If you’ve ever wished your morning oatmeal could magically turn into dessert, this Ninja Creami Maple Cinnamon Toast Crunch Ice Cream is exactly that… but colder, creamier, and way more fun to eat. I’m deep in my maple era this fall — we’re talking ube lattes, maple walnut pints, the works — and this one might be my current favorite.
If you love cozy cereal flavors, you’ll also love my overnight oats ice cream.
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Why You’ll Love It
- Feels like breakfast dessert — maple oatmeal energy, but make it ice cream
- High-protein thanks to cottage cheese, without the protein-powder chalkiness
- No gums, pudding mix, emulsifiers, or weird stuff — just real ingredients
Ingredients
This is just an overview—jump down to the full recipe card for exact amounts and detailed instructions!
- Half and half – the creamy backbone that keeps everything soft and scoopable
- Sweetened condensed milk – adds sweetness and that rich, silky texture
- Cottage cheese – bumps the protein and helps the ice cream stay smooth
- Maple syrup – cozy fall sweetness + your whole kitchen will smell amazing
- Cinnamon toast crunch cereal – brings the crunch + nostalgic breakfast vibes
- Vanilla bean paste or extract – rounds out all the maple-cinnamon goodness
- Cinnamon powder – deepens that breakfast flavor
- Pinch of salt – wakes up every flavor
Add-Ins & Swaps
- Swap for Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Squares, or even granola.
- Add a swirl of extra maple syrup after the Mix-In for a ribbons effect.
- Fold in crushed pecans or walnuts for a maple-nutty vibe.
- Sub half the half-and-half with milk for a lighter base.
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Step 1. Blend the base. Add half and half, sweetened condensed milk, cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon powder, and salt to a blender. Blend until completely smooth — no graininess.
- Step 2. Pour into your Deluxe pint.
Fill to the max fill line. Tap lightly to release air bubbles. Freeze for 24 hours.
- Step 3. First spin. Insert the fully frozen pint into your Ninja Creami and run the Ice Cream cycle. Check the texture.
If it looks crumbly (totally normal), hit Respin.
Still crumbly? Add 1–2 tablespoons half and half and Respin again.
- Step 4. Add the cereal.
Create a hole down the center of the ice cream (to the bottom), add your cinnamon crunch cereal, and run the Mix-In cycle.
- Step 5. Serve immediately or refreeze.
Eat it soft-serve style or freeze 10–15 minutes for a firmer scoop.
🍒Topping & Mix-In Ideas
- Extra crushed cinnamon cereal after the Mix-In cycle
- A drizzle of warm maple syrup on top
- Toasted walnuts or pecans
- A sprinkle of cinnamon sugar
- Whipped cream (because why not?)
👪Serving Size
This recipe is made for the Ninja CREAMi Deluxe, yielding 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.
Quick Tips
- Too icy? Your freezer may run cold — add 1–2 tablespoons half and half before the next spin.
- Still grainy after blending? Blend longer. Cottage cheese should be silky, not chunky.
- Too soft after Respin? Pop the pint back in the freezer for ~20 minutes.
- Cereal got soggy? Add it ONLY during the Mix-In cycle, not before freezing the base.
- Want it sweeter? Add an extra tablespoon of maple syrup during blending.
Recipe FAQ
Why is my Ninja Creami maple ice cream crumbly even after a Respin?
Usually it’s under-hydrated. Add 1 tablespoon half and half and Respin again.
Can I make this without cottage cheese?
Yep — swap it for Greek yogurt or 2–3 tablespoons cream cheese, but texture will change.
Can I add the cereal before freezing?
Not recommended. It gets mushy and disappears. Always add during Mix-In.
How long does this keep in the freezer?
About 2 weeks. Re-spin before eating for the creamiest texture.
Can I make this lower-sugar?
You can cut the sweetened condensed milk to 2 tablespoons, but expect a firmer pint.
Breakfast-Inspired Creami Recipes
Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:
Ninja Creami Maple Cinnamon Toast Crunch Ice Cream
A creamy, breakfast-inspired maple ice cream packed with cinnamon cereal crunch. Made with simple ingredients — no gums, no protein powder — and frozen to Ninja Creami perfection.
Equipment
- 1 Ninja Creami Ice Cream Deluxe
- 24 oz Ninja Creami Pint
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup half and half
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- ⅔ cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add half and half, condensed milk, cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon powder, and salt to a blender. Blend until totally smooth.
- Pour into a Deluxe pint up to the max fill line.
- Freeze for 24 hours.
- Spin on Ice Cream cycle.
- If crumbly, Respin. Add 1–2 tablespoon half and half if needed.
- Create a center tunnel, add Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and Mix-In.
- Serve immediately or freeze briefly for a firmer scoop.
Notes
- Always freeze 24 hours; no shortcuts.
- Add cereal only during Mix-In to keep it crunchy.
- Keep extra half and half or any milk on hand for smoothing crumbly spins.
- Blend until cottage cheese is completely silky.
- Add extra maple syrup after Mix-In for sweet ribbons.
- Using a 16-oz Creami? Scale the recipe to ⅔ of the original. Keep the same settings and steps.
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Rose says
Maple + Cinnamon Toast Crunch is such a vibe — creamy, sweet, and crunchy in the best way. Tastes like breakfast turned into dessert! Hope you guys give it a try!