Deciding on new blender

Train4Foodz

Hey guys,
So my trusty blender is slowly (ok not so slowly) dying the death, it's waving the white flag and begging for retirement!!

The blender I have been using isn't overly powerful, that's not to say that I wouldn't like more power.. I'm just unsure how much power I need(ok.. want.. If I 'needed' it.. I'd have one by now lol)!!

Here is the lowdown, I have been sitting and browsing amazon for some time now and I keep talking myself in and out of buying a blendtec blender. The only issue I have is I'm really wondering if this is a serious overkill, after-all the blender I have been using was only 500W!

I'm wanting the ability to pulverize ice and ingredients quickly and effectively but this wouldn't be seeing any 'serious' use other than the occasional smoothie and daily protein shakes!

The blendtec is at around £329.99 here in the UK for the blender and wildside jar, I have however seen similar blenders for between the £100 - £200 price range that I'm thinking would suit my purpose nicely.

Has anybody got any experience with the Heston Blumenthal Sage?

Any other suggestions?

Although I'm not against spending on the blendtec if it comes to it, I don't see a need to waste my money either and I'm really beginning to think that I'm more buying into the name than any use I might have for such a high powered machine.

Thoughts and input appreciated!!

martyqueen52

I just use my Nutribullet for everything. Made cookie butter with it a few nights ago, was a little.... hard to do, but it worked and turned out amazing.

Ever consider one of those?

ibamosaserreinas

I would LOVE a vitamix but those are pricey. Nearly top of the line.

I did get a Ninja and it pretty good. Pulverizes ice. Almonds turn to dust.

michellekeegan73

Hands down best blender ever plus the individual smoothie/drink attachment w/travel cups are awesome....http://www.ninjakitchen.com/mega-kitchen-system/index.html

natebollinger

Ninja Master Prep without question (if you are purchasing it for protein shakes/smoothies). It has a large capacity. We have the bullet as well and it doesn't hold everything I need and the blender blade positioning on the Ninja is brilliant. Check the reviews on Amazon. Good price too!

http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-QB900B-Master-Prep/dp/B003XU3C7M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424272380&sr=8-1&keywords=ninja+blender

Lalalindaloo

I love my Nutri Ninja. Not all that expensive and it's a workhorse. (That's high praise from someone who burned out 3 blenders in the year prior to getting the Ninja.)

natebollinger

ibamosaserreinas wrote: »

I would LOVE a vitamix but those are pricey. Nearly top of the line.

I did get a Ninja and it pretty good. Pulverizes ice. Almonds turn to dust.

^ This ^

SrMaggalicious

martyqueen52 wrote: »

I just use my Nutribullet for everything. Made cookie butter with it a few nights ago, was a little.... hard to do, but it worked and turned out amazing.

Ever consider one of those?

whoa, whoa WHOA....!!!! COOKIE butter!?!?! Please elaborate....

RoToQ

I just use a blend active, which I got for 19.99 and fits my current uses perfectly, mainly making protein shakes and all sorts of protein pancake recipes etc. But a couple of my friends have the nutribullet and highly recommend it.

CindyRoseMarie

SrMaggalicious wrote: »

martyqueen52 wrote: »

I just use my Nutribullet for everything. Made cookie butter with it a few nights ago, was a little.... hard to do, but it worked and turned out amazing.

Ever consider one of those?

whoa, whoa WHOA....!!!! COOKIE butter!?!?! Please elaborate....

Cookie Butter (sugar, eggs and butter)

jgnatca

We have several blenders at home and by far the best so far has been the Ninja.

Train4Foodz

martyqueen52 wrote: »

I just use my Nutribullet for everything. Made cookie butter with it a few nights ago, was a little.... hard to do, but it worked and turned out amazing.

Ever consider one of those?

Although I have looked at the nutrabullet as an option, the size of the jug is the real issue to me with it.

Lalalindaloo wrote: »

I love my Nutri Ninja. Not all that expensive and it's a workhorse. (That's high praise from someone who burned out 3 blenders in the year prior to getting the Ninja.)

This is more of a reply to all the 'ninja' comments above, just picked one at random!
Thanks for the advise regarding ninja, I'm gonna do some research now and see if it's gonna be the thing for me.
By the reviews above it really seems like it would do my job nicely!

RoToQ wrote: »

I just use a blend active, which I got for 19.99 and fits my current uses perfectly, mainly making protein shakes and all sorts of protein pancake recipes etc. But a couple of my friends have the nutribullet and highly recommend it.

I actually have one of these and find it a great little piece of kit for 'on the go' but with only a 300W motor, it doesn't quite get shakes or smoothies to the consistency I like. I think it's all about personal preference.
My 500W has only just been making the cut, it's more power that I need I think.

martyqueen52

SrMaggalicious wrote: »

martyqueen52 wrote: »

I just use my Nutribullet for everything. Made cookie butter with it a few nights ago, was a little.... hard to do, but it worked and turned out amazing.

Ever consider one of those?

whoa, whoa WHOA....!!!! COOKIE butter!?!?! Please elaborate....

http://www.jsonline.com/features/food/homemade-cookie-butter-mirrors-store-bought--but-does-it-save-money-b99210391z1-246916721.html

made that exact recipe, it turns out DARKER than store bought cookie butter, but, it's 10x more fresh and tastier.

fatcity66

Adam2k10 wrote: »

Hey guys,
So my trusty blender is slowly (ok not so slowly) dying the death, it's waving the white flag and begging for retirement!!

The blender I have been using isn't overly powerful, that's not to say that I wouldn't like more power.. I'm just unsure how much power I need(ok.. want.. If I 'needed' it.. I'd have one by now lol)!!

Here is the lowdown, I have been sitting and browsing amazon for some time now and I keep talking myself in and out of buying a blendtec blender. The only issue I have is I'm really wondering if this is a serious overkill, after-all the blender I have been using was only 500W!

I'm wanting the ability to pulverize ice and ingredients quickly and effectively but this wouldn't be seeing any 'serious' use other than the occasional smoothie and daily protein shakes!

The blendtec is at around £329.99 here in the UK for the blender and wildside jar, I have however seen similar blenders for between the £100 - £200 price range that I'm thinking would suit my purpose nicely.

Has anybody got any experience with the Heston Blumenthal Sage?

Any other suggestions?

Although I'm not against spending on the blendtec if it comes to it, I don't see a need to waste my money either and I'm really beginning to think that I'm more buying into the name than any use I might have for such a high powered machine.

Thoughts and input appreciated!!

WHOA. I would never even consider paying almost $500 US for a blender?!? I guess if you've got money to burn...

I would get a Nutri-bullet or Ninja. They are both around $100 and get great reviews. My sister has a Nutri-bullet, and it makes kick-@ss margaritas.

KrunchyMama

I love my Oster blender. They last a really long time too, my mom still has the one she received as a wedding gift forever ago. The smoothies I usually make have frozen fruit and greens, so I'm not sure how it would do with ice. We don't usually have ice in our house lol

BigLadBigLad

Vitamix, they're brilliant

Train4Foodz

Thanks for all the advice guys.
My other half must have been keeping an eye out on what I wanted and an hour after I mentioned the Ninja, she went out and returned with one for me (woop!!) for my birthday on Sat.. Best prezzie ever!!

Already used it a couple of times and LOVE it!!

1500W of awesomeness!



Again.. very very helpful, thank-you!

Lezavargas

Any blender will make you a decent smoothy amd most will do ice. I hear the ninja is good. If you want to completely pulverize your smoothies, make homemade peanut butter and homemade hot soups...invest in a vitamix! Best thing i ever did!!

wildtxn

The soup is the only reason I want a vitamin myself. Had a ninja but shattered it with one drop on my tile floor, may upgrade before long now.

foot2wood

I LOVE my Blendtec blender and the company has stood behind their product. I have both the Wildside plus regular size jars and both make the absolute smoothest smoothies. I've had mine for about a year and am never scared to throw anything in it. It is a little pricey but much better than ninja or nutri bullet. Just go on youtube and look around at comparison videos. You'll see Blendtec and Vitamix are far superior, will demolish anything you throw at it, and will last for many years. I never worry about how smooth my smoothies or protein shakes will turn out, despite solid ice or totally frozen and dense fruits and veggies.

brittanylyse

I absolutely LOVE my Ninja Professional (not as pricey as the other Ninjas). It comes with 2 different sized blenders that you put the attachment on top to use.