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I always keep canned peaches, pineapple, and mango stocked in my pantry because they make really good Ninja Creami bases without any prep work at all. There is no peeling, pitting, or waiting for anything to ripen, just fruit that is ready to blend the moment I want to make ice cream. These recipes are proof that canned fruit belongs in the freezer just as much as it belongs in the pantry.

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Why Use Canned Fruit in the Ninja Creami?

One of the best things about using canned fruit in Ninja Creami recipes is that you don’t have to worry about whether the fruit is ripe or in season. You can keep a few cans in the pantry without worrying about them spoiling, and they’re ready whenever you want to make a Creami. Just open the can and use the fruit straight from the can to make your base. It doesn’t get much easier than that!

How I Turn Canned Fruit Into a Ninja Creami Base

  1. Use the fruit or the fruit with the juice or syrup straight from the can. Depending on the recipe, you might need to drain the fruit from the liquid or you might use the liquid too.
  2. Blend the fruit with the other ingredients. To ensure the fruit flavor gets mixed thorughout the ice cream, blend it with the other ingredients before freezing.
  3. Freeze the full container for 24 hours. The base needs to be frozen completely solid before the Ninja Creami can turn it into a smooth, creamy ice cream or sorbet.
  4. Process, then add mix-ins. If you add things like cookies, chips, candy, or coconut before freezing, they will get pulverized and mixed into the base recipe completely. For added texture and pops of flavor, add them in after processing and on the mix-ins cycle.

Mix-In Ideas for Canned Fruit Ninja Creami Recipes

  • Toasted coconut flakes for a pina colada feel with the pineapple recipes.
  • Crushed graham crackers for something closer to a cobbler texture with the peach recipes.
  • White chocolate chips for extra sweetness against a tart mango or pineapple base.
  • Chopped macadamia nuts for crunch alongside any of the tropical flavors in this list.

Pineapple shows up in a few different ways across these recipes, from the tropical Ninja Creami Dole Whip and Pineapple Sorbet to the coconut flavored Pina Colada Lite Ice Cream.

Peach turns up just as often, whether it is a lighter frozen yogurt or the more indulgent Peach Cobbler Cottage Cheese Protein Ice Cream, and the Mango Sorbet rounds things out with something bright and simple.

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  1. Choose fruit packed in juice or syrup based on the recipe you're making. Fruit packed in syrup will add more sweetness, while fruit packed in juice lets the flavor of the fruit stand out more.
  2. Don't automatically drain the fruit. The liquid in the can can be part of the Ninja Creami base, especially for sorbets and other fruit-forward recipes. Follow the individual recipe to see whether the fruit should be drained or the liquid should be included.
  3. Check the ingredients on the can. Canned fruit can be packed in water, fruit juice, light syrup, or heavy syrup, and switching between them can change the sweetness and consistency of the finished Creami.
  4. Keep the Ninja Creami MAX FILL line in mind. Some cans contain more fruit and liquid than will fit in a pint, so measure what you need instead of assuming the entire can should go into the container.
  5. Try different canned fruits throughout the year. Peaches, pineapple, mango, pears, mandarin oranges, and other canned fruits make it easy to experiment with flavors even when the fresh version isn't in season.

Ninja Creami Low Calorie Peach Frozen Yogurt

This peach frozen yogurt is creamy, fruity, and only 235 calories for the entire pint! It’s made with canned peaches, Greek yogurt, and a few simple ingredients, so you get plenty of peach flavor without adding a ton of calories.

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Ninja Creami Peach Sorbet

It doesn’t get much easier than this peach sorbet! Canned peaches do most of the work and give the sorbet plenty of peach flavor. It’s a great recipe to keep in mind when you want something fruity without making a complicated base.

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Ninja Creami Peach Cobbler Frozen Yogurt

If you love peach cobbler, you’ve got to try this frozen yogurt version! The peaches pair with cinnamon and brown sugar to give it that peach cobbler flavor, but everything gets turned into a creamy frozen treat in the Ninja Creami.

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Ninja Creami Dole Whip

You don’t need a trip to Disney to get your Dole Whip fix! This homemade version is packed with pineapple flavor and turns out thick and creamy in the Ninja Creami. It’s an easy way to make the popular pineapple treat at home.

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Ninja Creami Fruit Paradise Sorbet

This one is for anyone who can’t decide on just one fruit flavor! Fruit Paradise Sorbet combines several fruits into one sweet and fruity sorbet. It’s especially good when you want to use canned fruit to make something a little different than a basic single-fruit sorbet.

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Ninja Creami Peach Cobbler Cottage Cheese Protein Ice Cream

Don’t let the cottage cheese scare you! Once everything is blended and processed, you don’t end up with chunks of cottage cheese. Instead, it helps make a creamy peach cobbler flavored ice cream with plenty of protein.

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Ninja Creami Pina Colada Lite Ice Cream

Pineapple and coconut are the perfect combination for a pina colada inspired ice cream. This lighter version gives you those tropical flavors in a creamy Ninja Creami treat without making a traditional full-fat ice cream base.

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Ninja Creami Pineapple Dole Whip Protein Ice Cream

This is a fun way to get the pineapple flavor of Dole Whip while adding extra protein. It’s sweet, creamy, and full of pineapple flavor, making it a great option if you like fruity protein ice creams instead of the usual chocolate and vanilla flavors.

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Ninja Creami Peaches and Cream Protein Frozen Yogurt

Peaches and cream is such a classic combination, and it works really well for frozen yogurt too. This version has plenty of peach flavor along with the creaminess of the yogurt, plus extra protein to make it a little more filling.

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Ninja Creami Pineapple Sorbet

Canned pineapple makes this sorbet incredibly easy to throw together. You get lots of sweet pineapple flavor without having to cut up a fresh pineapple, and the Ninja Creami turns it into a smooth, refreshing sorbet.

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Ninja Creami Mango Sorbet

Mango makes an amazing sorbet in the Ninja Creami because it has so much flavor on its own. Using canned mango means you can make it any time of year without having to find a perfectly ripe mango first. It’s simple, fruity, and full of mango flavor.

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