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Recommendations for Blender/Food processor

jjb — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 14:23:58 GMT

I am looking for something that I can use as a blender to make smoothies and shakes but also to chop vegetables etc for soups and salads. I can’t afford a Vitamix. Any recommendations for something more affordable possibly no more than $200.00? Thanks 😊

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SharkE — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 14:25:46 GMT

NINJI !!! anything ninji all U need to know. The Best.

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SharkE — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 14:26:32 GMT

walmart 50-100 just guessing

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jjb — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 14:46:09 GMT

Great..Thanks!! Any particular Ninja model!

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FranandZoe — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 14:48:29 GMT

I have an Oster blender/food processor - it works great. Even crushing ice for frozen drinks.

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LindaSal — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 14:52:55 GMT

@jjb I also have an Oster blender. Mine came with a small food chopper and they both work great!! I bought it on Amazon. Used to have a Vitamix and IMO they are not worth the money. My Oster was less expensive and I get a much better result......plus it's a glass pitcher instead of that cheap plastic one that Vitamix gives you.

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jjb — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 14:56:28 GMT

Great..Can you give me a link for that on Amazon or the particular name of the blender? Thanks!

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FranandZoe — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:15:13 GMT

Mine is glass too and the unit itelf is heay/sturdy.

Sorry there's no name or model number on the unit or the instructions- I've had it 5 or 6 years.

If you do a search for Oster blender/food processor there are many.

I got mine at Walmart.

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SharkE — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:36:28 GMT

My story...........I got tired of making my own milkshakes at home and having all the butterscotch sauce stay at the bottom of the pitcher.

Ninja, has the 2 blades (don't let kids handle) one at bottom , one higher up and the milk, ice cream, sauce all gets blended better.

Milkshakes you buy out are weak and use cheap ice cream. For some reason you can't find butterscotch flavoring in the Amarillo, Tx area.

Carmel , no problem, but, forget butterscotch your not gonna find it . I had to turn to Amazon or Walmart can't remember which and order it.

throw in butter pecan ice cream, butterscotch topping, milk, and there ya go, scotch it up all you want and the Ninji blends it altogether.

One I got is the tall blender and the top fits the small unit as well as the tall blender and both units have the double blades. Acylic plastic haven't had any trouble with it throw in dishwasher.

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LindaSal — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:53:36 GMT

@jjb Mine is the Oster Pro 1200 blender with glass jar, smoothie cup and food processor. Looks like Amazon has a different version now as I purchased mine 2 years ago. The one they have now is still a 1200 blender with a food processor attachment, very similar to mine but it does have a plastic pitcher rather than the glass. If you research more you will proably find a glass one if that's what you would like.

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jjb — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:58:37 GMT

Thank you..will definitely look at both of those brands.

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AnikaBrodie — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:18:57 GMT

@jjb

We have the Ninja blender from a few years ago and use it for smoothies, milk shakes, etc. I even use it to make homemade lemonade. Love my blender.

They're offering a new Ninja system for apx. $100. Check Shop QVC TV at top of page on right side.

NINJA BLENDER SYSTEM - $99.98

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jjb — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:44:03 GMT

Thank you for the info..I will definitely check that out. Great Price for sure!

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AuntG — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:52:25 GMT

My small Ninja does everything and I like that it is small. Basically, I use it for ice cream drinks, chopping veggies for soups and crushing cookies or graham crackers for dessert crusts. It came from QVC and was under $40.

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tucsongal — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:57:18 GMT

I donated my $400 vitamix after getting this. Love it!

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okaywitheasypay — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 17:14:29 GMT

I am team Ninja. I have one I purchased for about $99. from QVC a couple of years ago with 2 individual blender jars , a big capacity container, and one for doughs --similar to BL770 at amazon which is $150. + now. I do not see it here now.

I think the one @AuntG is referring to is the Ninja Storm. I see it at HSN for $33. now in many colors. I have that one also and use it a lot. It chops and blends very well. I took awhile to pass the learning curve of attaching the top part (mainly a user problem )

I find the Ninja is excellent at making 'snow' ice and all of the functions you mentioned. Follow the advice to be very careful handling the blades though as they are extremly sharp.

They both clean easily by running for a bit with soap and water, then rinsing as any blender does.

edit: I see @tucsongal beat me to it but I agree

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SXMGirl — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 17:21:36 GMT

@jjb Consumer Reports recommends the Ninja Smart Screen Duo with FreshVac CT66iV for $170 over Vitamix. I have had my Vitamix for many years and love it. It gets used every day, but Ninja blenders get excellent reviews all of the time.

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jjb — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 21:20:06 GMT

Is the storm strong enough to crush ice and cut up hard veggies like carrots. I like the colors!

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jjb — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 21:20:45 GMT

Is the screen duo available on QVC?

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SharkE — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:49:52 GMT

See if Bed and bath has it, use your 20% off coupon too.