Blender or Food Processor

cotton4me · ‎03-09-2010

Do you have a preference and why? My blender broke and I never replaced it but now I’m thinking about getting a new one. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks .

nyc1 · ‎03-19-2010

They each do different chores so it's tough to select one over the other..... HOWEVER, if I were choosing only ONE, I would absolutely get a VITAMIX. It's an incredible piece of equipment, and I use it instead of my food processor for a number of things.

ID2 · ‎06-25-2012

I have both and NEVER use them. Never. I could easily give them away and wouldn't even miss either one.

"Pure Michigan"

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

I have Ninja and it has a multitude of functions and I love it. I just to make many things from crushed ice to ground chicken

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

OKPrincess · ‎03-10-2013

I have the Vitamix and Ninja and use both very very seldom. I will keep both because they’re paid for and take up little space in my pantry.

Dusty1 · ‎03-10-2010

I use my food processor more than my blender.

I use it to shred zucchini, chop nuts, shred cheese, make my laundry detergent, etc.

We use the Ninja every morning for smoothies.

I can't remember the last time that I used my blender.

Eileen in Virginia · ‎08-25-2010

DH likes to make smoothies for breakfast. When his blender broke, we replaced it with an Oster Pro 1200 from Amazon. It came with a food processor that I like better than my 14-cup Cuisinart. It has the capacity I need and is a little easier to use. He uses it about 5 out of 7 mornings and I use it occasionally.

janeec · ‎02-17-2013

I would recommend a Vitamix by all means. I have had other blenders in the past but the Vitamix is the best. I also have a KitchenAid food processor which I love. It does different things from the Vitamix such as dice potatoes, etc. I cannot imagine my kitchen without either one. Good luck.

loriqvc · ‎11-06-2011

@I am still oxox wrote:
I have Ninja and it has a multitude of functions and I love it. I just to make many things from crushed ice to ground chicken

I also love my Ninja; I got one of the models that has the shredding disc insert and use it once a week (or more) for cheese. I also make salsa in the Ninja at least a couple times a month from a slightly modified version of the recipe in the book that accompanied the unit--it's so easy and so tasty! I've also used the smaller blender cups for crushing nuts and similar jobs. Even though those are my three primary uses for the Ninja, I feel like it paid for itself long ago.

As for a food processor, if you get one, get a big one. I made the mistake of buying a mid-size one because I don't have big crowds to feed, but the capacity simply isn't large enough for most recipes that call for using a food processor. (And be aware that most recipes don't tell you what size processor you need, so you're left to calculate the recipe amounts versus your processor capacity before you get going.)

If you think you'll be making lots of shakes and smoothies or other liquefied things, you may want a blender, but the Ninja can handle that task with no issues; it can even make soft serve sorbet and ice cream. I had a blender for many years, and when I moved recently, it was so far back in my pantry that I realized I hadn't used it in ages, so I gave it away. I am glad I never gave in to the presentations for the Vitamix or Blendtec, because even though they seem amazing, I now know I'd never use them.

TL;DR - Your decision will depend on your reasons for needing a machine to help you in the kitchen.