Hello, my lovely people! How are you doing today? I’m doing great, as we are about to embark on a delightful journey to “the” dessert of our time: vanilla ice cream. It is often underestimated as being “vanilla,” but hey, it is the classic and timeless flavor that never gets old. It is great on its own. But one of the amazing things about the vanilla flavor is that it can be paired with many different flavors, creating a beautiful harmony. Also, it can be used for many different recipes, such as adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of the vanilla matcha latte recipe I recently shared. My goodness! It sounds so amazing.
Using my Ninja Creami ice cream machine, there are so many vanilla recipes to share—what I call Ninja Creami Recipe, Vanilla. Shall we get into it? 🍦
Introduction to Ninja Creami Vanilla Recipes
There are many vanilla recipes I’m going to share with you using Ninja Creami. Here are some of them, if you are interested.
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream
- Vanilla Banana Protein Ice Cream with Protein Powder
- Vanilla Protein Ice Cream (WFPB)

Why Make Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream with Ninja Creami
1. Choose Premium Ingredients
One of the best things about making something homemade is that you can choose the ingredients that you like. I love using dairy-free plant milk and cream for the vanilla recipe, and I also use an organic vanilla extract that has so much vanilla goodness inside. Make your fresh homemade vanilla ice cream with the amazing ingredients of your own choice!
My Ninja Ice Cream Maker Review | What You Can Make With It
2. Less Calories
As we are using the Ninja Creami ice cream machine, we can make the frozen dessert creamier and softer than regular store-bought ice cream without using so much cream. Isn’t that amazing? You can read more about what you can do with Ninja Creami in my Ninja Creami ice cream machine review.
3. Can be Made Vegan and Dairy-Free
Many ice creams sold have dairy cream, but this homemade vanilla ice cream recipe can be made with plant milk and cream.
So if you are vegan, lactose-intolerant, or health-conscious and haven’t been able to eat your ice cream, make this vanilla ice cream. It might become your favorite frozen dessert!
4. Make and Eat at Home
Freeze the vanilla base in the Ninja Creami pint, and just run the machine to make the freshest ice cream ever!
Then, with no further ado, let’s dive right into the vanilla ice cream recipe using the Ninja Creami!
Ninja Creami Recipe Vanilla Ice Cream | Can Be Made Vegan!

Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe | Ninja Creami
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a container, mix all the ingredients well with a whisk.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until the salt dissolves.
- Pour the base into an empty Ninja Creami pint. Place the storage lid on a pint and freeze for 24 hours.
- Remove the pint from the freezer and remove the lid from the pint.
- Select ICE CREAM on Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker
- When processing is complete, remove the ice cream from the pint and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Product Recommendation for Sugar-Free Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Make the vanilla ice cream with monk fruit or stevia.
1. Monk Fruit Sweetener with Erythritol
My Pick
WHOLE EARTH Monk Fruit Sweetener with Erythritol, Plant-Based Sugar Alternative, 12 Ounce Pouch
To make creamy ice cream, you need sugar. But instead of using regular sugar, I recommend using a healthy sweetener that only adds sweetness to bring out the best flavor of the ingredients.
Tips for Enjoying Ninja Creami Recipe Vanilla Ice Cream

Vanilla ice cream with some prickly pear sorbet. I love the color combination!
1. Pair with All Kinds of Frozen Treats
You can pair the vanilla ice cream with any frozen treat. You can pair it with other ice creams, gelato, or sorbet if you want a refreshing pairing. Some of my favorite pairings are listed below.
- Raspberry Gelato: The dense, flavorful, vibrant raspberry gelato makes the vanilla ice cream interesting.
- Watermelon Sorbet: Watermelon sorbet also has a gentle sweetness like vanilla ice cream.
- Yuzu Sorbet: As a citrus sorbet, it is so refreshing! Pair it with vanilla, and you will never get bored with the flavors.
- Chocolate Protein Ice Cream: Great to eat after a workout for its protein content and other nutrients, this chocolate ice cream is more than other vanilla and chocolate ice cream pairings.
2. Make a Milkshake
If you have any lattes you love, just add a scoop of this vanilla ice cream. You have a fresh milkshake in your hand! Here are some latte ideas for you if you want to brainstorm.
My favorite is to add a scoop of this vanilla ice cream to my matcha latte!
3. Add Toppings

Strawberry Cheong Recipe | For Korean Desserts and Drinks
With vanilla ice cream, there are endless toppings you can add! If you love strawberry ice cream, how about trying strawberry cheong on your vanilla ice cream to make a gourmet vanilla ice cream? Strawberry cheong is a Korean way to preserve fresh fruits without using any heat.
Summary of Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe with Ninja Creami
I hope you liked this vanilla ice cream recipe using the Ninja Creami ice cream machine! As a vegan, this recipe has been a lifesaver for me. Often, there are no ice cream options for me to buy at a store. And when I have my guests over, I like making this vanilla ice cream, and it never disappoints. So far, nobody has objected to this dessert option.
If you liked this vanilla ice cream recipe, check out my other frozen treat recipes using Ninja Creami!
Other Ninja Creami Ice Cream Machine Recipes

Coconut Ice Cream Recipe | Inspired by Baskin Robbins Nutty Coconut
Inspired by the Nutty Coconut, this coconut ice cream recipe has three types of nuts. They bring out the sweetness and nutty flavor of the coconut even more.
4 Ingredients Easy Peanut Protein Ice Cream | Ninja Creami Recipe
The nutty, creamy, and deep flavors of the peanut butter ice cream are too good to resist. It’s also packed with protein, so it’s one of our favorites. They also go very well with the refreshing and elegant pear sorbet.

After-Workout Chocolate Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
Try this Chocolate Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream recipe! It’s perfect after a workout with protein, nutrients, and caffeine to boost your energy and recovery.
Other Vanilla Recipes

Vanilla Matcha Latte Recipe | Japanese Matcha Drink Recipe
This vanilla matcha latte recipe is a beautiful green tea matcha drink recipe! You’ll fall in love with the earthy, round, slightly bitter, and sweet flavors.💚
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