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A countertop ice cream maker may sound like a frivolous purchase, but I have been astounded by how much use the Ninja CREAMi machine has gotten in my home. I chuck in a protein shake, some peanut butter powder, a few Oreo thins, some zero-sugar Jell-O mix, and it cranks out a surprisingly delicious pint of actual ice cream. Right now, Walmart has the CREAMi on sale for $169, which is $30 cheaper than anywhere else online. It’s way better than a blender for ice cream, especially if you’re sick of cleaning pieces.
Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker, 5 One-Touch Programs, with 2 Pints Included, Walmart Exclusive $169 (was $199)
The Ninja CREAMi is having another viral moment on TikTok with all kinds of influencers cranking out ice cream recipes again. I made a high-protein version of a DQ Blizzard the other day and was blown away by how good it actually is. For those who are unfamiliar, the CREAMi doesn’t work like a typical ice cream machine. You freeze your liquid in the included pints, then the machine grinds the frozen liquid into a smooth, creamy ice cream. It’s loud, but it only takes a few minutes, and the results are excellent.
Here are some highlights about this specific model:
- Comes with two pint containers
- Includes five programs to make ice cream, smoothies, and more
- Allows for mix-ins to give ice cream texture
- Tons of recipes online
- Easier to clean than a blender
- Doesn’t take up much counter space
- $169 price is the lowest we have seen this year, and it likely won’t get cheaper during the summer peak season
Since this is a Walmart deal, you can order online and go pick up in-store for free, so you don’t have to pay shipping, and you can be making ice cream by the weekend without having to rely on USPS.
