A countertop ice cream maker may sound like a frivolous purchase, but I have been astounded by how much use the Ninja CREAMi machine has gotten in my home. Right now, Walmart has the CREAMi on sale for $169, which is $30 cheaper than anywhere else online. It’s way better than a blender for ice cream, especially if you’re sick of cleaning pieces. The Ninja CREAMi is having another viral moment on TikTok with all kinds of influencers cranking out ice cream recipes again. For those who are unfamiliar, the CREAMi doesn’t work like a typical ice cream machine.