Instead of churning the ice cream like a traditional machine would, the Ninja CREAMi spins a frozen base until it reaches the right consistency. With churned ice cream, the mix-ins would be added before freezing, but when using the Ninja, you introduce them afterward. The appliance has a special setting for mixing in the chosen additions, evenly incorporating them into the ice cream.
The Ninja CREAMi is most commonly associated with making easy ice cream recipes, but owners of the appliance have also used the machine to make other treats, like frozen cocktails and milkshakes. Netizens are sharing the resourceful ways they are revamping traditional overnight oats recipes with the appliance. Dumping oatmeal and ingredients into the CREAMi to chill before removing to thaw and using the smoothie bowl setting to remix