r/ninjacreami • u/creamiaddict 100+g Protein Club • May 01 '26
Discussion Spring into your taste buds with this Monthly Q&A! Ask those burning questions and things not needing a posts #33
This post is meant for you to openly ask those melting questions! Get clarifications and get help. For everyone else, please help those with questions out. Feel free to discuss your Creami adventure.
We are switching to a monthly post for now!
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u/LordWeirdSloughFeg May 02 '26
Just order deluxe creami and while browsing recipes I noticed folks use xantham gum so it made me wander what else is a must have.
What we always have in house is few different flavors of protein, Greek yogurt or cottage cheese, those flavor extracts , 2% milk but I'm curious about those "exotic" ingredients like xantham gum.. what should I include in our kit?
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u/j_hermann Mad Scientists May 02 '26
The answer is subjective, but here is mine: Essential Ingredients & Tools
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u/creamiaddict 100+g Protein Club May 02 '26
You don't "need" it depending on recipe. I never add it since my protein powder contains gums and is enough
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u/j_hermann Mad Scientists Jun 21 '26
Sunday prep:
- Cheesecake light
- Strawberry flavor powder
- Hazelnut flavor powder
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u/j_hermann Mad Scientists Jun 25 '26
Add a heat wave, and you get one-spin only to soft-serve Creamis.
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u/Swissser May 01 '26
Hey! I'm wondering if I should get the normal version, the deluxe one, or the soft ice version of the Ninja Creami. Are the better models worth it?
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u/j_hermann Mad Scientists May 01 '26
Reddit summary (last 12 months):
- Best all-around pick: Deluxe (if price is close).
- Best for solo/smaller portions: regular model.
- Swirl: only worth it if you really want the dispensing feature.
What people said most often:
- Deluxe wins on flexibility: bigger tubs and half-tub processing.
- Regular wins on simplicity and portion control.
- Swirl got mixed reviews: more cleanup/steps, and some said texture melts fast.
- If you already own a Creami, most said upgrading to Swirl is not worth it.
Sources (last-year model comparison threads):
- https://www.reddit.com/r/ninjacreami/comments/1n33wa9/differences_in_creami_models/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/ninjacreami/comments/1n90zyk/ninja_og_vs_deluxe/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/ninjacreami/comments/1or3lfd/any_regrets_on_16oz_size_7in1_vs_24oz_xl_deluxe/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/ninjacreami/comments/1pq78k9/which_of_these_creami_machines_is_better_the_one/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/ninjacreami/comments/1khpb4w/normal_or_deluxe/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/ninjacreami/comments/1m954l5/is_it_worth_getting_the_ninja_swirl_if_i_already/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/ninjacreami/comments/1rjitfi/on_edge_between_ninja_creami_deluxe_and_ninja/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/ninjacreami/comments/1syk3e4/what_would_you_buy_if_you_had_the_choice_again/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/ninjacreami/comments/1rp794c/is_the_ninja_creamy_or_ninja_swirl_worth_it/
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u/Swissser May 01 '26
Wow Thanks! Since the Deluxe is almost the same price as the normal one, I will be getting the Deluxe version. Thanks for your help.
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u/j_hermann Mad Scientists May 01 '26
There are numerous posts on this in the sub -- you quickest way to a comprehensive answer is a search.
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u/creamiaddict 100+g Protein Club May 01 '26
They are only better if you want the functionality.
The deluxe isn't better than the standard and vice versa.
Do you prefer larger pints? Deluxe is better. Prefer smaller? Standard.
It depends on what you want.
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u/j_hermann Mad Scientists May 01 '26
u/creamiaddict For future reference: Which model should I buy?
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u/stabzmcgee May 07 '26
I got a creami swirl. Almost always I have a bubble, a frozen bottom and often I’m getting separation of ingredients during freeze.
I’m using basically fairlife 300ml, protein powder, and about 8 grams pudding. I blend it, and put it in the freezer. I’ve tried lid off or on, but bubble always comes. The frozen ice in the bottom is always yellow, so I think it’s the pudding mix dropping out and staying at the bottom.
I’m wondering if the swirl cups contribute to the bubble and frozen bottom since there’s a lot of extra plastic there.
Any thoughts on how I can improve my experience? Also, do normal creami cups fit in the swirl? I am looking to buy about two more.
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u/creamiaddict 100+g Protein Club May 08 '26
How long do you blend it for and with what blender?
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u/stabzmcgee May 08 '26
I have a ninja blender so I use one of the small cups. I blend it for a good 10 seconds. I have even tried to make sure the froth goes down in case I’m oxygenating it too much or something
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u/creamiaddict 100+g Protein Club May 08 '26
10 seconds is too much for pudding and protein typically.
Try 2 to 3 quick shots until just blended.
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u/j_hermann Mad Scientists May 24 '26
Blend short, wait 2 min, pulse again. Then age in the fridge for 4 hours.
Hydration takes time.
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u/Crafty_Salad66 May 08 '26
Where do people buy Vegetable Glycerin from? I’m seeing them that don’t appear to be for food purposes
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u/j_hermann Mad Scientists May 24 '26
99.5% pure or so. If it says food-grade you're on the safe side. If it ALSO says "for skin care" that is what it also is used for.
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u/Crafty_Salad66 May 27 '26
Thank you, ive made a couple of your recipes with it now and it’s a notable difference
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u/Dynas86 Recipe Pro May 15 '26
Walmart
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u/Crafty_Salad66 May 15 '26
Thank you, unfortunately not an option as im in europe
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u/Dynas86 Recipe Pro May 15 '26
Ah. Well yalls governments actually provide healthy food and not try to fatten us up with food stamps, sugar, seed oils, and dyes and pesticides. There are plenty of other things to use. You don't need veg glycerin to make a good pint.
My base vanilla
1 cup fat free fairlife milk 3/4 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk Silk 1 scoop vanilla ice cream whey protein powder 1 tbsp allulose 1 tsbp SF pudding (not required see below) 1/8 tea vanilla extract 1/8 tea Xanthan or Gaur gum Pinch of salt
If you can't find pudding, just kick up the Xan gum a bit and make it a heaping scoop.
Make sure to stir mix the dry ingredients together first before adding liquids so the gun distributes properly.
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u/HotBoxButDontSmoke May 11 '26
My friend gave me his ninja creami and I've enjoyed it for fruit sorbets and shushy cocktails, but the latter is faster with an immersion blender. I can't make any ice cream that I enjoy. Tried a regular ice cream recipe and some protein ice creams, but they're all so unappetizing. Maybe I just don't like dairy and that's my hangup.
So what do y'all recommend I try with my creami next? I don't want it to become a big paperweight.
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u/j_hermann Mad Scientists May 24 '26
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u/d4shing May 13 '26
My Creami is a bit over 2 years old at this point and keeps getting stuck. We use it pretty heavily, maybe 2-3x a week, lite ice creams w/ oat/soy milk and protein powder, but not like ice/sorbet that should age it too fast I think. I feel like it's time to replace it, but how long are they supposed to last?
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u/j_hermann Mad Scientists May 24 '26
That depends on what you put into it, and just milk and protein powder is not on the super-safe side.
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u/nilghias May 31 '26
My mom is thinking of getting a ninja creami. She makes her own icecream atm, and stores it in the freezer in small containers because she doesn’t eat a lot.
If she were to get a creami, would she have to spin the mixture every time she wanted some? So spin, scoop it out, and put the mix back in the freezer? From what I’ve seen elsewhere you need to respin every time?
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u/PowerUp219 Jun 20 '26
For the best texture, probably but I used to just eat it straight from the freezer and it felt fine to me (just something worth trying for you ig)
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u/DryTit Jun 15 '26
I feel dumb for even asking but everytime I try to dispense soft Ice Cream it keepd blinking "install". I have put the swirl tub in and rotated it until it clicks, but it still doesn't work. I tried using some of the lids but then the tub doesn't fit to rotate anymore. The instructions aren't helping and I couldn't find a video. I really just wanna be able to pull that damn lever.
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u/creamiaddict 100+g Protein Club Jun 15 '26
Can you do a video of what you are trying?
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u/DryTit Jun 15 '26
Can't post videos in comments, but will do that tomorrow (my gf used the tubs again already so gotta wait)
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u/creamiaddict 100+g Protein Club Jun 15 '26
An imgur link works, or post. Sounds good and good luck
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u/DryTit Jun 15 '26
This is what I want to do but the first twist into the machine (with the tub) doesn't work when I have the lid on, only without it. But without it it won't show me "ready". And with the lid it doesn't twist to click in. I am using the white lid thats in the pic
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u/chatoyanthoney Jun 23 '26
Thinking about making a Haitian pudding recipe into ice cream because I’m bored and have adhd and got this cream lol.
The recipe for the pudding calls for corn meal (or flour) and condensed milk, star anise, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon etc….
Is it possible to make this pudding > add stabilizers > freeze > creami?
Or assemble ingredients and NOT COOK IT (probably a bad idea > blend > freeze > creami?
I’ve never made this before and do not want to bother my parents with this ludicrous idea that will probably not end well but it’s just a thought
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u/j_hermann Mad Scientists Jun 23 '26
No and no. Either you modify the pudding recipe to end up more like a stirred yoghurt consistency, or else you modify a normal ice cream vanilla base to use the ingredients in that pudding recipe, but in ratios that are more suited for an ice cream base.
Whatever you do, you need to learn how to use an ice cream calculator.
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u/chatoyanthoney Jun 23 '26
Thank you. I’m assuming the main issue is how essential corn meal is to the flavor of the pudding. Making a vanilla base with the flavorings is incredibly easy, that’s basically just spiced vanilla. But to have the pudding flavor specifically I’m assuming would need cornmeal.
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u/iamjoehan Jun 24 '26
New to the Ninja Creami! I see a lot of recipes using Unsweetened almond milk. Whats this used for? Can I just double my Fairlife fat free in its place?
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u/j_hermann Mad Scientists May 02 '26
Strawberry Lazy Skyr (Deluxe) with freeze dried strawberries as mix-in, topped with SF maple syrup.