Ninja Creami McFlurry
Ever wish you could recreate that iconic McFlurry magic right at home — and maybe even make it a little creamier, richer, and even better? 🍦
With your Ninja Creami, you absolutely can! This homemade McFlurry copycat is cold, creamy, loaded with your favorite mix-ins, and ridiculously easy to whip up.
Whether you love M&M’s, Oreos, or peanut butter cups in your McFlurry, this recipe is fully customizable — and way more satisfying than a drive-thru run. Plus, you control the ingredients, so it can be as indulgent or as light as you want!
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Why You’ll Love This Ninja Creami McFlurry Recipe
This is my go-to recipe for making a vanilla-type type serve recipe in my Ninja Creami – I use the same 3 ingredients – Lactose Free Milk, Vegan Protein Powder, and Vanilla Instant Pudding. It comes out the same every time!
The ice cream is thick and creamy! Just like the real deal — maybe even better! It’s even whipped up really well like a Mcflurry!
Add your favorite candies, cookies, or chocolates like Oreos or Reese’s or animal crackers. – I plan on sharing more of these soon.
You know exactly what’s going into your treat. You’ll never want to go to Dairy Queen again!
Satisfy your McFlurry dreams any time without leaving the house.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 cup Lactose Free Milk, like Lactaid or almond milk):
- 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding powder: Thickens the base for that signature McFlurry texture.
- 2 tablespoon Vanlila Protein Powder – lets the ice cream have more protein. OWYN is my favorite vegetarian brand.
- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter – this gives it an extra creamy texture
- Favorite mix-ins (about 2–4 tablespoons): Crushed Oreos, mini M&M’s, Reese’s Pieces, chopped Snickers — your call!
Substitution Tips
- Dairy-free: Use almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk — just know it might be slightly less creamy.
- Low-sugar: Use sugar-free pudding mix and a sugar substitute like monk fruit or Stevia.
- More protein: Use a high-protein milk like Fairlife or Core Power to boost the macros!
- Different flavors: Try chocolate pudding for a chocolatey McFlurry or banana pudding for a fruity twist.
How to Make a Ninja Creamy Mcflurry
Make the base: In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, instant pudding, and protein powder until fully dissolved and slightly thickened.
Freeze: Pour the mixture into your Ninja Creami pint container.
Place the lid on securely and freeze for at least 24 hours (so it’s fully solid).
Spin: After freezing, remove from freezer and install the pint into the Ninja Creami.
Select the “Lite Ice Cream” or “Creamy Ice Cream” function.
Mix in the goodies: After the first spin, create a small hole in the center of the ice cream with a spoon.
Add in some more milk, peanut butter, and your favorite mix-ins and use the “Mix-In” function to blend them in perfectly.
Serve and enjoy: Spoon your McFlurry copycat into a cup, grab a spoon, and dive into creamy, dreamy goodness!
Pro Tips for the Best Ninja Creami McFlurry
- Let the base sit at room temp for 5 minutes if it’s too hard before spinning — it helps the blade glide.
- Use smaller pieces for mix-ins: Crush candies and cookies into small bits for better blending.
- Double spin if needed: If your McFlurry looks a little crumbly after the first spin, just hit “Re-Spin” before adding mix-ins.
- Don’t overload mix-ins: Stick to 2–4 tablespoons so the texture stays creamy and scoopable.
Recipe FAQS
The pudding mix thickens it and helps recreate that classic McFlurry texture. Without it, your ice cream will be softer and a little less “fluffy.”