I'm confused, is this a food processor or a blender? Could I take roasted peanuts and blend into peanut butter? Or make milkshakes?
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Both, it has; as shown in it's picture, two base attachments that serve both of those purposes.
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It came with a smaller container that is supposed to be for food processing. Yes, you definitely can make milk shakes. But, I have no idea if it could make peanut butter. I wanted it to make smoothies, but it does not chop or blend frozen fruit well at all. That is why I bought it, so I was disappointed from that aspect. I would just be concerned that if it can not chop frozen fruit well, it may not successfully blend peanuts into peanut butter.
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Yes you can, I regularly make nut butters. For me it takes about 20mins at the most to get the nuts I've used so far to a smooth consistency (peanuts, hazelnuts). The blades do get build-up from process, so if you plan on making several batches, just wash the blades between batches in order to get the best results each time.
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We've used ours to make nut butters, almond flours, soups, smoothies, ice creams and the like. We have not used it to make dressings but I cannot see why it would not work just as well. As for the person below who's caught fire.....wow, never heard of such a thing happening. We've owned ours for a year and use it frequently. No issues as of yet. The key to using ANY of these high power blenders is to use common sense. If you can tell the unit is struggling, back off a bit, use your tamper, go back to work. I've found that this will do just as good a job as others costing twice as much. Just don't be a gorilla on the power button, use your brain. We've used ours to make nut butters, almond flours, soups, smoothies, ice creams and the like. We have not used it to make dressings but I cannot see why it would not work just as well. As for the person below who's caught fire.....wow, never heard of such a thing happening. We've owned ours for a year and use it frequently. No issues as of yet. The key to using ANY of these high power blenders is to use common sense. If you can tell the unit is struggling, back off a bit, use your tamper, go back to work. I've found that this will do just as good a job as others costing twice as much. Just... » Read More We've used ours to make nut butters, almond flours, soups, smoothies, ice creams and the like. We have not used it to make dressings but I cannot see why it would not work just as well. As for the person below who's caught fire.....wow, never heard of such a thing happening. We've owned ours for a year and use it frequently. No issues as of yet. The key to using ANY of these high power blenders is to use common sense. If you can tell the unit is struggling, back off a bit, use your tamper, go back to work. I've found that this will do just as good a job as others costing twice as much. Just don't be a gorilla on the power button, use your brain. « Show Less
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Honestly, i wouldn't consider these two items as interchangeable at all. The blender would be for soups or chunky things that need to be made smooth. This is for creating foam out of already smooth liquids... mainly milk into foam, ect... I'd never consider using it to make fresh tomatoes into marinara sauce just like id never use a blender stick to make a latte. Just my opinion, but it works wonderfully!
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I used the bread maker to mix mine, so I can't see why you could do the same with a food processor. :)
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I haven't used mine yet, but I bought it to grind wheat, corn, and heavier grains. I would throw sesame seeds and poppy seeds into my Vitamix to grind them I think. I grind peanuts in my food processor to make peanut butter...I make hummus and grind everything in my food processor, but usually buy my tahini (sesame seeds--sim sim) already ground. I would think unless you were grinding up a huge amount of sesame seeds I'd stick to one of those for grinding. I think they'd gum up the works of the corn grinder unless you stopped before they turned to paste. For tiny amounts of poppy seeds I'd use a coffee grinder (new one, not old fashioned).
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I haven't tried making peanut butter. i read where one person had trouble cleaning the blender afterwards and that would be my concern. I only make smoothies in mine and for that it's great, and easy to clean.
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I think an ice cream shake would be slightly beyond this mixer's capability, Mary. Ice cream shakes are usually made in a blender with a heavier duty motor and blades to slice up the ice cream.
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Yes, does a great job making almond butter. I've not made peanut butter, but have the impression that almond butter is more challenging for a food processor. I've made it (almond butter) 3 or 4 times. It takes about 12-15 minutes, & doesn't seem to stress the machine. (I do let it rest in ~30 second increments after running for 1 - 1.5 minutes at a time, just to avoid any problems). Once it reaches creamy consistency, let it go for another 1.5 - 2 minutes & it'll get creamier (& easier to stir into other foods, etc.).
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Depended on the setting you chose and how you want it. This blender is perfect for ice drinks, soups, peanut butter, the list goes on. Over a year with this thing now and I still love it.
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I'm sure you could, We made chocolate and it turned out very smooth, Nut butter would probably turn out good. You would probably want to pre-grind the nuts a little but cause large pieces can bind the machine up. the texture you get would probably be close to nuttella as opposed to peanut butter.
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Why not? Its just a blender top that uses the motor of the mixer instead of having a separate motor. It is much sturdier than the Oster Kitchen Center I replaced it with. I chop nuts in a food processor. They work better than a blender I think for nuts chopping nuts.
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I haven't used mine yet, but I bought it to grind wheat, corn, and heavier grains. I would throw sesame seeds and poppy seeds into my Vitamix to grind them I think. I grind peanuts in my food processor to make peanut butter...I make hummus and grind everything in my food processor, but usually buy my tahini (sesame seeds--sim sim) already ground. I would think unless you were grinding up a huge amount of sesame seeds I'd stick to one of those for grinding. I think they'd gum up the works of the corn grinder unless you stopped before they turned to paste. For tiny amounts of poppy seeds I'd use a coffee grinder (new one, not old fashioned). I haven't used mine yet, but I bought it to grind wheat, corn, and heavier grains. I would throw sesame seeds and poppy seeds into my Vitamix to grind them I think. I grind peanuts in my food processor to make peanut butter...I make hummus and grind everything in my food processor, but usually buy my tahini (sesame seeds--sim sim) already ground. I would think unless you were grinding up a huge amount of sesame seeds I'd stick to one of those for grinding. I think they'd gum up the works of the corn grinder unless you stopped before they turned to paste. For tiny amounts of poppy seeds I'd... » Read More I haven't used mine yet, but I bought it to grind wheat, corn, and heavier grains. I would throw sesame seeds and poppy seeds into my Vitamix to grind them I think. I grind peanuts in my food processor to make peanut butter...I make hummus and grind everything in my food processor, but usually buy my tahini (sesame seeds--sim sim) already ground. I would think unless you were grinding up a huge amount of sesame seeds I'd stick to one of those for grinding. I think they'd gum up the works of the corn grinder unless you stopped before they turned to paste. For tiny amounts of poppy seeds I'd use a coffee grinder (new one, not old fashioned). « Show Less
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That's what I use it for. Dave Asprey recommends a blender but this is so much easier.
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Actually, I do use the "Premier Wonder, 1.5L" to make peanut butter. You just have to take it easy on the machine by putting the seeds into a food processor and chopping them for a solid minute. Then, add the powdered seeds to the grinder very slowly. Also, keep the fastening nut kind of loose for awhile until you see that the seeds are smooth and becoming liquid. At that point you can add more powder, slowly. Note that this will only work on oily seeds. If there is not enough fat content in the seeds, it will never be a liquid. Peanuts are 50% fat/oil, so they work well. Sunflower seeds are also roughly 50% fat, sesame seeds are just a little less, so I would expect them both to work. Actually, I do use the "Premier Wonder, 1.5L" to make peanut butter. You just have to take it easy on the machine by putting the seeds into a food processor and chopping them for a solid minute. Then, add the powdered seeds to the grinder very slowly. Also, keep the fastening nut kind of loose for awhile until you see that the seeds are smooth and becoming liquid. At that point you can add more powder, slowly. Note that this will only work on oily seeds. If there is not enough fat content in the seeds, it will never be a liquid. Peanuts are 50% fat/oil, so they work well.... » Read More Actually, I do use the "Premier Wonder, 1.5L" to make peanut butter. You just have to take it easy on the machine by putting the seeds into a food processor and chopping them for a solid minute. Then, add the powdered seeds to the grinder very slowly. Also, keep the fastening nut kind of loose for awhile until you see that the seeds are smooth and becoming liquid. At that point you can add more powder, slowly. Note that this will only work on oily seeds. If there is not enough fat content in the seeds, it will never be a liquid. Peanuts are 50% fat/oil, so they work well. Sunflower seeds are also roughly 50% fat, sesame seeds are just a little less, so I would expect them both to work. « Show Less
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This will definately make hummus. very close to a blender. I love this processor.
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I really don't know. I would first research how other people make nut butter, what kind of tool they use. If they say a blender then I see no reason why you could not use this for that then.