Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker for Gelato Mix Ins Milkshakes Sorbet Smoothie Bowls & More Cloud Silver

I bought this about a month ago. When watching the product review on HSN it talked about turning anything into a creamy treat, and making healthy frozen treats. So part of this is true. What they did not discuss was their Ninja Creami basic recipe for ice cream is CREAM CHEESE!!! Of course it is going to be creamy with cream cheese while you end up with extra pounds and potential health issues. I love Ice cream and in my younger days could and did eat a pint of B&J nightly . I can no longer do this , but still love ice cream. So I have been trying different recipes . And what I have found is though it is easy, immediately after spinning it the consistency is just off, not like ice cream . However if you let it sit for a moment and slightly soften it can pass. You ... MoreI bought this about a month ago. When watching the product review on HSN it talked about turning anything into a creamy treat, and making healthy frozen treats. So part of this is true. What they did not discuss was their Ninja Creami basic recipe for ice cream is CREAM CHEESE!!! Of course it is going to be creamy with cream cheese while you end up with extra pounds and potential health issues. I love Ice cream and in my younger days could and did eat a pint of B&J nightly . I can no longer do this , but still love ice cream. So I have been trying different recipes . And what I have found is though it is easy, immediately after spinning it the consistency is just off, not like ice cream . However if you let it sit for a moment and slightly soften it can pass. You definitely need to be willing to experiment with different recipes unless you are willing to eat cream cheese ice cream on a regular. My favorite so far 3-4 mashed bananas, 1/3 cup almond milk , 1/4 cup organic peanut butter and 1/4 cup PB2 powder and a pinch of sea salt. Follow instructions in Ninja book. It is good in a pinch and I have yet to see the difference in settings like ice cream, or lite or Gelato. Obviously the mix in but so powerful it breaks up add ins too much. I haven't tried milk shake yet

4 star product, 5 star brand!

I would give the product a solid 4 stars, but support gets 5 stars all the way!!I have been using the Ninja CREAMi daily for about a year. I was hesitant to purchase at first, but a buddy had one and he really enjoyed it so I took the plunge. It was a great decision! I use it nearly every single day! I love cold treats, but I am a T2 diabetic so I have very limited options commercially for anything sweet and frozen. With the CREAMi I can control the ingredients and I am able to use whole foods to create amazing desserts. I love this thing!!PROS• Complete control over the ingredients of my frozen desserts• Reasonable price for a unit that does with this one does• Good amount of options and features• Extremely easy to use• Not bad looking for a countertop ... MoreI would give the product a solid 4 stars, but support gets 5 stars all the way!!I have been using the Ninja CREAMi daily for about a year. I was hesitant to purchase at first, but a buddy had one and he really enjoyed it so I took the plunge. It was a great decision! I use it nearly every single day! I love cold treats, but I am a T2 diabetic so I have very limited options commercially for anything sweet and frozen. With the CREAMi I can control the ingredients and I am able to use whole foods to create amazing desserts. I love this thing!!PROS• Complete control over the ingredients of my frozen desserts• Reasonable price for a unit that does with this one does• Good amount of options and features• Extremely easy to use• Not bad looking for a countertop appliance• Quality manufacturer that stands behind their productsCONS• The lid needs a complete redesign!! There is no easy way to clean "under the hood" on the lid and the amount of gunk that gets in there is significant. It's actually disgusting because for months I did not notice through the smoke plastic that there was all manner of ice cream base trapped inside the lid. One day I noticed a slightly foul smell and upon closer instruction, I could see the lid was filled with mold! 🤢🤮 It took me about an hour to soak and plunge the thing, finally using a small scrubber (meant for cleaning straws) that I manipulated through the three tiny openings on the lid scrubbing the entire inside. This was a long difficult process and then I followed it up by soaking the entire lid in bleach water and then ozone water until I felt comfortable that the mold was gone. Now I make sure to soak and plunge after every use to make sure nothing is in that lid between uses. They really need to redesign that lid so that it's easy to remove the cover and/or easier to clean out the internals of the cover.• This CREAMi is Extremely Loud. Like a blender, LOUD like an airplane taking off. It definitely depends on the ingredients and the type of ice cream you're making, but if it's a really hard base this thing is going to wake up the neighborhood. That said I love the product that it makes for a couple minutes it takes.BONUS• Even with the two flaws in ordered above, overall it's a great device, but what really sets it apart from anything else on the market is the company behind it. I have a dozen Shark Ninja products and all of them have been solid through the years. I have had very few issues with any of them. In fact, most of them have had no issues at all for years of use.My most recent interaction with Shark/Ninja led to me sharing this comment:Amazing customer service!! I didn’t have my purchase date or receipt and they still took the time to look up my unit, verify the legitimacy of the product, review the damage/defect via video link, and issue a 100% replacement. Even waived the shipping fee due to an issue/delay with their payment processor. The support specialist was methodical, kind, patient, and thorough. Astonished by the level of support, the professionalism, the way they stand behind their products, and their commitment to the customer. I just may be a Shark/Ninja customer for life!

5.0 out of 5 stars Restarting my fitness journey at age 49 (30 year rest between sets)

The NutriBullet Pro 900 is powerful enough for my needs - supplementing my diet with "high quality" protein smoothies. I quote "high quality" because that's largely subjective.All in all, as my rating suggests, this was a great way to spend money.TL;DRAfter a few weeks of using the blender 1-2 times per day, I have observed the following:1. The 3 cup setup, 2 24oz and 1 32oz, with corresponding lids is very convenient. I can blend in the larger cup, distribute to the smaller cups, add more liquid, re-blend, and I now have a morning smoothie and one for later when I get home from the gym.2. The cups and the blender all have rubber gaskets and sometimes the grainy elements of the smoothie (seeds or very granular powder) make the seals ineffective. This just requires ... MoreThe NutriBullet Pro 900 is powerful enough for my needs - supplementing my diet with "high quality" protein smoothies. I quote "high quality" because that's largely subjective.All in all, as my rating suggests, this was a great way to spend money.TL;DRAfter a few weeks of using the blender 1-2 times per day, I have observed the following:1. The 3 cup setup, 2 24oz and 1 32oz, with corresponding lids is very convenient. I can blend in the larger cup, distribute to the smaller cups, add more liquid, re-blend, and I now have a morning smoothie and one for later when I get home from the gym.2. The cups and the blender all have rubber gaskets and sometimes the grainy elements of the smoothie (seeds or very granular powder) make the seals ineffective. This just requires an awareness and testing the cups over the sink prior to testing over your white button up.3. I could use a little more space. This is my fault; I don't have my recipes refined. But a part of me wishes I just went all in from the get go and bought a Vitamix for life. I didn't realize how useful this would be or how much I would be using it.4. I like to cram a lot of fresh spinach in the 32oz cup for my smoothies. I start with a half cup of frozen berries and enough liquid (milk, almond milk, water) to cover them, then I blend that down to pulverize all the crunchy little seeds, then I pack in the spinach. The blender has a tough time grabbing all the spinach. I believe the directions say to only blend in 1 minute increments with a 3 minute break in between, to manage heat most likely, and it oftentimes takes a while for me to knock the spinach around and try a few iterations to get the job done.5. It is very easy to clean up. A couple inches of water in the bottom of my dish pan with some soap, a sponge, and the cups, lids, and blades are quickly cleaned up and drying for next use. I cannot emphasize the significance of how easy it is to clean. It's a non issue. The base unit merely needs a wet cloth wipe occasionally also. (Unplug it first, please.)For reference, I am blending the following ingredients to support my workout (and wish I had a bit more space):Frozen berries, milk, spinach, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, oats, flaxseed, chia seeds, protein powder, creatine, honey. When I distribute from the 32oz cup to the 24oz cups, I add enough water to get them to the "max" line and each gets a quick blend.

AVOID THIS MACHINE

I bought and registered this Creami in Sept 2022 from Costco. It was used perhaps 12-15 over this span as I used it for only special occasions or guests as a novelty dessert offering. When I attempted to use it last night, the outer bowl got stuck to the base (with the bowl containing the frozen mixture inside). Repeated attempts to free it were unsuccessful, so I googled Ninja Creami to find a possible fix. From what I read online from various forums, this problem is not an uncommon occurrence. After trying possible solutions (short of forcing it up with a screwdriver as I was fearful of breaking it- and I value my eyes), I waited until morning to call customer support. After a video demonstration with the agent, I was advised nothing could be done but..... since ... MoreI bought and registered this Creami in Sept 2022 from Costco. It was used perhaps 12-15 over this span as I used it for only special occasions or guests as a novelty dessert offering. When I attempted to use it last night, the outer bowl got stuck to the base (with the bowl containing the frozen mixture inside). Repeated attempts to free it were unsuccessful, so I googled Ninja Creami to find a possible fix. From what I read online from various forums, this problem is not an uncommon occurrence. After trying possible solutions (short of forcing it up with a screwdriver as I was fearful of breaking it- and I value my eyes), I waited until morning to call customer support. After a video demonstration with the agent, I was advised nothing could be done but..... since my 1 year warrantee expired in September, they would sell me a new one at above the cost that I paid at Costco. When I asked to speak to someone from the corporate office, I was connected to a manager of customer service who offered the same. Why on earth would I re-purchase the same product that broke half a year after the warrantee expired for more money than I paid at Costco and trust that this defect (which apparently is common) would not happen again? I own numerous Ninja products which I have enjoyed (the Smart Foodi grill, the complete cook wear line) and this was my first issue with a product. Unfortunately, it was a bad experience, and I will avoid Ninja products in the future. Beware and steer clear of this machine (unless you have no problem with a 1- 1/2 year rental that will break on you with little or no recourse from Ninja).

Best Purchase in Yearrrrrrrs!!!

My Ninja Creami is absolutely the best purchase I have made in the last 3-4 years.I have critical health issues and I am extremely limited with what I am allowed to eat. The Ninja Creami has been my life-saver. I can make the most delectable, sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, chemical-free desserts that are the only thing that fill me up. My choices on what ice cream and shakes I can create are limitless. The machine works flawlessly with a purring sound as opposed to an annoying loud thunderous sound. I literally could not live without the Ninja Creami and the endless assortment of healthy treats I can eat. Incredibly easy to clean by hand-wash and I have 6 pint size containers to ensure I always have a scrumptious treat at the ready. The Ninja Creami allows ... MoreMy Ninja Creami is absolutely the best purchase I have made in the last 3-4 years.I have critical health issues and I am extremely limited with what I am allowed to eat. The Ninja Creami has been my life-saver. I can make the most delectable, sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, chemical-free desserts that are the only thing that fill me up. My choices on what ice cream and shakes I can create are limitless. The machine works flawlessly with a purring sound as opposed to an annoying loud thunderous sound. I literally could not live without the Ninja Creami and the endless assortment of healthy treats I can eat. Incredibly easy to clean by hand-wash and I have 6 pint size containers to ensure I always have a scrumptious treat at the ready. The Ninja Creami allows endless opportunities to make healthy, tailor-made treats in minutes. I don't find I need a respin unless it is the second half of the pint I have let liquify/refreeze to make another day. Even then the most I have had to respin us 4 times to get back gorgeous, creamy, delicious ice cream. I absolutely adore the add-in feature. I would definitely order the Deluxe model, however, since it is just me in the house the original Ninja Creami is my dream machine.I have tried 4 other ice cream machines and not one compares to the Ninja Creami for functionality and the vast array of treat choices.The Ninja Creami is MG best friend :o)

Better hope it doesn’t break

I bought the Ninja Creami Breeze about 2 1/2 months ago. It was great until it wasn’t. The lids don’t stay secured on the canisters, the blade broke off into my ice cream, and the machine doesn’t always register that the creami has been attached. Although Ninja offers a warranty, the customer service process has been a total nightmare. First, you cannot do anything online. You have to call customer service. Once you call customer service, you have to play a game of 20 (plus) questions about what is exactly wrong with the machine. For example, after I endured multiple rounds of questions, I was placed on hold, then answered another round of questions - only for the agent to give hypotheticals that “in the case” the whole unit needed to be replaced and “in the case” ... MoreI bought the Ninja Creami Breeze about 2 1/2 months ago. It was great until it wasn’t. The lids don’t stay secured on the canisters, the blade broke off into my ice cream, and the machine doesn’t always register that the creami has been attached. Although Ninja offers a warranty, the customer service process has been a total nightmare. First, you cannot do anything online. You have to call customer service. Once you call customer service, you have to play a game of 20 (plus) questions about what is exactly wrong with the machine. For example, after I endured multiple rounds of questions, I was placed on hold, then answered another round of questions - only for the agent to give hypotheticals that “in the case” the whole unit needed to be replaced and “in the case” the canisters and blade needed to be replaced. No answer, no resolution, nothing but wasted time. Finally, the agent told me they believed the whole unit needed to be replaced because the blade detached in my ice cream. I said, ok. What information do you need? Next, she told me she needed me to cut the cord on my current unit before a replacement could be sent. This was extremely frustrating since I as not at home and not in my wildest dreams would I think they instructed you to have your unit available for this purpose. I just figured I needed all the numbers off the unit. At the end of the conversation, not only was the issue was not resolved, but now I have to call back to have a “video” cord cutting of my current machine in order for Ninja to honor their warranty. Not only should a product NOT break after 2 1/2 months of use, but getting a replacement covered under warranty shouldn’t be so difficult. I expect better.

Healthy Treats

Usually it is my wife who buys/chooses the kitchen appliances. Indeed her Christmas present to herself this year was a Ninja 9 in 1 air-fryer, slow cooker etc which she loves. I probably haven’t bought one since getting a foreman grill at the turn of the century.I heard about the Creami from a friend who is a bodybuilder like myself and starting his competition diet for the year. Said it was amazing and took the grind out of the diet by allowing actual healthy and delicious treats to be included in their diet.So I watched some YouTube videos and figured that they can’t all be lying and took the plunge.So glad I did. What an awesome piece of kit. The products it creates are delicious and can be as healthy or unhealthy as you want.Naturally for me the selling ... MoreUsually it is my wife who buys/chooses the kitchen appliances. Indeed her Christmas present to herself this year was a Ninja 9 in 1 air-fryer, slow cooker etc which she loves. I probably haven’t bought one since getting a foreman grill at the turn of the century.I heard about the Creami from a friend who is a bodybuilder like myself and starting his competition diet for the year. Said it was amazing and took the grind out of the diet by allowing actual healthy and delicious treats to be included in their diet.So I watched some YouTube videos and figured that they can’t all be lying and took the plunge.So glad I did. What an awesome piece of kit. The products it creates are delicious and can be as healthy or unhealthy as you want.Naturally for me the selling point is the healthy and delicious desserts that it allows you to make. A sorbet made with a tin of peaches mixed with a scoop of peach flavoured vegan clear protein powder, frozen for 24 hours and then run through the sorbet setting, has no right being so straightforward but also so delicious!

It’s not the machine, it’s you!!

I would recommend staying clear of this machine. I would give it 0 stars if that was an option. It was given to me as a gift from my daughter who loves hers. To be honest, the machine seems pretty powerful and does turn ice cream into a pretty smooth treat. But the mess is incredible. We have tried it many times with frozen ice cream following the instructions completely but yet we always have a mess outside the machine and in the outer cup that runs down through every nook and cranny. I have called tech support just to be told that am using it wrong! They told me that we should keep all materials in the cup at least 2 fingers below the max fill line!! Then why have a max fill line. It is clearly either a design flaw or a bad gasket, but Ninja wouldn’t have any of ... MoreI would recommend staying clear of this machine. I would give it 0 stars if that was an option. It was given to me as a gift from my daughter who loves hers. To be honest, the machine seems pretty powerful and does turn ice cream into a pretty smooth treat. But the mess is incredible. We have tried it many times with frozen ice cream following the instructions completely but yet we always have a mess outside the machine and in the outer cup that runs down through every nook and cranny. I have called tech support just to be told that am using it wrong! They told me that we should keep all materials in the cup at least 2 fingers below the max fill line!! Then why have a max fill line. It is clearly either a design flaw or a bad gasket, but Ninja wouldn’t have any of that, I am doing it wrong! When I suggested that the instructions say not go above the line then I would take that to mean up to the line is OK. Clearly not, So this machine is designed to make shakes that won’t fill a baby cup. My daughter seems to have better success with the 11 in 1 unit. But this unit is disappointing. I am confident the gasket is the issue but Ninja thinks it is not being used correctly. I was told by Ninja customer service, sorry, we can no longer help you. Great customer service! I have at least 6 Ninja products in my home and support has been great until now.

Major Important Issue: check your freezer before

I LOVED my ninja creami until two things happened: 1. Little pieces of plastic would show up in my ice cream. 2. Last night I made ice cream and then noticed the outer container totally cracked. I didn’t drop it and nothing happened. I called customer service and they did live video to see the the crack and they told me it was because my ice creami pint container was too cold and that my freezer had to be set to 7-9 degrees farenheit. I checked and my SAMSUNG fridge/freezer only goes as high as 5 degrees so it’s impossible to set it to 7-9 degrees. My unit was even under warranty and they refused to send me a new outer container. This makes no sense to me… you can’t create a product that doesn’t work with major appliance/fridge-freezer settings and then not replace ... MoreI LOVED my ninja creami until two things happened: 1. Little pieces of plastic would show up in my ice cream. 2. Last night I made ice cream and then noticed the outer container totally cracked. I didn’t drop it and nothing happened. I called customer service and they did live video to see the the crack and they told me it was because my ice creami pint container was too cold and that my freezer had to be set to 7-9 degrees farenheit. I checked and my SAMSUNG fridge/freezer only goes as high as 5 degrees so it’s impossible to set it to 7-9 degrees. My unit was even under warranty and they refused to send me a new outer container. This makes no sense to me… you can’t create a product that doesn’t work with major appliance/fridge-freezer settings and then not replace the part when it’s under warranty. Sadly, unless you want to buy a new container every 10 ice cream batches this unit is not financially worth it. If Ninja decides to do the right thing and replace my outer container then I’d be more than happy to change my star rating because I really did love using the appliance the 8-10 times I used it.

Not Worth the Time to Spin

The 3-1 Creami worked well. The first one I received, bar got stuck in the pint and wouldn’t release after several uses. The company allowed return and sent a new one. I used it a few days, but with all the steps & time to get a good ice cream, it wasn’t worth the time to me. If the ice cream stayed soft once it was spun and put back in freezer, that might be worth it to me. If you don’t eat the whole pint, you have to let it melt a bit, flatten the top and freeze for 24 hours. Then it takes 4-7 minutes to spin before serving. And if you want a mix-in it’s even longer. Also, if you have a large gathering, you have to allow a lot of time bc you can only spin 1 pint adequately to my taste 7 minutes (a regular spin on lite ice cream, plus 1 re-spin). So, you canPretty ... MoreThe 3-1 Creami worked well. The first one I received, bar got stuck in the pint and wouldn’t release after several uses. The company allowed return and sent a new one. I used it a few days, but with all the steps & time to get a good ice cream, it wasn’t worth the time to me. If the ice cream stayed soft once it was spun and put back in freezer, that might be worth it to me. If you don’t eat the whole pint, you have to let it melt a bit, flatten the top and freeze for 24 hours. Then it takes 4-7 minutes to spin before serving. And if you want a mix-in it’s even longer. Also, if you have a large gathering, you have to allow a lot of time bc you can only spin 1 pint adequately to my taste 7 minutes (a regular spin on lite ice cream, plus 1 re-spin). So, you canPretty much only serve 3 people every 7 minutes. The texture of the lite protein ice creams I created was phenomenal, like gelato at my favorite true Italian gelato store. The tastes were decent. I’m amazed at the engineering to turn a block of ice and healthy ingredients to a wonderfully-textured food in your own home that is an alternative to ice cream or gelato at a fine store. All-in-all, the Creami is just not worth it to me, mainly because of the spin times, but also because even for the lower calories than ice cream or gelato, it’s not satiating. I’d rather have chia pudding which is always ready to serve from my refrigerator and is much more satiating to me.(The Creami recipes I used involved low fat cottage cheese, allulose, vanilla or other flavorings. cocoa powder, fairlife skim milk, protein powder, & sometimes fruit).The company was great about being contacted and promptly refunded my money after I returned it.