# At-Home Ice Cream Machines Ninja Launches a New Ice Cream Maker That Supports Soft Serve By Kanesa D | Published 2025-02-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-1 References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/news/610258/ninja-swirl-creami-soft-serve-ice-cream-machine) & [ninjakitchen](https://www.ninjakitchen.ca/ninjaca.product_categories.kitchenware.cookware?utm_source=google&utm_medium=sem&utm_campaign=DTC&utm_term=brand&utm_content=en&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAh6y9BhBREiwApBLHC88tSREAiJ36YdLePUGWtD5M_ncxufOY45L46cUOihWAglMX3Fe_TBoCXkEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)  Ninja is introducing a new soft serve and hard scoop ice cream machine that offers a unique feature distinct from its predecessor, the [Ninja Creami](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countertop-ice-cream-maker). The Ninja Swirl is a versatile new ice cream maker that builds on the Ninja Creami with a key upgrade—[soft serve capability](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-frozen-desserts). The process remains simple: mix ingredients, freeze overnight, then churn. Designed for more than just traditional ice cream, the Swirl can make frozen yogurt, custard, non-dairy options, and even high-protein ice cream using protein powder. The device appeals to ice cream lovers looking to save time and money on their favorite snack. The Ninja Swirl is available now on Ninja’s website, with retail store availability coming this spring and a global launch later this year, offering an easy way to create custom, [homemade frozen treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-treat1). Image Credit: Ninja ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.6/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 36% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Non-dairy Frozen Desserts:** With rising demand for plant-based options, creating non-dairy frozen desserts at home is now more accessible, sparking innovation in flavor variety and nutritional enhancement. - **Health-conscious Indulgence:** The ability to make high-protein ice cream underscores a growing trend towards health-conscious indulgences, blending taste with dietary benefits. - **Home Appliance Customization:** Devices like the Ninja Swirl highlight the shift towards customizable home appliances that cater to personalized culinary preferences and dietary needs. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchen Appliances:** The advent of versatile ice cream machines indicates a strong push in the kitchen appliance industry towards multifunctional and user-friendly product designs. - **Plant-based Foods:** Non-dairy ice cream machines are expanding the plant-based foods industry by providing consumers with tools to create custom, plant-based desserts at home. - **Health and Wellness:** The integration of options for making high-protein desserts merges the culinary world with wellness, influencing the broader health and wellness industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Countertop Soft Serve Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-swirl-by-creami.md) - [Automated Frozen Treat Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-creami-deluxe.md) - [At-Home Soft-Serve Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmia-softsnap.md) - [Automated Countertop Dessert Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-nc201-creami-breeze.md) - [At-Home Soft Serve Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-serve-ice-cream-frozen-drink-maker.md) - [At-Home Slushie Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-slushi.md) - [Ice Cream Maker Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastfreeze-ice-cream-maker.md) - [Portable Ice Cream Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocinare-krush.md) - [Dual-Purpose Ice Cream Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soffice.md)