Does this blender turn the ice into something comparable to a professionally blended frozen daiquiri without a lot of gravel like pieces of ice?
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Yes. Since it's variable speed, it's trial and error for a few times. Does a great job with daiquiris
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No. Does a very poor job on ice and not much better on frozen fruit. Overrated.
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Yes, does an amazing job! I've used on frozen strawberries, peaches, etc. Just need to move blender in and up-and-down movement so you start blending top layer of fruit ... don't push down hard into all the frozen fruit at the bottom initially.
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The Ninja will work great for frozen drinks. I have a regular blender also but it is worthless when I add ice to it. That is why I got the Ninja.
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sorry have not tried it with ice. However it blends everything else well. simple and compact, love it on the go.
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This processor can blend fruits and vegetables. I just takes time. It is not made to blend ice for drinks though.
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Yes! I have had mine for about a year and a half - my ice cubes still get crushed into a snowlike consistancy! We make smoothies all the time.
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Greg, there are versions of this blender that have a shorter shaft, and that is more compact and convenient for storage, without losing the power. This blender has different blades. The solid flat blade is an aerator blade that lets you make things like whipped cream from skim milk or mayonnaise from scratch. There is an ice chopping blade as well. It might take longer if it is a larger quantity of ice, than using a big blender, but if you are making smaller quantities at a time, this works very well. Frozen drinks, smoothies, and sorbet can easily be done with this blender (I haven't made ice cream with it since I don't eat milk products). When I bought my first version of this blender over 20 years ago it came with 4 blades. The aerator, the blending blade (used most), the ice chopping blade, (used second most) and the meat chopping blade (super sharp). I would suggest getting all the blades because it makes a difference in your results. Hope this helps.
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The closest thing I have made to that is a frozen fruit smoothie and the ice incorporated well.
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Mine couldn't even blend ice cream and milk for a shake, much less crush ice. I ended up buying a Faberware10-speed blender with preprogrammed settings and it's awesome! I've never been able to make such smooth smoothies at home before. No ice chips.
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No Sorry it does NOT have a mixing container like a blender BUT it is SOOO good at making you a 100% pure and healthy "Ice Cream"!!!
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Yes, but you have to add water or juice in order to blend. Such as put ice, water/juice, and powder then press button to blend. If it won't turn means you need to add more liquid.
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No, it only juices the fruits and veggies. You need a blender for that, some fruits like berries you can just throw in blender with the ice and whatever else.
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Yes! I worked at a place where we made shaved ice using torani syrups. They are very good in shaved ice & sno cones.
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No, the 'blade' is plastic and isn't sharp. It mixes liquids well, but won't crush ice.
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Probably, but a blender would be a better way to go on for ice. This is more for dry food and sauces.
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Yes, I love mine. I make fruit smoothies with mine, using fresh or frozen fruit with a little Greek yogurt. I usually let the frozen fruit thaw a bit first. Great little "blender" and I also love the grey ring around the cups that protect your fingers from the cold when drinking the smoothies. Can't go wrong with this unit, especially for the price.
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No!!!!! I hated this grinder. I actually gave it one star after trying to use it. It actually grinded metal into the food, so I threw it away pronto. I don't recommend it at all! A blender works perfectly. I make purées in large batches and freeze in ice cube trays. Keep in ziplock bags in the freezer, then u have individual servings to thaw.