Ninja Creami NC305SAM

We have the Ninja Creami deluxe. The deluxe comes with 2 containers that are larger than the regular Creami. The deluxe also is an 11-in-1 machine vs 7-in-1 of the regular. This one allows you to make ice cream, lite ice cream, sorbet, Gelato, frozen yogurt, Italian ice, mix-ins, and also some drinkables like creamiccino, frozen drink, slushi and milkshakes. My wife was so excited to get this as a gift for her birthday. We have used it a few times, especially to make frozen yogurt or Gelato. The product really comes out creamy and delicious. However, you may have to run the same batch twice, once regular setting of your choice and one on the re-spin cycle. I recommend to read the instructions, each setting of the machine is intended for specific ingredients and the ... MoreWe have the Ninja Creami deluxe. The deluxe comes with 2 containers that are larger than the regular Creami. The deluxe also is an 11-in-1 machine vs 7-in-1 of the regular. This one allows you to make ice cream, lite ice cream, sorbet, Gelato, frozen yogurt, Italian ice, mix-ins, and also some drinkables like creamiccino, frozen drink, slushi and milkshakes. My wife was so excited to get this as a gift for her birthday. We have used it a few times, especially to make frozen yogurt or Gelato. The product really comes out creamy and delicious. However, you may have to run the same batch twice, once regular setting of your choice and one on the re-spin cycle. I recommend to read the instructions, each setting of the machine is intended for specific ingredients and the machine will adjust blade speed and speed of depth accordingly. For example for ice cream setting the machine is expecting sugar and fat from the cream; for the lite ice-cream setting it would expect low sugar and/or low fat. When I say read the instructions, it is for you to understand what the machine is expecting and ultimately get the results you are expecting by selecting the right setting. You only have to select the type of blend you are making (Gelato, ice-cream, frozen yogurt, etc.) And the machine figures it out for you. No complicated adjustments or anything is necessary. It is really simply to run and set, it is user friendly. Whatever you are going to make you need to put on one of the containers and freeze it for 24 hrs, make sure the container is standing up straight so the top is flat when is frozen. First thing to set after you have position, locked in place the frozen container in the machine and turned it on, is to select the size of what you will blend, full, top half (for when you are only eating half), or bottom half (when there is only half left). Then, you select the type of blend per the ingredients you have (again, follow instructions recommendations) and press the main dial. The machine will tell you how much time you have to wait to enjoy your treat. The machine is loud, enough to not continue a conversation if you are next to it, but not too loud that you have to keave the room. My kids covered their ears the first few times, but stuck around because they wanted to eat what was coming. Cleaning everything is simple, just out it in the dishwasher. I would recommend to be careful as you install and remove the lid from the outer bowl, the paddle from the lid, and the twist lock or untwist unlock the outer bowl from the machine. We broke one of our lids when we were untiwsting the bowl from the machine, it felt a bit harder to twist but not tremendously harder, anyhow, the lod broke and ruined our treat becuase there were platic pieces in all the frozen yogurt, (broke first, we didn't realize and them mix-in again without opening). Just be careful, I don't know where we went wrong. Called Ninja and they said they do not offer warranty on items that wear out, only the machine it self, however they were kind to offer a one time exception and sent us a replacement lid. Definitely recommend the Ninja Creami Deluxe, really there is nothing else like it outhere. We have truly enjoyed it.

You read my Headline correctly. This Ninja Creami Deluxe Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker is one phenomenal machine. This purchase choice was a difficult one for me to make. I kept hoping for ‘Just-a-Dad to review it but he never did. So I was left on my own without his advice. The reviews were very favorable and 5-star —*****. Professional reviews shopped by Google were also highly favorable. The Ninja Creami Deluxe Ice Cream Maker was either #1 or #2 on every list of ‘The Best Ice Cream Makers for 2024.’ The other #1 or #2 on every list was by Cuisinart. Their 2-qt. Ice Cream Maker was very highly reviewed just like the Creami Deluxe was. So what was the breaking point that made me go for the Creami Deluxe? Pretty easy if you know anything about it. It’s what it ... MoreYou read my Headline correctly. This Ninja Creami Deluxe Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker is one phenomenal machine. This purchase choice was a difficult one for me to make. I kept hoping for ‘Just-a-Dad to review it but he never did. So I was left on my own without his advice. The reviews were very favorable and 5-star —*****. Professional reviews shopped by Google were also highly favorable. The Ninja Creami Deluxe Ice Cream Maker was either #1 or #2 on every list of ‘The Best Ice Cream Makers for 2024.’ The other #1 or #2 on every list was by Cuisinart. Their 2-qt. Ice Cream Maker was very highly reviewed just like the Creami Deluxe was. So what was the breaking point that made me go for the Creami Deluxe? Pretty easy if you know anything about it. It’s what it did! The Cuisinart made 1/2 gallon or 2 qts. of ice cream at one time. Making a gallon of ice cream by it was easier than the Creami. But since my children and grandchildren and great grandchildren now all live in Europe and no longer in Texas I live alone and have done so since the death of my wife. So, if I wanted to make some ice cream making 2 qts. it seemed too much. And to double batch it would really add inches to the ol’ waistline. And as I am now a septuagenarian who really cares about my waistline anyway! All this said, I guess you can see why I went for the Ninja Creami. It makes so many things other than ice cream, sherbet and frozen yogurt. In addition to ice cream, sherbet and frozen yogurt, it makes lite ice cream, gelato, sorbet, ceramicinnos, frozen drinks, slushis, milkshakes malts, and Italian ices. Regular ice cream makers simply can’t make these items. Ninja makes several Ninja Creami models but the Deluxe model makes larger batches at a time. The other Creami models each make 16 oz. batches at a time though you can make several 16 oz. batches at one time. The Creami models other than the Ninja Deluxe make ice cream and other treats using what they call PINTS. And they are just that, one-pint containers. So if you make enough custard to fill two or three or more PINTS that is what you make. The Deluxe model uses larger PINTS. These are 24 ounces but are still called PINTS. Two PINTS come with your purchase and you can purchase extra PINTS on Amazon by many manufacturers. There is one particular brand of manufacture that is recommended because of their quality and exacting specifications. You see, the Ninja Creamis (all models) make their ice cream and other treats differently from other ice cream makers. Where the other ice cream makers require that you put your liquid custard into either a frozen bowl/container that has been in the freezer overnight or even longer and then churn the liquid for xx minutes until frozen hard. With the Ninja Creami Deluxe and other models, you fill as many PINTS as you have custard for and then put those custard-filled PINTS into the freezer for a minimum of 24 hours. (Personally I find that an extra eight (8) hours is best.) Then when frozen, you put your PINTS, one by one, into the machine to ‘do its thing’ with the custard. This process turns the frozen custard into a very wonderful rich ice cream that is unbelievably delicious. There is a stainless steel blade that is in the top that is affixed in the top which covers the PINT that drills down through the frozen custard and back up again all the time whipping the custard into a wonderful ice cream. What I particularly like about this system is that you can make several different flavors with one large batch of custard. For most ice cream custards, I start with a very low-calorie (oh, did I say low calorie? I meant to say high-calorie) vanilla made with whipping cream, half-and-half, sugar, and pure vanilla extract. I might make use two quarts of whipping cream which is, for my recipe, two double-batches of custard which will make 1/2 gallon of ice cream. With a regular ice cream maker, you can make different flavors usuallly two batches depending on the size of your ice cream maker. With a 2 qt. ice cream maker, generally you can divide the custard in half making two flavors. With the Creami using the same two quarts of whipping cream and my recipe for vanilla ice cream, I can get five PINTS of custard to put into the freezer. Using one (1) quart at a time, I get two PINTS plus about 25 percent fill in a third PINT. Mathematically speaking, with the second quart I can of course get another of the same and another 25 percent added to the same overflow PINT. You can now see that when I make two more 2-qt. batches of custard I will be able to make the whole recipe again and the overflow PINT will be completely full. The final line is that with four (4) quarts of whipping cream I can make eight (8) 24 oz. PINTS of ice cream and the additional PINT and can with these nine (9) PINTS can make as many as nine (9) different flavors of ice cream or ice cream and some milk shakes or malts-you have to purchase the malt powder which is available on Amazon.com. To date, I have now made vanilla, Dutch chocolate, raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, three-berry (blue-, black-, straw- berries), blackberry, cookies and cream, butter pecan, cherry (I use the same dark cherries that BJ uses for their very rich and unique ice cream flavor named after a very renowned singer), and Rocky Road. Needless to say, this wonderful Ninja Creami Deluxe Ice Cream Maker now sits on the kitchen counter along with the toaster and coffee maker. When I got it, I thought it would be stored under the kitchen counter somewhere but it instantly became as important an appliance as the coffee maker. Are there any critical things I should mention? Not really except to say that it is tall but it fits under my cabinets with a quarter inch to spare. Other reviewers have stated that it is loud. We so is my coffee bean grinder but I can’t complain. The Creami has two motors driving that blade down through a very solid, frozen cream-based custard. A double-motored machine is going to make some noise. It’s to be expected. But it’s not too loud and I would advise you not to make ice cream in 0300 hours. My Creami was Renewed by Amazon and when I opened the box not one item had been opened. So I saved a good bit of money by doing so. If one of these is available, I would advise you do look into a Renewed one. Can’t beat it for its versatility. As usual, you get what you pay for.

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.

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To be honest I thought this Ninja product was going to be another wasted item taking up counter space, never to be used, and ultimately given away. The main reason it was purchased is because I, like the rest of my family, enjoy ice cream AND it was discounted to $120. I thought given the price reduction it was worth a shot. I can thus far say this was good use of $120. With the Ninja Creami you can make your own custom ice cream, allowing people who are lactose intolerant to have easy access to ice cream. The set up was pretty simple and it's not too cumbersome taking up space on the kitchen counter. Definitely needed to follow the directions closely for the first few uses, but after that it's pretty simple to use. I haven't used it to make milkshakes, only ice ... MoreTo be honest I thought this Ninja product was going to be another wasted item taking up counter space, never to be used, and ultimately given away. The main reason it was purchased is because I, like the rest of my family, enjoy ice cream AND it was discounted to $120. I thought given the price reduction it was worth a shot. I can thus far say this was good use of $120. With the Ninja Creami you can make your own custom ice cream, allowing people who are lactose intolerant to have easy access to ice cream. The set up was pretty simple and it's not too cumbersome taking up space on the kitchen counter. Definitely needed to follow the directions closely for the first few uses, but after that it's pretty simple to use. I haven't used it to make milkshakes, only ice cream, but overall has functioned well. A few things I don't like are that there's some confusion about what mix ins work best and when to add them, and that a small amount of ice cream is made. To be honest the amount of ice cream made is adequate for two people. When I'm trying to share one container with my family of 5, it simply isn't enough. So I would recommend purchasing extra containers.

Game Changer for sorbet %26 ice cream lovers!

Incredible machine!I'm not one to write reviews - ever! But this machine is a game changer in our home. I'm Type 2 diabetic and love ice cream, but can't do the 14 gm sugar per serving. This Ninja Creami allows me to make healthy, low cal and low sugar sorbet, shakes, ice cream for next to nothing.First trial was a can of canned sliced pineapple ($1.25). I opened the can, sliced the round sliced pineapple into chunks, then poured the chunked pineapple and syrup into the pint jar, froze it overnight and put it into the machine and a few minutes later had perfectly smooth, great tasting pineapple sorbet! A full pint of pineapple sorbet for only $1.25 that lasts 3 sittings. Amazing.Can't wait to take fruit like strawberries, blueberries, maybe even a can of ... MoreIncredible machine!I'm not one to write reviews - ever! But this machine is a game changer in our home. I'm Type 2 diabetic and love ice cream, but can't do the 14 gm sugar per serving. This Ninja Creami allows me to make healthy, low cal and low sugar sorbet, shakes, ice cream for next to nothing.First trial was a can of canned sliced pineapple ($1.25). I opened the can, sliced the round sliced pineapple into chunks, then poured the chunked pineapple and syrup into the pint jar, froze it overnight and put it into the machine and a few minutes later had perfectly smooth, great tasting pineapple sorbet! A full pint of pineapple sorbet for only $1.25 that lasts 3 sittings. Amazing.Can't wait to take fruit like strawberries, blueberries, maybe even a can of cranberry sauce, etc. and put them through a blender and add some almond milk and have a killer fruit sorbet.Just ordered a 4 pack of Ninja Creami pint jars to experiment with different flavors and have variety waiting for me in the freezer.Can't say enough good things about how well this machine looks, works and ease of use. The recipe book is simple, beautifully designed with lots of great ideas.Well done Ninja!!!

Incredible! So fun and delicious!!!

I am really pleased with this machine, and it is easy to use. Instruction manual is straight forward and a must to read. It takes a little adjusting to get the recipes to my liking, I am trying to do more lighter and less caloric ice creams, but overall, it is fun to make interesting concoctions and by no means is it a fault of the machine itself. It's fantastic! Really good ice cream. I haven't done a sorbet yet but am looking forward to it.It does get loud, pretty much like a jet engine or thereabouts, well, maybe not quite, but I can live with the noise for what I get.The "ice-cream" cycle takes approximately 1 to 2 minutes to complete and sometimes needs to be put through the "re-spin" cycle if you get a sort of powdery consistency, but that's only if your ... MoreI am really pleased with this machine, and it is easy to use. Instruction manual is straight forward and a must to read. It takes a little adjusting to get the recipes to my liking, I am trying to do more lighter and less caloric ice creams, but overall, it is fun to make interesting concoctions and by no means is it a fault of the machine itself. It's fantastic! Really good ice cream. I haven't done a sorbet yet but am looking forward to it.It does get loud, pretty much like a jet engine or thereabouts, well, maybe not quite, but I can live with the noise for what I get.The "ice-cream" cycle takes approximately 1 to 2 minutes to complete and sometimes needs to be put through the "re-spin" cycle if you get a sort of powdery consistency, but that's only if your freezer is extremely cold, and I wouldn't say that's a bad thing.So far, I have had no issues, and I think some of the problems people are talking about are because of user error and not reading the instruction book completely. Just my opinion. Checking out You Tube for suggestions, recipes etc., is extremely helpful as well. I viewed those before my Cremi arrived.I would suggest getting at least a couple or more pint containers as you will more than likely want to make up batches of different ice creams as you must freeze the mixture, after making, 24 hours prior to using the Cremi so plan ahead as you won't be making ice cream or sorbet the first day. Maybe a milkshake if you have other ice cream already. That was my only disappointment, but after figuring out the 24-hour thing, I was able to adjust my timing accordingly.I found a really good suggestions on YouTube about putting a very small amount of Xanthan Gum in the recipe for increased smoothness as when I use non fatted milks or plant milks, they tend to form ice crystals while freezing and make the ice cream not as smooth. So, the addition of this ingredient really helps with the texture of the lite ice creams. Makes it very smooth and creamy. Check recipes for amounts. I would suggest You Tube again.Overall, I think this was a super great purchase and really like this machine. It's fun, and interesting to make new recipes. I would definitely recommend this to someone and even give as a gift without hesitation. I don't think anyone would get disappointed in getting this. If something happened to mine after the warranty, I would definitely buy another one to replace it.I also hear that their customer service is very good, although, I haven't had to use them.So... Happy Ice Cream making!!!

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I LOVE Creami's I have the five choice machine that I've had for 2 years and when I saw the seven recipe one at Sam's on sale I splurged and bought it. I love being able to make Dole Whips in a variety of flavors as I buy the Dole whip powder online. I also love making a guacamole type creami in the summer it is so refreshing I just cut up three to four avocados depending on the size and the little cubes, then I add a couple of tablespoons of sour cream and then I'll add some salsa. We blend it on the soft ice cream speed and after we've spun it we will add some fresh cilantro and do it on a remix. There's a Facebook page that is from a website called tasty traveler and there must be hundreds of different ideas and recipes posted there.And for those of you who ... MoreI LOVE Creami's I have the five choice machine that I've had for 2 years and when I saw the seven recipe one at Sam's on sale I splurged and bought it. I love being able to make Dole Whips in a variety of flavors as I buy the Dole whip powder online. I also love making a guacamole type creami in the summer it is so refreshing I just cut up three to four avocados depending on the size and the little cubes, then I add a couple of tablespoons of sour cream and then I'll add some salsa. We blend it on the soft ice cream speed and after we've spun it we will add some fresh cilantro and do it on a remix. There's a Facebook page that is from a website called tasty traveler and there must be hundreds of different ideas and recipes posted there.And for those of you who have wear the gear has broken or shared itself major reason that happens is one that there was too much water base in the creamy container, or that the chunks of fruit etc were too large, that even though below the line if the mixture is slanted that can cause the blades to shave also when they say that it your freezer should be it seven below or seven degrees, all the people on the Facebook page and I will tell you that get your product out of the freezer and let it sit for maybe 20 minutes on your counter or put some warm water around your container of course with the lid on and do that cuz that your freezer is just too hard but ninja is pretty good at helping people I have not had a problem with my original machine and it's over 2 years old and I expect years of use with the one I have now also I think Walmart has some of the empty containers for for I think it was $17. Good luck have fun and there are so many great recipes especially for those that are diabetics or doing low carb just some really

Ninja Creami

Endless options for making ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes , gelato and smoothies with this appliance.For my first go round with this I made a basic Vanilla ice cream (my favorite) with the added Mix In option of crushed Oreo cookies. This was an absolute go!Tasted great - couldn’t believe it actually. No ice or mess to clean up as well.Simply follow the steps along with the recipes provided and you’re on your way.Less a star as you have to create bases that need to freeze for twenty four hours. In addition, The appliance comes with two pints for those bases .. Which is more than enough for my household - however something to consider if you want to make a bunch of bases at once.Also, the appliance is rather loud.. That honestly could just be a Njnja thing .. As ... MoreEndless options for making ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes , gelato and smoothies with this appliance.For my first go round with this I made a basic Vanilla ice cream (my favorite) with the added Mix In option of crushed Oreo cookies. This was an absolute go!Tasted great - couldn’t believe it actually. No ice or mess to clean up as well.Simply follow the steps along with the recipes provided and you’re on your way.Less a star as you have to create bases that need to freeze for twenty four hours. In addition, The appliance comes with two pints for those bases .. Which is more than enough for my household - however something to consider if you want to make a bunch of bases at once.Also, the appliance is rather loud.. That honestly could just be a Njnja thing .. As the other two Ninja appliances I own are loud as well.Outside of that .. This Ninja Creami is fun.. Doesn’t take up a bunch of counter space and has a modern streamlined look to it. Fits the aesthetics of our space and home well.If you don’t mind another appliance and a twenty four hour turn around time - consider this one.Easily found at Ninja directly and Walmart.

Quick, easy to use, easy to clean, great ice cream

best purchase I have made in a long time. Innovative design. I invested in extra containers so I can prepare eight pints in advance and put them in my freezer and whip up ice cream in a jiffy in the evening. great flexibility to make light ice cream ice milk vegan sorbet and frozen yogurt varieties. lots of recipes online. lots of mix in ideas. glad the containers are only pint size. shared between 2 or three people keeps you within a healthy serving size otherwise we would end up eating more than is wise for sure. it does sound turbocharged and is pretty loud when working but no louder than the saws and air compressors and things my husband has been using doing house remodel and last a lot shorter. of time. we have had at least three other designs of ice cream ... Morebest purchase I have made in a long time. Innovative design. I invested in extra containers so I can prepare eight pints in advance and put them in my freezer and whip up ice cream in a jiffy in the evening. great flexibility to make light ice cream ice milk vegan sorbet and frozen yogurt varieties. lots of recipes online. lots of mix in ideas. glad the containers are only pint size. shared between 2 or three people keeps you within a healthy serving size otherwise we would end up eating more than is wise for sure. it does sound turbocharged and is pretty loud when working but no louder than the saws and air compressors and things my husband has been using doing house remodel and last a lot shorter. of time. we have had at least three other designs of ice cream makers. this makes equally good ice cream but is so much easier and more convenient to use as well as faster but the thing I love the most other than the ice cream is it is so easy to clean. many of the other designs have crevices and curves and other areas that get dirty in our difficult to clean and made me dread making the ice cream since I am the designated cleanup person. we love it

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I love this product. If you want to make regular ice cream this might be a bit unnecessary, or if you want to make something spontaneously. But if you want specialty flavors, low calories or high-protein alternatives, this is fantastic.The not so great: You have to freeze your pint for about 24 hrs (you can get away with a bit less depending on your recipe) before you make it, the machine is LOUD and you often will have to respin it a few times to get it ready to eat (as some suggest, adding a couple tbsps of liquid between spins helps thaw out the ice cream faster and get to the desired consistency with fewer respins).Why I think it's still worth it: I love getting guilt-free low-carb and high-protein alternatives. It's mind-blowing to get a delicious sorbet ... MoreI love this product. If you want to make regular ice cream this might be a bit unnecessary, or if you want to make something spontaneously. But if you want specialty flavors, low calories or high-protein alternatives, this is fantastic.The not so great: You have to freeze your pint for about 24 hrs (you can get away with a bit less depending on your recipe) before you make it, the machine is LOUD and you often will have to respin it a few times to get it ready to eat (as some suggest, adding a couple tbsps of liquid between spins helps thaw out the ice cream faster and get to the desired consistency with fewer respins).Why I think it's still worth it: I love getting guilt-free low-carb and high-protein alternatives. It's mind-blowing to get a delicious sorbet out of a can of fruit and nothing else. I love making creative fruit flavor combinations and I found a great recipe that tastes just like soft serve. I also recommend buying extra pints to have in your freezer, especially the ones that come with a silicone top, which is easier to put on and take off.