New York Post For those living a keto or high-protein lifestyle, the craving for a decadent pint of ice cream never truly disappears — it just gets more expensive.
Until recently, the gold standard for turning frozen protein shakes and almond milk concoctions into velvety masterpieces was the Ninja CREAMi. However, with its premium price tag often soaring above $200, many health-conscious dessert lovers have been left out in the cold, waiting for a more budget-friendly way to get their fix without breaking their macros or their bank accounts.
And then we found the BLACK+DECKER Ice Cream Maker, a powerhouse appliance by a household name brand that is proving you don’t need to drop too big a fortune to achieve the “cool” factor. Designed to handle everything from dairy-free gelato to keto-compliant pints (and all the best classic recipes, too), this machine is rapidly becoming the ultimate disruptor in the home creamery market. It offers the same creamy, customizable results as its high-end competitors but at a price point that makes the transition to homemade treats a total no-brainer.
The BLACK+DECKER Ice Cream Maker is a versatile, pint-sized powerhouse engineered to cater to modern dietary needs, specifically optimized for protein-heavy, keto, and dairy-free recipes, but able to handle your very best classic ice cream jobs as well. This machine utilizes an intuitive processing system to churn out gelato, sorbet, and thick milkshakes in minutes.
It features a dedicated mix-in function that allows users to fold in nuts, chocolate chips, or keto-friendly cookie crumbles seamlessly. Designed with family ease in mind, the compact footprint fits easily on any countertop, while the dishwasher-safe components ensure that the cleanup is as satisfying as the dessert itself.
These convenient two-pack replacement containers allow you to prep multiple flavors of keto or high-protein treats in advance, ensuring you always have a frozen pint ready to spin.
A classic kitchen staple known for its reliability, this machine uses a double-insulated freezer bowl to churn out 1.5 quarts of smooth, homemade frozen dessert in about 20 minutes.
This compact and charming appliance is perfect for small batches, featuring a specialized gelato paddle that creates a denser, more authentic Italian-style texture right on your countertop.
This article was written by Kendall Cornish, New York Post Commerce Editor & Reporter. Kendall, who moonlights as a private chef in the Hamptons for New York elites, lends her expertise to testing and recommending cooking products – for beginners and aspiring sous chefs alike. Simmering and seasoning her way through both jobs, Kendall dishes on everything from the best cookware for your kitchen to chef-approved gourmet meal kits to the full suite of Ninja appliances. Prior to joining the Post’s shopping team in 2023, Kendall previously held positions at Apartment Therapy and at Dotdash Meredith’s Travel + Leisure and Departures magazines.
