Ninja NC701C Creami Scoop & Swirl Ice Cream Maker, 13-in-1

Tips for day-to-day use

For households that want to customize frozen desserts and serve them either by the scoop or as soft serve, the Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl offers both styles in one countertop appliance. Its 13 one-touch programs include six soft-serve options, giving you a straightforward way to choose a treat style and prepare it at the press of a button.

Set up a flavour around your preferences, then add mix-ins such as chocolate, nuts, candy or fruit to personalize the finished treat. For example, after dinner, choose a soft-serve programme for a swirled dessert or make a scoopable treat with your preferred mix-ins. The digital display keeps the programme selection on the appliance, while the included recipe collection offers more than 30 ideas to get started.

Tech summary

• Type: Countertop ice cream and soft-serve maker
• Model: NC701C
• Programmes: 13 one-touch programmes, including Soft Serve, Fruit Whip, Frozen Custard, CreamiFit, Swirled Frozen Yogurt and Lite Ice Cream
• Capacity: 2 pints
• Display: Digital
• Materials: Plastic and stainless steel
• Dimensions: 47.1L x 31W x 51.5H centimetres
• Weight: 9.44 kg
• Included: Motor base, two CREAMi Swirl Pints with nozzles and storage lids, dispensing lid with swirl press, outer bowl and lid, Creamerizer Paddle, pull-out drip tray and more than 30 recipes
• Care: Pints, lids, paddle and swirl press are BPA-free and dishwasher safe

Benefits

The main advantage is choice: the NC701C handles classic scooped treats as well as swirled soft serve, with dedicated programmes for different dessert styles. Fruit Whip and Swirled Frozen Yogurt expand the menu beyond conventional ice cream, while CreamiFit is designed for lower-calorie, high-protein treats. You can also control ingredients to make options such as dairy-free, vegan, nut-free or lower-sugar desserts, according to your recipe.

This flexibility makes the machine useful when people at home want different flavours or ingredient combinations. Rather than choosing a machine focused only on traditional scoops, you get soft-serve dispensing and a range of one-touch settings as part of the same appliance. The included pints, swirl press and drip tray support the two serving styles, and the dishwasher-safe components help simplify cleanup after making a batch.

Customer feedback commonly highlights ease of setup and use, along with enjoyment of homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt and protein treats. Some customers also mention operating noise, opinions on durability and value vary. These experiences are individual impressions, while the programme options and included components define the practical appeal of the machine.

Practical questions

What kinds of frozen treats can it make? The 13 programmes cover scooped and swirled treats, with options including soft serve, fruit whip, frozen custard, frozen yogurt and lite ice cream. CreamiFit is intended for lower-calorie, high-protein treats.

Can I customize the ingredients and flavour? Yes. You can choose ingredients to suit preferences such as dairy-free, vegan, nut-free, lower-sugar or high-protein recipes, then add mix-ins such as fruit, chocolate, nuts or candy.

Which parts can go in the dishwasher? The pints, lids, paddle and swirl press are BPA-free and dishwasher safe, making those components easier to clean after use.

Should you buy it?

Choose the Ninja NC701C if you want more than a conventional scoop-style ice cream maker. Its combination of 13 programmes, soft-serve dispensing, customizable ingredients and mix-ins suits households that enjoy making a variety of frozen desserts at home, from fruit-based treats to protein-focused options.