Testing the Ninja Swirl from CREAMi Didn't Deliver the Anticipated Outcome
In 2025, I'm deep into the protein era, and I'll get my fix by any means necessary. So when the fitness influencers started raving about the Ninja Swirl by CREAMi - a high-tech take on the popular Ninja CREAMi - I was intrigued. This gadget promises soft serve with full control over ingredients, what could be better?
After giving the Ninja Swirl a spin, here's my no-holds-barred review - the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Overview
In theory, freezing it and turning it into ice cream is a piece of cake. The Swirl starts with two major settings: soft serve or scoop. From there, you can choose between 13 one-touch programs and six soft serve functions, including CreamiFit, specifically designed for protein-based recipes. The idea is perfect consistency every time, even when using tricky ingredients like non-dairy milks.
Price: $349.99
This sleek kitchen appliance promises to deliver on all your frozen treat ambitions, from gelato and frozen custard to high-protein recipes.
First Impressions
The Ninja Swirl arrived big and beautiful, taking over my NYC studio's counter space. Its shiny silver design and fluted detailing give it an old-school espresso machine vibe, so if it's going to stare at me every morning, at least it looks good doing it.
Making the Ice Cream
Making the ice cream involves blending your ingredients, freezing the base, and letting the machine do the rest. This might sound straightforward, but things get tricky when it comes to leveling the frozen container for even freezing.
The Spin
The Ninja Swirl is loud, really loud. I won't sugarcoat it, testing it at 10 PM was a mistake. Spinning the ice cream takes around 4 minutes for soft serve and 6 minutes for the protein-friendly CreamiFit setting.
The Swirl
Up next is the swirl. I swapped in the soft-serve attachment, pulled the lever, and voilà- perfect, spiraled soft serve. Topped with cereal, it was delicious.
Is It Worth It?
At $349.99, the Ninja Swirl is a splurge. It's big, loud, and requires some planning. But the optionality here is unbeatable, and it pays for itself over time if you're a regular soft serve lover. Plus, it makes healthy eating fun - definitely worth the price tag.
Final Verdict
The Ninja Swirl is a luxurious kitchen appliance for those who love soft serve and are willing to invest in a gourmet ice cream maker. Summer is coming, and I'll be using it daily for breakfast, lunch, or an early ice cream dinner. So, swirl lovers, buy it. If you're ambivalent, stick with the OG Ninja CREAMi.
As for me, I'll be keeping my Ninja Swirl - proudly. I'm already shopping for waffle cones...
More Ninja
If you're new to the world of DIY frozen treats, the original Ninja CREAMi is a solid choice. For coffee lovers, check out the Ninja's coffee maker with built-in brother and four brew styles.
Craving more culinary upgrades? Explore our roundup of kitchen appliance brands that don't compromise on style or performance.
- The Ninja Swirl's texture of soft serve and ice cream was impressively smooth and creamy, making it a suitable art piece for any food-and-drink lover's home-and-garden.
- With its attractive color of metal silver and detailed fluting, the Ninja Swirl kitchen appliance adds a touch of design elegance to my lifestyle, aligning well with my healthy-cooking preferences.
- As a protein-conscious individual, I found the CreamiFit setting particularly beneficial in creating nutritious, protein-rich ice cream that complements my protein era diet.
- The wide range of one-touch programs and functions offered by the Ninja Swirl, including gelato, frozen custard, and non-dairy milk recipes, expands my culinary repertoire in my DIY kitchen experiments.
- Besides improving my cooking skills, the Ninja Swirl encourages me to experiment with various flavor combinations for my food-and-drink creations, promoting a healthier lifestyle through artful and delicious food.
