So you have a Ninja Creami, but how do you know what to make? There are countless options for delicious Ninja Creami recipes. Anything from chocolate to pumpkin to apple… you name it, you can make a it in this amazing machine!
When there’s so many options, it’s hard to know what flavors are the best or which ones will become your absolute favorites. That’s why we made a list of the Top 40 Ninja Creami recipes that includes ice cream, gelato, and sorbet! Pick any one of these recipes to make and you’re in for a real treat!
The best part: all recipes below contain ways to make them dairy-free, gluten-free, or nut-free if applicable. So grab your Ninja Creami, some new ingredients, and enjoy!
1. Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream
Remember when you were a kid and would get an orange creamsicle push-pop on a hot summer day and it was the best thing you’ve ever tasted? That’s what this orange creamsicle ice cream tastes like.
Simply by using flavorful extracts, this ice cream is perfect for summer (or really anytime of year). By being perfectly fruity and flavorful, this orange creamsicle should be at the top of anyone’s must-do list!
2. Strawberry Sorbet
Using fresh fruit as one of your only ingredients is made possible with the Ninja Creami. This sorbet contains only three ingredients, so it is extremely easy and quick to make.
Using fresh strawberries, this strawberry sorbet packs a punch of fruity flavor with the creaminess of a great sorbet (no iciness here)! If you have any strawberries on hand, don’t hesitate to give this fruity sorbet a try!
3. Banana Ice Cream
If you had told me that banana ice cream was at the top of people’s favorite ice cream flavor list according to Google, I would have laughed. But that was before trying this Ninja Creami banana ice cream.
Using real bananas with minimal banana extract, this ice cream captures the banana flavor perfectly in an ice cream bowl. There’s no artificial banana flavor that can sometimes happen in banana candies or treats, just pure banana goodness.
If you have some bananas going brown and want a new way to use them besides smoothies or banana bread, give this banana ice cream a go!
4. Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Peanut butter ice cream… one of the greats. There’s just something about peanut butter desserts that elevates them over the competition. This peanut butter ice cream is no different.
The best part about this recipe: you can make it nut-free! My husband has a nut allergy and never gets to eat peanut butter ice cream from the grocery store or scoop shops. This recipe has been a game changer because he can finally experience his own peanut butter ice cream. It quickly became one of his favorites and for good reason.
If you’ve got any type of peanut butter on hand, you won’t regret trying this recipe!
5. Lemon Cookie Ice Cream
Lemon cookie ice cream is a bright and refreshing ice cream perfect for a warm day. Fruity and creamy with a bit of crunch, this easy ice cream recipe checks all of the boxes.
Using only lemon extract (although a fresh lemon could easily be included), this recipe takes only a few minutes to whip up! If you’re looking for an easy and refreshing ice cream, this is it.
6. Cake Batter Gelato
Who else fights over who gets to lick the cake batter spatula after baking a cake? Hopefully, it’s not just me who has an incurable love for cake batter and sometimes would rather just take the batter over the actual cooked treat.
I’ve never tasted an ice cream or gelato that so closely resembles it’s inspiration, but this cake batter gelato tastes exactly like getting to eat cake batter. Except, it’s fully cooked, safe, creamy beyond belief, and you can eat the whole pint without having to fight over a small sliver of batter on a spatula. A win-win for sure!
7. Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Salted caramel ice cream is the perfect mix of salty and sweet! This is one of my go-to fall recipes, because it reminds me of everything fall-themed: caramel covered apples, curling up with a warm blanket, and plaid shirts.
Using caramel dip and a bit of salt, this ice cream recipe packs a lot of flavor into one small pint. If creamy, delicious, and salty/sweet is your jam, give this salted caramel ice cream recipe a try!
8. Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
Pumpkin pie is the quintessential fall ice cream flavor. If you wait not-so-patiently every year for this flavor to hit grocery stores and local scoop shops, this ice cream recipe is for you! It can be made anytime of year, and tastes even better than the store-bought flavor.
Using actual canned pumpkin and brown sugar, this pumpkin pie ice cream is a natural orange beauty that explodes with pumpkin flavor in a perfect creamy form. Look no further for the Ninja Creami recipe that should be at the top of your list!
9. Coffee Gelato
Starting and ending your day with the perfect cup of joe sounds like the perfect day. This coffee gelato makes that possible!
Using only a bit of instant coffee gelato, this recipe is creamier AND tastier than anything you’ll find on the store shelves. Plus, you’ll know every ingredient in the gelato, and that’s worth something, right?
If you’re a coffee freak like me, don’t wait to give this delicious gelato a try!
10. Chocolate Espresso Ice Cream
Have you ever tried a chocolate covered espresso bean and then proceeded to eat way to many to be safe for your heart? This amazing chocolate espresso gelato provides a much safer and easier way to get that flavor fix.
If you’re a coffee or espresso lover and also love chocolate (which almost everyone likes chocolate, right?), give this flavorful ice cream a try!
11. Darkest Chocolate Gelato
You’ve probably had chocolate ice cream or gelato, but have you tried darkest chocolate gelato? It takes the chocolate flavor we all love to the max in the ultimate creamy treat.
This recipe was based on the Jeni’s darkest chocolate ice cream, a truly chocolate dessert that is perfect for chocolate lovers. The depth of chocolate flavor in this gelato is something that can’t be beat. If you love all things chocolate, this gelato was made for you!
12. Spiced Eggnog Ice Cream
Nothing beats a tasty cup of eggnog while sitting around the Christmas tree with family in the glow of twinkling Christmas lights. This spiced eggnog ice cream takes the classic holiday drink to the next level.
Super creamy and full of spiced flavor, this ice cream is easy to whip up and easy to enjoy. With the additional spice added in, this ice cream brings a spiced version of eggnog straight to your ice cream bowl!
13. Mexican Hot Chocolate Ice Cream
Mexican hot chocolate is hot chocolate made with the addition of extra spices like cinnamon, chili powder, and cayenne powder (if you’re feeling extra spicy). If you’ve had enough of sipping warm hot chocolate, try this Mexican hot chocolate ice cream for a tasty switch-up!
Pleasantly spiced and staying true to the hot chocolate flavor, this easy Ninja Creami recipe packs a flavorful punch that makes accidentally eating the entire pint in one sitting a definite possibility. Spicy and sweet, this ice cream hits all the flavors while remaining a creamy ice cream treat!
14. Mango Ice Cream
Mango ice cream isn’t common (unless you’re in Hawaii), but it should be more well-known because this fruity ice cream is truly delicious. Using actual mangoes, this ice cream incorporates real-fruit flavor for a refreshing ice cream.
If you’re looking for a different flavor than the classic fruity ice creams, don’t hesitate to try this Ninja Creami recipe. The light fruit flavoring and beautiful color add up to one delightful dessert you don’t want to miss.
15. Brownie Batter Gelato
Baked desserts as ice cream has to be the best category. If you find yourself eating too much batter and not enough baked dessert, this gelato is for you! It’s shocking how much this gelato tastes just like eating brownie batter (or actual brownies).
It’s creamy, bursting with chocolatey goodness, and you can eat as much as you want without having to fight someone else for the remains of batter after pouring most of it in a pan to bake brownies. If you’re into anything chocolate or brownie related, give this delicious gelato recipe a go!
16. Blueberry Ice Cream
Fresh blueberries are an enjoyable treat, so why not make them into an even more enjoyable ice cream? Using fresh blueberries and a bit of blueberry jam to supplement, this blueberry ice cream recipe is bursting with flavor!
Fruity, sweet, and refreshing, not much can beat this ice cream when it comes to the perfect fruit dessert. The strong blueberry flavor will satiate any blueberry lover’s palate!
17. Chocolate Baileys Ice Cream
This recipe combines two of my favorite things: Bailey’s Irish Cream and chocolate. How could two things so right create something wrong? Answer: they can’t.
Both flavors are perfectly balanced in this rich ice cream. There aren’t enough words to describe the goodness of the flavor, because it simply can’t be beat. This recipe is a must-try for anyone who enjoys chocolate or Bailey’s, but adults-only please!
18. Chocolate Cheesecake Ice Cream
Chocolate and cheesecake: a match made in heaven. The tang of cheesecake and sweetness of chocolate pair perfectly in this simple chocolate cheesecake ice cream recipe.
I have to admit, I’m not a fan of cheesecake, but I’m in love with this ice cream. The balance of flavors and creaminess of the ice cream makes this flavor one that’s not to be missed!
19. Peach Ice Cream
Another fruity ice cream that’s not seen often but should be more well-known: peach ice cream! The amazing peach flavor throughout the entire pint makes every bite refreshing.
Using real peaches, it’s a fun and easy process to make this recipe that shines with real fruit flavor. If you’re looking for a unique fruity ice cream, look no further than this delicious Ninja Creami recipe!
20. Sugar Cookie Gelato
Every time I make sugar cookies, I find myself wishing I could just eat the cookie dough and not actually use any to bake cookies. This gelato has been my saving grace: it tastes just like sugar cookie dough, except it’s in a creamy dessert form I can safely devour!
Using actual sugar cookie mix, this gelato tastes exactly like a pint of sugar cookie dough with better consistency. If you are also an avid cookie lover who enjoys cookie dough too much, make this gelato to satisfy your cookie dough cravings before making your next batch of cookies!
21. Matcha Ice Cream
Besides being a naturally fun color of ice cream, matcha ice cream tastes like the perfect tea ice cream treat. Using actual matcha tea, this ice cream creates a unique and true matcha flavored dessert.
Despite not being a fan of matcha tea, this ice cream has a surprisingly delicious flavor! The sweetness of the ice cream pairs well with the matcha to create a mean-green ice cream machine that is a must-try.
22. Piña Colada Ice Cream
If you like piña coladas, and eating ice cream…
Hopefully you sang that in your head to the tune of Jimmy Buffet’s classic song. Either way, this piña colada ice cream perfectly embodies the classic tropical drink.
Fruity, sweet, and delicious, this ice cream tastes just like a piña colada in ice cream form. So even if you don’t like piña coladas, make sure to give this tropical ice cream a try!
23. Vanilla Bean Gelato
Vanilla bean, arguably the most classic ice cream flavor. This vanilla bean gelato is perhaps the most creamy and flavorful treat I’ve tried.
The strong vanilla bean flavor comes from using an actual vanilla bean, but vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract can easily be substituted to make this delightful gelato treat. The best part: you can actually see the vanilla bean in this gelato as you eat every flavorful bite!
Feel free to make this as a delicious treat to enjoy on its own, or customize with any sauce or mix-in imaginable!
24. Black Forest Ice Cream
Black forest cake is traditionally a delectable chocolate cake with cherries and rum. After having a few slices of this cake in the Black Forest in Germany, we created this ice cream based on the actual dessert.
This black forest ice cream contains the perfect blend of chocolate and cherries (and of course, the optional rum). Perfect balanced and perfectly flavored, this ice cream allows you to have your black forest cake and eat it as ice cream too!
25. Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream
Move over s’mores, this toasted marshmallow ice cream is the new fireside treat packed with the perfect smoky flavor!
Using actual toasted marshmallows, you’ll have a blast both making and eating this ice cream. The depth of marshmallow flavor in this ice cream is truly surprising, and it’s the new perfect flavor for summer.
26. Strawberry Ice Cream
Strawberry ice cream, the forgotten ice cream of the original ice cream trifecta (vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry). However, this strawberry ice cream shows not just why strawberry should be remembered but also why strawberry ice cream should top the traditional list.
This strawberry ice cream is bursting with strawberry favor, creating a refreshing and enticing ice cream that seems to get better with every scoop!
27. Key Lime Pie Ice Cream
Key lime flavor anything is fantastic, but this key lime pie ice cream might just top the list. Both fruity and refreshing, this flavorful ice cream is a must for any ice cream lover!
Using actual key lime juice and a graham cracker mix-in, this easy key lime pie ice cream combines all of the flavors of the traditional pie into your ice cream bowl. If you’re a fan of anything lime flavored or just delicious ice cream, give this Ninja Creami recipe a try.
28. Apple Pie Sorbet
One-ingredient recipes might just be my favorite because of how easy they are to make! This apple pie sorbet is no exception.
This treat tastes just like someone blended up apple pie and put it into a creamy sorbet. A perfect fall flavor, this is an easier way to get your apple pie fix every year!
29. Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream
Combining pumpkin and cheesecake might sound too good to be true… but this ice cream proves it’s just as good as you’re dreaming it might be.
The sweetness of the pumpkin combined with the tang of cheesecake makes the perfect ice cream flavor that is both simple and delicious. Even if you don’t like cheesecake like me, this ice cream is an amazing Ninja Creami recipe you need to try!
30. White Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream
Are you also a peppermint lover? If you’re like me and take an extra free peppermint when they’re handed out at restaurants, this ice cream is for you.
And what better flavor to combine peppermint with than white chocolate? A truly decadent combo, this ice cream is packed with amazing flavor and Christmas spirit. Use peppermints, leftover candy canes, and some white chocolate chips to make this truly delicious Ninja Creami recipe!
31. Pineapple Upside Down Ice Cream
If you’ve ever had a pineapple upside down cake, you need to try this ice cream! It perfectly blends the flavors of pineapple and cherry into a delicious ice cream.
The flavor combination might seem a bit strange, but pineapple and cherry goes together just as good as peanut butter and jelly. So if you’d rather have your cake as ice cream, you now have the chance!
32. Snickerdoodle Gelato
Not to beat a dead horse, but having baked goods in ice cream or gelato form never gets old.
This snickerdoodle gelato tastes just like a snickerdoodle cookie, but creamy! The spiced flavor combines perfectly with the sweetness of the ice cream for a delightful treat you may not be able to put down.
33. Fireball Ice Cream
Fireball liqueur sure packs a punch when you drink it. If you want to tone that down and pair it with something sweet, this Ninja Creami recipe is the perfect solution!
Using actual Fireball, this ice cream recipe is both easy and amazingly flavored. The spicy-sweet combo is a true classic and shines with this Fireball ice cream.
34. Little Debbie Christmas Tree Ice Cream
I’m sure most of you have seen the famous Little Debbie Christmas Tree ice cream that hit Walmart shelves and caused quite the frenzy a few years ago. We decided that it was so good we had to make our own!
Little Debbie treats were always some of my favorite growing up, and combining them with Christmas is definitely a win. This ice cream combines the perfect mix of Little Debbie Christmas trees with a good ice cream base for a deliciously packed ice cream treat!
35. Maple Ice Cream
Maple is a classic fall flavor that brings with it all the warm and cozy feelings of fall. This ice cream is no different.
Using both maple extract and maple syrup, this pint is filled with maple flavor in every scoop! If you’re a fan of all things maple, give this sweet and creamy ice cream recipe a try.
36. Gingerbread Ice Cream
If perfectly spiced ice cream full of good flavor is something you enjoy, this gingerbread ice cream is for you!
Using most of the classic Christmas spices in your cabinet, this ice cream truly takes on the gingerbread flavor for every bite. The spices in this treat really stand out, making this ice cream a must-try Ninja Creami recipe!
37. Chai Latte Ice Cream
There aren’t too many warm, spiced drinks that beat a good chai latte. Now, you can have a chai latte as a drink or as ice cream!
Combining the spiced goodness of a chai latte with sweet and creamy ice cream, this flavor is one that shouldn’t be missed. Even if you don’t drink chai lattes, give this spiced ice cream recipe a try!
38. Sangria Sorbet
Remember when frosé took the world by storm? Well it turns out you can make something just like frosé in your Ninja Creami! Enter: the sangria sorbet.
Using actual sangria, this recipe tastes just like a sangria wine slushie. No more having to pay $10 for a single drink, you can make as many as you want at home with this delicious sorbet recipe!
39. Cherry Limeade Ice Cream
Cherry and lime is quite the unbeatable combination. That’s why this cherry limeade ice cream shines as one of the best Ninja Creami recipes out there.
Balancing the sweet cherry and sour lime flavors, this creamy ice cream really does it all. If you’ve ever had a cherry limeade from Sonic you’ll know what I’m talking about.
Even if you’ve never had the drink, don’t miss this flavorful ice cream!
40. Red Velvet Ice Cream
Red velvet cake is a classic dessert that is a great way to end a meal. So why not make it into a delectable ice cream flavor?
This red velvet ice cream tastes just like the classic cake stuffed into a Ninja Creami pint. It even includes a cream cheese swirl mix-in to simulate the cream cheese frosting on a traditional slice of red velvet cake. Don’t miss this remarkable Ninja Creami recipe!
Conclusion
There are so many delicious Ninja Creami recipes out there. It may be a little intimidating if you’re just starting out, but keep in mind that even if you “mess up”, you’ll probably still end up creating something tasty!
All of the above recipes are some of my favorites, but there are plenty more for you to create! Hopefully this list inspires you and helps you make some delicious Creami treats!
If you’re looking for more places to find some amazing Ninja Creami recipes, check out these blogs below for some great tried and true flavors!
Whichever recipe you choose to make, I hope your Ninja Creami journey is always delicious!
