Ninja NC301 CREAMi Ice Cream Maker, for Gelato, Mix-ins, Milkshakes, Sorbet, Smoothie Bowls & More, 7 One-Touch Programs, with (2) Pint Containers & Lids, Compact Size, Perfect for Kids, Silver
Freeze a pint of base overnight, then let the CREAMi spin it into gelato, sorbet, or a smoothie bowl in about two minutes.
Price today
$199
Verified ratings
★ 4.6/ 15,269
Why we picked it
01
Seven programs cover the whole freezer aisle
Dedicated settings for ice cream, gelato, sorbet, smoothie bowls, milkshakes, lite ice cream, and mix-ins mean you're not eyeballing texture. The machine adjusts speed and pressure for each.
02
Mix-ins actually get folded in
A separate mix-in cycle bores a well in the frozen pint and distributes cookie chunks or chocolate chips evenly, rather than crushing them into dust the way blade-style makers do.
03
Compact footprint for a real countertop
At roughly the size of a tall blender, it tucks under most upper cabinets and weighs around 13 pounds, so it's easier to stash than a bulky compressor unit.
From the manufacturer
Product details
- FUNCTIONALITY: Turn almost anything into ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes, and more..Wattage: 800 watts. Voltage: 120 volts.
- CUSTOMIZATION: With the Ninja CREAMi, you can have total control of your ingredients from decadent gelato to low sugar, keto, dairy-free, and vegan options. Create frozen treats as unique as you are.
- MIX-INS: Customize your flavor and texture by mixing in your favorite chocolate, nuts, candy, fruit, and more to personalize any CREAMi treat.
- 7 ONE-TOUCH PROGRAMS: (7) one-touch programs allow for the perfect combination of speed, pressure, and time to completely shave through your frozen pint. Choose between Ice Cream, Sorbet, Gelato, Milkshake, Smoothie Bowl, Lite Ice Cream, and Mix-in.
- EASY TO USE: Create a CREAMi treat in three easy steps. Simply prep your base, freeze overnight, process, and enjoy.
- RE-SPIN: Select the Re-spin function if, after processing, you want your processed treat softer and creamier.
- LOOKING FOR MORE PINTS?: This unit is ONLY compatible with the Ninja CREAMi NC299 and NC300 pint accessories. It will NOT fit the NC100, NC200 or NC500 Series pints. To check which unit you have, locate the sku number at the bottom of your unit.
- CREAMIFY TECHNOLOGY: Creamify Technology enables the CREAMi to break down a uniform frozen block into an incredibly smooth, creamy texture.
Description
The Ninja CREAMi transforms frozen solid bases into ice cream, sorbets, milkshakes, and more at the touch of a button. Ninja’s Creamify technology enables the CREAMi to break down a uniformly frozen block into an incredibly smooth, creamy texture in minutes. From healthy to indulgent, the Ninja CREAMi can create frozen treats as unique as you are!
How it stacks up
 ★ Our pick Ninja NC301 CREAMi Ice Cream Maker, for Gelato, Mix-ins, Milkshakes, Sorbet, Smoothie Bowls & More, 7 One-Touch Programs, with (2) Pint Containers & Lids, Compact Size, Perfect for Kids, Silver Ninja $199 ★ 4.6(15,269) |  Premium Ninja NC501 CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ninja $250 ★ 4.5 |  Budget Cuisinart ICE-21 1.5-Qt Frozen Yogurt & Ice Cream Maker Cuisinart $80 ★ 4.6 |  Splurge Whynter ICM-15LS Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker Whynter $339 — | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1 pint | 1.5 pints | 1.5 quarts | 1.6 quarts |
| One-touch programs | 7 | 11 | 0 (manual) | 0 (manual) |
| Pre-freeze time | 24 hours | 24 hours | 16-24 hours | None |
| Spin time | ~2 minutes | ~2 minutes | ~20 minutes | 40-60 minutes |
| Footprint | Compact | Larger | Medium | Large |
| In short | Our pick — Hits the sweet spot for occasional churners: denser, scoopable texture than the Cuisinart's soft-serve, a smaller footprint and $50 less than the Deluxe, and none of the splurge compressor's countertop bulk. | More programs, bigger pints, and a quieter motor — worth it if you churn weekly. | Classic frozen-bowl churner that makes more at once, but texture stays soft-serve. | Built-in compressor means no pre-freezing — make back-to-back batches on demand. |
| Check it out | View on Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
Common questions
- Do I have to freeze the base for 24 hours?
- Yes — the pint needs a full 24 hours flat in the freezer for the spin to work properly. If you want on-demand churning, a compressor model like the Whynter ICM-15LS is a better fit.
- How is this different from the CREAMi Deluxe?
- The Deluxe (NC501) adds more programs, larger pints, and a quieter motor. The NC301 covers the core seven modes for less money and is the right pick if you don't need quart-sized batches.
- Is it loud?
- It's loud — closer to a powerful blender than a traditional churn, and runs for one to three minutes per cycle. Not ideal if you have a sleeping baby in the next room.
- Who should skip this?
- Anyone making ice cream for a crowd. The pint containers max out at about two servings each, so families of four will be re-spinning constantly or buying extra pints.
Friday morning
Get the next edit in your inbox.
One curated kitchen pick a week. No noise. Unsubscribe whenever.