Is the Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl worth it?

It is worth it if you eat frozen desserts often and want soft serve, sorbet or protein ice cream from your own ingredients. If you want instant freezing without planning ahead, a compressor machine suits you better.

How is it different from the original CREAMi?

The Scoop & Swirl adds six soft-serve programs, including Fruit Whip, Frozen Custard, CreamiFit, Swirled Frozen Yogurt and Lite Ice Cream, for swirled rather than only scooped output. The core process of freezing a pint and then processing it is the same.

How long do I have to freeze the pint?

Plan on about 24 hours in a freezer set to roughly 0°F (-18°C) before processing. Softer or higher-fat bases may need a little longer.

Can I make dairy-free or vegan ice cream?

Yes. The machine processes whatever base you freeze, so oat, almond, coconut and soy bases work, as do fruit-only sorbets. Very low-fat bases can come out icier and may need a re-spin.

What comes in the box?

Expect the motor base, at least one CREAMi pint with a storage lid, and a processing lid. Check the listing for the exact pint count, since bundle sizes vary.

Ninja machines tend to drop during Black Friday, Prime Day and back-to-school sales, and older CREAMi models get cut when a new version launches. Compare the current price with its recent range before buying.

Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl 13-in-1 Ice Cream Maker

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Our take on the Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl 13-in-1 Ice Cream Maker

The Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl is a countertop frozen-dessert maker that spins a pre-frozen pint base into scooped ice cream, soft serve, sorbet, frozen yogurt or custard. It has 13 one-touch programs, including six soft-serve modes like Fruit Whip, CreamiFit and Lite Ice Cream, and you control the ingredients, so low-sugar, dairy-free, vegan and high-protein bases all work. It is not a compressor machine: you freeze the pint yourself for about 24 hours before processing. No price was available for this page, so check the current best price against its recent range before buying.

What reviewers say

Owners of the CREAMi line generally praise how well it turns protein shakes and fruit into thick, scoopable desserts and like the ingredient control. Common complaints are the 24-hour freeze time, the counter footprint and occasional crumbly or icy results that need a re-spin.

Pros

Thick, scoopable texture from simple bases
Protein ice cream and fruit sorbet come out well
Easy one-button programs
Cuts spending on store-bought pints

Cons

Must plan a day ahead to freeze pints
Some bases come out icy or powdery on the first spin
Large footprint on the counter
Pint containers and lids add to cleanup

About the Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl 13-in-1 Ice Cream Maker

The Ninja® CREAMi® Scoop & Swirl turns almost anything into ice cream, soft serve, and much more at the touch of a button. Bring the ice cream shop to your countertop with Creamify Technology®—now with soft serve. From one-ingredient fruit sorbets to protein-packed, low-calorie desserts, create customizable treats as unique as you are. Customize flavor, control ingredients, and create classic scooped or swirled treats—the possibilities are endless.

• SCOOP OR SWIRL: Customize flavors and choose between classic scooped or swirled treats. With 13 unique one-touch programs, there’s a frozen treat for everyone.

• 6 ADDED SOFT SERVE PROGRAMS: Create rich, creamy swirled treats at the touch of a button with Soft Serve, Fruit Whip, Frozen Custard, CreamiFit, Swirled Frozen Yogurt and Lite Ice Cream.

• CUSTOMIZATION: Control ingredients for low sugar, dairy-free, lower calorie, nut-free, highprotein, and vegan options. Your flavor, your mix-ins, your way.

• SOFT SERVE AT HOME: Creamify Technology transforms scoops or spins soft serve programs at faster speeds to create smooth, creamy textures for perfect soft serve.

• 2-IN-1 CREAMIFIT PROGRAM: An innovative program engineered to process lower-calorie, high-protein treats. It’s the one-spin solution to make the perfect pint

• MIX-INS: Customize the flavor and texture of your CREAMi Classics by mixing in your favorite chocolate, nuts, candy, fruit, and more.

• EASY TO CLEAN: 2-in-1 Pints, lids, paddle and swirl press are all BPA-free and dishwasher safe.

• FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN: Share cones and make memories. The automatic Soft Serve Handle has 3 speed settings, making swirling cones easy, interactive, and fun for all ages.

• WHATS INCLUDED: Motor base, (2) CREAMi 2-in-1 Pints with nozzles and storage lids, dispensing lid with swirl press, outer bowl and lid, Creamerizer Paddle, pull-out drip tray and 30+ handcrafted recipes.

• *Source: Circana LLC, Retail Tracking Service, U.S. dollar sales, 52 weeks ending Jan 4 2025 / 52 weeks ending Jan 6 2024/ 52 weeks ending Jan 7 2023 / 52 weeks ending Jan 8 2022 (Ice Cream/Yogurt Makers, Model NC301)

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Brand

Ninja

Color

Silver

Capacity

16 ounces

Special Feature

Automatic Shut-Off, Built-In Timer, Digital Display, Programmable

Material

Plastic, Stainless Steel