7 Homemade Ice Cream Flavors Your Family Will Request by Name All Summer

Hot summer days make the freezer feel more useful than the oven. These 7 homemade ice cream flavors focus on Ninja Creami recipes with simple bases, long freeze times, and mix-ins that make each pint different. The list covers classic vanilla, mint chocolate chip, mango sorbet, cheesecake-style ice cream, cookies and cream, and a higher-protein option. Each one gives you a cold dessert that can be served in bowls, cones, or with toppings when the family wants something sweet.

A scoop of S’mores ice cream topped with crushed graham crackers, chocolate chips, and a toasted marshmallow. — S’mores Ninja Creami Ice Cream. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami Ice Cream

Three scoops of mint chocolate chip ice cream in a glass bowl, with chocolate pieces visible and a sprig of mint in the background. — Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami Ice Cream. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Made with whole milk, heavy whipping cream, and peppermint extract, Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami Ice Cream freezes for 24 hours before spinning into one pint. Powdered sugar helps the base blend smoothly, while chocolate chips are added during the Mix-In cycle for texture. The cool mint flavor makes it a strong summer pick when plain vanilla is not enough. Serve it in waffle bowls, sugar cones, or with extra chocolate chips for dessert after dinner.
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Vanilla Ninja Creami Ice Cream

A close-up of a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a black ice cream scooper, with colorful sprinkles blurred in the background. — Vanilla Ninja Creami Ice Cream. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Real vanilla pods or vanilla extract give Vanilla Ninja Creami Ice Cream a classic base that freezes for 24 hours and makes one pint. Whole milk, heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and a pinch of salt keep the recipe simple while still giving it a rich texture. The plain vanilla flavor makes it easy to pair with brownies, apple pie, cookies, caramel, or berries. Keep this one ready when the family wants a simple scoop.
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Ninja Creami Mango Sorbet

A black bowl containing three scoops of bright yellow ice cream sits on a light wooden surface, with another bowl and metal spoons in the background. — Ninja Creami Mango Sorbet. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Ripe mangoes are blended with powdered sugar and a pinch of salt in Ninja Creami Mango Sorbet, which freezes for at least 12 hours and makes four servings. The Sorbet setting keeps the fruit flavor bright, while a Re-Spin helps smooth out any crumbly texture. Since it is lighter than cream-based ice cream, it works well after barbecue or spicy chicken. Serve it with berries, coconut cookies, or shortbread on hot afternoons.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Ninja Creami Ice Cream

Close-up of a bowl of ice cream topped with crushed cookies, strawberry pieces, and a drizzle of strawberry sauce. — Strawberry Cheesecake Ninja Creami Ice Cream. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Fresh strawberries, cream cheese, and crumbled Nilla wafers make Strawberry Cheesecake Ninja Creami Ice Cream taste closer to a frozen cheesecake than a plain berry scoop. The base uses whole milk, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a 24-hour freeze before the Ice Cream cycle. More strawberries and crushed cookies go in during Mix-In for extra texture. Serve it after summer dinners with strawberry sauce, whipped cream, or extra biscuit crumbs.
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Ninja Creami Vanilla Base with Cream Cheese

A spoonful of vanilla ice cream and a strawberry held above a bowl with more ice cream and strawberries, next to a strawberry-patterned cloth. — Ninja Creami Vanilla Base with Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

One tablespoon of cream cheese gives Ninja Creami Vanilla Base with Cream Cheese a richer texture, while whole milk, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt keep the flavor simple. The recipe freezes for 6 to 8 hours or overnight and makes one pint. Since the base works with crushed cookies, fruit swirls, chocolate chips, or caramel, it is useful for custom flavors. Serve it with brownies, fruit crisps, or warm desserts.
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Cookies And Cream Ninja Creami Ice Cream

Crushed Oreo cookies make Cookies And Cream Ninja Creami Ice Cream a two-serving pint with a creamy base and crunchy pieces throughout. Whole milk, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract are whisked together, frozen for 24 hours, then spun on the Ice Cream function. The cookies go in during the Mix-In cycle with a splash of milk if needed. Serve it with brownies, chocolate loaf cake, sugar cookies, or skillet desserts.
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High Protein Vanilla Ninja Creami Ice Cream

A close-up of a black ice cream scoop lifting vanilla ice cream from a container. — High Protein Vanilla Ninja Creami Ice Cream. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Vanilla protein powder gives High Protein Vanilla Ninja Creami Ice Cream more staying power while still keeping the recipe dessert-ready. Whole milk, cream cheese, powdered sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt are blended smoothly, frozen for 24 hours, and spun on the Lite Ice Cream setting. It makes one pint and can be served right away or frozen for a firmer texture. Add berries, crushed cookies, sprinkles, white chocolate drizzle, or granola.
Get the Recipe: High Protein Vanilla Ninja Creami Ice Cream