Based on the shape of the blender, would it serve as a reasonable food processor as well?
652755
I suppose it would work but I have a separate food processor I use for chopping fruit for jams or ingredients for salsa. You would have to use care not to over process your ingredients.
1862901
Yes, it chops really fine. I'm not.a ran of a blender except for milkshakes. I use the food chopper for everything else. Be careful not to hold down power button too long though because it will make micro pieces. Powerful little thing.
359906
Yes - we have used the blender for carrots, turnips, and making tomato paste from our own vegetables. The process takes a while at several speeds. My wife also has a dedicated food processor that she prefers for "soup work".
602960
No. It's a blender. I use it to mixcake mixes, make smoothies, blend gravy, soups, etc.I also use it to make fruit and vegetable purees.
1806443
Sorry, I don't know. I do know that I made a mistake when I wanted to grate carrots and had the blade at the bottom running also and just about had baby food in seconds. I don't think it's designed to be a blender but I bet it could do the job for you.
1118548
I have mainly used it for waffle batter but have found no problems. This is my first blender like this and am happy that I took my time for research.
1466648
The blender has a 5 cup capacity (holds 7 cups) and the food processor has a 4 cup capacity (holds less than 6 cups). So that is why you have to make smaller bread recipes. I had never looked at the cup marks before. It is fine for preparing food for freezer and canning during gardening season. I am well pleased at 6 months ownership.
1975900
No. The blades spin too slowly, it purees, I guess you can approach something like a badly blended smoothie if you run it for a long long time, risking burning the cheap motor. For fruits and smoothies its all about rpm, and this is a chopping device, not a blending device. And don't even think about throwing ice into this, food processors only handle what you can cut with a knife.
1207566
I make smoothies all the time in it. It handles ice and frozen strawberries, but it takes a bit longer than a $200 blender would. I would buy it again because for the price it does the job fine. It's also easy to take apart and clean. The negatives would be that it is loud. I also love the food processor attachment!
1367777
I would say no it isn't worth the $$$. If you're going to spend this much for a blender you might as well spend a little more and get a blentec or vitamix. I've had the Ninja and now own a Blendtec and let me tell you it is night and day. Not too mention those ninja blades are scary.
78585
I think it is. Unless you have a lot of counter space or bake a lot and need a large quantity of flour. It has about the same footprint as a food processor or coffee maker.
423001
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.
921576
No. It's a juicer, not a blender. It's amazing but it's not a multi-purpose machine.
594265
Yes, but to be honest a good blender or sm food precessor is better, or large depending on how many nuts you'll be grinding at a time!
1137524
Yes! That's primarily what we use it for - making health drinks with frozen fruit. It's better than a traditional blender in my experience.
1254669
Probably not. It is not the intended use.The blender is for soft fruits and veggies.
1305249
The clear piece twists off easily .... but I have never done that with the blender ON. (And I am not familiar with a food processor).