The Best Ninja Creami Pumpkin Ice Cream

Enjoy cozy fall flavors in this Ninja Creami pumpkin ice cream with warm seasonal spices. This Pumpkin Ice Cream recipe captures all the warmth and nostalgia of Thanksgiving dessert, complete with real pumpkin purée, rich vanilla notes, and over 5 grams of fiber per serving!

Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Ice Cream

This ice cream tastes like a slice of sweet, spiced pumpkin pie, only colder and creamier! If you’re craving a healthy fall dessert, this Ninja Creami Pumpkin Ice Cream is the perfect choice. It’s rich, creamy, and packed with real pumpkin flavor—like a frozen version of your favorite Thanksgiving pie. Plus, it’s high in fiber, low in sugar, and easy to customize for different diets.

Key Ingredients For Pumpkin Ice Cream

• Pumpkin Purée: This recipe uses real pumpkin purée for authentic flavor and creamy texture. You can use canned pumpkin or try making your own with our [homemade pumpkin purée recipe].
• Vanilla Bean Paste: Adds deep, natural vanilla flavor that complements the earthiness of the pumpkin.
• Vanilla Pudding Mix: Enhances the sweetness and offers that classic custard-like taste reminiscent of pie filling.

✅ Tip: When adding a sweetener to your mixture, freezing can dull the sweetness, resulting in the need to add more sweetener (and add extra calories). I avoid this by adding an additional sweetener after the first spin.

Should I use Canned or Homemade Pumpkin Puree for pumpkin ice Cream?

For a quick and easy recipe, you can absolutely use canned pumpkin puree. However if you want to make this ice cream for the holidays, using homemade pumpkin puree will yield a richer flavor and color.

Be sure to read our guide on How to Make Pumpkin Puree so you are using the right type of pumpkins!

Why It’s Perfect for the Ninja Creami

The Ninja Creami requires a well-balanced base to create smooth, creamy ice cream—especially when using healthier or lower-fat ingredients. This recipe includes natural stabilizers like pumpkin purée and pudding mix, which help prevent icy textures.

Bonus Ninja Creami Tips for Perfect Results

• After the first spin on the ice cream setting, it is completely normal for the ice cream to appear a little powdery, as shown in the picture above. After a re-spin, add 1 tbsp of agave, and it will be the perfect ice cream consistency. I did not need to add any additional liquid for this recipe.
• Let air settle: After blending, rest the mixture on the counter or in the fridge if it rises above the fill line.
• Warm the container: Run warm water around the pint for 30–60 seconds to loosen the frozen mixture and avoid icy texture.
• Use the right size: For the Ninja Creami Deluxe (24 oz), multiply ingredients by 1.5x.

Optional Mix-In Ideas

This Pumpkin Ice Cream is delicious on its own, but you can elevate it with fun mix-ins:

• Mini chocolate chips
• Marshmallows
• Crushed graham crackers
• Snickerdoodle cookie chunks

Mix-In Tip: Add mix-ins vertically (from top to bottom) if eating the full pint. If eating half, just add to the top portion.

Substitutions

Sweetener

This recipe is naturally sweetened with a mix of vanilla pudding and monk fruit. For additional sweetness:

• Add 1 tbsp agave syrup after the first spin
• Or use stevia, maple syrup, or honey as preferred

✅ Tip: Freezing mutes sweetness, so adjusting after the first spin gives better control over flavor.

Dairy-Free & Vegan Options

You can easily adapt this Ninja Creami recipe to fit your dietary needs:

Lactose-Free Option:

• Fairlife Milk is high in protein & lactose-free

Vegan Pumpkin Ice Cream:

• Replace milk with your preferred milk substitute, such as Oat Milk.

Nutritional Info

Thanks to the addition of pumpkin puree and Fairlife milk, this ice cream is under 200 calories per serving, with 6 grams of fiber and 9 grams of protein. It’s a great high-fiber dessert for anyone watching their calories.

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