Ninja Blender

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  • WildFlower7
    WildFlower7 Posts: 714 Member
    Just got one today and cannot wait to try it out! Fridge is already full of great veggies.

    ETA: Just made a green smoothie and this blender whooped up on the celery! Not a string anywhere!!

    Celery - Raw, 1 stalk large (~11"-12" long)
    1 kiwi fruit
    Water Cress Raw, 0.5 cup
    Garlic - Raw - 1 Clove <<
    Leave this out unless you just like the smell/flavor of garlic
    ½ Granny Smith Apple
    100% Pomegranate Juice, ~8 oz.
    ice

    Niccceeee. That's what I like to hear, lol. How did it taste? Sounds like it was actually rather flavorful, do you use POM Wonderul Pomegranate juice? If not what do you use? I'm stocked up on it and love the stuff but can only handle so much by itself before it affects my allergy? Thank you for sharing this!
  • WildFlower7
    WildFlower7 Posts: 714 Member
    1 cup almond milk, chocolate
    1/2 cup frozen cherries
    1/4 cup frozen blueberries
    1 medium banana
    2-3 ice cubes

    Adjust the ice cubes or frozen fruit to change the thickness of the smoothie.I also heard of putting a teaspoon or two of peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower butter. I did not try adding the peanut butter...yet.

    Just bought some Almond juice and I was loking for a good smoothie recipe to use it in for after my workout today. This sounds great, and with p.b, mmmmmm!
  • 1RBelle512
    1RBelle512 Posts: 53 Member
    The trick is to use frozen fruit so you don't have to put in ice. You can get big bags of frozen fruit at Target, and I get organic bananas (they do taste better) and cut them up and freeze them myself. I also discovered that you can save calories using unsweetened almond milk, and the smoothie turns out sweet enough just with the fruit! I've also found yogurt and ice cream are totally unnecessary-- adding some peanut or almond butter adds enough fat to make the smoothie rich, and it's plant-based, which is a plus in my book. You can use whatever protein powder works for you-- I'm lactose intolerant, so I used Jay Robb Egg White protein powder, until my boyfriend with an egg allergy came along, when I started using Garden of Life Raw Protein Powder.

    My all-time favorite:

    1 cup frozen banana
    1/2 cup frozen grapes
    1/2 cup frozen blueberries
    1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    1 scoop protein powder
    1 T peanut butter

    Blend until smooth -- add water if it's too thick to slurp, or eat it with a spoon like ice cream!
  • WildFlower7
    WildFlower7 Posts: 714 Member
    The trick is to use frozen fruit so you don't have to put in ice. You can get big bags of frozen fruit at Target, and I get organic bananas (they do taste better) and cut them up and freeze them myself. I also discovered that you can save calories using unsweetened almond milk, and the smoothie turns out sweet enough just with the fruit! I've also found yogurt and ice cream are totally unnecessary-- adding some peanut or almond butter adds enough fat to make the smoothie rich, and it's plant-based, which is a plus in my book. You can use whatever protein powder works for you-- I'm lactose intolerant, so I used Jay Robb Egg White protein powder, until my boyfriend with an egg allergy came along, when I started using Garden of Life Raw Protein Powder.

    My all-time favorite:

    1 cup frozen banana
    1/2 cup frozen grapes
    1/2 cup frozen blueberries
    1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    1 scoop protein powder
    1 T peanut butter

    Blend until smooth -- add water if it's too thick to slurp, or eat it with a spoon like ice cream!

    Yummmm. I like to buy Dole "Wildly Nutritious" Mixed Berries with Cranberries. That's usually all I need for sweetness (but I'm also not a huge fan of sweets) I also like their Strawberry/Banana Blend as well with a scoop of Almond butter or Peanut Butter, yum yum!
  • hezzyhlo
    hezzyhlo Posts: 55 Member
    Bump!
  • sculley
    sculley Posts: 2,012 Member
    I have a vitamix and I love it...!!
  • sculley
    sculley Posts: 2,012 Member
    I/2 scoop of synthia-6 protein powder(I do the mochachino)
    1 tbs dry PB2
    2 tbs sugar free hazelnut syrup (or you can do it without)
    .25 tbs dark chocolate hersheys syrup
    1 cup almond breeze unsweetened 35 or 40 calories per cup
    Handful of ice

    under 200 calories
  • MommaFuhrer
    MommaFuhrer Posts: 214 Member
    Saving this for later! :happy:
  • hezzyhlo
    hezzyhlo Posts: 55 Member
    I am thinking of buying one today!! I would love the vitamix, but it is just not in my budget right now..
  • ABeautifulDistraction
    ABeautifulDistraction Posts: 348 Member
    1/4 c coconut milk
    1 TBSP unsweetened cocoa powder
    2 shots espresso
    1 scoop chocolate protein powder
    3 dashes cinnamon
    2 handfuls ice

    I've been having this every morning. It packs a mojo-go-go :D
  • kbugsmeemaw
    kbugsmeemaw Posts: 107 Member
    bump
  • boggsmeister
    boggsmeister Posts: 292 Member
    The ninja is a capable blender, and does a fantastic job on fruit smoothies. I found tough that it king of falls down with the tougher vegetable fibers. For that you need a vita-mix. If you are going to get a Ninja, I recommend going to Costco of Bed Bath and Beyond because of their return policies. Ours stripped a gear after a few months. The new model they replaces ours with had an improved gear attachment, but I can see how it might happen again. If it does, replacement will be a very simple thing to do.
  • TNoire
    TNoire Posts: 642 Member
    my friend next door showed me how to make homemade ice cream

    mango is my all time fav right now :love:

    and its VERY LOW CAL & LOW SUGAR!
  • jlp100
    jlp100 Posts: 117 Member
    getting one for my birthday so bump :)
  • topdogsgal
    topdogsgal Posts: 28 Member
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  • topdogsgal
    topdogsgal Posts: 28 Member
    What method do you use to freeze and then serve your smoothie the next day?
    Do you have one of these? If so do you have any good smoothie recipes. I have never made a smoothie in my life, but it is time to change all of that so if you have a good recipe send it my way, please.
    [/quote]I make double batches,freeze in blender bottles so I have it for snack or lunch the next day.
    2 cups frozen berries
    1 frozen banana
    1 cup Greek yogurt
    1 serving whey protein
    2 tbsp chia seeds
    1/4 cup water more if need
    2 servings-250 calories each
    [/quote]
    [/quote]
  • sewerchick93
    sewerchick93 Posts: 1,438 Member
    Love my ninja! I throw just about anything in. My favorite so far has been

    cucumber
    green apple
    spinach
    fresh juice from an Ugli fruit
    splash of lime juice

    its a very light refreshing summer drink.
  • hadlockd801
    hadlockd801 Posts: 6 Member
    How do I add a recipe?:smile:
  • splashangel
    splashangel Posts: 494 Member
    I :heart: my Ninja to peices. I've had it for several years now. I use it at least once a week to daily. As for smoothies. Put whatever you haveor have a taste for in it. I freeze bananas I find on sale. This means I have them on hand pretty much al;ways. I also usually have blackberries I pick in season, frozen so usually this is in my smoothies. The banana adds plenty of sweetness. I will add a touch of milk most times but not always. I hope you love yours as much as I do mine.
  • BexleyGirl
    BexleyGirl Posts: 102
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  • elka67
    elka67 Posts: 268 Member
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  • mussmom
    mussmom Posts: 362 Member
    Love my ninja - This protein smoothie is my go-to meal replacement when I'm in a rush. It's the best damn smoothie I've ever had - and I've tried a LOT of protein shakes in my time. It's super filling, very healthy, and loaded with deliciousness.Try it - you won't be disappointed.

    Layer into your medium bowl (40oz, I think)

    -70g baby spinach, raw
    -31g chocolate whey isolate powder - any brand
    -5g (1 Tbsp) unsweetened cocoa
    -15g (1 Tbsp) Natural PB
    -140g frozen unsweetened strawberries
    -70g frozen unsweetened blueberries
    -8oz almond milk
    a few splashes of water to help it mix

    Blend for a minute, scrape down the sides, and blend another minute. It's thick enough to eat with a spoon and will take you a good 15 minutes to finish. Fills my GNC Shaker cup right to the top (24oz?) and costs me about 375 calories. The spinach adds great substance and you can't taste it at all. The chocolate and fruit go really well together and I love the taste of PB! It's allllll good! :bigsmile:

    Will try this after the Costco trip- looks delish!
  • JoePadula
    JoePadula Posts: 3
    Hey how ya doin,
    Due to my recent dedication to intake discipline and calorie tracking, I was given a Magic Bullet Nutri Bullet and I think it is fantastic, but I do not know how to effectively calculate the calories of my extracted beverages.
    Is there an extractor (not juicer) recipe book available or perhaps a webpage that helps provide this information?
    Are you able to help out this Soldier in need?

    -Sgt. Joe Padula
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
    Love my ninja - This protein smoothie is my go-to meal replacement when I'm in a rush. It's the best damn smoothie I've ever had - and I've tried a LOT of protein shakes in my time. It's super filling, very healthy, and loaded with deliciousness.Try it - you won't be disappointed.

    Layer into your medium bowl (40oz, I think)

    -70g baby spinach, raw
    -31g chocolate whey isolate powder - any brand
    -5g (1 Tbsp) unsweetened cocoa
    -15g (1 Tbsp) Natural PB
    -140g frozen unsweetened strawberries
    -70g frozen unsweetened blueberries
    -8oz almond milk
    a few splashes of water to help it mix

    Blend for a minute, scrape down the sides, and blend another minute. It's thick enough to eat with a spoon and will take you a good 15 minutes to finish. Fills my GNC Shaker cup right to the top (24oz?) and costs me about 375 calories. The spinach adds great substance and you can't taste it at all. The chocolate and fruit go really well together and I love the taste of PB! It's allllll good! :bigsmile:

    Will try this after the Costco trip- looks delish!
    Had the exact same one today for lunch - Still delicious!
  • grayfox564
    grayfox564 Posts: 10
    Anyone still on this board? I'm back, been gone a while!
  • mgobluetx12
    mgobluetx12 Posts: 1,326 Member
    I love my Ninja and this is my favorite shake and so high in protein!

    Peanut Butter and Jelly Protein Shake:

    1/2 cup cottage cheese
    1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I like Optimum Nutrition Vanilla Ice Cream)
    2 tablespoons peanut flour (PB2) or peanut butter
    1 tablespoon low sugar jelly
    2 packets of Splenda or Stevia
    1/2 cup water
    5 ice cubes (or more depending on how thick you like it)

    238 Calories
    12g Carbs
    45g Protein
  • grayfox564
    grayfox564 Posts: 10
    I use a Vitamix and make pitchers full of smoothies for me and my wife.
  • misfit34
    misfit34 Posts: 104 Member
    bump!
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    skyekeeper Posts: 286 Member
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    abrodniak Posts: 47 Member
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