f you are looking for an easy homemade ice cream that actually tastes fresh and flavorful, this Ninja Creami strawberry ice cream is one of my favorite recipes to make. It is creamy, slightly sweet, and has that real strawberry flavor that you just do not get from store-bought ice cream.
What I like most about this recipe is how simple it is. You only need a few ingredients, and the Ninja Creami does all the work. It is one of those recipes that feels a little healthier and more homemade, but still tastes like a treat.
I have made this a few times now, and it is one of those recipes that turns out consistently as long as you follow a few key steps. If you have a Ninja Creami, this is definitely one to keep in your rotation.
If you like Ninja Creami Recipes try out this recipe for Ninja Creami Strawberry Sorbet or Ninja Creami Raspberry Sorbet
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Why You Will Like Strawberry Ice Cream
Strawberry ice cream is the perfect blend of sweet and refreshing flavors that can appeal to a broad range of palates.
- Creamy texture without needing heavy ingredients
- Fresh strawberry flavor in every bite
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Perfect for a quick dessert or snack
- Customizable based on what you have on hand
Ingredients Needed for Strawberry Ice Cream
This recipe you can transform into any kind of flavor imaginable. It’s a basic recipe for vanilla ice cream.
- Greek Yogurt - I like Sigis Greek yogurt because it contains a lot of protein
- Almond Milk - I’m lactose intolerant and can’t have milk or heavy cream in my recipes. Fair life drinks also upset my stomach cause there is still milk in them.
- Vanilla Pudding Mix - This helps thicken the ice cream when Spinning Around in the machine
- Strawberries - Fresh or frozen both work. Frozen strawberries can give an even thicker texture.
- Mix Ins - Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup, Crushed Oreos, Candy Bars, Chopped up chocolate, nuts, blended fruit, honey or agave for sweetener, the list goes on and on.
How to Make Strawberry Ice Cream in a Ninja Creami
Combine yogurt, milk, sliced strawberries, and vanilla pudding in a blender such as a magic bullet. Pour into to Ninja Creami pint containers. Freeze for 24 hours.
Following manufacturer's instructions, insert pint container into outer bowl. Push 'Ice Cream' button. When done spinning, push 'Re-spin' button and add in chocolate chips
Variations to Try
- Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream - 1 tablespoon cream cheese, ⅓ cup sugar, ¾ cup heavy cream, 1 cup milk, 3-4 sandwich or Oreo cookies.
- Ninja Creami Frozen Yogurt - I blended mixed berries into this.
- Protein Ice Cream - 1 container of Chocolate or Vanilla Fair Life Protein Drink
- Ninja Creami Cherry Sorbet - contains chunks of chocolate, cherries, and vanilla ice cream
- Ninja Creami Sorbet Ice Cream - 1 15 oz container of fruit cocktail + Plus
- Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream - 1 tablespoon cream cheese, ⅓ cup sugar, ¾ cup heavy cream, 1 cup milk, 1 - 2 drops of green food coloring, 2 tablespoons of chopped chocolate chips
Pro Tips
- Freeze the mixture completely flat for even processing
- Do not skip the re-spin if it looks crumbly at first
- Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor
- Adjust sweetness after blending if needed
- Add a splash of milk before re-spinning if it is too dry
Storage
Re-spin before serving again for the best texture
Store in the Ninja Creami pint container
Keep frozen until ready to eat
Enjoy exploring these delightful flavors!
Recipe FAQS
No the manual that came with the Ninja Creami recommends that you do not use that. You need to blend it first so the machine lasts longer.
No, absolutely not! It depends on your fitness goals and the type of recipe you are looking.
Yes you sure can! Instead of regular milk use almond or oat milk.
No, My frozen yogurt was ready to be blended in the Ninja Creami after 6 hours. Add image
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Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: Ninja Creami
- Cuisine: American
Description
This strawberry ice cream is made in the Ninja Creami. You can basically take any type of fresh fruit and do the same with this easy base ice cream recipe. I like to use a base of vanilla yogurt, almond milk, and vanilla pudding to help thicken the ice cream.
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt
- 1 cup almond milk
- ¾ cup of fresh cut strawberries
- 1 to 2 tablespoons vanilla pudding mix
Instructions
Combine yogurt, milk, sliced strawberries, and vanilla pudding in a blender such as a magic bullet. Pour into to Ninja Creami pint containers. Freeze for 24 hours.
Following manufacturer's instructions, insert pint container into outer bowl. Push 'Ice Cream' button. When done spinning, push 'Re-spin' button and add in chocolate chips
Notes
You can use frozen strawberries or any type of frozen fruit for this!
7 WW points (for whole pint)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 26g
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
Jenna says
This is a great strawberry ice cream recipe!
Jerry Lee says
I loved this. You could really taste the strawberries and it was so creamy and delicious!