Do I need to freeze the base first?

Yes. The pint base must be frozen solid, which takes about 24 hours, before the machine shaves and churns it.

Can it make protein ice cream?

Yes. Owners commonly use protein shakes and low-sugar bases, and the machine churns them into a thick dessert.

How much does one batch make?

One pint per cycle. There is no larger bowl, so big batches mean running several pints.

Is it dishwasher-safe?

The pint containers and lids are hand-wash only. The paddle also needs hand washing.

How is it different from a compressor ice cream maker?

A compressor machine freezes and churns liquid base in one go. The CREAMi needs a pre-frozen pint but gives thicker, scoopable results with less guesswork.

What comes in the box?

The motor base, a Creamerizer paddle, and pint containers with lids for freezing and storage.

Where is the Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker NC301 cheapest?

At Amazon, for $229.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker NC301?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,155 ratings.

Where can I buy the Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker NC301?

14 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot, SharkNinja, Target.

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What reviewers say

4.5 / 51,155 ratings

Owners rate it highly for texture and versatility, especially for protein ice cream and custom flavors. Complaints center on the overnight freeze, small batch size and cleanup.

What people mention

TexturePraisedOwners say the result is thick and scoopable, closer to real ice cream than blended frozen fruit.
Freeze timeCriticisedReviewers note the base has to freeze for about a day before you can churn it.
Batch sizeMixedThe single pint is handy for portions but too small for families or parties.
CleaningCriticisedThe pint, lid and paddle are hand-wash only and take some effort to clean.
VersatilityPraisedPeople like using protein shakes, yogurt and fruit for custom flavors and mix-ins.

About the Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker NC301

The Ninja CREAMi NC301 turns a frozen base into ice cream, sorbet, gelato, milkshakes and more. You control the ingredients, so you can make low-sugar, keto, dairy-free and vegan treats. Mix-ins such as chocolate, nuts, candy and fruit can be added to customize flavor and texture.

To use it, prep a base, freeze it overnight, then process it. Creamify Technology breaks a uniform frozen block down into a smooth, creamy texture. Seven one-touch programs set the speed, pressure and time: Ice Cream, Sorbet, Gelato, Milkshake, Smoothie Bowl, Lite Ice Cream and Mix-in. The Re-spin function makes a processed treat softer and creamier.

The containers, lids and paddle are top-rack dishwasher safe. This unit is only compatible with Ninja CREAMi NC299 and NC300 pint accessories. It does not fit NC100, NC200 or NC500 Series pints. The SKU number on the bottom of the unit shows which model you have.

Model

Ninja CREAMi NC301

Color

Cloud Silver

Material

Stainless steel

Capacity

16 oz. pints

Power

800 watts, 120 volts

Programs

7 one-touch programs: Ice Cream, Sorbet, Gelato, Milkshake, Smoothie Bowl, Lite Ice Cream, Mix-in