja Creami! This machine has revolutionized the way I enjoy frozen desserts at home. Whether you’re in the mood for classic ice cream, sorbet, gelato, or something more adventurous like a Creamiccino, this machine delivers perfect results every time.
The setup was incredibly straightforward, and the user-friendly interface makes it easy to select exactly what you want. I love how the dial gives you the option to choose between “Scoopable” and “Drinkable” textures, allowing for ultimate customization based on your preference. The "Re-Spin" function is a game-changer for achieving that perfect consistency, especially when adding mix-ins.
One of the standout features is the versatility. From making indulgent ice cream to healthier options like lite ice cream and frozen yogurt, the possibilities are endless. I’ve experimented with everything from dairy-free recipes to high-protein options, and the results have always been fantastic. The machine handles different textures and ingredients effortlessly, providing a smooth, creamy outcome that rivals any store-bought treat.
Cleaning the Ninja Creami is also a breeze, which is a huge plus. The removable parts are dishwasher safe, and the machine itself is designed to minimize mess, making the whole process hassle-free.
Overall, the Ninja Creami has become a must-have in my kitchen. It’s perfect for anyone who loves experimenting with flavors and textures, or simply enjoys high-quality frozen desserts at home. The build quality is top-notch, and it feels like a premium product worth every penny. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to elevate their dessert game – you won’t be disappointed!
OdeNinja Creami - The Ultimate Dessert Maker for Indulgence and Versatility!
Reviewed in Canada on September 16, 2024
The setup was incredibly straightforward, and the user-friendly interface makes it easy to select exactly what you want. I love how the dial gives you the option to choose between “Scoopable” and “Drinkable” textures, allowing for ultimate customization based on your preference. The "Re-Spin" function is a game-changer for achieving that perfect consistency, especially when adding mix-ins.
One of the standout features is the versatility. From making indulgent ice cream to healthier options like lite ice cream and frozen yogurt, the possibilities are endless. I’ve experimented with everything from dairy-free recipes to high-protein options, and the results have always been fantastic. The machine handles different textures and ingredients effortlessly, providing a smooth, creamy outcome that rivals any store-bought treat.
Cleaning the Ninja Creami is also a breeze, which is a huge plus. The removable parts are dishwasher safe, and the machine itself is designed to minimize mess, making the whole process hassle-free.
Overall, the Ninja Creami has become a must-have in my kitchen. It’s perfect for anyone who loves experimenting with flavors and textures, or simply enjoys high-quality frozen desserts at home. The build quality is top-notch, and it feels like a premium product worth every penny. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to elevate their dessert game – you won’t be disappointed!
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- SalahReviewed in Saudi Arabia on May 22, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Top service from seller poor customer service from ninja dealer in Saudi Arabia
Style: CREAMi DeluxeVerified PurchaseI bought the creami by mistake the voltage is 120v this will not work in Saudi because the home voltage is 220v. I used it and burn the device ninja dealer Extra store refused to repair the damage but the seller accepted to return the device with full refund thu I told them it is my mistake. Thanks to the seller
- Nisha vazReviewed in India on July 25, 2024
1.0 out of 5 stars Faulty and damaged product
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Reviewed in India on July 25, 2024
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NancyReviewed in Mexico on May 15, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Me encantó
Style: CREAMi DeluxeVerified Purchasees muy últil y facil de usar, me encanta y recomiendo para disfrutar de helados, sólo tomar en cuenta que la preparación de los ingredientes es 24 horas por el congelado pero vale la pena ya que preparas aprox un litro por ocasión, además puedes preparar helados a tu gusto, para la gente fit es genial. La lógistica de entrega fue muy rápida y el producto llegó en excelentes condiciones.