This rich and creamy Ninja Creami Keto Vanilla Ice Cream is made with just four simple ingredients, delivering a smooth, sugar-free treat in minutes. Perfect for low-carb lifestyles, this easy recipe satisfies your sweet cravings without the guilt!
Vanilla ice cream is a classic favorite everyone loves. It’s smooth and versatile.
Traditional ice cream recipes are loaded with sugar and carbs, often relying on gums and pudding mixes for texture. We needed a fix. A keto-friendly and gluten-free version means no guilt—just pure creamy goodness without unnecessary additives.
This recipe is flexible. Make it high-protein, low-fat, sugar-free, or gluten-free!
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- Why You'll Love This?
- Ingredients You'll Need
- Substitution and Additions
- How to Make Keto Vanilla Bean Ice Cream?
- 🍒Fun Mix-In Ideas
- Flavor Variations to Try
- 🍽️What Goes Well With This
- How to Store Leftovers
- 👪Serving Size
- 🌀Tools You’ll Need
- Tips for Success
- FAQ: Your Ice Cream Questions Answered
- Related Recipes
- Ninja Creami Keto Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Why You'll Love This?
- Keto-Friendly & Gluten-Free – Low-carb, sugar-free, and perfect for a gluten-free lifestyle.
- Ultra Creamy Texture – Thanks to the perfect balance of fats.
- Simple Ingredients – Only a handful of easy-to-find ingredients.
- Customizable – Add flavors, mix-ins, and toppings as you like.
- No Ice Cream Maker Needed – Your Ninja CREAMi does all the hard work!
Ingredients You'll Need
For this recipe, I use:
- Half & Half – The perfect balance of richness and lightness.
- Monk Fruit Sweetener – A keto-friendly, gluten-free sugar alternative with no aftertaste.
- Vanilla – Use high-quality vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste for the best flavor.
- Cream Cheese – I use Philadelphia Cream Cheese for that extra creamy texture.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitution and Additions
If you're missing an ingredient or want to make some swaps, here are some ideas:
- Replace half & half with heavy cream for a richer texture.
- Use allulose instead of monk fruit sweetener for a different sweetness profile.
- Swap cream cheese for Greek yogurt for a tangy twist.
- Add collagen powder for a boost of healthy fats and protein.
How to Make Keto Vanilla Bean Ice Cream?
- Blend the Ingredients – In a blender, combine half & half, monk fruit sweetener, vanilla extract, and cream cheese. Blend until smooth.
- Freeze in a Pint Container – Pour the mixture into your Ninja CREAMi pint container, ensuring an even layer.
- Spin in the Ninja CREAMi – Select the “Ice Cream” setting and let the machine do its magic!
- Re-Spin if Needed – If the texture isn’t creamy enough, add a splash of milk and re-spin.
- Enjoy! – Serve as-is or add your favorite mix-ins and toppings.
🍒Fun Mix-In Ideas
- Crushed Nuts – Almonds, pecans, or macadamia nuts for crunch.
- Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips – A classic mix-in for chocolate lovers.
- Shredded Coconut – Adds a tropical, chewy texture.
- Berries – Strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries for natural sweetness.
- Cinnamon & Nutmeg – Warm spices for a cozy flavor twist.
Flavor Variations to Try
- French Vanilla – Add egg yolks for a custard-like texture.
- Chocolate Swirl – Fold in sugar-free chocolate syrup.
- Salted Caramel – Mix in keto caramel sauce with a pinch of sea salt.
- Cookies & Cream – Crumble keto, gluten-free cookies into the base.
- Almond Joy – Coconut, almonds, and sugar-free chocolate mixed in.
- Peanut Butter Swirl – Add a swirl of unsweetened peanut butter.
- Mocha Madness – Blend in espresso powder and cocoa.
- Mint Chocolate Chip – Add peppermint extract and chocolate chips.
🍽️What Goes Well With This
- Keto Brownies – A fudgy, gluten-free base for your ice cream.
- Almond Flour Waffles – Perfect for an ice cream sandwich.
- Sugar-Free Caramel Sauce – Drizzle on top for extra indulgence.
- Fresh Berries – A light and refreshing contrast.
- Dark Chocolate Shavings – Because chocolate makes everything better.
- Keto Granola – Adds a crunchy contrast.
- Whipped Cream – A dollop makes it even more luxurious.
- Crushed Pecans – For a nutty, buttery crunch.
How to Store Leftovers
Store any leftovers in the Ninja CREAMi pint container and flatten the top. This ensures an even re-spin next time without damaging the blade. When ready to eat, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before running it through the CREAMi again.
👪Serving Size
This recipe is designed for the Ninja CREAMi Deluxe and makes 4 servings per pint.
🌀Tools You’ll Need
- Blender: Makes mixing ingredients effortless.
- Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream & Frozen Treat Maker: The star of the show, perfect for creating creamy, smooth ice cream.
- Ninja Creami Pint Container: The pint container is essential for freezing and churning your ice cream mix.
Tips for Success
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier blending.
- Ensure the base is fully frozen before spinning.
- Re-spin if the texture is crumbly – adding a splash of almond milk helps.
- Use high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- Flatten the top of your mixture if re-freezing leftover to prevent blade damage.
- Freeze extra pints to always have a keto, gluten-free ice cream stash ready.
- Customize sweetness levels by adjusting the monk fruit sweetener.
FAQ: Your Ice Cream Questions Answered
Monk fruit sweetener, allulose, or erythritol are great keto-friendly and gluten-free options. These sugar alternatives provide sweetness without adding carbs or spiking blood sugar. Choose the one that best fits your taste and dietary preferences.
Absolutely! The Ninja CREAMi is perfect for making sugar-free, gluten-free, low carb ice cream with a creamy texture. You can customize your base with keto-friendly ingredients while keeping it rich and satisfying.
Keto ice cream is made without sugar and uses high-fat, low carb ingredients. This helps maintain ketosis while delivering a creamy, indulgent dessert that tastes just as good as traditional ice cream.
Yes! Freezing the base for 24 hours ensures the right consistency for spinning. This time allows the ingredients to fully set, preventing icy or uneven textures when processed.
It can be, as long as you use sugar-free and gluten-free ingredients like this recipe does! By swapping out traditional sugar and milk for keto-friendly alternatives, you get a delicious, creamy vanilla ice cream that fits perfectly into a low-carb, gluten-free lifestyle.
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Ninja Creami Keto Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Ninja Creami Deluxe Ice Cream maker
- 1 24 oz Ninja Creami Container Pint
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups Half and half
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 4 tablespoon Monk fruit
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Blend the Ingredients – In a blender, combine half & half, monk fruit sweetener, vanilla extract, and cream cheese. Blend until smooth.
- Freeze in a Pint Container – Pour the mixture into your Ninja CREAMi pint container, ensuring an even layer.
- Freeze for 24 Hours – This ensures the mixture is fully set before processing.
- Spin in the Ninja CREAMi – Select the “Ice Cream” setting and let the machine do its magic!
- Re-Spin if Needed – If the texture isn’t creamy enough, add a splash of milk and re-spin.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier blending.
- Ensure the base is fully frozen before spinning.
- Re-spin if the texture is crumbly – adding a splash of almond milk helps.
- Use high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- Freeze extra pints to always have a keto, gluten-free ice cream stash ready.
- Customize sweetness levels by adjusting the monk fruit sweetener.
Rose says
My family really enjoyed this creamy and delicious Ninja Creami Keto Vanilla Ice Cream! It’s the perfect guilt-free treat. I hope you all love it too—let me know if you give it a try!