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2013-11-10 10:49 AM |
New user 347 | Subject: blender types I like to drink a fruit smoothie, mostly berries,banana and some yogurt.with lots of ice. Im really looking for something basic and fairly quick after workout because I'm usually about 1.5 - 2 hrs from a light dinner. My question is about blenders--do I need to go and get one of those infomercial, NASA inspired, greatest nutrition machines in the world?Or will my frat house, strawbery daquiri blender do the trick? I find it hard to believe these infomercial claims that one blender can make smoothies that much more nutritional than another... Edited by ried0428 2013-11-10 10:50 AM |
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2013-11-10 2:13 PM in reply to: ried0428 |
99 | Subject: RE: blender types I usually have a smoothie every other morning and I've been using a Ninja pulse blender. It similar to the magic bullet single serving blender system. It works pretty good as long as you don't overload it with too many solids. I do a mix of milk, yogurt, dry oatmeal, and frozen fruits. It's sized pretty good for a single smoothie and easy to toss in the dish washer. I can't say how well it would handle lots of ice. But I've found if you just freeze your fruit, you don't need it. I usually buy fruit from the frozen food aisle or freeze fresh fruit. If you want to freeze bananas (or other larger fruits), just cut them into smaller pieces first. |
2013-11-10 7:24 PM in reply to: jrensink78 |
New user 273 Manassas, Virginia | Subject: RE: blender types Originally posted by jrensink78 I usually have a smoothie every other morning and I've been using a Ninja pulse blender. I also have a Ninja and I LOVE IT! That thing will blend anything and everything my wife puts in it. I got mine at Macy's (had a huge gift card left over from a wedding registry) but I saw one at Costco recently for around $120. I firmly believe that you don't need to break the bank (Vitamix) for a good blender. |
2013-11-11 9:26 AM in reply to: Dunn Right |
Extreme Veteran 611 Casa Grande, Az. | Subject: RE: blender types I make smoothies everyday. I noticed after a few months, the blades on the Ninja got dull. Motor burned up in about 4 months of using it about 8x a week. I've gone through every blender Walmart carries......There is NO blender like the Vitamix, imo.... It is worth every penny. Cheaper @ Costco than anywhere else. |
2013-11-11 10:17 AM in reply to: todds |
New user 273 Manassas, Virginia | Subject: RE: blender types Originally posted by todds There is NO blender like the Vitamix, imo... Haha I figured I'd have a Vitamix owner give a shout out |
2013-11-11 11:41 AM in reply to: 0 |
Extreme Veteran 611 Casa Grande, Az. | Subject: RE: blender types Originally posted by Dunn Right Ninja is a great blender for the casual user, but if your using it daily, might as well get the one that is going to last.... Originally posted by todds There is NO blender like the Vitamix, imo... Haha I figured I'd have a Vitamix owner give a shout out Edited by todds 2013-11-11 11:41 AM |
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2013-11-11 12:00 PM in reply to: todds |
New user 347 | Subject: RE: blender types good point about the longevity-- I never thought about the blades going-- are they replaceable on any of the units? |
2013-11-11 12:52 PM in reply to: ried0428 |
80 | Subject: RE: blender types I use a Magic Bullet. My mother-in-law gave it to me for my birthday in February (13); it gets used daily, and my smoothie is a spinach, oats, yogurt, banana, and frozen fruit concoction. Prior to the Bullet, I was using just a regular Black and Decker blender. The Bullet works well, and it does not show any signs of letting go. I was pretty skeptical of it when I first got it, but I really like it. It came with all the plastic mugs that you can make your smoothie in, and I use those every day. Two down sides. Firs is the size of the Bullet. I cannot put all the ingredients in at once; I end up adding ingredients three times. I also can only really make one smoothie at a time. Neither issue is a big enough deal that it stops me from using it. I am the only one that drinks smoothies in the morning, so making one is not that big of a deal. I have my routine of making it down, so adding additional ingredients is only a minor hassle. Second issue is the frozen fruit mix I use has grapes in it, and it sometimes does not like to completely blend grapes. But I have learned how long to let it blend on the final round, and I rarely have fruit not properly blended. If I do have an issue, it is only one little piece that can get pushed out of the way by the straw. Clean up is easy: straight in the dishwasher, everything. It also makes a mean frozen cocktail! The Vitamix is the gold standard of blenders and to each their own, but I cannot pay that kind of money for a blender. The Bullet is $50. Assuming it continues to last, I would buy another. Matt |
2013-11-11 1:15 PM in reply to: ried0428 |
Extreme Veteran 611 Casa Grande, Az. | Subject: RE: blender types Originally posted by ried0428 I'm not real sure...good point about the longevity-- I never thought about the blades going-- are they replaceable on any of the units? |
2013-11-12 10:16 AM in reply to: ried0428 |
Master 1811 Nashville, TN | Subject: RE: blender types I would go with a ninja or upgrade to a vitamix!! best investment ever |
2013-11-12 9:09 PM in reply to: cxk9758 |
Veteran 140 | Subject: RE: blender types i also have the ninja, love it. use it about 5 days a week and have never had a problem with it. |
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2013-11-18 10:55 AM in reply to: todds |
Extreme Veteran 1018 | Subject: RE: blender types I'm almost a daily Ninja user for about a year now. No problems. It still cuts and slices like new. |
2013-11-21 3:21 PM in reply to: 0 |
New user 105 | Subject: RE: blender types Originally posted by todds I make smoothies everyday. I noticed after a few months, the blades on the Ninja got dull. Motor burned up in about 4 months of using it about 8x a week. I've gone through every blender Walmart carries......There is NO blender like the Vitamix, imo.... It is worth every penny. Cheaper @ Costco than anywhere else. ^x2 We use the heck out of our Vitamix and the 7 year warranty is awesome. Edited by 1Dude 2013-11-21 3:22 PM |
2013-11-22 12:39 AM in reply to: ried0428 |
Regular 118 | Subject: RE: blender types Another shout out for the Vitamix! I have one and love it. It was a gift from my husband. My parents have one too, and it has lasted them 25 years and still works like a charm! They are powerful machines and will last a long time! |
2013-11-22 7:46 AM in reply to: ried0428 |
Master 2642 Bloomington, MN | Subject: RE: blender types If you are going to use it everyday, get a Blendtec or Vitamix. You won't regret the investment. |
2013-12-19 5:50 AM in reply to: ried0428 |
New user 273 Manassas, Virginia | Subject: RE: blender types So, my in-laws just gave us their Vitamix and it's the bomb; you guys were right! |
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