Chances are you've heard about the best-selling Ninja CREAMi by now. The clever countertop appliance can create "healthier" treats and tipples from all kinds of frozen foods, and has set the Internet into a frenzied spiral.
Since it first came on the scene back in 2021, there have been more than 172 million posts on TikTok dedicated to the Ninja CREAMi and its seemingly endless scope of creations. Think homemade peanut butters, protein ice creams, decadent milkshakes made with biscuits, and acai smoothie bowls.
But costing just under $200, it can feel like a bit of a pricey purchase. If you've had it in your cart for a while now, but can't quite bring yourself to checkout, I have news: the Ninja CREAMi is currently only $169 at Walmart.
Since we first raved about this do-it-all kitchen gadget, hundreds of our readers decided to grab one for themselves. Sales don't come around all the time, so what are you waiting for?
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What is so special about the Ninja CREAMi?
Aside from its endless potential of culinary creations, what makes the Ninja CREAMi so special and worth its weighty price tag is how simple it is to operate. This isn't one of those fad appliances you'll use once and never again.
Simply fill the pint with your whatever you'd like — coconut milk, protein powder, yoghurt, fruit, nuts — freeze it for 24hrs, then pop it back into the CREAMi and let it whizz away until it becomes a soft, creamy, cold treat in mere minutes.
There are multiple versions of the CREAMi on the market, as it continues to be upgraded and improved. Walmart's sale is on the 5-in-1 Ice Cream Maker and comes with two 16oz. pints with storage lids. There is also a 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker, and the Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker, which has the added capability to make slushies, Italian Ice, frozen yoghurt and Creamiccino™ (a creamy, frozen coffee).
They're each available to buy direct from Ninja, as well as from Amazon (where the 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker is currently also on sale for 22% off!)
Price: $169, Was: $199
Includes: 2 x 16oz. pints with storage lids
This is the best deal we can currently find, but if you're looking for upgraded models or accessories, there are some retailers running mark-downs at the moment.
Other Current Sales on Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Makers And Accessories
Price: $179.99, Was: $229.99
Includes: 2 x 16oz. pints with storage lids
Price: $219.99, Was: $249.99
Includes: 2 x 24oz. pints with storage lids
Another thing I like about the Ninja CREAMi is how it looks. If I'm required to hand over precious counter space to a bulky appliance, then, of course, aesthetics are important.
And while it's definitely no sleek Italian coffee machine, it's surprisingly compact in size at less than 7" wide, and easy to fit in a pantry, cabinet or behind a breakfast cabinet door. For those who really care about style, it also comes in various different colors — although they're not currently on sale. Beauty comes at a cost.
More TikTok Viral Kitchen Items
When it comes to innovative must-haves that you never knew you needed, TikTok always seems to have the inside scoop. While you're shopping the sale, here are some other trending kitchen essentials to add to your cart.
Price: $9.99
You know those impossibly foamy lattes? Well, achieving that perfect fluff is easier than you think with this little handheld milk frother — a favorite on TikTok. Apart from coffee, I've seen it used for matcha, pancakes, and even in some rather unexpected recipes, like the viral cloud eggs. Offered in every color of the rainbow, they make for fantastic gifts, too.
Price: $99.99 (17% off)
Was: $119.99
TikTok loves an air fryer — any air fryer. But this Ninja-designed variety is no regular cooking appliance. For one, it's got a generous 5 QT capacity (that's four pounds of fries!). It's also stunningly sleek, which is rare for this sort of item (air fryers are definitely not the most aesthetically pleasing kitchen items). At less than $100, it's impossible to go wrong for this fan-favorite cooking essential.
Price: $159.99 (9% off)
Was: $175.63
You’ve seen the TikToks — If you’re not traveling to Italy this summer, this fresh pasta maker is the next best thing. It kneads and shapes two to three servings of fresh pasta in shapes like spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne. Simply add in your ingredients and voila! Magic. According to its stellar reviews (4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,794 reviews), it’s life-changing for any at-home chef.
Price: $23.16
When it comes to curating that minimal barely-there clean fridge look, it’s all about the acrylic organizers. First step? This egg organizer, which makes your eggs appear like they’re floating. At under $20, you'll never keep your eggs in their cartons again.
Price: $22.99 (23% off)
Was: $29.99
I see this roll-up dish rack pop up on my FYP a few times a week, and it’s easy to see why. It’s made out of durable stainless steel rods, allowing the water to drip directly into the sink rather than into a tray underneath. I’ve seen it used for dishes, utensils, and even for washing produce. Plus, when you’re done, it rolls right up! Perfect for smaller kitchens. From what I’ve seen, it’s an absolute game-changer.
Price: $684 (9% off)
Was: $749.95
The Breville Barista Express is a coffee lover's holy grail. While it was already a cult favorite prior to TikTok, the platform reminds us of its ultra-precise skills: grinding, dosing, extracting, and creating perfectly silky smooth microfoam milk. Essentially, it recreates the specialty $8 type lattes and looks stunning on any kitchen countertop.
Price: $30.99 (23% off)
Was: $39.99
Rounding off this list is an absolute must. Complete with 6-7 large compartments, and even a knife block to keep cutlery upright, all done in warm, luxe-looking bamboo wood, it's one of those small investments that offer a big return. It might be weird to call a utensil drawer elegant, but from the TikToks I've seen, this appears that is the case. And if you don’t believe me, trust the raving reviews (4.8 out of 5 stars over 7,915 reviews).
Price: $52 (9% off)
Was: $57
There’s something about a glass container that seriously elevates a pantry or countertop. This one takes it a step further with its dispenser design, allowing you to retrieve any dry good at the touch of a lever. Personally, I'd use this for cereal — a very Khloe Kardashian-esque serving method, if I do say so myself.
Price: $49.99 (88% off)
Was: $399.99
We all have that one drawer designated for plastic bags, which somehow takes on a mind of its own. You could, of course, leave the plastic bags in their box, but this often spells disaster as the bags fall into disarray. The viral solution? This beautiful bamboo plastic and foil organizer. Boasting a designated space for each bag size (snack, sandwich, quart, and gallon), and even for wax, foil, and plastic wrap, it turns your junk drawer mess into art.
