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tytbody · 04-10-13, 09:06 AM

yes it will work fine but the frozen fruit, etc. just may be more clumpy. I can't say because I've not made one in anything other than my Vitamix. The vitamix breaks the fibers down to miniscule so that it's really creamy. If you don't mind pulp-like materials in your drinks it will be fine.

The motor on the Vitamix is what kills all them big things

even when I put in Almonds. Pulverized. !!!! Smash

summer breeze · 04-10-13, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tytbody

yes it will work fine but the frozen fruit, etc. just may be more clumpy. I can't say because I've not made one in anything other than my Vitamix. The vitamix breaks the fibers down to miniscule so that it's really creamy. If you don't mind pulp-like materials in your drinks it will be fine.

The motor on the Vitamix is what kills all them big things

even when I put in Almonds. Pulverized. !!!! Smash

LOL. Thanks, Cheryl. Yes, I'm used to the lumps, so I'll be ok. The Vitamix does sound divine, but I just can't do it at this time

PhyllisG · 04-10-13, 09:28 AM

I use a NutriBullet and it works fine. Costs about $100 at Target. Fruit and Greens even nuts come out smooth. Haven't tried carrots or beets tho. Pulverizes frozen fruit.

summer breeze · 04-10-13, 09:35 AM

Hmm, Nutribullet. I knew I had heard about another one more affordable than Vitamix or Blendec. Maybe I'll check it out at Target.

tytbody · 04-10-13, 09:47 AM

yes, they have a *bigger* Nutribullet then the original... It's cool for carry and go.

http://www.nutribullet.com/

sherry7899 · 04-10-13, 10:04 AM

I used a regular blender for smoothies and added spinach before I bought a Blendtec. It came out okay-there was sort of a gritty taste from the spinach. though. I don't think it gets ground down as finely as with a Blendtec or Vitamix, but it's definitely worth trying.

Sherry

Pie · 04-10-13, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by summer breeze

Is a regular, basic blender okay for making smoothies? I do make some yogurt and fruit ones in it with no problem. But I'm really curious about trying some of these green smoothies. I'm assuming it would work fine?

Yes, I used a regular blender for years, no problem. It won't be as smooth but it will get the job done.

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Originally Posted by summer breeze

Hmm, Nutribullet. I knew I had heard about another one more affordable than Vitamix or Blendec. Maybe I'll check it out at Target.

Also, look at the Ninja (around $100). It was recently rated #1 in a cost/performance test over the Vitamix (which I love) and Blendtec by Consumer Reports......

Kathy G · 04-10-13, 10:16 AM

You can get the Nutribullet at Bed Bath and Beyond and use a 20% coupon they give you for signing up for their mailing list (link at the bottom of the home page):

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...p?SKU=40081076

I bought mine for $79.99 + tax and no shipping charge. It was delivered in less than a week. I've been using it every day since January with no problems. Makes a really great smoothie!

ETA: You really have to make sure you don't go above the "fill" line or it will leak. If you keep all the ingredients "at or below" that line, no leaking.

summer breeze · 04-10-13, 11:58 AM

I'm definitely going to look at the Ninja, too. Thanks, Pie.

I signed up for the Bed Bath & Beyond coupon, too

. Thanks, Kathy!

Linda KH · 04-10-13, 01:30 PM

I have the Ninja, and while it does get spinach pretty tiny there are still flecks. According to my BIL, his Vitamix liquifies spinach and kale (I haven't tried kale). Of course, I'm an impatient person and don't usually blend my smoothies very long - maybe 20 seconds total. It may liquify better if you blend longer.

For the $300 differnce, I'll take the little flecks

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04-10-13, 09:06 AM
tytbody VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MA	yes it will work fine but the frozen fruit, etc. just may be more clumpy. I can't say because I've not made one in anything other than my Vitamix. The vitamix breaks the fibers down to miniscule so that it's really creamy. If you don't mind pulp-like materials in your drinks it will be fine. The motor on the Vitamix is what kills all them big things even when I put in Almonds. Pulverized. !!!! Smash __________________ ~~~Cheryl Completed a 10 day Pilates Challenge 2019 Completed Pilates 7 day Challenge 2019 Live Life Simply -Simply Love Life

04-10-13, 09:28 AM
PhyllisG Join Date: May 2005 Location: Woodstock NY	I use a NutriBullet and it works fine. Costs about $100 at Target. Fruit and Greens even nuts come out smooth. Haven't tried carrots or beets tho. Pulverizes frozen fruit.

04-10-13, 09:35 AM
summer breeze VF Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005	Hmm, Nutribullet. I knew I had heard about another one more affordable than Vitamix or Blendec. Maybe I'll check it out at Target.

04-10-13, 09:47 AM
tytbody VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MA	yes, they have a bigger Nutribullet then the original... It's cool for carry and go. http://www.nutribullet.com/ __________________ ~~~Cheryl Completed a 10 day Pilates Challenge 2019 Completed Pilates 7 day Challenge 2019 Live Life Simply -Simply Love Life

04-10-13, 10:04 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	I used a regular blender for smoothies and added spinach before I bought a Blendtec. It came out okay-there was sort of a gritty taste from the spinach. though. I don't think it gets ground down as finely as with a Blendtec or Vitamix, but it's definitely worth trying. Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

04-10-13, 10:16 AM
Kathy G VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: USA	You can get the Nutribullet at Bed Bath and Beyond and use a 20% coupon they give you for signing up for their mailing list (link at the bottom of the home page): http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...p?SKU=40081076 I bought mine for $79.99 + tax and no shipping charge. It was delivered in less than a week. I've been using it every day since January with no problems. Makes a really great smoothie! ETA: You really have to make sure you don't go above the "fill" line or it will leak. If you keep all the ingredients "at or below" that line, no leaking. __________________ Completed Races: (4) 50 milers (2) 42 milers (1) 50k (10) Marathons (2) 20 milers (3) 25k’s (16) Half Marathons (1) 20k (6) 10 milers (1) 15k

04-10-13, 11:58 AM
summer breeze VF Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005	I'm definitely going to look at the Ninja, too. Thanks, Pie. I signed up for the Bed Bath & Beyond coupon, too. Thanks, Kathy!

04-10-13, 01:30 PM
Linda KH VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City	I have the Ninja, and while it does get spinach pretty tiny there are still flecks. According to my BIL, his Vitamix liquifies spinach and kale (I haven't tried kale). Of course, I'm an impatient person and don't usually blend my smoothies very long - maybe 20 seconds total. It may liquify better if you blend longer. For the $300 differnce, I'll take the little flecks . __________________ Linda KH