The Ninja Creami, an alternative ice cream maker, has been making its rounds as the latest trending kitchen appliance. Popular among influencers and gym rats for its ability to freeze protein shakes into a creamy ice cream-like texture, the Ninja Creami can create infinitely customizable frozen treats. The high-powered paddle of the Ninja Creami allows it to mix the frozen concoction of your choice into a creamy frozen treat that is a thicker consistency than you could achieve in a blender. 

The process couldn’t be simpler: Pour your blended mixture into the Creami’s pint-sized tubs, freeze them, and then pop them into the machine when you’re ready. Choose from cycles like lite ice cream, sorbet, smoothie bowl, and more. If it comes out too icy, just hit “respin” for a smoother texture. Want to level up? Toss in “mix-ins” like cookie crumbles or nuts, and voilà — you’ve got a pint of creamy perfection.

Beyond protein shakes

Many of the popular Creami recipes use instant pudding powder, xanthan gum, or guar gum to thicken a high-protein, low-fat, and/or low-sugar mixture to replicate an ice cream-like consistency. While these options are certainly delicious and can be very helpful for certain diet accommodations, using the Ninja Creami does not mean that you must rely on alternative sweeteners or stabilizers. 

In fact, one of the best uses for the Ninja Creami might just be for health-conscious moms looking to offer their families a more wholesome frozen treat. Sure, nothing beats real ice cream made with cream and sugar. But if you want a dessert you can indulge in more often — without the sugar crash — the Creami is exactly what you’ve been missing.

For pregnancy and postpartum

Pickles and ice cream might be the stereotype, but pregnancy and postpartum cravings are real. Enter the Creami. It’s an easy way to satisfy those late-night urges with something that still nourishes your body.

Breastfeeding moms, in particular, will love the high-protein possibilities. Since you need an extra 15–25g of protein a day, ingredients like cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and nut butter are perfect additions. After a long day with little ones, enjoying a frozen, protein-packed treat could easily become your new nightly ritual.

For the kiddos

If you’d like to avoid food dyes and refined sugar for your children, the Ninja Creami gives you full control over the ingredients. Blended fruit and milk are particularly popular for little ones and just as easy as making a smoothie! Channel your nostalgic fro-yo phase by freezing some full-fat Greek yogurt and serving it with a variety of fun toppings (fruit, nuts, drizzle of honey, dye-free sprinkles). You’d be surprised how satiated the children will be with a much lower sweetness level, so long as they still have the cold and creamy texture they know and love.

Clean and customizable bases

The Creami is endlessly adaptable. Here are a few wholesome starter bases you can make your own:

• Traditional Vanilla: Bananas + Milk + Vanilla Extract
• Protein Vanilla: Cottage Cheese + Bananas + Vanilla Extract
• Frozen Yogurt: Greek Yogurt + Fresh/Canned/Frozen Fruit (peaches, mandarin oranges, berries)
• Chocolate with Healthy Fats: Avocado + Cocoa Powder + Maple Syrup
• Chocolate with Higher Fiber: Black Beans + Milk + Dates + Cocoa Powder
• Dole Whip Dupe: Canned Pineapple (with juice) + Cream or Milk
• Watermelon Sorbet: Watermelon + Lime Juice + Pinch of Salt
• Smoothie Bowl: Your go-to smoothie, blended on “smoothie bowl” setting

Want it richer? Use full-fat dairy or cream instead of milk. Sweeten with agave, honey, or maple syrup — or keep it fruit-sweetened. Add fats through nut butter or dairy, go lactose-free with plant-based alternatives, and pile on the mix-ins. Oreos in the protein vanilla base? Peanut butter cup in the fiber-rich chocolate? Don’t mind if we do.

The final scoop

The Ninja Creami is a fun new kitchen appliance that can do more than your basic blender – definitely worth the counter space! If you love a creamy treat but don’t want to make real ice cream a daily habit, the Ninja Creami will give you limitless options to combine wholesome ingredients into a dessert that really feels like a treat. The Creami is a blank canvas for your culinary creativity without compromising your health goals.