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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Ice Cream in the Ninja CREAMi (Dairy-Free)

October 27, 2024

I use our Ninja CREAMi all the time. It’s just so easy to make a super delicious dessert with almost no effort (other than an overnight freeze.) If you have someone in your house who can't have dairy, this little ice cream maker comes in clutch. It really can turn almost anything into something frosty, creamy, and delicious.

For fall, I wanted to do a fun take on pumpkin spice and chocolate chips, often together in bread but not together enough in ice cream. It also had to be dairy-free for our whole household to enjoy it, but you won't even notice it's not there. This Ninja CREAMi Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Ice Cream recipe is quick, simple and you’re going to love it.

A counter topped with two cups filled with ice cream next to a Ninja CREAMi.

Ninja CREAMi | Parfait Cups (similar)

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If you want my hot take on the one thing I ignore in the Ninja CREAMi directions (and have never had a problem yet), watch the recipe video below!

Prep the Ice Cream (Day Before)

There are only four ingredients in the ice cream plus two mix-ins at the end. For the ice cream, you'll need a sliced ripe banana (frozen or fresh from the counter is fine), a partial can of pumpkin pie mix (get one that doesn't have eggs in it), pumpkin pie syrup, and coconut milk. I use carton or refrigerated coconut milk in this recipe as the canned coconut milk would be a little heavy. Just make sure you don't get the "light" coconut milk or the ice cream will be more icey than creamy. All of those ingredients get added to the canister, shaken up, and then frozen overnight in the freezer.

Counter with ripe banana, chocolate chips, cookies, pumpkin pie syrup, milk and pie mix

Pumpkin Pie Syrup | Dish Towel | Brass Measuring Cup | Ceramic Measuring Cup (similar)

Spin Your Ice Cream (Day Of)

The next day, get out your base and your frozen canister. and lock into place. For most of my ninja CREAMi recipes, I like to do 2 full spins plus a mix-in spin. So here goes:

  • Round 1: Press the "Ice Cream" setting on the CREAMi and let it go to town. Then take a butter knife around the edge and pry it around the edge, it looks a little bit dusty ut that’s because it’s so cold still. Replace the canister
  • Round 2: Press the "Respin" setting on the the CREAMi. Once complete, open the top and add in your mix-ins: dairy-free chocolate chips and a couple of crumbled-up pumpkin spice cookies (gluten-free if preferred).
  • Round 3: Press the "Mix-In" setting on the CREAMi for the final spin.
Chris Marcum with the Ninja CREAMi

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The Final Result

And now for the big reveal? It absolutely looks like something you'd get from an ice cream shop. Every time I use the Ninja CREAMi I'm just floored by how perfect the texture turns out to be.

This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is such a winner. It's perfect for fall, Thanksgiving, entertaining…a random Friday night at home watching your favorite show. Go forth and make it for someone you love. They'll be thrilled.

A person showing the top of a container filled with pumpkin chocolate chip ice cream

More of my favorite Ninja CREAMi recipes:

Ninja CREAMi Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Dairy-Free)

Recipe by Chris Marcum
5.0 from 2 votes
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings

An easy fall dessert that you can make ahead!

Ingredients

  • 1 banana, sliced

  • 1/4 cup pumpkin pie mix

  • 1/4 cup pumpkin pie Torani syrup

  • coconut milk

  • toppings
  • 1 Tbsp mini dairy free chocolate chips

  • 2-3 pumpkin spice sandwich cookies

Directions

  • add the banana, pumpkin pie mix and syrup to the Creami container, then fill to the max fill line with coconut milk. Freeze overnight.
  • spin the Creami on the Ice Cream setting twice, then add the toppings and spin on the mix in setting 1-2 times. Enjoy!

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