Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker (NC301)
Ninja's original-size CREAMi: you freeze a base in a 16 oz pint overnight, then the machine shaves it into ice cream, gelato, sorbet, a milkshake or a smoothie bowl in minutes.
Quick verdict
- Best for:
- Low-sugar or dairy-free treats you control.
- Watch out:
- Each pint must freeze overnight.
Amazon US listing and availability checked October 27, 2026. Prices and stock can change.
Reviewed October 20, 2026 · How we review
Part of our buying guide: Which Ninja CREAMi Should You Get? Original 7-in-1, XL Deluxe or Scoop & Swirl
Our Take
The CREAMi works differently from a churn-style ice cream maker. Instead of chilling a bowl and churning a liquid base, you freeze the base solid in one of its pints, then the machine's paddle shaves and mixes it into a smooth texture. Ninja lists seven one-touch programs (Ice Cream, Lite Ice Cream, Sorbet, Gelato, Milkshake, Smoothie Bowl and Mix-in), a Re-spin button for a softer finish, an 800-watt motor and two 16 oz pints with lids in the box, and calls the parts dishwasher safe. It's covered by a one-year limited warranty. The appeal is control: low-sugar, high-protein, dairy-free or fruit-only treats made from ingredients you choose. The trade-offs show up in independent reviews: each pint has to freeze overnight before you can spin it, the processing cycle is loud, and one pint makes about four servings, so families tend to buy extra pints. It also takes counter space (Ninja lists 17.44 × 8.58 × 18.39 in). We haven't tested it ourselves.
Specs (This Configuration)
- Programs
- 7: Ice Cream, Lite Ice Cream, Sorbet, Gelato, Milkshake, Smoothie Bowl, Mix-in, plus Re-spin (Ninja)
- Pints
- 2 × 16 oz with storage lids; about 4 servings per pint (Ninja)
- Prep
- Freeze the base in the pint overnight before processing (Ninja)
- Power
- 800 W (Ninja)
- Size
- 17.44 × 8.58 × 18.39 in; 15.94 lb (Ninja)
- Cleaning
- Parts dishwasher safe (Ninja)
- Warranty
- 1-year limited (Ninja)
Best For
- Low-sugar, high-protein or dairy-free frozen treats you control
- Turning frozen fruit into sorbet or smoothie bowls
- Small households making a pint or two at a time
Skip If
- You want ice cream the same day without planning ahead
- You need large batches for a family in one go
- Noise in an open kitchen bothers you
What We Like
- Seven programs cover ice cream, gelato, sorbet and shakes
- Full control over sugar, protein and dairy
- Dishwasher-safe parts
What To Know
- Pints need to freeze overnight before you can process them
- Reviewers describe the processing cycle as loud
- Pints are model-specific: Ninja lists its 16 oz pints for the NC299AMZ, NC300 and NC350 series, not the XL Deluxe
- Our photo shows the machine with its outer bowl fitted and no pint inside
Pros
- Smooth results from simple frozen bases
- Seven one-touch programs plus Re-spin
- Sold and shipped by Amazon.com on the listing we checked
Cons
- Overnight freeze before every batch
- Loud while it runs
- Only about four servings per pint
Alternatives
- Ninja CREAMi XL Deluxe (NC501) — Ninja's larger first-generation Deluxe: 11 programs and 24 oz XL tubs (50% more than a standard pint), for families who want bigger batches. It uses XL tubs only.View on Amazon
Why PriceDropIQ Selected It
If you want ice cream or sorbet with the sugar, protein or dairy you choose, the CREAMi turns a frozen base into a scoopable treat in minutes, without churning. It suits people who are happy to freeze a pint the night before. If you need bigger batches, Ninja's XL Deluxe makes more per tub; if you want ice cream on a whim, this isn't the machine.
Before You Buy
- Check the title says NC301 and 7-in-1 (Ninja also sells the XL Deluxe and Scoop & Swirl)
- Check the seller; on the listing we checked it was Amazon.com
- If you buy extra pints, check they're listed for the NC300 series
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do the pints need to freeze?
Ninja says to freeze the base in the pint overnight before processing it.
Can it make dairy-free or low-sugar ice cream?
Yes. You make the base yourself, so you choose the ingredients; Ninja promotes it for dairy-free, low-sugar and protein-packed treats.
Are the parts dishwasher safe?
Ninja says all parts are dishwasher safe; its listing mentions the top rack.
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Reviewed October 20, 2026. Check the current offer, seller, availability, and shipping details on Amazon.
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