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Making a copycat McFlurry in the Ninja Creami is easier than you think!

Skip the drive through and enjoy this Ninja Creami McFlurry copycat recipe at home instead!

overhead view of a Ninja Creami McFlurry copycat in a pint container, dotted with mini M&Ms.

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If you love a good McFlurry from the McDonald’s drive-thru, you’re in for a treat with this easy recipe!

Thicker than a milkshake, the McFlurry is known for its simplicity—a tasty soft serve vanilla ice cream with bits of candy or cookies mixed throughout.

It’s similar to a Dairy Queen Blizzard, and it’s easier than ever to enjoy one at home.

Whether you add mini M&Ms like I did or a handful of chopped Oreos, this Ninja Creami McFlurry copycat recipe is sure to become a favorite!

Ninja Creami pint container of homemade McFlurry or Blizzard, with vanilla ice cream and mini M&Ms.

Copycat McFlurry in the Ninja Creami

In my opinion, one of the keys to making a delicious McFlurry starts with the type of vanilla ice cream you’re using.

I’m using a version of my Ninja Creami Junket ice cream for this recipe, because it has the iconic flavor of an amazing soft serve vanilla ice cream.

Then of course, you can create different varieties by mixing in different ingredients!

Mini M&Ms, chopped Oreos, mini Reese’s cups, and more all make great options.

You can eat it straight out of the pint container, or you can scoop it into dessert cups.

For another fast food favorite, try our Ninja Creami Frosty copycat recipe!

Ninja Creami M&M McFlurry scoops served in a glass dish, with a spoon and the remaining pint of ice cream in the background.

How to Make a Ninja Creami McFlurry or Blizzard

It’s really easy to make this tasty treat.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

How to Make It:

(Full printable recipe is available below)

Dissolve the mix. First, you’ll combine milk and junket mix in a small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup.

Whisk until the dry mix has dissolved into the milk.

two photos; one shows milk in a measuring cup, the other shows junket ice cream mix whisked into the milk.

Add cream. Stir in the heavy cream until incorporated.

Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, being careful not to exceed the max fill line.

two photos; one shows heavy cream whisked into the ice cream base, the other shows the base poured into a Ninja Creami pint container.

Freeze. Place the lid on the pint container, then transfer it to a level surface in your freezer for at least 24 hours.

Spin. Remove the pint from the machine and take off the lid.

Place the pint into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami, then twist the outer bowl into place in the Ninja Creami machine.

Press the Ice Cream button and allow the cycle to complete.

two photos; one shows frozen ice cream base in the Ninja Creami's outer bowl, the other shows the base after the initial spin in the machine.

Re-spin if needed. Remove the pint from the machine and check the ice cream’s consistency. If it appears crumbly, insert it back into the machine and press Re-spin.

If it’s still crumbly after that, add a tablespoon of milk and press the Re-spin button again.

Mix-in. Remove the pint from the machine and use a butter knife to create a well in the center of the pint.

It should be about a half-inch or inch wide and extend all the way to the bottom of the pint.

Add your mix-in (in my case, mini M&Ms) to the well, then insert the pint back into the machine. Press the Mix-in button and let the cycle finish.

two photos; one shows mini M&Ms added to the well in the ice cream, the other shows the Ninja Creami Blizzard after being mixed.

Now it’s ready to serve!

If you’d like, you can sprinkle some additional pieces of your mix-in on top.

overhead view of Ninja Creami McFlurry in the pint container, sprinkled with mini M&M candies

Notes and Adaptations:

  • If you’re using mini M&Ms, some of the color may eventually bleed into your ice cream over time, but the flavor won’t be affected.
  • Try different mix-ins for different varieties! Cookie pieces, candy bits, nuts, and more all make delicious add-ins.
  • Feel free to enjoy this right out of the pint, or scoop it out into a dessert cup if you prefer.
  • If you can’t find Junket mix at your local grocery store, you can buy it here on Amazon.
Side view of scoops of Ninja Creami M&M ice cream served in a glass dish.

Recommended Equipment:

Yield: 1 pint

Ninja Creami McFlurry Copycat

Pint container of Ninja Creami McFlurry copycat ice cream with mini M&MS in it.

This Ninja Creami McFlurry copycat recipe is easy to make, with the most perfect vanilla soft serve and your favorite mix-in, such as mini M&Ms, chopped Oreo cookies, and more!

Prep Time 7 minutes
Additional Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 7 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup, combine milk and Junket ice cream mix. Whisk until ice cream mix has dissolved.
  2. Add heavy cream and stir to combine.
  3. Pour mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, being careful not to exceed the max fill line. Place lid on the pint and transfer to a level surface in your freezer for at least 24 hours.
  4. Remove pint container from freezer and take off lid. Place container into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami, securing the outer bowl lid.
  5. Transfer bowl apparatus to the Ninja Creami, locking it into place. Press the Ice Cream button and allow the cycle to complete.
  6. If the ice cream is crumbly afterward, insert it back into the machine and use the Re-spin button to process it again.
  7. Using a butter knife or the handle of a wooden spoon, create a circular well in the center of the ice cream. It should be about half an inch or so in diameter and extend all the way to the bottom of the pint.
  8. Add your mix-in to the well, then place the pint back into the machine. Press the Mix-in button to incorporate.
  9. Serve, garnished with additional pieces of your mix-in, if desired.

Notes

  • If you’re using mini M&Ms, some of the color may eventually bleed into your ice cream over time, but the flavor won’t be affected.
  • Try different mix-ins for different varieties! Cookie pieces, candy bits, nuts, and more all make delicious add-ins.
  • Feel free to enjoy this right out of the pint, or scoop it out into a dessert cup if you prefer.
  • If you can't find Junket ice cream mix at your local grocery store, you can get it here on Amazon.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1/2 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 156Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 50mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 4g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and is not guaranteed for accuracy.

© I Dream of Ice Cream
Cuisine: American / Category: Ninja Creami Recipes

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two photos; one shows Ninja Creami McFlurry in the pint container, the other shows the ice cream scooped out into a dessert cup.
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