Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream

Strawberry ice cream doesn’t get better than this. Think sweet, sun-ripened strawberries blended into a dreamy, velvety texture that tastes like pure summer in every bite.

Like my classic vanilla ice cream (and this Ninja Creami Chocolate Ice Cream), it’s a lighter, better-for-you version than anything you’ll find at the store, but it still brings all the indulgent creaminess you crave.

Classic Strawberry Ice Cream Made Effortless with the Ninja Creami

Allow me to fill you in on why this easy strawberry ice cream recipe has totally won me over:

• A classic flavor combo. This ice cream takes the nostalgia of strawberries and cream to the next level, blending rich, creamy textures with the sweet, fruity burst of ripe strawberries. It’s like summer in every bite.
• Easy to make. This recipe only requires about 10 minutes of active time. Blend the ingredients, freeze ’em, and let the Ninja Creami do the rest. It’s the easiest strawberry ice cream ever!
• On the lighter side. Creamy and rich like traditional ice cream but with less sugar and fat, this ice cream is naturally sweetened with strawberries. It’s a better-for-you treat that doesn’t skimp on taste or texture.

If you like a creamy fruit flavored ice cream, you’ll love my Ninja Creami Peach Ice Cream and Dole Whip Ninja Creami Recipe too!

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What You’ll Need

Here’s what you’ll need to make the best strawberry ice cream ever! Please see the recipe card below for precise measurements.

• Fresh strawberries – Make sure you pick sweet, ripe strawberries. If they aren’t in season, you can also use thawed (and drained) frozen strawberries.
• 2% milk – Part of the beauty of the Ninja Creami is that it makes rich, velvety ice cream without the need for high-fat dairy. I think 2% is perfect, but you can use whole milk or half and half.
• Heavy cream – Just a splash for a little extra richness.
• Vanilla pudding mix – For sweetness and added creaminess. Make sure you grab INSTANT pudding mix. The kind you have to cook won’t work.
• Maple syrup (optional) – Or honey. The fruit and pudding mix adds just enough sweetness, but if you prefer a sweeter ice cream, go for it!

Variation Ideas

This recipe is super fun (and easy) to play with. Here are a few of my favorite ways to mix things up:

• Higher protein. Add a scoop of protein powder or a scoop of Greek Yogurt for a strawberry protein ice cream.
• Dairy-free. Make it dairy free by using a dairy-free alternative like coconut milk, almond milk or oat milk.
• Incorporate a mix-in (or two). Add a handful of chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, walnuts, graham crackers or even chopped Golden Oreos. After running the re-spin function, create a well in the ice cream, add your mix-in/s, and run it on mix-in mode.
• Play with pudding. Try strawberry pudding for even bigger strawberry flavor. Banana pudding mix would also be fun.
• Use different fruit. If you’re not into strawberries, you can 100% swap them out for something else like raspberries, apricots (peeled) or cherries. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice is fun too.

How to Store

Got leftovers? No worries! You can keep them in your Ninja Creami pint container with the lid secured or transfer them to any freezer-safe, airtight container. Store extras in the freezer for up to one week.

When you’re ready to enjoy, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften.