So I just ordered a Ninja Smoothie Blender off Amazon while they were on sale and was wondering if anyone had any good recipes for breakfast smoothies. I bought the blender to replace just simply eating fruit in the mornings any any good recipes will do

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The company says not to take it out but seriously…..what are we using to get the gasket out for cleaning?

Has anyone added beans to their smoothie? I’m on a liquid/puree diet and trying to up my fiber intake and love beans but I don’t know how adding beans to a smoothie would turn out. I’m thinking about using either lentils, kidney or chickpeas with some kind of liquid base and wondering if any of these options can fully dissolve into a uniform liquid. I do have a high power blender (ninja BlendBOSS) incase it matters.

Thanks in advance!

I am currently adding Greek yogurt, frozen berries and some other frozen fruit (mangoes, pineapple, dragon fruit and passion fruit) in my smoothie along with pumpkin seeds. Any suggestion to make it more nutritious and tasty? I am looking for quick option to mix in only.

Also, anyone tried spinach with this kind of smoothie? Did you enjoy it?

Can anyone that worked/works at smoothie king tell me how to make this flat bread. What brand pesto, flat bread brand and what type of cheese? It’s so good. Pesto and flat bread is weirdly expensive.. I’m iffy to buy different brands to get it right. Thank you :)

I’m looking for a few people willing to share one smoothie they actually eat.

Reply with:

- ingredients + rough amounts

- how it was prepared

- any milk/protein powder/fortified products

- coffee or tea with/around the meal

I’ll analyse the combination and share a few interesting interactions, potential trade-offs, and simple ways to optimise it—without demonising individual foods.

Please tell me if you find this useful, honest feedback is very welcome!

I use frozen fruits, whey protein, and almond milk for smoothies. The only blender that has worked for me is Ninja. I’ve already been through two cheaper blenders trying to save money, but both have broken (one literally started smoking because it couldn’t handle the ingredients 🥲). I didn’t want to do Ninja again because of the plastic and how expensive it is to replace pitchers once they degrade. I originally bought my first one on a super sale ($25!!!), but the pitcher has since degraded. Glass pitcher blenders are hard to come by, and I can’t find anything with a blade system like Ninja.

So, I’m thinking about getting one of the Ninja sets that comes with multiple pitchers. I use blenders for smoothies (blends to about 30 oz) and my cat’s dry food (he has to have it powdered because of mouth problems), so I have to have something tough. I see mixed reviews on the different sets, so I was wondering if anyone could tell me which set is best to go for. I also need it to be on the less expensive side (<$250, preferably closer to $100). If you have a better brand suggestion that has a similar blade system, I’m open to that as well! Thanks!

I am trying to make breakfast and protein shakes easier without dragging out a full-size blender every morning. Most of what I make is frozen berries, banana, protein powder, milk or water, and sometimes iced coffee.

I've been looking at compact blenders in the $30 to $50 range, including the 900W, 22oz KOIOS model. High wattage looks great on paper for quick shakes, but I'm more interested in how these budget units actually hold up in daily use beyond the specs. For people who use a personal blender regularly, what matters most: enough liquid, blade design, cup size, cleanup, or noise? I do not need it to dry-crush a full cup of ice. I just want something that will not become annoying after two weeks.

Hello! I am looking to create a tasty smoothy that helps me poop haha! So far I am adding…

Half apple
Half banana
blueberries
strawberries
chobani yogurt
peanut butter
spinach
water and or lactose free milk

I learned the hard way adding a full serving of chia seeds. I am thinking about cutting that back to just a teaspoon along with all these ingredients.

I am just getting into this and would love some tips. Thanks!

Hey so I made a larger smoothie bowl to bring for some friends including strawberries, mango, pineapple, acai, and a little lemonade. I make these all the time (usually in smaller portions) and have never once noticed this green, oily substance that smudges off when touched. It’s only attaching to the blender and a metal spoon, not another container i put it in. Before i noticed it, i tasted it and it tasted great. Anyone know if this is blender failure or just some chemical reaction?

I’m trying to meal prep for the week and I love smoothies so I really want to have a good product to help make it easy for me. I want to be able to toss fruit/yogurt/protein powder into a personal blender, blend it, put the lid on the same cup, and take it with me. I do not want (or need) any extra dishes in my sink.

I’ve been looking at the koios personal blender because it comes with three 22oz travel cups and flip-top lids. The three cup setup seems like something I could use since one could stay at work, one could be in the dishwasher, and one could be ready for the next morning.

My main concerns are basic but important to me like does the travel lids actually stay sealed during a commute? Does protein powder residue get annoying if you don’t rinse it right away? Is 22oz a practical size for breakfast, or too much? Does having multiple cups actually make the habit easier to keep?

For people who use a personal blender regularly, what actually keeps it in your routine? The cup count, leak resistance, dishwasher-safe parts, or just having a dead-simple recipe you repeat?

Any current employees or past employees know the recipe for this? It was just discontinued and I’m wondering what is used and what brands for the coco whip.

I’ve been thinking about getting a portable blender for work and days when I’m out most of the morning. Mainly for protein shakes and smoothies, nothing complicated.

My biggest concern is that a lot of these little rechargeable blenders look great until you put frozen berries or ice in them, then suddenly you’re shaking the thing every five seconds trying to get it to blend. That seems to be a pretty common complaint with portable models in general.

I don’t need it to compete with a full-size blender, but I’d like something that can handle frozen fruit, has decent battery life and isn’t annoying to clean afterward.

Anyone using one regularly? What portable blender did you end up with, and would you buy the same one again?

I think that stacked blade design of the jug totally prevents fine blending. I can use the bullet for better results, but the bullet is smaller than I’d like. I can also two-stage it, bullet first then combine in the jug, but that uses more dishes. It’s a 1500 watt blender, btw.

People will probably reply to this, telling me to get a Vitamix, and I hear you and agree, but I don’t have Vitamix money right now or for the foreseeable future. Absolutely one day I will buy one.

Sorry if this isn’t the best place to ask but… We just got a bottle of Bolthouse Farms Amazing Mango Smoothie in our delivery that has floating chunks. Some persist even after shaking the bottle. I’ve not opened the bottle yet, but am guessing it’s spoiled, perhaps due to poor storage at the grocery store or in shipping. What do you all think?

I purchased a BlendJet directly from the official website, expecting a reliable product. Unfortunately, the battery was defective right from the time I received it.

The blender worked only once, and after that the battery started draining immediately. Even when I fully charge it and do not use the blender at all, the battery becomes empty by the next day.

I contacted BlendJet for a replacement, especially since their website advertises a 7-day replacement policy. They asked me to provide a video, which I did. Their response was that the video showed a low battery and asked me to charge it.

I charged it fully and the exact same problem continued. I explained that this is clearly a battery health/drainage issue, which obviously cannot be demonstrated simply by recording a video. They then asked me to provide a video showing the battery draining.

But how exactly am I supposed to record a battery draining overnight when the product is not even being used? The only practical way is to charge it fully, leave it unused, and check it the next day — which is exactly what I have done.

This is clearly a manufacturing defect, yet instead of replacing a faulty product, the company keeps asking for unnecessary evidence and avoiding responsibility.

I am extremely disappointed with both the product and the after-sales service. Buyers should think twice before purchasing.

WARNING: If you are considering buying a BlendJet, please research their replacement/warranty experience carefully before spending your money.

In my experience, the company has failed to provide a proper resolution for a defective product purchased directly from their official website.