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Ninja CREAMi Slushie Preparation Guide

Plan at least 24 hours freezing before processing. The listed fruit-juice mixture has not been physically tested on a specified CREAMi model and is not presented as a manufacturer-approved formulation. Use an approved recipe, container and program for your exact model.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Freezing (Minimum) 1 day
Total Time 1 day 10 minutes
Servings: 2 slushies
Course: Dessert, Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Slushie Mix
  • 1 1/2 cups fruit juice cranberry, orange, mixed berry, or your preferred flavor
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons simple syrup or agave nectar
  • Pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Ninja Creami machine
  • Manufacturer-approved containers and storage lids for your exact model; no straws before processing
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Small pitcher (optional)

Method
 

  1. Before mixing, consult the manual and manufacturer-approved recipes for your exact CREAMi model. The listed fruit-juice mixture has not been physically tested for that machine; do not assume its compatibility.
  2. Squeeze fresh lemon or lime juice into the juice and water mixture. The acidity cuts through sweetness and adds brightness.
  3. Add your simple syrup or liquid sweetener and stir thoroughly until combined.
  4. Drop in just a tiny pinch of salt and stir it in to amplify all the fruit flavors.
  5. Take a small sip of your mixture before freezing and adjust sweetness or citrus levels if needed.
  6. Use only the manufacturer-approved containers and fill marks for the chosen model and drink program. Container sizes and drinkable freeze lines vary.
  7. Fit the approved storage lids. Do not insert straws, utensils or other objects before freezing or processing.
  8. Freeze on a level surface for at least 24 hours, following the freezer guidance for the exact model. Appearing frozen earlier does not establish readiness.
  9. Remove the storage lid and assemble the container, processing lid and machine as specified in the manual. Do not process a base frozen at an angle or an unevenly refrozen base.
  10. Use only a supported program and an approved formulation for that model. Not every CREAMi offers the same drink settings; do not substitute an unsupported program.
  11. Operate the correctly assembled machine according to its manual. Do not open or insert utensils while it is processing. Stop and follow manufacturer troubleshooting instructions if an error occurs.

Notes

Follow the manual and approved recipes for your exact CREAMi model. Ninja specifies at least 24 hours freezing on a level surface before processing. Do not insert straws before freezing or processing. This fruit-juice mixture has not been physically tested on a specified model and is not presented as manufacturer-approved. For an uneven base, follow Ninja’s melt, mix and level refreezing instructions. See official Ninja setup guidance.