Ninja Creami Chocolate Chip Muffin Gelato

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Some of the best dessert creations are based on breakfast goods (or are breakfast goods).

That holds true for this chocolate chip muffin gelato! If you're not sure how a muffin would taste in gelato form, trust me. It's absolutely delicious.

One of the best ways to dream up new Creami creations is a stroll down the baking aisle at a grocery store. That's where you can find lots of inspiration for a new Ninja Creami recipe.

We found a chocolate chip muffin mix from Betty Crocker that was on sale for a good deal and knew it would make a delicious gelato. And we were right!

Chocolate chip muffins are already one of the top breakfast goods, so it's no surprise a chocolate chip muffin gelato is a great dessert. It honestly does taste like a muffin in gelato form!

The best part about this chocolate chip muffin gelato (besides the amazing flavor and creaminess) is how easy it is to make.

Just throw everything in a stove-top pot, cook for 5 minutes and a masterpiece is made.

You can use any type of chocolate chip muffin mix, box or bag. It can typically be found at most local grocery stores such as Walmart, Target, or Kroger.

So if you're looking for a fun new gelato, grab some chocolate chip muffin mix, a Ninja Creami pint, and get spinning!

To Make Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Muffin Gelato, Use the Following:

• 1 cup oat milk for 1 cup whole milk

• 3/4 cup cream of coconut for 3/4 cup heavy cream

To Make Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Muffin Gelato, Use the Following:

• 1/4 cup gluten-free muffin chocolate chip mix (any box mix) for 1/4 cup chocolate chip muffin mix

First Time Using the Ninja Creami or Looking for Tips?

While the Ninja Creami is a machine with only 7 (or 11) buttons, it can still be intimidating! Here are a few tips and tricks Alex and I have picked up since beginning our ice cream journey with the Ninja Creami!

• Does it matter which type of chocolate chip muffin mix I use? It doesn't matter! You can use any boxed (or bagged) chocolate chip muffin mix that you can find at the grocery store.

• Can I spin this on "Ice Cream" if my Creami doesn't have the "Gelato" button? Yes! I've spun my gelato on ice cream and have never had an issue!

• If I put the pint back into the freezer, do I need to mix the ice cream up again before enjoying? Surprisingly, no! When using the typical base ingredients (whole milk, heavy cream), re-spinning is probably best to get the ice cream back to its original creamy consistency after freezing. However, we have found when using oat milk and cream of coconut, our first spin leaves the ice cream very creamy (almost like a soft-serve texture). After putting it in the freezer for 24 hours after this original spin, the ice cream is the perfect texture to enjoy without re-spinning! My suggestion is see how the texture is without a re-spin, and re-spin only as necessary!

• What button should I use to spin my ice cream? This all depends on the consistency you’re going for! Each button operates the machine at varying speeds. For thicker concoctions (like ice cream), the ice cream button is best. However, if using eggs in the recipe (like a gelato), use the gelato button! The sorbet button is best used with fruit mixtures. For example, if mixing a can of pineapples in heavy syrup, use the sorbet button to make a delicious fruity creation! Overall, it’s something you can experiment with to find your personal preference for your ice cream consistency!

Looking for More Ninja Creami Recipes Besides Chocolate Chip Muffin Gelato?

If you’re on the hunt for more Ninja Creami recipes, be sure to grab one of our recipe e-books, Top 25 Ninja Creami Recipes ($2.99), or the great value of over 50 recipes in Ninja Creami Cookbook: Ice Cream & Gelato Edition! Each includes favorites such as cake batter gelato, red velvet ice cream, Shirley Temple ice cream, and many more!

If you’re like us and are running out of ice cream storage containers, grab a two-pack of Ninja Creami pints to keep your freezer full with all of your ice cream creations!

Or if you don’t have a Ninja Creami and are on the fence about getting one, check out my honest review!

Do You Want to Make Your Own Ninja Creami Cookbook?

If you want to make your own version of a Ninja Creami cookbook, check out our Ninja Creami Recipe Page Template! Besides the fun design, it has space to write the spin setting, number of servings, ingredients, directions, and notes (everything a Creami recipe needs)!