Ninja Blender

outtanms
outtanms Posts: 237 Member
edited October 5 in Recipes
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.
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  • SWilland
    SWilland Posts: 232 Member
    My parents just got one for me for X-mas yesterday! (got it early)

    I usually use low-fat vanilla yogurt and frozen fruit. (My grocery store caries a variety of mixes to choose from)

    Add about half of the personal cup in frozen fruit first and then add in the yogurt, that way when you flip it over to blend the frozen fruit is not on the bottom and the blender doesn't get all bound up :)

    I tried one today with frozen banana and low fat milk with touch of honey and that was also pretty darn good.

    Let me know if you find any awesome combos.

    As a side suggestion I used it last night to make some fresh salsa... yum!
  • ABeautifulDistraction
    ABeautifulDistraction Posts: 348 Member
    1/2 sweet potato, microwaved and cooled
    1/4 c pineapple
    1/3 c mandarin oranges
    1 banana
    1/3 c coconut milk
    1/3 c almond milk
    ground flax
    ice cubes

    Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
  • ABeautifulDistraction
    ABeautifulDistraction Posts: 348 Member
    1/2 c frozen dark cherries
    1 container Yoplait Light Apricot Mango yogurt (can freeze in ice cube tray)
    1/3 c POM Wonderful pomegranate juice
    1 TBS ground flax

    Place in blender and blend until creamy smooth.
  • rockerbabyy
    rockerbabyy Posts: 2,258 Member
    i have a ninja and i love it :) i usually just throw in whatever i have lol
    yesterday i made a smoothie with an avocado, frozen banana, pomegranate seeds, greek yogurt and blackberries.

    frozen berries + a splash of fruit juice and yogurt is great too
  • grayfox564
    grayfox564 Posts: 10
    I have a vitamix and you pretty much add any fruit, vegeis, ice, and yogurt. You don't even taste the veggies. I've used spinach,peppers,beets,asparagus my favorite, and they all tasted great with fruit.
  • ABeautifulDistraction
    ABeautifulDistraction Posts: 348 Member
    One blend that really surprised me by how good it is: peel and add 1 whole orange, 1-2 carrots, 1 beet (with tops). Add 1" knob of ginger. If there isn't enough juice, add another orange. This is very sweet, and you won't know you're drinking veggies!
  • coachkathrynw
    coachkathrynw Posts: 43 Member
    OMG, I'm asking for a new blender for Christmas. I was thinking of the Ninja Blender (not the one that is a food processor too). What do people think of the Ninja Blender? I want a good blender that will really crush ice. My current one leaves big chunks of ice.
  • shovav91
    shovav91 Posts: 2,335 Member
    http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/drinks/healthy-choices/healthy-and-refreshing-smoothie-recipes/
    Here are some great ones! Enjoy! :D
  • coyoteo
    coyoteo Posts: 532 Member
    I do have a ninja and use it for everything! (The appliance....not my 2 legged, ninja, he does lots too though) When I make smoothie's I really just open the fridge/freezer and throw in whatever sounds good. I freeze containers of yorgurt for a base then add anything and everything!
  • 2bebetter2019
    2bebetter2019 Posts: 2 Member
    Yes! I just purchased one of these! I put Myoplex whey in with my fruit as an afternoon snack. The extra protein holds me over until the evening meal and it tastes fantastic! The blender is amazing! Everyone should have one! I am searching my frig for anything to throw in mine just to see what it does! It's so much fun!
  • 2bebetter2019
    2bebetter2019 Posts: 2 Member
    If you are in a hurry or not really creative with foods check out the frozen section for already pre-package smoothies made by Yoplait and Jamba juice. The calories are low and they all have 2 - 8oz. servings in each. I use these frequently as we have a busy household and this is fast and convenient for me. Substitute the apple juice for water and use skim milk, also for extra protein use the whey or soy (I use the powder whey) for additional protein to fill me up and additional nutrition. I also like that I can see the nutritional value on the packaging.
  • lindsyrox
    lindsyrox Posts: 257 Member
    I love my ninja!
    we buy the big bag of frozen strawberries and the festival mix (pineapple strawberry mango etc) froze fruit from costco, fill the blender then add enough diet soda (sun drop is my fav) to cover the fruit and then blend!!! its super low calorie since its JUST fruit and diet soda and delicious. I've also added emergen-C powder to it or used diet energy drinks like redbull or rockstar instead of the soda.
  • lindsyrox
    lindsyrox Posts: 257 Member
    OMG, I'm asking for a new blender for Christmas. I was thinking of the Ninja Blender (not the one that is a food processor too). What do people think of the Ninja Blender? I want a good blender that will really crush ice. My current one leaves big chunks of ice.

    I have the ninja that comes w/ the pitcher as well as the small food processor container (awesome for salsa). the ninja when used on the pitcher annhilates ice just like margaritas at restraunts, yum!
  • hoycano
    hoycano Posts: 2
    I use my ninja for making all my smoothies. I just dump everything in and ninja. I cam across a smoothie recipe awhile ago that caught attention. I was a little nervous about how it would taste, but once I tried it I was completely sold. I have this for breakfast on most mornings and it pretty much holds me until lunch. Let me know what you think

    Coach Green's So Green Smoothie
    Ingredients [ View Metric ]
    1/2 cupfiltered water (tap water is okay)
    1 1/2 cupsgreen grapes
    1/2 green apple
    1/2 avocado (use whole avocado for creamier smoothie)
    1/2 cup kale
    1/2 cup spinach
    1 scoop whey protein powder (I use 6lb bag of protein powder form Costco, by same people who make Muscle Milk)
    1 cup ice
  • ruggedBear
    ruggedBear Posts: 295
    I know fruit is the key ingredient in a smoothie, but I found it just added too many carbs every day. Here's my favorite breakfast (I always work out in the morning, so I want to boost protein soon after):

    Strawberry Milkshake
    1/2 c. Chobani Vanilla Non-Fat yogurt
    3-4 strawberries
    1/2 c. Silk Vanilla Lite Soymilk
    1/2 c. crushed ice
    1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey powder - Vanilla Ice Cream flavor (replaced the banana I was putting in every day)

    Yield: 16oz (it whips up really fluffy)
    250 calories
    17g carbs
    3g fat
    38g protein

    I can't say enough about this whey powder - I have never found one that disappeared like this one - it's even good when mixed with plain water. Happy blending!:smile:


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  • erzille
    erzille Posts: 524 Member
    Bump :)
  • no_where1976
    no_where1976 Posts: 56 Member
    Bump :)
  • 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:
  • Going4Lean
    Going4Lean Posts: 1,078 Member
    bump,

    i have been wanting a ninja blender for awhile.
  • swchapman
    swchapman Posts: 29
    I know fruit is the key ingredient in a smoothie, but I found it just added too many carbs every day. Here's my favorite breakfast (I always work out in the morning, so I want to boost protein soon after):

    Strawberry Milkshake
    1/2 c. Chobani Vanilla Non-Fat yogurt
    3-4 strawberries
    1/2 c. Silk Vanilla Lite Soymilk
    1/2 c. crushed ice
    1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey powder - Vanilla Ice Cream flavor (replaced the banana I was putting in every day)

    Yield: 16oz (it whips up really fluffy)
    250 calories
    17g carbs
    3g fat
    38g protein

    I can't say enough about this whey powder - I have never found one that disappeared like this one - it's even good when mixed with plain water. Happy blending!:smile:


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  • BiggGrizz
    BiggGrizz Posts: 164 Member
    Awesome topic! Just got my newer Ninja for Christmas. I have been using one for years now. You'll love it!
  • SparksFly460
    SparksFly460 Posts: 258
    Awesome recipes everyone. Gonna have to try them.
    My mother has the ninja, I think it's pretty cool. I have the Cuisinart Multi Functional Blender/Soupmaker. Great smoothies & a great soup cooker. I'd highly suggest that one to anyone looking for a high-end blender...don't get me wrong, ninja is awesome but the cooking function with the Cuisinart is fantastic. Great, quick & healthy soups in 30-40 mintues. I just made a light cheddar broccoli last night in. Fantastic.
  • WildFlower7
    WildFlower7 Posts: 714 Member
    YES, I do, just got one for Christmas and I LOVE IT! I like frozen bananas and strawberries or any mixed berries (frozen) about a half cup to 3/4cup, a little ice, some milk, and a scoop of proein powder, yum yum! Also puree'ing apples into applesauce, YUM! Same with bananas MMMMmmm mmmm. (I love banana baby food, hehe) You can do pretty much anything with it with any fruits or veggies. Comes in especially handy with little ones too, making your own fun snacks for them, making fruits and veggies fun!!:bigsmile: Also makes, making guacamole, and fresh pasta sauces and stir frys, SUPER easy!
  • westernjoy
    westernjoy Posts: 175 Member
    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.
    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
  • SpringFever19
    SpringFever19 Posts: 180 Member
    I adore my Ninja! I like smoothies with juice, greek yogurt, and fresh/frozen fruit. Whatever I have in the house, plus ice, and NINJA!
  • TNoire
    TNoire Posts: 642 Member
    I got 2 of these for Christmas
    one that can do smoothies and one that can do cookie/pizza dough, smoothies, juicing and food chopping
    I LOVE THEM! :flowerforyou:

    I am looking for ideas to try also

    I made some homemade OJ couple days ago, was amazing!
    made a light/fat free egg nogg slushy after Christmas it was totally awesome :drinker:
  • TNoire
    TNoire Posts: 642 Member
    OMG, I'm asking for a new blender for Christmas. I was thinking of the Ninja Blender (not the one that is a food processor too). What do people think of the Ninja Blender? I want a good blender that will really crush ice. My current one leaves big chunks of ice.

    It will turn ice to snow ive done slurpees with it its amazing! Just be careful.... first time with me it almost took a ninja jump off my counter :tongue: :ohwell: :blushing:
  • weaverfit
    weaverfit Posts: 124
    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
  • livelovelaugh12
    livelovelaugh12 Posts: 9
    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.
  • WildFlower7
    WildFlower7 Posts: 714 Member
    OMG, I'm asking for a new blender for Christmas. I was thinking of the Ninja Blender (not the one that is a food processor too). What do people think of the Ninja Blender? I want a good blender that will really crush ice. My current one leaves big chunks of ice.

    It will turn ice to snow ive done slurpees with it its amazing! Just be careful.... first time with me it almost took a ninja jump off my counter :tongue: :ohwell: :blushing:

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Ahhhh haha mine did that 2 nites ago!
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