How smooth are green smoothies made in this blender? I have an old oster 14 speed blender that makes perfectly smooth green smothies but its starting to die. My parents have a ninja and while its more powerful, it leaves my smoothies really chunky and not smooth the way I like them. I don't put ice or yogurt in my smoothies, just fruit, veggies and water. How smooth are green smoothies made in this blender? I have an old oster 14 speed blender that makes perfectly smooth green smothies but its starting to die. My parents have a ninja and while its... » Read More How smooth are green smoothies made in this blender? I have an old oster 14 speed blender that makes perfectly smooth green smothies but its starting to die. My parents have a ninja and while its more powerful, it leaves my smoothies really chunky and not smooth the way I like them. I don't put ice or yogurt in my smoothies, just fruit, veggies and water. « Show Less
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It blends up all my greens perfectly, but there is a lot of foam on the top.
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I make natural juice adding cucumbers, carrots, apple, strawberry, mint leaves, 5 pieces of garlics, pineapple, parsley, lemon juice, and whatever I find, you do not feel anything lumpy or pieces of skin, nothing but the smooth juice. Does that answer your question. Ninja blade is plastic and I am sure it will not endure the same like the Oster.
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I've found that what works with this blender is to blend hard stuff (baby carrots, cut up apple) first on that top-left Frozen Drinks button, add a handful of ice cubes (4-5), blend that on the same button, add the soft stuff (baby spinach), push it down into the middle with a spatula, blend it on the same button, add another handful of ice cubes, blend 2x, add a little water (around 4 oz.), and then blend 3x. It comes out the consistency of soy milk-- silky, smooth, no chunks or applesauce texture, but definitely thicker than water. Using the ice cubes vs just water also lessens the amount of foam at the top. I've found that what works with this blender is to blend hard stuff (baby carrots, cut up apple) first on that top-left Frozen Drinks button, add a handful of ice cubes (4-5), blend that on the same button, add the soft stuff (baby spinach), push it down into the middle with a spatula, blend it on the same button, add another handful of ice cubes, blend 2x, add a little water (around 4 oz.), and then blend 3x. It comes out the consistency of soy milk-- silky, smooth, no chunks or applesauce texture, but definitely thicker than water. Using the ice cubes vs just water also lessens the amount... » Read More I've found that what works with this blender is to blend hard stuff (baby carrots, cut up apple) first on that top-left Frozen Drinks button, add a handful of ice cubes (4-5), blend that on the same button, add the soft stuff (baby spinach), push it down into the middle with a spatula, blend it on the same button, add another handful of ice cubes, blend 2x, add a little water (around 4 oz.), and then blend 3x. It comes out the consistency of soy milk-- silky, smooth, no chunks or applesauce texture, but definitely thicker than water. Using the ice cubes vs just water also lessens the amount of foam at the top. « Show Less
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I have found my frozen fruit smoothies to be smooth and I drink through a straw. But, when I add coconut flakes, they end up itsy bitsy chunks and not totally liquefied. But still can drink it through a straw. :)
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For making smoothies, I usually include some yogurt, frozen or fresh fruit and sometimes a little protein powder. If you use frozen fruit, you need to put it in first, a little at a time, to make sure that it is a chopped up. Then add the other ingredients. Then push the "frozen drink" button and your done when it stops.
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Oster BVCB07-Z is very smoothe and would possibly make your greens much smoother than your old oster.I have an old oster also which i just use to blend spices for cooking.The old oster is no comparison to my new Oster BVCB07-Z Counterforms 6-Cup Glass Jar 7-Speed Blender.The best blender i have ever had no lumps ,no unwanted anything.
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this product makes things very smooth Cuisinart CPB-300PK SmartPower 15-Piece Compact Portable Blending/Chopping System, Pink I made dips in it with cheese and herbs etc and it is very smooth..I did not get that with this food processor though...not smoothe enough for baby...and when the baby is older the cuisinart makes slushie form juice or even fresh juice made in a juicer for excellent health but in a likeable form by addng a good amount of ice.
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Kathleen, this blender is a Powerful, High Speed Blender capable of reducing ice cubes to powder in seconds. I have used it to blend my veggies, my fruits and just about anything else with ease. I am not familiar with the tough green veggies, but I honestly do not think it would even be a challenge. This Ninja is a terrific blender, so far I have bought 3 and have given 2 to my family and friends. Good Luck, Charlie
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A blender only blends all content , witch creates pulp , but this juicer separates the fiber from the juice. So in one bin, you get the solid content and in the other you get pure smooth juice
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I have only had mine a couple of months and so far am very pleased with it. I also have the small Ninja chopper and have used it consistently for two years so I do think the blender should equal the performance of that and more.
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Sure, you can make any kind of a smoothie! :-) My Mom makes green ones all of the time with hers. It is super convenient to drink right out of the container you blend it in too.
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I make green smoothies with fresh spinach, fruits and 16 oz of water. I add ice cubes as desired. It is delicious and healthy! I would not add ice cream because that would defeat your purpose of being healthy.
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Depends in the contents. Most fruit smoothies come out good. Leafy add ins don't get fully blended. For some reason frozen blueberries don't turn out so well either.
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It would be nice to know how to sharpen the blades. I don't know how MK got four years. I didn't get much more than 3 months making smoothies before the blade started slowing down and requiring more water to get through the strawberries.
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I use full ice cubes when blending smoothies with the Ninja, and I use the system at least 5 times a day (we are bodybuilders and make shakes frequently). It literally demolishes the ice cubes in seconds. I can't give Ninja a higher recommendation---love it.
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It is a regular blender and I make smoothies with it. I have to say that the power isn't there. I had an OLD blender (30 years old). This does not compare to it at all. I would not buy this again. I guess you get what you pay for.
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Works great chopping greens. We put greens in our smoothies with ice and fruit. No issues. We make ours in bowl because all of our cups are too narrow
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@Carl D.I've had this blender for a couple of months now and I've used it to make smoothies (with ice) and for pesto a couple of times (pine nuts, almonds). I I like a smooth consistency, and I get that with this blender. Also, it's not noisy, which is an important factor especially in an apartment. The construction is solid, cleaning is quite easy as well. I rinse out the jar with regular dish soap and neither the jar nor the blades have any lingering, garlicky or other ingredient smells. Although if you need to make smoothies and such for large gatherings, you'll need a larger capacity. I'd say this blender is perfect for a family of four. @Carl D.I've had this blender for a couple of months now and I've used it to make smoothies (with ice) and for pesto a couple of times (pine nuts, almonds). I I like a smooth consistency, and I get that with this blender. Also, it's not noisy, which is an important factor especially in an apartment. The construction is solid, cleaning is quite easy as well. I rinse out the jar with regular dish soap and neither the jar nor the blades have any lingering, garlicky or other ingredient smells. Although if you need to make smoothies and such for large gatherings, you'll need a larger... » Read More @Carl D.I've had this blender for a couple of months now and I've used it to make smoothies (with ice) and for pesto a couple of times (pine nuts, almonds). I I like a smooth consistency, and I get that with this blender. Also, it's not noisy, which is an important factor especially in an apartment. The construction is solid, cleaning is quite easy as well. I rinse out the jar with regular dish soap and neither the jar nor the blades have any lingering, garlicky or other ingredient smells. Although if you need to make smoothies and such for large gatherings, you'll need a larger capacity. I'd say this blender is perfect for a family of four. « Show Less
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Yes - mine did. best blender ever made in my opinion and beats the Blendtec and Vitamix hands down because the "wave" action on the Tempest really DOES work and in 12 seconds, my smoothie using huge frozen strawberries is smooth, unlike the others we tried.
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I use dates in some of my smoothies I make with the ninja and most of the time I have a few chunks left over. I run it for 60 seconds with the tower blade attachment and then for another 60 seconds without it, and still a few chunks. I tried using it as a food processor, doesn't really work, so I got a ninja master prep for that.
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Did any of you see the Popular Mechanix video that tested blenders? Neither the blentec or the vitamix comes out looking very good. I've been using my Kitchenaid 5-speed, which won the competition, everyday for green smoothies and it does a great job at a fraction of the cost.
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If you blend long enough you get puree. I use it for green smoothies in which I put raw spinach and/or kale. I will end up with a puree of the spinach or kale, along with some bits that I like because it gives me something to "chew." The only problem I have with the Ninja that I didn't have with the VitaMixer is that I sometimes have to stop the Ninja, remove the top and scrape the sides. With the VitaMixer, I could use a plunger with the top on so didn't have to stop to scrape the sides.