Ninja CREAMi Strawberry Ice Cream
Nothing says summer like a pint of fresh picked strawberries, and there’s no better way to use them than this Ninja CREAMi strawberry ice cream recipe!
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Kitchen Equipment Needed
Here’s a list of the kitchen gear you’ll need to make this recipe. Gather everything first, so the recipe goes together quickly.
- mixing bowl
- spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
- Ninja CREAMi pint
- Ninja CREAMi machine
Ingredients & Swaps
This is the list of ingredients I used when I made Ninja CREAMi strawberry ice cream. But be sure to check out my suggestions below for recommended substitutions if you want to use other ingredients.
- fresh strawberries – could use frozen, but thaw before using in recipe
- heavy cream – could also use coconut cream or milk, not lite
- raw agave nectar – OPTIONAL: I like the extra flavor this gives the recipe but you could leave it out
- monk fruit sweetener – could also use cane sugar or other sweeteners. Adjust amount accordingly.
- lemon juice
Get all your kitchen gear, ingredients, and Ninja CREAMi pint together beforehand, and this recipe mixes up in just a few minutes!
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How to Make Strawberry Ice Cream in the Ninja CREAMi
This recipe is really simple and fast. Here are the steps:
Step 1 Place the strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle the sweetener over it. Roughly mash the strawberries with the back of a fork.
Step 2 Add the remaining ingredients and stir until the sweetener is dissolved.
Step 3 Pour the base into a Ninja CREAMi pint container and freeze for 24 hours.
Step 4 Once frozen, process on the LITE ICE CREAM setting. RE-SPIN is necessary, then serve with your favorite toppings.
Low Carb Ninja CREAMi Strawberry Ice Cream
Nothing says summer like a pint of fresh picked strawberries, and there's no better way to use them than this Ninja CREAMi strawberry ice cream recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, cleaned, cored, and quartered
- 3 Tbsp monk fruit sweetener
- 1 Tbsp raw agave nectar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
Instructions
- To prepare the base, place the quartered strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle with the monk fruit sweetener. Smash the strawberries with the back of a fork until they are a chunky pulp consistency.
- Add the raw agave nectar, lemon juice and heavy milk to the bowl and stir until the sweetener is dissolved.
- Pour the base into a CREAMi pint, making sure it doesn't go over the MAX FILL line, and put the lid on it.
- Place the pint in the freezer, making sure it's level. Freeze for 24 hours.
- Take the pint from the freezer, remove the lid, and place it in the outer bowl. Install the paddle in the lid and attach lid to the outer bowl.
- Plug in the Ninja CREAMi unit and install the bowl on the base.
- Press the power button and select LITE ICE CREAM.
- When the unit shuts off, remove the bowl from the base and remove the lid.
- If the ice cream is crumbly, then reattach the lid and install the bowl on the base again. Select RE-SPIN.
- Once the ice cream is at the right consistency, serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 259Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 19mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 2g
Nutrition information is an approximation and may vary based on the specific ingredients and amounts used when preparing the recipe.
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