Ninja Creami Mint Cookie Gelato

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Shamrock Shake season is finally upon us!

If you're not familiar with what a Shamrock Shake is, it is a minty vanilla shake McDonald's releases every year around St. Patrick's Day for a limited time.

It's basically the perfect blend of mint and vanilla in a beautifully green milkshake.

Every year, Alex and I make sure to grab at least one of these delicious milkshakes from McDonald's while they're in season. However, this year we wanted to see if we could make anything that matched the flavor in our Ninja Creami!

We not only succeeded, we made a gelato that tastes even better than the original Shamrock Shake.

Our mint cookie gelato tastes just like the Shamrock Shake, but I swear it's even creamier and has a bit better mint flavoring!

My favorite part was how easy this Ninja Creami gelato recipe was: just throw everything into a pot on the stove, stir for five minutes, and voila! Mint cookie gelato is served.

Even if you're not a fan of peppermint-y ice cream, I would still recommend this Ninja Creami recipe! The sugar cookie mix really helps the peppermint extract become the perfect mint flavor in this mint cookie gelato.

So if you're looking for a way to make a better version of the Shamrock Shake at home, grab some sugar cookie mix, peppermint extract, a Ninja Creami pint and get spinning!

To Make Dairy-Free Mint Cookie 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 Mint Cookie Gelato, Use the Following:

• 1/4 cup gluten-free sugar cookie mix (any box mix) for 1/4 cup sugar cookie 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 sugar cookie mix I use? It doesn't matter! You can use any boxed (or bagged) sugar cookie mix that you can find at the grocery store.

• Does this taste like a McDonald's Shamrock Shake? Absolutely! This mint cookie gelato is the perfect blend of minty, vanilla creaminess and can be made in your own kitchen!

• 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 gelato? 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?

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)!