This Blog Post Includes Multiple Healthy Ninja Creami Recipes. Jump to the Flavor You Are Interested in:

Strawberry | Vanilla | Coffee | Banana Choc | Cookies & Cream | Pistachio Cranberry | Lemon | Date & Peanut Butter

Why I Created These Healthy Ninja Creami Recipes 💛

I genuinely think I need a separate freezer just for our Ninja Creami obsession.

Ice cream has become such a normal part of life in our house that my 7-year-old knows exactly how to use the Ninja Creami machine. If she’s home, it’s her job. She clicks the pint in, locks it, presses the ice cream button, and announces when it’s time to use the re-spin function. I just freeze the ingredients now — apparently that’s my role.

And honestly? I’m completely fine with that, because I know what’s in it.

These healthy Ninja Creami recipes are for families like mine and may be yours. Families with a sweet tooth who eat ice cream often. Families who want dessert to feel fun and comforting — without feeding their kids ultra-processed junk every night.

This is healthy, creamy ice cream for a health-conscious mom who wants the best of both worlds. 

Would You Also Like to Try Frozen Yogurt Later?

Before you scroll on to all those creamy healthy ice cream flavors, I just wanted to let you know that I recently created a Ninja Creami Frozen Yogurt collection.

From classic staples like Vanilla, Chocolate, and Strawberry to something a little different like Peach Fro Yo and Greek Honey, these are naturally high in protein, full of probiotics, and made with good-quality Greek yogurt and simple ingredients.

If you love healthy desserts that still feel like a treat, you’re going to love these.

👉 Check Out The Ninja Creami Frozen Yogurt Collection Here.

Here Is What You Will Need To Make This Homemade Ice Cream

Ninja Creami Machine Of course:

You might already have the Ninja Creami ice cream machine, but if you don’t and are considering getting one, here it is on Amazon. It’s worth every penny in my opinion.

Extra Pint Containers, If You Are a True Ice Cream Lover:

With all the exciting flavors I always want to try, I found that the three pint containers it comes with is often not enough, so I stocked up with a few more.

Now I can have multiple flavors in the freezer, so I can grab whichever one I feel like at the time and don’t have to wait for 24 hours to freeze another batch. See the link below where you can get genuine Ninja Creami Pints. Genuine ones are the best, cause not all compatible containers fit very well, so watch out.

Ingredients to Make Perfect Healthy Ice Cream:

And last, but not least, a few ingredients that will make your healthy Ninja Creami recipes rich, creamy and taste like real store-bought ice cream, check them out below.

You can click on the images below to go straight to the products on Amazon.

Natural Ingredients That Make The Ice Cream Taste And Feel Like Proper Ice Cream

You can buy these ingredients from your local grocery store or a health store, but for convenience I included some products you can quickly order on Amazon if you want.

Choose one type of sweetener you prefer. If you love the taste of honey and don’t mind your ice creams have that little touch of honey sweetness, go for honey. If you prefer a more classic taste and do not want the honey to overpower the ice cream, then raw, unrefined sugar or coconut sugar is the way to go.

Raw sugar or coconut sugar are my preferences as they don’t clash too much with ice cream flavors.

And if I want to create a low sugar recipe altogether, then I use Pure Monk Fruit sweetener or organic allulose. These are perfect if you want low-carb ice cream or are watching your sugar intake. Many of my clients with diabetes make ice creams with these sweeteners. They are natural.

Bottom line is, you don’t need all of them; just choose one that you think will work best for you.

If you decide to make the Date and Peanut butter ice cream flavor, which you will find below in the flavor collection, then use Medjool dates to sweeten the ice cream instead of sugar.

Liquid Natural Sweetener Options

If you prefer, instead of sugar, you can try natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey. These will change flavor slightly as they have their own flavor, but to many recipes, this can be a tasty addition. I like using maple syrup in combination with bananas or pistachio flavors. Honey also works well with these.

Sugar Free Natural Sweeteners

If you prefer a low-carb or keto-friendly option, or simply want to watch your sugar intake, then you can use one of these instead of sugar or honey.

Natural Thickeners

Below are the ingredients I use to create a perfect ice cream texture naturally, just like store-bought ice cream, but without artificial or synthetic thickeners.

Yes, you can skip these, but your ice cream might not turn out very creamy without them, or the milk and cream can sometimes split or stay icy even after multiple spins.

A little goes a long way. See more info below to understand how they work and what they are.

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Healthy Ninja Creami Recipes: What “Healthy” Means Here 🌱

Let’s be clear — this is not diet ice cream.

I’m not trying to convince my family that frozen fruit tastes like gelato. I want real ice cream texture, real sweetness, and real enjoyment — just made with simple ingredients instead of a long list of additives.

On this page, healthy means:

• No refined white sugar
• No artificial sweeteners
• Lighter fat balance without sacrificing creaminess
• We use fresh, real cream and milk (no pudding mixes full of additives). If you need dairy-free options, I have a Plant-Based Ninja Creami Flavors HERE
• Natural ingredients
• Family-friendly ice cream without protein powder, but I do have a collection that does have protein powder, see below ⬇️

If you want to see my Ninja Creami protein ice cream recipes, I have a collection with 8+ different high-protein ice cream flavors for you to try, including the popular Chunky Monkey protein ice cream. In those recipes, I use clean protein powder without artificial additives. Check them out here: Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream Recipes. And they are way cheaper than the store-bought protein ice creams. 

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How I Sweeten These Healthy Ninja Creami Recipes 🍁🍌

Ice cream needs to be sweet. I’m not trying to retrain anyone’s taste buds — these recipes are meant to taste like proper ice cream, just made with better choices. And a fraction of the cost of commercial ice cream.

Here’s how I approach sweetness in this collection and why different recipes use different sweeteners.

🍁 Maple Syrup

When I use pure maple syrup, it usually stands on its own. It’s naturally sweet, well-balanced, and works especially well in coffee, chocolate, and nut-based flavours.

Just make sure it’s 100% pure maple syrup (from a tree). “Maple-flavoured syrup” is usually made from refined sugars and flavouring and isn’t the same thing.

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🌴 Dates (Fruit-Based Sweetness)

Dried dates are fruit, and when used properly, they can sweeten an entire pint on their own. They add natural sweetness, richness, and a subtle caramel flavour, which is why date-based recipes don’t need any extra sugar. I use organic pitted Medjool dates; I find they have the perfect texture to thicken the ice creams. 

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🍌🍓 Fruit-Based Ice Creams

Fruit adds flavour and creaminess, but on its own, it’s often not quite sweet enough to feel like ice cream.

For fruit-based Ninja Creami recipes, I usually pair fruit with:

• a small amount of maple syrup
• raw sugar
• or coconut sugar (I get this one from Amazon)

That way the ice cream still tastes indulgent and familiar.

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Want to Reduce Sugar Altogether?

If you prefer, you can swap the natural sugars in these recipes for monk fruit sweetener — it works beautifully in the Ninja Creami. Pure monk fruit sweetener (that does not contain erythritol) is a bit expensive, but a little goes a long way, so I am willing to pay for purity and health. I use this one from Amazon. Because it’s all natural, it’s safe for kids and the whole family.

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Why I Don’t Use Artificial Sweeteners Here

Because my family eats ice cream often, I prefer using small amounts of real sugar and real ingredients rather than artificial sweeteners and long ingredient lists.

It’s all about balance — and peace of mind.

How I Make Healthy Ninja Creami Ice Cream Creamy (Without Artificial Additives) 🥄

Store-bought ice cream gets its texture from stabilisers, gums, and emulsifiers. I wanted that same creamy texture — without the ingredient list. This is one of the main reasons why I bought the Ninja Creami ice cream maker afterall. 

Here’s how I do it at home:

🥛Milk + Cream Balance

Instead of using a full cup of heavy cream, I use:

• ¼ cup fresh cream
• fresh milk to fill the rest of the Ninja Creami pint (always add it as a last ingredient, as you might need a little less is some recipes and a little more in others to fill to that Max Fill line)

Using more fresh milk and a little less heavy cream keeps the ice cream lighter in saturated fat while still creamy and satisfying.

Coconut milk or cream can also be used, but I created a separate collection if you are looking for Dairy-Free Ice cream made with the Ninja Creami ice cream machine. Check them out here. Dairy Free Ninja Creami Recipes.

I tend not to use unsweetened almond milk or any almond milk as I find it makes the ice cream doens’t turn out very creamy and taste rather “diety” which is not what I am trying to achieve for these recipes.

🍶Cream Cheese (Just a Little)

One tablespoon of cream cheese helps:

• smooth the texture
• reduce iciness
• add richness without extra cream
• yes, you can use light cream cheese

It’s optional, but once you try it, you’ll understand why I use it so often.

🌿Xanthan Gum (Optional but Helpful)

Xanthan gum is natural, plant-based, and used in very small amounts. It helps create a smooth, creamy, perfect texture similar to store-bought ice cream, without needing multiple additives.

If you skip it, the ice cream will still work — it just won’t be quite as silky.

🌱Guar Gum (Also Optional, but recommended for texture)

You might also notice that some of my recipes include a tiny amount of guar gum, usually alongside xanthan gum.

Guar gum is a natural fibre made from guar beans, and it’s commonly used in food to improve thickness and creaminess. It’s completely plant-based and suitable for dairy-free and vegan recipes too.

I like using guar gum together with xanthan gum because they do slightly different jobs:

• Xanthan gum helps bind water and fat together, which reduces iciness and gives that smooth, scoopable texture.
• Guar gum adds softness and elasticity, which helps the ice cream feel creamier and less brittle after freezing.

When you use them together, you get a more balanced texture — creamy, stable, and closer to real store-bought ice cream without needing artificial additives or pudding mixes.

That said, guar gum is very powerful, so a little goes a long way. I usually only use about ⅛ teaspoon at most. Too much and the mixture can become thick or gummy before freezing, which isn’t what we want.

If you only want to use one, xanthan gum is the priority. Guar gum is the supporting act, not the star.

I use a bit of both to get the best result.

Ok, now that we covered all this, let’s move on to our first recipe, Strawberry cream. 👇

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2. Vanilla Ninja Creami Base

Vanilla is the foundation of so many Ninja Creami flavours, using healthy basic ingredients, so it has its own dedicated post with variations and tips.

👉 See the Healthy Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream Base Recipe here

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3. Coffee Ninja Creami Ice Cream

Ingredients

• ½ cup freshly brewed coffee, cooled to room temperature
• 1 cup whole milk
• ¼ cup fresh cream
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (optional)

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the Ninja Creami pint container or blender.
2. Blend until smooth and fully combined.
3. Freeze for approximately 24 hours until solid in the pint container.
4. Process using the Lite Ice Cream setting.
5. Re-spin once if needed for a smoother texture.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: ~195
Protein: 5g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Sugar: 14g
Fat: 10g
Saturated fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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4. Banana Chocolate Ninja Creami Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 cup whole milk
• ¼ cup fresh cream
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or natural unrefined sugar (cane or coconut)
• 2 tablespoons organic cacao powder
• 1 tablespoon cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips for your mix ins (optional)
• ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (optional)

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the Ninja Creami pint.
2. Blend until completely smooth using an immersion blender. Or you can blend in a regular blender and transfer to the pint.
3. Freeze for 24 hours until solid.
4. Spin on the Ice Cream setting.
5. Re-spin once if needed.
6. Enjoy your rich banana chocolate ice cream

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: ~240
Protein: 6g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Sugar: 20g
Fat: 13g
Saturated fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 35mg

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5. Cookies & Cream Ninja Creami Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk
• ¼ cup fresh cream
• 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or raw sugar
• 1 tablespoon cream cheese
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3–4 gluten-free, low-sugar cookies, chopped
• ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (optional)

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients except the cookies to the pint and blend until smooth with an immersion blender. Or you can use a regular blender and transfer the mixture into the pint after. 
2. Freeze for approximately 24 hours until solid.
3. Process using the Ice Cream setting.
4. Create a small hole in the centre, add the cookies, and use the Mix-In function.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: ~260
Protein: 5g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Sugar: 19g
Fat: 14g
Saturated fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 40mg

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6. Pistachio Cranberry Ninja Creami Ice Cream

Ingredients

• ¾ cup whole milk
• ¼ cup fresh cream
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or natural raw sugar like cane or coconut (see above where to get)
• ¼ cup pistachios
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sugar dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon cream cheese
• ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (optional)

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the Ninja Creami pint container.
2. Blend until the pistachios are finely chopped and the mixture is smooth. Or you can use a regular blender and transfer to a pint container after everything is blended.
3. Freeze for approximately 24 hours until solid.
4. Spin on the Ice Cream setting and re-spin if needed.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: ~275
Protein: 7g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Sugar: 17g
Fat: 16g
Saturated fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 35mg

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7. Lemon Ninja Creami Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk
• ¼ cup fresh cream
• 2 tablespoons raw or coconut sugar
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cream cheese
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (optional)

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the pint container and blend until smooth.
2. Freeze for approximately 24 hours until solid.
3. Process using the Lite Ice Cream setting.
4. Re-spin once if needed.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: ~220
Protein: 5g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Sugar: 19g
Fat: 12g
Saturated fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 35mg

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8. Date & Peanut Butter Ninja Creami Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk
• ¼ cup fresh cream
• 6 medium Medjool dates (or 4 large ones)
• 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon cream cheese
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (optional)

Instructions

1. Pit the dates if needed and then soak in warm water for 5 minutes to soften. 
2. Drain the dates and add them to the pint with all remaining ingredients. 
3. Using an immersion blender, blend until completely smooth. Or use a regular blender, then transfer to the pint container.
4. Freeze for approximately 24 hours until solid.
5. Spin on the Ice Cream setting and re-spin if needed.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: ~290
Protein: 7g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Sugar: 22g
Fat: 17g
Saturated fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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FAQs ❓

Can I reduce sugar in these recipes?
Yes. You can swap the natural sugars for monk fruit sweetener if needed. For recipes designed specifically for low-GI or sugar-free eating, check out my Healthy Keto Ninja Creami Recipes collection.

Are these low-calorie ice creams?
No. These are balanced homemade ice cream recipes, not diet desserts. I have another low-calorie collection, check it out here. 

Why does my ice cream look crumbly after the first spin?
That’s completely normal. A quick re-spin usually creates a smooth, soft-serve texture. Add a splash of milk before re-spinning if it’s still coming out crumbly. This depends a lot on the ingredients used. 

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Final Thoughts from a Creami-Obsessed Mom 💕

This isn’t about perfection — it’s about peace of mind.

My family eats ice cream like it’s a lifestyle choice, and now I don’t stress about it. They enjoy dessert, sometimes go back for seconds, and then get on with their lives.

That’s the goal.

Real food. Real joy. Real ice cream 🍦