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The Sun
18 hours ago
- The Sun
Ninja SLUSHi review: the ultimate party piece
I'M OBSESSED with what Ninja's been up to lately. The brand has perfected the art of taking fancy restaurant and bar gadgets and bringing them right into your kitchen for a fraction of the price. First, it did it with the CREAMi ice cream maker, which utilised the same technology as the £6,000 machines used by fancy restaurants and incorporated it into a device costing just £200. Now, it's gone and done it with my childhood dream item: the slushie machine. I've been eyeing up the Ninja Slushi since it launched back in November, and managed to get my hands on one just as England was melting under its hottest June on record. Spoiler alert: it was worth the wait. BUY HERE Pros: Slushies! At home! Incredibly easy to use Can be used to make frappés and milkshakes as well as slushies and frozen cocktails Not deafeningly loud Big enough for 10+ portions, which is perfect for parties (or just gluttony) Surprisingly quick (although it takes noticeably longer on hot days) Plenty of recipes on the Ninja website, plus a 350k-strong Facebook community full of helpful enthusiasts Slushies! At home! Cons: Not super easy to clean Mine drips slightly, but I don't think this is an issue with all Slushis Struggles to hit its coolest temperatures in hot weather Heavy Expensive Rating: 8.5/10 How I tested the Ninja Slushi Being the responsible journalist I am, I've thrown myself headfirst (or perhaps mouthfirst) into testing the Ninja Slushi. My beverage intake has been 90% frozen drinks since I started using it. Admittedly, I've mostly been testing the Frozen Cocktail function (I think this is called "Spiked Slush" on US models), because who wouldn't? It's probably the setting most people will hammer anyway, so I feel justified. However, over a month of testing, I've had the chance to try out the other functions, as well as a bevy of recipes — both ones written by Ninja and ones from the goldmine that is the Ninja Slushi Enthusiasts Facebook group. How much is it? This will be the biggest sticking point for most people — the SLUSHi retails for a cool £349.99, and it seems to be too early in its life cycle to go on sale — it was excluded from Ninja's most recent Prime Day deals. Who's it best for? Parents and booze lovers alike. It's a lifesaver for keeping kids cool during summer holidays, and if frozen margaritas are your love language, this one's for you. What we loved: It's a slushie machine you can use at home. What's not to love? What we didn't: Oh, yeah — the price. It's also a slight nuisance to clean, and mine has a habit of dripping a bit while it's working its magic — not loads, but enough to be slightly annoying. Ninja Slushi, £349.99 £340 from Amazon - buy here Ninja Slushi review: The Nitty Gritty First impressions 5 Ninja Slushi, £349.99 £340 from Amazon A frozen drink maker certainly fits into the category of "silly impulse purchases I make after exactly four pints", but before you order one of these, make sure you've got space for it. It's a hefty appliance, and initially I wasn't sure about where I was going to store it. It's too tall to fit on a shelf and too heavy to store up high, so I had to shuffle some things around to make space. I'd fully intended to use the Slushi straight out of the box, but it's important to leave it standing upright for two hours after unboxing to make sure the refrigerant inside the machine settles. (If it's been upright in the box for a few hours before unboxing, you can probably skip this step). I decided to use the time to thumb through the several booklets Ninja included in the box, which include an actual instruction booklet (I hate QR code instruction booklets almost as much as I hate QR code menus in restaurants). There's also a handy recipe booklet, and some basic instructions about how to go about creating your own recipes. It's actually a bit more complex than I expected. If a recipe doesn't have enough sugar, for example, it'll freeze too much and jam the machine. But if you put in lots of sugar and lots of alcohol, it won't freeze properly, staying in an unappetizing soupy state. As a general rule of thumb, I'd use at least five cups of non-alcoholic liquid for every cup of alcoholic liquid, and always include an ingredient that boosts the sugar content. If you're trying to stay healthy, you can buy sugar-free alternatives like liquid Stevia (many of Ninja's online recipes recommend allulose, but that isn't approved for sale in the UK). And there's no need to worry too much about this; the Ninja will cleverly alert you if it senses that the levels of sugar or alcohol aren't within the recommended range. Does it deliver? 5 Not wanting to overcomplicate things, I kept my first recipe simple; I headed down to the local corner shop and grabbed a carton of tropical juice and threw that in the machine with an irresponsible amount of tequila for a Tuesday night. I switched the machine on (there's a hard-to-find switch at the back) pressed "Frozen Cocktail", and off it went. When you choose one of the presets (there are five: Slush, Frozen Cocktail, Frappé, Milkshake and Frozen Juice), the Slushi will automatically adjust the consistency it aims for. However, you can manually adjust this, which is handy — I thought the frozen cocktail function actually made things too solid and hard to drink, so I lowered the temperature target by one or two notches. 5 There's a display on the right-hand side that shows how far your Slushie is from its desired consistency, but be aware that it does tick up more slowly as it gets colder, especially in warm weather. I found that, on hotter days (when you're most likely to use it) it struggled to reach the chilliest settings, but it did get there eventually. And boy, was it worth the wait — a refreshing, chilly cocktail with tonnes of flavour... and a dangerously un-alcoholic taste, considering how much tequila I put in there. I've used the other settings since, and the only ones where it falls slightly flat — and I've seen this in other reviews, too — is the Milkshake setting. It's not that they're unenjoyable — they're perfectly drinkable, in fact — but the amount of agitation provided by the Slushi made the drink incredibly foamy. After a perusal of my new favourite Facebook group, I've come to the conclusion that the answer might be in the amount of cream included; the more cream, the less foam. My favourite Ninja Slushi recipe Frozen Brazilian Lemonade (serves 4-5) 5 limes, washed thoroughly 1 can of condensed milk 1/4 cup sugar 4 cups cold water Zest all 5 limes and add zest to a blender. Peel the limes, removing the bitter white pith. Halve each lime and add to the blender with the sugar and water. Blend and, optionally, strain to remove any remaining pith. Stir in a full tin of condensed milk (you might want to add less if you don't have a sweet tooth). Add to Slushi and select "Slush" preset. I don't have too many other complaints — specifically, two. Firstly, my machine drips a bit; it's nothing dramatic, but for a brand-new £350 machine, I'd expect this not to happen. However, I've not seen any other people mention this, either in the Facebook group or in other reviews, so I'm going to assume that's just my machine. Secondly, while it's not hard to clean, per se, it's not so easy that I feel I can use mine every night. The drip tray, auger and condensation catch all happily go in the dishwasher. The barrel does, too, but it's so big that I have to clean it by hand, and it's tough to clean the hard-to-reach areas around the spout. The drinks maker has a rinse cycle, too, which is especially handy if you've been making something extra-sticky or dairy-heavy. How much is the Ninja Slushi? 5 Ninja Slushi, £349.99 £340 from Amazon The Slushi retails for an ice-cold £349.99. For a machine that is a bit of a novelty and can only really be used for one thing, it's undeniably a lot of money. For me, though, it's one of those irresponsible "treat yourself" products. If you look at it objectively, of course it's absurd to spend £350 on a home Slushie machine. But, had a bonus at work? Treat yourself. Got some birthday money to spend? Treat yourself. Had a month so rough that it can only be fixed by a frozen strawberry daiquiri? Go on, treat yourself. Being less than a year old, the Slushi has also so far been committed from most sales events; in Amazon Prime Day a couple of weeks ago, for example, it didn't receive any discount. However, as we come out of summer and Black Friday draws nearer, I wouldn't be surprised to see it occasionally reduced to the £300 mark. Where to buy the Ninja Slushi The Slushi is widely available, from Ninja's website as well as third-party retailers. The cheapest price we can see it available for is around £340. Amazon - £340 Argos - £340 Very - £340 Ninja - £349.99 Ninja Slushi alternatives 5 With the Slushi, as with the Creami a few years ago, Ninja has made a device unlike almost anything else on the market. The only device I've found that is similar is the Inoviva Slushi Machine, which looks remarkably like the Ninja and comes with the same presets. It also has a very similar price tag — £329.99, although it's currently on sale on Amazon for £249.99. Another option is the Cuisinart Frost Fusion, which does many of the same things as the Slushi, plus more — it also makes soft serve ice cream and sorbet. It's also cheaper than the Slushi, at £299. There are a few budget, lo-fi options available, too, which Sun Writer Lynsey Hope tested out back in June, with a sub-£10 gadget coming out on top.
The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Ninja launches new Swirl ice cream gadget – it will make ‘Mr Whippy-style' soft-serve and frozen yoghurt at home
Ninja's has added a fun new kitchen device to its range, and it's ideal for summer. The Ninja Swirl by CREAMi 13-in-1 Soft Serve & Ice Cream Maker was released today, and costs £349.99. For sweet treat fans, ice cream is the ultimate summer indulgence, especially to cool down on hot days. With the consistently warm weather the UK's had recently, there have been many opportunities to enjoy a cone. The Ninja CREAMi range is already popular, but the latest gadget has a very unique feature that sets it apart from other ice cream makers. There's a built-in nozzle that allows you to make soft serve, so you can replicate the style of ice cream you'd get from a van. However, unlike an ice cream you'd buy while out and about, you're in complete control of the ingredients, and can customise the flavours to suit you. One major advantage is that those with a dairy intolerance or food allergies can create treats they can safely enjoy without worrying about what they're made from. Making ice cream from scratch also lets you gear your choices around your lifestyle - if you're trying to be healthier you can focus on high protein or low calorie ingredients. The new ice cream machine is split into two sides, so like Ninja's other CREAMi devices, it also makes tubs of ice cream or frozen yoghurt. There are six soft serve settings and six classic scoop settings, so you can experiment and find your favourite texture. As the school holidays have just begun and hot weather's set to return, kids are bound to be asking for sweet treats. Ice cream is a popular choice, and the Ninja Swirl is a solution that both provides entertainment and results in a tasty treat. At £349.99 it's not cheap, but it is unique as there isn't anything else out there to rival the versatile ice cream and soft serve combination. It has also launched at the perfect time, with plenty of the summer still to come. As the Ninja Swirl is brand new, there are no normal customer reviews as of yet, but there are shoppers who've received the product to try out. One shopper said: ''Absolutely fantastic.'' ''Mr Whippy style ice cream is a huge favourite with grandchildren.'' Another added: ''So many different programs and options, it's a great investment and one that will be used over and over again.'' Ninja Swirl by CREAMi 13-in-1 Soft Serve & Ice Cream Maker, £349.99
Metro
17-07-2025
- Business
- Metro
Ninja is set to launch new CREAMi Swirl this summer to make 13 frozen treats
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Summer has landed and all we want to consume is frozen drinks and food (aka ice creams) to keep us cool. The millennials and the boomers out there will remember the good ol' days when a 99 ice cream was exactly that, 99p, not £3.60. Of course eating our body weight in ice cream from the ice cream van would be costly business, so we are seeking alternatives to create tasty ice cold beverages and frozen treats at home. Thankfully, Ninja has answered our prayers, as the leading tech brand has expanded its CREAMi range to include the CREAMi Swirl. While a specific date for the official release has yet to be disclosed, what Ninja has let on is the CREAMi Swirl will drop later this summer. The CREAMiSwirl features 13 programmes, which range from soft serve, classic settings, as well as a mix-in feature. It can help you create sorbets, gelato, milkshakes, as well as stir your protein shake, and much more. With settings on the front of the device you can easily select your desired programme, which makes this a user friendly gadget. SIGN UP HERE The CREAMi Swirl is an upcoming release that will help you to create soft serve ice creams, a sorbet, milkshakes, frappes, as well as other frozen treats in your own kitchen. This multifunctional tool is the ideal appliance for the summer months to help keep you cool in the heat. Though there are plenty of other heatwave essentials we are also seeking out. The Swirl boasts 13 frozen programmes, which makes it easy to create your treat. These programmes can range from six soft serve settings: ice cream, light ice cream, fruiti, frozen yoghurt, frozen custard to CreamiFit. There are another six classic programmes, including ice cream, gelato, sorbet, milkshake, light ice cream and frozen yoghurt. Alternatively, use the mix-in function to blend any ingredients together, such as nuts into your pistachio gelato. The creation features Soft Serve Creamify Technology, which is a 'Creamerizer Paddle' that churns the liquid into a melt in the mouth soft ice cream. More Trending The CreamiFit mode is a one-spin programme that does what it says on the tin. It mixes your ingredients in one spin, think protein shakes that can leave remnants of the powder on the base of your shaker. The device is easy to use. Simply select the setting and let it work its magic in creating your soft serve 99 with a chocolate flake, or a frozen margarita – even both. Shoppers looking to secure the CREAMi Swirl can sign up to stay in the know, including when the device will drop, gain early access to shop the summer essential, as well as other exclusive updates. It looks super sleek on your kitchen worktop, so if you have the space and crave ice creams, or have little ones in the household this is the appliance the whole family will appreciate. Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below MORE: I'm a shopping writer and here's what I'm buying this week – from Berghaus to Skin Rocks MORE: Bella Hadid reveals 'secret' beauty travel hack – it's none other than this £9.50 skin cream MORE: Decorating gods at Lick launch new 'scrub resistant' paint range
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This popular Ninja Creami ice cream maker is normally $260, but it's $100 off for Amazon Prime Day
Churning out homemade ice cream may feel like a far-off dream — think of the prep, freeze time and waiting around. But if you're craving a simpler way to whip up frozen treats on demand, a modern ice cream maker might just be the kitchen sidekick you've been looking for. The SharkNinja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker went viral for its ability to make all kinds of frozen treats, including ice cream, sorbet and milkshakes, all with a creamy texture. Customizable add-ins and optional dairy-free bases make it ideal for those who want to control ingredients to fit their dietary preferences. Right now, this model is on sale on Amazon Canada for 38 per cent off. You can add it to your cart for just $160 during Amazon Prime Day 2025. Keep scrolling below for more details, plus 11 more kitchen deals to score during Amazon's Prime Day sale. Backed by more than 10,000 reviews and an average rating of 4.5 stars, this machine is the number one best-seller in the ice cream machine category. FYI: This deal is exclusive to Prime members, meaning you need a membership to save. . The SharkNinja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker features seven one-touch programs, including ice cream, sorbet, gelato, milkshake, smoothie bowl, lite ice cream and mix-in options. Its Creamify technology applies downward pressure to the paddle, which then transforms ice particles into frozen treats. Whether you're working with dairy, non-dairy or low-sugar bases, the CREAMi delivers creamy results in just two minutes, after freeze time. This comes with three pints and lids, so you can make multiple flavours at once, and the pints, lids and paddle are top-rack dishwasher safe. Designed with easy storage in mind, the CREAMi is compact so it can fit easily on most countertops. 🛍️ 10,800+ reviews ⭐ 4.5/5 stars 🏅 Shoppers say that it's an "impressive" machine that is "fun to use" SharkNinja's ice cream maker has earned a 4.5-star rating from Amazon shoppers who have called the device an "easy-to-use" gadget for making frozen treats at home. 'Totally loving this machine,' wrote one shopper. The resulting ice cream tastes "richer, creamier and thicker" compared to commercial ice creams. "Really impressed with this unit," another said of the easy-to-use gadget. "Easy to operate and a breeze to clean," wrote one shopper. "The more I use this machine, the more I love it." Prime member exclusive deal: Save 38 per cent. While shoppers have said the SharkNinja CREAMi is one of Amazon's better ice cream makers, many have noted that it takes some trial and error and experimentation to get creamy, consistent results every time. Some shoppers who have used more traditional ice cream makers appreciate the fact that the pints are smaller, making them easier to store in the freezer. Others have said the unit itself is "comically loud," with some shoppers noting it is "a bit quieter than a blender, but still loud." However, this only happens for a couple of minutes as the ice cream is being processed. One reviewer notes that depending on the ingredients used, some recipes might need to be re-spun in the processor because the leftover ice cream gets hard, unlike grocery store ice creams, which tend to stay scoopable even when stored in the freezer. Another says the unit is difficult to clean because "the lid has a cavity that gets dirty," noting the machine might not be ideal for long-term cleaning and maintenance. Despite the drawbacks, Amazon shoppers still say the SharkNinja CREAMi is a fun machine to use and shoppers love the ability to create endless types of ice creams with customizable add-ins. The SharkNinja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker is a great option for anyone looking to make their own ice creams, sorbets, smoothie bowls or more. It's a fun, easy-to-use gadget that's relatively affordable, especially when it's on sale. While the CREAMi is somewhat loud, users say it's no louder than a blender, and it's perfect for people with food sensitivities or allergies because they can customize the ingredients. However, if you're passionate about keep your kitchen appliances super clean, this one may not be the model for you given some accessibility issues. For that reason, this CREAMi ice cream maker is better suited to casual household use and users who like to experiment.
Eater
09-07-2025
- Business
- Eater
Ooh, the Ninja Creami Ice Cream Machine Is On Sale for Prime Day (and That's Rare)
is a deals writer at Eater and she has spent almost two decades writing about culture. Soft serve is everything to me. There's something about the cool, velvety swirl of soft serve on a sweet, crunchy cone that releases every endorphin in my brain upon a single lick. I'm a regular at my local Foster's Freeze here in Los Angeles, have enjoyed probably 500 gallons of Magpies' sweet cream flavor topped with honeycomb, and will travel 30 minutes to my nearest Dairy Queen to indulge in a Snickers Blizzard. If I could lay my head under a soft serve machine and let it rip directly into my gullet, I would, even if it got me arrested by the party pooper police health inspector. So naturally when the Ninja Creami ice cream machine became a big thing with a massive cult following, including its very own subreddit with 104,000 members, I was intrigued, especially when the Swirl version dropped, which includes a soft serve function. Several friends own one and swear by the countertop gadget, regularly exalting its capabilities — turning pretty much anything edible and blendable into ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes, gelato, and, if you own the Swirl version, my beloved soft serve by simply pushing a button — and sending enthusiastic photos of their latest CREAMi creation (people make some pretty incredible ones). Sure, I'd love to be able to turn everything from doughnuts, protein powders, and my favorite fruit into a delectable cold treat with my choice of texture (I love a slightly grainy soft serve), but when I'd almost pull the trigger, the machine's price tag has given me pause at checkout. So when perusing the best Amazon Prime Day deals, I was delighted to see that the classic Creami is on sale with a pretty great discount right now, with $54 off the bundle with two pint containers (ideal for making and freezing multiple flavor bases): The Creami hit the sales section on Amazon discounted at an incredible 22% off, marking it down to just under $200. Your cold hard cash stays in your pocket while your kitchen becomes a DIY ice cream shop. Ben & Jerry, watch your backs! Grab the Ninja Creami ice cream maker with two pint containers for 22% off right now during Amazon Prime Day, and see what else you might want to add to cart here.
