Joyfullyblessed Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Hello, Just wondering if anyone has this and if you like it? What all do you use it for and is the quality good? I am looking at the Ninja Pulse possibly. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I had told my mom that I wanted a new blender, so she gave me a gift card (she didn't want me to have to pack a giant blender for such a long car ride). I bought this Ninja Blender. It is more powerful than the smaller ones. I have used it nearly every day for smoothies (my kids are skinny, we're trying to put weight on them). It works *SO* much better than my old blender. If I'm using ice, then I put that in first and blend it before adding anything else. If I put in ice last, then I get chunks of ice. My smoothies typically include frozen fruit, yogurt, avocados, cottage cheese, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I have a ninja and use it once or twice a day for smoothies. It's awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristineinKS Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 We have the same blender that Mrs Mungo posted & use it regularly for smoothies. It works great! I was hesitant to use it initially because it had some not-so-great reviews on Amazon (I considered exchanging it for the Pulse), however, we've had no problems with it whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I also asked my mom for a blender for the holidays. :lol: Mine is the smaller one with more parts, it is working well so far. I have been making smoothies in it and it has been working well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I have one (from Sam's Club) and it works well. The only thing that is difficult (for my model, at least - it's a couple years old) is that it's harder to make homemade mayonaise in it - drizzling the olive oil in a very small stream is tricky with only the side "pour" opening and having to stop every 10 seconds or so to give it a rest so it wouldn't overheat. Not impossible, just trickier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsnbooks8 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 We love our Ninja and use it often:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 What about using the Ninja for dough or other tougher blending jobs? :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 What about using the Ninja for dough or other tougher blending jobs? :bigear: I don't think the version I have would work for dough at all because of the way it's built. But, I have a food processor and a stand mixer. I use those for dough, so I haven't tried dough in the Ninja. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbsmrter Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 We love our Ninja blender. It does an amazing job with crushing ice, which is one of the primary reasons I bought it. I've used it to make everything from smoothies to baby food. I find myself using my food processor a lot less now that I have the Ninja. There are a few things about it that annoy me, but nothing that would make me not want to use it on a consistent basis. The bottom of the pitcher has small openings (where it connects to the base) that are a constant trap for food particles, so I rarely run it through the dishwasher. It's really easy to clean, so it's not a huge issue. The other thing I dont like is the lid. I always seem to make a mess with the pour spot (this could easily be user error :)) and I've never seemed to get the hang of getting it on correctly. The lid has to be secured in a certain way with the handle down in order for the blender to run and I never seem to be able to get it attached very easily. I'm always afraid I'm going to break a piece of it off as I try to slide it on just right. Aside from these very insignifcant issues, I really do love the blender and find that its a great multi tasker in the kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I have one from Sams Club and am very pleased with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I don't think the version I have would work for dough at all because of the way it's built. But, I have a food processor and a stand mixer. I use those for dough, so I haven't tried dough in the Ninja. I'm with you on that one. Hubby is bound and determined ;) to get the all-deluxe Ninja -- but I am hesitant as my Kitchen Aid (IMO) can do the heavy duty jobs. I would like to get the smaller Ninja? We love our Ninja blender. It does an amazing job with crushing ice, which is one of the primary reasons I bought it. I've used it to make everything from smoothies to baby food. I find myself using my food processor a lot less now that I have the Ninja. There are a few things about it that annoy me, but nothing that would make me not want to use it on a consistent basis. The bottom of the pitcher has small openings (where it connects to the base) that are a constant trap for food particles, so I rarely run it through the dishwasher. It's really easy to clean, so it's not a huge issue. The other thing I dont like is the lid. I always seem to make a mess with the pour spot (this could easily be user error :)) and I've never seemed to get the hang of getting it on correctly. The lid has to be secured in a certain way with the handle down in order for the blender to run and I never seem to be able to get it attached very easily. I'm always afraid I'm going to break a piece of it off as I try to slide it on just right. Aside from these very insignifcant issues, I really do love the blender and find that its a great multi tasker in the kitchen. I would like to have hubby use the Ninja for morning smoothies or shakes. He uses a protein powder regimen and I'd love for him to incorporate fresh fruit or greek yogurt. But not sure I want the HUGE model, kwim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I have one from Sams Club and am very pleased with it. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I had told my mom that I wanted a new blender, so she gave me a gift card (she didn't want me to have to pack a giant blender for such a long car ride). I bought this Ninja Blender. It is more powerful than the smaller ones. I have used it nearly every day for smoothies (my kids are skinny, we're trying to put weight on them). It works *SO* much better than my old blender. If I'm using ice, then I put that in first and blend it before adding anything else. If I put in ice last, then I get chunks of ice. My smoothies typically include frozen fruit, yogurt, avocados, cottage cheese, etc. Wait. Time-out. I have to know more about this cottage-cheese-in-the-blender thing you're doing. I am intrigued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Wait. Time-out. I have to know more about this cottage-cheese-in-the-blender thing you're doing. I am intrigued. Like I said, my kids are skinny and the smoothie goal is to fatten them up. So, one smoothie that I make has full fat cottage cheese, avocados, banana, dry powdered milk and chocolate syrup. Lots of calories is the goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyfullyblessed Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Thanks, everyone! :) My hubby picked up the Ninja Pulse for us last night at BJ's. I am excited to try it out soon! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourOaks Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I LOVE everything Ninja the I own. I use them DAILY. I wouldn't give them up for anything and each time I walk into the store and see the new ones coming out I want them also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prickey Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I stumbled on this site while doing a search to find a forum that discusses Ninja recipes. I have already raised my two boys (both of whom have grown into fine, Christian young men), but I hope you won't mind my answering the question about using the Ninja for dough making. I have the Ninja 1200, sold at Wal-Mart. It comes with both a small and large pitcher. The 1100 or 1200 models have the most powerful motors in the Ninja family and can handle just about any task with ease, including making cookie dough. I don't like that the dough blade only fits the smaller pitcher. Since I like to make cookie dough in large batches I will continue to use my Cuisinart mixer for that--although I did try out the Ninja and it mixed the dough with no problem. If you make small batches of dough, you may want to use the Ninja. What I mainly use my Ninja for, every day, is to make healthful smoothies. My only complaint is that I can't blend tiny seeds (such as blackberry or kiwi) into oblivion, or completely pulverize leaves when making green smoothies, as you can with a Vitamix. However, my smoothies are delicious and I can live with a bit of texture. The Ninja kitchen system 1200 costs $159 vs. $550+ for a Vitamix. Without the buying the whole system, you can buy the Ninja with just the large pitcher for under $100. I can throw in frozen fruits, ice cubes, a handful of almonds, whole baby carrots, whole kiwis, pineapple slices with the core (more vitamins), or whatever fruits and greens I have on hand. The Ninja handles it all. I don't believe there is any other blender in this price range that can do that. I have tried five or six, including a smoothie maker. I agree with Rbsmrter about possibility of food particles getting into the bottom of the pitcher, on the outside. I still put mine into the dishwasher regularly. It doesn't usually happen, but if it does, it will wash out again. It does not affect anything you put in the inside of the pitcher. I have found the Ninja to be the easiest to clean of any blender I have owned. My lids go on easily unless I mix up the lids for the small and large pitchers. Don't know why the company didn't make the lids interchangeable when they are the same size. I would definately recommend this blender, unless you can afford a Vitamix or Blendtec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 You would use a Ninja on frozen fruit smoothies? The reviews says you'd have to chew your smoothie. What do you think? I'm still looking for one (that I can afford). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I use frozen fruit in it daily and it's wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilacii Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 We love ours- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I have the Ninja Master Prep system. http://www.target.com/p/Ninja-Master-Prep-Professional-Black-Silver/-/A-12834027 It's been great. I have used just the largest pitcher from the system. It works great for my smoothies. All the fruit in my smoothies is frozen, so that shouldn't be a problem. It's great at making snow for snow cones as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I have the Ninja Master Prep system.http://www.target.com/p/Ninja-Master-Prep-Professional-Black-Silver/-/A-12834027 It's been great. I have used just the largest pitcher from the system. It works great for my smoothies. All the fruit in my smoothies is frozen, so that shouldn't be a problem. It's great at making snow for snow cones as well. I saw this one and it was quite inexpensive at Walmart yesterday. Do you think it may not mince since the fruit would be frozen? OODLES of reviews saying not for smoothies on the other Ninja's. I use frozen fruit as well...could that be a difference in smooth verses chew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 My Ninja Master Prep does smooth smoothies. I've never had problems with chunks like I did with my old Oster blender. I use frozen banana, cherries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries and throw in just enough orange juice to cover the fruit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 we received the ninja as a gift from my FIL. it's no better than my cheap blender imo. i received a small one and a larger one. the lids have to be locked on to use, so i can't add anything to it without stopping it first and taking the lid off. it isn't a bad blender, i just don't think it's a great blender. i would much prefer the vitamix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 We have this Ninja: http://www.target.com/p/Ninja-Master-Prep-Blue-Silver/-/A-11410631 I'm not really impressed with it. It blends well if you only fill it about half way full. The blades have a hard time if it is full even though the pictures shows it chopping a full container of ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 http://www.target.com/p/Ninja-Master-Prep-Professional-Black-Silver/-/A-12834027 I'm thinking this one would work better than mine because it has three blades. Mine only has two and has a hard time blending above the blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto3innc Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I have this one and I love it. I love the three individual containers because I have 3 kids so I can make the kids their own personal smoothies every morning. Then they can put the little travel lid on and drink it during read alouds. It's super fast and then I don't have a separate container to wash. The smoothies turn out great and super smooth. We do some combination of a frozen banana, OJ, frozen strawberries and pineapples, coconut oil, and spinach. No problems whatsoever. http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-Pulse-Blender-BL205-Cookbook/dp/B006JE5Y1Q/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1329497808&sr=8-6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeriJ Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I am still trying to verify if it grinds wheat berries or other grains. If so, I'm definitely considering it! Anyone know about grinding grains in the new one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I read somewhere that you could grind grains with it. I just ordered the ninja ks 1100...if you order from their site and use coupon code ninjamaster for 16% off and if that one is expired try register4 for 15% off. I looked high and low for the most versatile machine I could. I was looking for something I could purée stuff and grind rice and oatmeal for baby cereal sine I am going to make my own baby food this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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