Ninja Creami Strawberry Milkshake

Thick, creamy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor — this Ninja Creami strawberry milkshake uses just 3 ingredients and is ready in about 10 minutes.

If you love a cold, fruity shake but want to skip the drive-thru, the Ninja Creami is your shortcut to a thick, scoopable strawberry milkshake at home. With three simple ingredients and the press of one button, you get a smooth, café-style shake with way more strawberry flavor than anything bottled. This is one of the easiest treats you can make in the machine — right up there with a classic Ninja Creami chocolate milkshake when a craving hits.

Why You’ll Love This Ninja Creami Strawberry Milkshake

• Family-friendly. Kids and adults both love it, and it’s a fun way to use up ripe berries.
• Just 3 ingredients. Vanilla ice cream, milk, and fresh strawberries — that’s it.
• Ready in about 10 minutes. No churning, no waiting for a base to freeze.
• Thick and creamy, not watery. The Milkshake program blends without melting everything down.
• Easy to customize. Adjust the thickness, swap the milk, or add a flavor boost in seconds.

Ingredients You’ll Need

You only need a few simple ingredients, and you likely have most of them already. The full measurements are in the printable recipe card below.

• Strawberries — Fresh, ripe berries give the sweetest flavor and the prettiest pink color. Frozen works too; just let them thaw slightly so they blend smoothly.
• Vanilla ice cream — Use a good-quality vanilla as your base. More ice cream = a thicker shake.
• Milk — Whole milk makes it richer, but almond, oat, or soy milk all work for a lighter or dairy-free shake.
• Optional toppings — Whipped cream, a fresh strawberry, chocolate syrup, or crushed cookies for the finishing touch.

Want a different fruit base first? Try a Ninja Creami mango sorbet or scoop up some Ninja Creami strawberry ice cream to use as your milkshake base for an even more intense berry flavor.

How to Make a Strawberry Milkshake in the Ninja Creami

Here’s the quick version — full step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Step 1: Prep the strawberries

Wash fresh strawberries, remove the stems, and dice them into small pieces so they blend evenly. If using frozen berries, let them thaw for a few minutes first.

Step 2: Fill the pint container

Add the vanilla ice cream, milk, and diced strawberries to your Ninja Creami pint. Keep everything below the max-fill line so the shake has room to blend.

Step 3: Run the Milkshake program

Lock the pint into the outer bowl, place it in the machine, and press the Milkshake button. Let it run the full cycle for the smoothest texture.

Step 4: Serve and garnish

Pour into a chilled glass, top with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry, and serve immediately while it’s cold and creamy.

Pro Tips for the Best Ninja Creami Strawberry Milkshake

• Chill your add-ins. Cold milk and frozen-firm ice cream keep the shake thick instead of soupy.
• Mind the fill line. Overfilling the pint is the #1 cause of a poorly blended shake. Stay under the max line.
• Too thin? Add a little more ice cream and re-run the cycle. Too thick? Add a splash of milk.
• Too icy? Let the pint sit at room temperature for 1–2 minutes before blending so the base softens slightly.
• Boost the flavor. A few drops of vanilla extract or a teaspoon of strawberry jam intensifies the berry taste.
• Use a frozen base for max flavor. Blending in a scoop of homemade strawberry ice cream makes it extra rich.

What Is the Ninja Creami?

The Ninja Creami is a countertop machine that turns frozen bases into ice cream, sorbet, smoothies, and milkshakes using a powerful blade and a set of one-touch programs. The Milkshake setting is designed to blend ice cream and liquid into a smooth, pourable shake without thinning it out — which is exactly why it’s perfect for this recipe. If you’re new to the machine, the full Ninja Creami recipe collection is a great place to start.

More Ninja Creami Recipes to Try

If this strawberry shake becomes a regular, here are more frozen treats worth bookmarking:

• Ninja Creami Chocolate Milkshake
• Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream
• Ninja Creami Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
• Ninja Creami Butterscotch Ice Cream
• Ninja Creami Copycat Sonic Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake
• 75 Delicious Ninja Creami Recipes

Looking for more cold, sweet ideas? Browse all of our dessert recipes and drinks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make a strawberry milkshake in the Ninja Creami?

Yes — the Ninja Creami’s Milkshake program is made for exactly this. It blends ice cream, milk, and fruit into a smooth, thick shake in a single cycle.

What type of milk works best?

Any milk works. Whole milk gives the richest, creamiest result, while almond, oat, or soy milk make a lighter or dairy-free version.

Can I use frozen strawberries?

Absolutely. Frozen berries make a thicker, colder shake. Let them thaw for a few minutes so they blend evenly and don’t strain the blade.

How do I make the milkshake thicker?

Add more ice cream (or use a frozen ice cream base) and a little less milk. For a thinner shake, simply add more milk and re-blend.

Can I make a dairy-free strawberry milkshake?

Yes. Use a dairy-free ice cream and a plant-based milk like oat or almond, and the recipe works the same way.

How many milkshakes does this make?

As written, it makes about 2 servings. Stay under the pint’s max-fill line; if you need more, blend a second batch rather than overfilling.