What do reviews say about freeze?

Plan ahead: Tom's Guide notes each base needs about 24 hours in the freezer before spinning.

What do reviews say about diet?

Tom's Guide highlights how easily recipes adapt to keto, sugar-free or allergy-friendly diets.

What do reviews say about worth?

Tom's Guide rates it 4/5 but lists the price as a drawback; 1,851 of 2,132 Target raters give 4–5★.

Home & Kitchen · Ice cream makers · 2,132 reviews · 2 sources

Ninja CREAMi NC301

Best for: custom diet dessertsMid-range

Turns frozen pints into smooth ice cream, sorbet and more, and suits custom diets; you must freeze bases a day ahead.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want keto or dairy-free treats
You like to tweak recipes

Skip if

You want ice cream on a whim
Your counter space is tight

How it scores

Performance8.5

Ease of cleaning8.0

Value6.0

Price

$170–230

You pay for: Pint-sized treats, big on flexibility

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Smooth, tasty resultsScoop-shop texture at home

Fits any dietKeto, vegan, low-sugar bases

Easy to cleanFew parts to rinse

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

24-hour freezeBases must freeze a full day

Bulky footprintTakes a lot of counter room

Unhappy buyers1–2★ ratings on Target

Reviewers disagree on

Makes almost any frozen treatOnly one pint per spin

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Sources

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Tom's Guide
Reviewed Sep 2026

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