is arguably one of Ninja's best summer appliances, claiming to transform almost anything into ice cream. The appliance also makes sorbet and milkshakes, perfect for the sunnier months. While browsing the Ninja website, I found some decent deals on the appliance. The cheapest version is the , which is now reduced from £199.99 to £179 at in time for the warmer weather this week. You can also buy it for the same price at .

You can use the to make ice cream, sorbet and milkshakes, but you can also create healthier options like smoothies and fresh fruit sorbets. If you often buy blended drinks on the go, the investment could even save you stopping off and spending money at coffee shops.

The device works differently from a blender. It comes with three tubs that you fill with your ingredients and then freeze for 24 hours, so if the weather forecast is positive, you can prep your frozen treats in advance and blend them whenever you want to eat them.

As you can choose exactly which ingredients you use, it's great if you have a dairy intolerance or other allergies, because you can create your own alternatives compared to the often expensive supermarket options.

With hundreds of reviews, the has amassed plenty of feedback from shoppers, with one saying: ''Great product. Made ice cream in minutes! Super creamy and the perfect texture. Can't wait to use it again.''

Another shopper found a new use for the machine, adding: ''Absolutely love this we have made some of the recipes from the book applied and made some of our own, including frozen strawberry daiquiri. Can't wait to make more!''

There's also a with five tubs and a bigger capacity, which is ideal for bigger families or to freeze tubs in bulk, but this will set you back £257.

There aren't too many rival products on the market, but is a good budget option if you want to whip up your own ice cream. It costs £39.99.

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