Best household blenders according to redditors

We found 827 Reddit comments discussing the best household blenders. We ranked the 261 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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Top Reddit comments about Household Blenders:

u/G4M1NG · 72 pointsr/FortNiteBR

The Ninja Mixer merch is selling like hot cakes

u/kasian725 · 46 pointsr/EatCheapAndHealthy

I used this Hamilton Beach one when I was in college https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-51101BA-Personal-Smoothies/dp/B00KVZ27UA
It blends right in the cup, comes with a lid, and the base of the blender has a ridge around the bottom to wrap the cord. It's not the strongest, so if you'll be using frozen fruit, make sure they're small to medium sized pieces. Also, would not recommend it for green smoothies. It doesn't blend spinach or kale very well, so you end up with chunky floating green bits throughout the smoothie.

u/ernieball · 37 pointsr/BabyBumps

It depends on how "far out" you want to get - but some of my non-baby-item must haves for baby include a:

  • stick vaccuum - this comes in handy the minute kiddo becomes mobile. I use mine at least 2x daily

  • chux pads - pre labor, after labor, during diaper changes, in your car, in public. I use these everywhere

  • pop socket for your phone - because dropping your phone on a sleeping newborn infant's head while trying to snap a picture is sad. Ask me how I know

  • wet bags - I use these to organize my diaper bag, store snacks, wet clothes, everything

  • collapsible storage bins - I have these all over filled with toys. It's nice because my son can lean into them to collapse them so he can reach toys at the bottom, as opposed to hard toy boxes where they either cry for you or fall in trying to reach

  • immersion blender - you can turn anything into puree without having to buy a baby specific product, and it'll serve you post-baby as well

    Might be weird to put these things on a registry though :'D
u/Wetbung · 34 pointsr/nononono

Immersion blender. Like this.

u/reallyrosey · 31 pointsr/bingingwithbabish

That is a Breville immersion blender. Looks like this one on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BSB510XL-Control-Immersion-Blender/dp/B004RF7QJW

u/flitcroft · 18 pointsr/Cooking

Same story here. I have this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-BL660-Professional-Blender/dp/B00939FV8K/ref=sr_1_7?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1453656001&sr=1-7&keywords=Ninja+blender

Ice, frozen fruit, and most leafy greens are not a problem but it doesn't seem to handle kale with ribs well. I made butternut squash soup last night (oven roasted squash, sautéed aromatics) and it was silky smooth.

u/tbonenowison · 16 pointsr/Cooking

This Ninja is all you need..

NINJA!

I make smoothies every morning, and have also used it for salsa, hot sauce, soup, and almond milk. If you rinse it out right after use then it's always ready to go.

u/Thisisaburner123 · 16 pointsr/crossfit

Here's my diet. It takes a little planning, but very little effort when I come back from work and the gym exhausted every day.

Do you have access to a costco and a free weekend? Buy the following

  • 12 costco vacuum sealed skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 bag normandy mix frozen vegetables
  • 1 bag frozen fruit mix of your choice
  • 1 sack or barrel of protein powder of your choice
  • 1 bag red quinoa (or lots of the single-serving brown rice bowls)
  • Kale and spinach (costco-sized)
  • almonds, cashews, or other nuts you like

    Also buy a foodsaver (you might also want to get extra bags) and a microwave veggie steamer

    If you don't have a nice blender, get one. I and consumer reports recommend this one which has a powerful motor and the option for individual cups.

    Take a day on the weekend and prep yourself. Open all the chicken breasts. I like to slice them in half so that they're between 4 and 7 ounces uncooked, but if you're trying to gain a bunch of muscle you might want to leave them whole. Vacuum seal them all into bags with your food saver and throw them into freezer. Assuming you eat out a few times and split the chicken, that's dinner for a month.

    Next, shred the spinach and kale either by hand or by pulsing it in the blender. Put a handfull of each in the vacuum bags (or regular quart freezer ziplocs) and freeze them.

    Now, the low-prep (or rather one day's concentrated prep a month) bachelor diet
    Breakfast: Protein shake
  • spinach and kale baggie
  • scoop of protein powder
  • frozen fruit
  • 1/4 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • green superfood powder to give it a vitamin and caffeine boost

    Morning Snack:
  • Mixed Nuts

    Lunch:
  • I live in texas and get MyFit Foods every day. It's expensive but convenient.

    Afternoon snack: Pre-workout shake
  • 1 cup almond milk or whole milk (I bring it to work in a shaker cup and leave it in my fridge)
  • 1 scoop protein powder (I put a scoop of protein and superfood powder in 10 small containers at the beginning of the week so I can just throw them in my morning smoothie and afternoon bag every morning.
  • Green superfood powder

    Dinner:
  • baked chicken breast. Throw one of your breasts in the fridge the night before and it will be thawed in time for dinner. take it out of the oven while your oven is preheating to let it warm a bit first. I also pound it out with a meat tenderizer to make it a little thinner. 20-30 minutes at 350 F should do it. Use an internal thermometer to check doneness
  • Season with your favorite spice mix or grilling sauce. Target has a bunch of yummy sauces under the Archer Farms brand.
  • Steamed veggies, no butter or oil. Just throw a handful of the Normandy mix in your microwave veggie steamer for 5-6 minutes on high, no need to thaw them. They come out perfectly al-dente
  • If you're craving some carbs, have Quinoa or brown rice. You can make it in the stove-top or a rice cooker.

    There you have it! I got really good results from this diet. Let me know if you have any questions!
u/Darkporky · 16 pointsr/college

Hamilton Beach (51101BA) Personal Blender with Travel Lid, Single Serve, For Shakes & Smoothies, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KVZ27UA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hrz.Bb6ZV068S

I've had it for 4 years now and it still works. You gotta blend by "pulse", meaning that you can't keep the blend button pressed because you run the chance of burning it, and, it does take some shaking sometimes to get everything blended, but I still like it. Its cheap, quiet and it works great.

u/Liedertafel · 11 pointsr/Cooking

So far I've just been browsing Kinja deals and had one recommendation as well as interested in others' recommendations. Here are some:

$52 Instant Pot 3 quart. Love the 6 quart version, but it's huge. I think 3 qt would've been fine for me.

$26 dinnerware set don't know this item.

$37 Lodge enameled cast iron dutch oven. Considering this. Anyone own it? Do I need a cast iron dutch oven? Is it better than a stainless steel one? Already have a cast iron pan.

$25 Stick blender

The sous vide immersion circulator was sold out but will be back, let's hope.

u/TheBigBadOgre · 10 pointsr/BuyItForLife

I couldn't tell you if it is BIFL yet, but I just bought a cuisinart immersion blender. It works great. The blending portion is super easy to clean, and I believe it is dishwasher safe. The design is really comfortable and easy to use.
Check I out, it's not too expensive:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ARQVM5O/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1395250389&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40

u/Lokaji · 9 pointsr/AskCulinary

My most used small appliance was a wedding gift. It is the Cuisinart Smart Stick Immersion Blender. If I had to buy another one, I would but it is going on 3 years since I have received it.
I use it multiple times a week. All the attachments are useful.

u/OhhSuzannah · 8 pointsr/EatCheapAndHealthy

I also recommend the NutriBullet. I got mine second hand at the thrift store to replace my Magic Bullet and the difference between the two is magical.

Main thing to look at, besides price, is the power output of the bases. The higher wattage in the base, the smoother the smoothie.

  • The Hamilton Beach one mentioned in the comments is 175W.
  • MagicBullet is 250W.
  • The Breville mentioned in the comments is 300W.
  • The NutriBullet line start at 600W and goes all the way up to 1200W.
  • The Ninja line starts at 900W and goes to 1500W.

    In my personal experience, my 250W MagicBullet had a difficult time crushing ice and I was nervous to leave it running for any sort of extended amount of time. The NutriBullet I have now (600W) cruches ice, frozen berries, frozen veggies, etc just fine and I feel confident leaving it running for a little while without causing it any problems. I also find that it blends the protein powder in a lot better than the MagicBullet does. As long as you follow the care instructions, you should be ok.

    Best of luck at college!
u/Slashs_Hat · 7 pointsr/AskCulinary

Presuming we're talking at-home use,a slight variation of Fab1005's thoughts, I use a Cuisinart SmartStick (blade end-not the whip), slightly softened Ice Cream, a splash of milk and blueberries, cherries, chocolate (whatever flavor) then employ a piston-like top of cup to bottom motion and... wha-la! The best Milkshake(s) I've ever had.

u/sward227 · 7 pointsr/Cooking

I HIGHLY recommend this product.

Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Immersion Blender

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004RF7QJW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've used Kitchen aid stick blenders for years in catering and restaurants. I gave it and tried this due to an ATK recommendation.

Its hands down better then most non commercial stick blenders. I don't know what a slicer is, but this has a mini food processor attachment along with a whisk and a good sized carafe to make mayo in.

Edit a 2nd edite... if you want a slicer... like a food processor dont depend on a stick blender... too small moter too small bowl. Id highly suggest a "benny" type mandoline 30$ and will slice food as thins as you want and bigger work area. All kitchens ive worked in have at least one for slicing perfect uniform shit... instad of the pricey french manolins. Even better get a knife and learn to slice a benny is always fater but it takes up space. I have banny pro and i love it.

Only downside Its $10 more than your price range. I would say that $10 is very worth it.

Proof : Worked from 13 to 30 in kitchens putting myself through college. Now Civil Engineer , but cook at heart.

Edit When i purchased it early 2016, it was $79.96 and now its up to 91 and change.

u/cynikalAhole99 · 7 pointsr/Cooking

A nice Immersion Blender could be cool too...

u/Roughneck16 · 6 pointsr/EngineeringStudents

This thing right here, bro.

Get some milk, frozen berries, chop up some bananas and freeze them, peanut butter, protein powder, etc. and you've got yourself some quick, inexpensive, healthy, and tasty treats while you're on the go.

Don't waste your cash on fast food.

u/PixelTreason · 6 pointsr/1200isplenty

Buy one of those hand immersion blenders, they're like 20 bucks or so, work great!

Edit: I have this one. Also works great for thickening up soups and stews or just using it as a regular blender for smoothies/protein shakes (but no crushing ice with it!)

Edit #2 Fixed link.

u/murckem · 6 pointsr/AskCulinary

Hard to say without knowing what he already has. Assuming he has knife, cuttingboard, pans etc, maybe a stick blender like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ARQVM5O/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile

Or a mandoline like this: http://www.amazon.com/Benriner-Japanese-Mandoline-Slicer-Green/dp/B0000VZ57C

Those are two of my favorite odds and ends that make life easier but took me a while to purchase them because they weren't necessary per se

u/unicorn-beard · 6 pointsr/Authentic_Vaping

Yeah! So ErantyInt posted this breakfast shake the other day, I love almond milk and peanut butter so it caught my attention, just blend up:

  • 1 large banana
  • 1 carnation instant breakfast packet
  • 1/2 scoop protein powder
  • 3T honey greek yogurt
  • 2T peanut butter
  • 1C unsweetened almond milk

    I picked up this blender, much easier to clean and deal with than a regular blender.
u/GuillotineAllBankers · 6 pointsr/occult

Put your beliefs in one of these and pulse

u/monarc · 6 pointsr/AskCulinary

In case anyone is trying to pick one, I want to endorse the Cuisinart SmartStick. It's relatively inexpensive at around $35, but this is not an indicator of low quality; my first one delivered four years of daily frozen-fruit smoothies. This is in contrast to a $100 that died because it couldn't handle ice.

u/ElektrickBoogaloo · 5 pointsr/povertyfinance

Grab a Magic Bullet. Throw in 1 banana, 1/3 cup oatmeal, handful of frozen berries, protein powder and fill the rest with some sort of milk.

Delicious.

u/ponkanpinoy · 5 pointsr/Fitness

Never used it myself, but a friend has the Magic Bullet and likes it.

u/CollumMcJingleballs · 5 pointsr/ChapoTrapHouse

Guillotines. fuck'em. no longer cool.

The magic bullet is in

u/Dr_OP · 5 pointsr/opiates

I've posted this several times but you're new and I think this can help you. Snorting tar is one of the more inconvenient ways of consuming H, and I've done it more or less every day for 1.5 yrs. what you need is a bullet blender (coffee grinder will work too), dormin, your BTH, and an oven/heat lamp. Blend 2-6 caps dormin with every 1g of tar and put in oven for 10-20 mins. Repeat if clumpy, rocky, or wet.

The result is a very dry very snortable powder that lasts a week+ inside a Tupperware/air tight container. Also, I know this is much more time consuming than tar+baking powder+shake, but I've heard that shit will get wet after a couple hours and it sucks.

u/aerkusa · 5 pointsr/gainit

Here's a regular link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TJTASYG

I didn't know what a 'hand blender' was, sounded painful, but it's just another term for what I know as an 'immersion blender'. I have the kitchenaid one, myself. I like it better because it comes apart for cleaning and has a few other attachments. The best attachment is the whisk. The little food processor jar is pretty garbage.
This is the one I have(it's significantly more expensive):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NBA0PS8

u/moarpurple · 5 pointsr/Cooking

As a student on a budget/minimalist, this is what I own and use often when I cook.


Cookware:


  • Skillet (Use it for everything)

  • Saucepan + Cover (Sauces, soup for one, make rice)

  • Pot (More soup, boiling pasta)

  • Colander (Drain stuff)

  • Steamer basket (Steam veggies)

  • Baking dish (Bake stuff/serving dish)

  • Handheld blender (Blend sauces & soups, whip potatoes or parsnips)

  • Chef's knife (Cut everything)

  • Paring knife (With practice you can peel fruits or veggies)

  • Wooden spatula

  • Heavy wood cutting board

  • Plastic Spatula

  • Grater

  • Mixing bowl

  • Measuring cups/spoons

  • French press (Use to also brew tea)

  • Coffee grinder (Grind coffee beans and your own spices)



  • Mason jars: I use them for EVERYTHING. Store rice, spices, weed. Use as glasses, get the wide-mouth ones and stick the hand blender in there and make a smoothie or attached it to a normal blender. Use them as food containers to take to work/school, they are made to be spill-proof and microwave safe.

    Spices vary from person to person and what food they are comfortable with making, the one thing I do suggest is to buy kosher salt - none of that table salt crap. If you can find them whole and grind them yourself, even better!
u/digitalburro · 5 pointsr/Fitness

I'm going to go against the grain and say yes, save yourself some time and sanity and get a blender.

You should cook most of your food, sure. But we're all human and god knows there are days when I just want to get my macros and be done with it.

And yes, you can make shakes in a shaker -- but variety is the spice of life. Want to add some natural peanut butter? Want to add a couple of frozen strawberries for a chilled smoothie? Not gonna happen with a shaker.

You don't have to go nutty $$$ either. I have one of these and I think it's the bee's knees. Multiple glasses so you aren't always washing a shaker and unless you want to make margaritas for a party, it can handle most everything you throw at it.

u/16km · 5 pointsr/Cooking

I'm not sure if this is a concern for you, but I recommend the Breville. If you're using enameled pots/pans, metal can scratch or leave marks on the enamel. There's a few other immersion blenders with no-scratch bases, but the ratings are lower. It works well for me, but I haven't used other ones.

If you don't have a concern about scratching/marking the bottom of a pot, then KitchenAid or Cuisinart should be just as good. My parents have an old Cuisinart that's still going strong, but they only use it for homemade sauces/dressings and milkshakes.

u/MY_PT_CRUISER · 5 pointsr/kratom

Is chocolate almond milk the secret? I tried regular almond milk and it was terrible. I almost couldn't get it down. Also I just want to say I highly recommend one of these guys. No more shaking!

u/9mmninjamonkey · 5 pointsr/keto

Definitely makes a difference. Or dump into a magic bullet. It becomes frothy and not oily at all. I use this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005MMNBBQ/


Also works great for meal prep.


EDIT: don't mix it in a coffee mug with an immersion blender, it'll spill out. I use a 2 cup measuring glass for my 1 cup coffee/butter/coconut oil/stevia mix.

u/ze_blue_sky · 5 pointsr/ketorecipes

First, an immersion blender is the best fricking purchase for the kitchen. I am so in love with mine and use it weekly. But basically, mashed cauli is super easy. For this one specifically, I boiled a head of cauli and then in a separate bowl put 3 oz neufchatel (cream cheese), 3 oz shredded sharp cheddar, some grated parmesan, garlic powder, adobo, lots of cracked pepper, a bit of rosemary, and some hot paprika. Once the cauli is soft, drain it and shake it a decent bit to get a ton of water out, pour into the bowl, then immersion blend! And done! So easy. So good.

u/teemunney · 5 pointsr/cripplingalcoholism

My next kitchen purchase, whenever I have the money anyway, is an immersion blender (huh, they're cheaper than I thought lol).

I've never made soups from scratch (stocks/broths, yes), but the soup you make yourself I assume would be better for you than anything out of a can. Fuck canned goods (well unless that's all you have, then, OK, either canned goods or don't eat.)

In the meantime though, gimme a milkshake/smoothee instead. More calories and I would wager more protein in most cases.

u/munchamunch · 4 pointsr/sex

My dad called me once to say, "I got this thing called the Magic Bullet and I love it! You should get one!". It was an extremely uncomfortable couple of minutes before I realized that he meant this.

u/LifeWithAdd · 4 pointsr/GoRVing

I'd choose the small or medium Vornado fan before the Dyson. I've been using it fulltimeing for five years now and it really does make the whole room feel cooler.



I'd also recommend:


a washer/dryer combo if you have room.


Square Pizza stone and thermometer for the oven.


LED Bulbs for everything 12v and 110v


Shark Rocket Ultralight vaccum



Water Filter


Better mattress


Ninja Pro Blender/Food Possessor/Chopper


Mini Dish Drying rack

u/dankalisk · 4 pointsr/Austin

https://www.amazon.com/NutriBullet-12-Piece-High-Speed-Blender-System/dp/B007TIE0GQ

Get that from amazon, a bag of power greens from costco/HEB. Add your own fruits. And blend with almond/coconut milk.

u/Gtmatt22 · 4 pointsr/BuyItForLife

The motor and stick are connect with a piece of plastic. I have gone through several before giving up. I am not alone with this problem.

link

u/Seawolfe665 · 4 pointsr/soapmaking

That is actually not a bad deal. The only thing that I dont see in that kit is a stick blender, which you really do need because mixing by hand can take hours and hours and is horrible. So add a stainless steel stick blender to the pile. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00ARQVM5O/ref=lp_289916_1_1_olp?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1493140970&sr=1-1 (its about $10 more on Brambleberry). Oh and youll need some mixing containers and a silicone spatula - sturdy plastic stuff from dollar store or my personal favorite, paint mixing buckets from the hardware store.

I mean, sure, you can spend less by searching around and using other things for molds and oils from the grocery store, but the mold and scale alone are $41 so that's not a bad deal.

I would advise the lavender kit, or maybe lemongrass. Citrus scents are usually disappointing in soaps.

u/josh70679 · 3 pointsr/food

This looks amazing! If you do purees like this occasionally, I recommend looking into getting an immersion blender (example). Got one of these as a gift, and it's now one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. Makes large blend jobs way easier with less cleanup. Bonus: it's much smaller than a traditional blender.

u/fuweike · 3 pointsr/bodybuilding

For abs, I've found that the P90x "ab ripper x" workout is great. I've gotten a lot more ab definition after doing it for just one month. You can download all the videos on the pirate bay, then do the ab workout three times a week (every other day). It doesn't use weights, so you can just do it in your room. Also, if you want to change it up, doing static holds, or "planks," are really useful.

Yeah, for other stuff, push-ups, pull-ups, etc. are all great. You could try putting two chairs together back to back about a foot apart, and doing dips, keeping your legs raised behind you. Pull-ups with a wide grip are a great back workout. You can also look for things to curl for biceps, and do lying skull-crushers for triceps or the one where you put your feet up on something like your bed, hold a chair behind you, then dip your body down to the ground and back up for triceps.

Any time of day is great to work out. However, I find that I am able to lift heavier weights at night when my body has some food in it and I'm not tired and just woken up. Morning may be better for cardio if you want to do both (this becomes important when you start eating more food--otherwise you'll add muscle, but fat will come as well and you won't look ripped). Swimming is a great option for cardio. An added advantage for you is that swimming can help put on bulk all over, especially upper body. The fly stroke especially helps bulk up shoulders.

As for food, make sure to eat a lot of protein at all times whenever you are working out. If you can't change your diet, try ordering protein powder or bars to supplement your protein intake from real food. I have found that ON, or Optimal Nutrition, has great whey protein powder. I like the banana cream flavor. Take one scoop as soon as you wake up, and another after working out. With bars, try to get ones that are natural--Organic Food Bar is a great option that I like. I try to stay away from ones that are packed with sugar or sugar alcohol (look on the nutrition facts), but some people just care about how many grams of protein it has. As for food, you can also get tons of protein from eggs--you can eat as many whites as you want, but not more than one or two yolks per day because of the cholesterol--chicken breast, tuna, whatever your school has available that is high in protein. Try to never go a couple hours without some protein intake.

Since you ask specifically about protein shakes, I'll tell you what I do that is really healthy and delicious in my opinion. I use a single serving blender, specifically this one. I put in a little skim milk, then a scoop of protein powder, a high protein fruit yogurt (ones that say "low carb" fit this category), then some frozen fruit, a little oatmeal to give it some texture (and it's healthy), and finally some egg whites.

The advantage of working out at your age is that your gains will remain as you get older. I think around age 18 or 19 your body kind of "sets," which is why skinny guys can start working out after that age and it's always an uphill battle, but people who did lifting in high school and got bulky and strong can stop lifting weights, and they'll still be strong years later. Getting in top shape right before and at that age, then, will really help give you a good body for years to come, especially if you keep up good habits.

Good luck!

u/ivegotopinions · 3 pointsr/weddingplanning

We also got this little blender which is great. It's small so just enough for one glass and it's easy to make a 2nd for your spouse. It's also plastic and not much harder to clean than a cup. Much easier than a typical blender. I've used this one more in 2 weeks than all other blenders in my life combined. Good way to add fruit to diet too.

u/Aerrowae · 3 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Yay! I'm so excited that you're getting your own place! That's such a good feeling!

/u/Pinalope4Real and /u/dnd1980

Startup an excel spreadsheet and make a budget for yourself. I find that once I have a budget setup I pay even more attention to my money and figure out new ways to save. I have helped my roommate and my boyfriend setup a budget. :o)

The meat market can save you sooo much money and make you more conscious about the items you are buying and motivate you to cook more.

Crockpots are awesome and help you save time during the week. I know you work from home, but ready-made food throughout the week is awesome!

The Magic Bullet or Nutribullet are both great to have in the home for smoothies! Of course you can blend other items in the cups as well.

I have this Himalayan Salt Lamp and I love it. I also have this Himalayan Salt Candle Holder....actually everything I'm linking you is something that I own and love, something I have experience with, or a similar model (the crock pot was a random model) lol


Oh and this tea because it's delicious.

u/Nabosaurus · 3 pointsr/spicy
u/illadelchronic · 3 pointsr/bodyweightfitness
  • 2 scoops whey (46g), 1 cup Greek yogurt [twice the protein of normal yogurt] (17g), 1+ cup 2% milk (< 11g), few leaves off the chard [spinach is good too] out front, handful of strawberries n blueberries = 74g protein.

  • 4 eggs (20g), 12 slices turkey lunch meat (24g), some cheese (6g), some milk = 50g+ protein. + salsa bravo. microwave ~3.5 min, stirring every minute.

  • 1 big can-o-tuna[12oz] (~55g), 5oz can-salmon (20g), dijon mustard, creamy horseradish, lemon pepper, dill = 75g. + bread and salsa bravo.

    Those are my major protein sources. I highly recommend getting a Magic Bullet or a Nutri Bullet, they make it really quick and only 1 thing to clean.
u/StreetKnock · 3 pointsr/gainit

I dont add bananas or half & half usually because I use a Magic Bullet and there isn't much room. I put in a half cup of ground up oats, with a scoop of whey, honey, and 2 spoonfuls of peanut butter. Then fill the rest with milk. I have 2 of these 12 oz shakes a day. I think it ends up being around 600 calories per shake.

u/Ticket2ride21 · 3 pointsr/Treeparents

Magic Bullet MBR-1701 17-Piece Express Mixing Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001WAKFDY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_bOC9ub1TZHJAA

Just in case someone was wondering what a magic bullet was

u/riseupagainst · 3 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Gift one: I am trying to eat more fruits and vegetables because I have a horrible diet, so I could really use this [magic bullet blender] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001WAKFDY/ref=aw_ls_3_3?colid=ML6ULZUZETBP&coliid=I3JL5PPSXDMF5E). My sister gave me one for my wedding, but my friend, while drunkenly trying to make a mixed drink, broke it before I ever got to use it, and I am too nice to make her buy me a new one.


Gift two: [eyeshadow primer] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0028RC5N8/ref=aw_ls_3_6?colid=2VP6W0Y8EUYU&coliid=I114KYNRNCVO5V) would be awesome! C'mon...gimme.

u/Geekette_Minx · 3 pointsr/fitmeals

My boyfriend and I purchased a Ninja Prep Master set-up for around $30 at Walmart on Black Friday two years ago. Blades are still incredibly sharp after two years of heavy use although we accidently broke the smaller container somehow as the bottom as a small crack in it. I still use the larger container for blending for almost everything. Sauces come out velvety and smooth, chops very clean but leans toward more of a mince if blended too long (depends on your food item, too.) It does blend very quickly and evenly, so when using it I recommend in trying to use small bursts to get the consistency you want and plan ahead. It has one button, using one speed but if you are good with timing, it's worth the price. http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-QB900B-Master-Revolutionary-Drink/dp/B003XU3C7M/ref=sr_1_5?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1372350187&sr=1-5&keywords=blenders

If you are looking for something more variety, speed control and want a good value, Oster is very good quality for not a lot of money: http://www.amazon.com/Oster-BVCB07-Z-Counterforms-7-Speed-Stainless/dp/B002RBXHSC/ref=sr_1_4?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1372350187&sr=1-4&keywords=blenders I have used Oster in the past and no complaints save for the motor dying but that model was over 10 years old!

I hope this helps!

u/B_Brownies · 3 pointsr/bodybuilding

I recently purchased one from Amazon. The top two brands there are Oster and Ninja. Most of the reviews on any of the Oster products were good and stated that the blenders last a long time. Ninjas reviews mostly said that their blenders wore out after a few months and customer service was terrible.

I went with this blender and have used it 3 times a day since Christmas. I like it a lot.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002RBXHSC/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1484572270&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=oster+blender&dpPl=1&dpID=41yZiGm5bPL&ref=plSrch

u/qes · 3 pointsr/bifl

I can highly recommend this Oster: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RBXHSC

It's no Vitamix, but it's about as reliable as you'll find short of an actual Vitamix. I've tried a lot of blenders and I certainly put them through their paces.

u/RedThain · 3 pointsr/keto

I got a ninja that has the blender part that goes on the top. No worry about it leaking or cracking from he heat build up. Had both happen and with a magic bullet having your bpc all over the floor and your uniform at 3am before going to work sucks balls big time.

This one is what I have

https://www.amazon.com/400-Watt-Processor-Blending-Chopping-QB900B/dp/B003XU3C7M/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1540992846&sr=8-12&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ninja+blender

u/dogandcatinlove · 3 pointsr/EatCheapAndHealthy

they are so easy to clean! this is what i got from walmart and i use almost every day

u/StraxAttack · 3 pointsr/BuyItForLife

I recommend the Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Immersion Blender. It's a tiny bit expensive for a hand blender, but it's awesome and every kitchen should have one. It is supercharged, variable speed, comes with a chopping attachment, a nice large pitcher to blend in, and a lid that fits both. You can use it to blend a large quantity in a big container, or just a small quantity in a very small container. It's a great multi tasker - I just used it for 3 different things in one meal.

u/DarknessFaerie · 3 pointsr/vegan

I have the Ninja Master Prep system as a general blender and food processor. It doesn't use a huge base, as it's powered by this small pod that you put on top of the container. I haven't used it for smoothies but it makes great, smooth results for the cooking applications I use it for. The 48oz container would be great to serve a family of 4. It's only 450 watts though, if that's too weak for your liking.

I also have the Nutri Ninja Pro. It's more powerful than the Master Prep with 900 watts. This is what I typically use for smoothies and ice pops. It blends up frozen fruit and ice with no problem. The biggest cup this comes with is 24oz. However, there are separate 32oz and 48oz containers available for it as well if you need them.

u/slavkody · 3 pointsr/EatCheapAndHealthy

This is what I have and it's amazing. $60 for more canisters than I will ever really need and it's a snap to clean.

u/mph1204 · 3 pointsr/loseit

I'm in your boat. I'm not a huge fan of veggies but I love fruit. My mom got me a Nutribullet for my birthday a few months ago, and I LOVE it.

It's like a more powerful Magic bullet blender, if you've ever seen one of those. I add a banana, some frozen fruit and a butt-ton of kale, broccoli, or whatever other veggies I want. The fruit makes it taste okay and since it's liquid, it doesn't require you to learn how to cook anything. I highly recommend checking it out as a quick and easy way to introduce a lot more veggies into your diet. I started drinking one large smoothie in the morning and it would keep me full FOREVER.

...plus, it's become so much easier to poop :-p

u/kjfpouvy · 3 pointsr/EatCheapAndHealthy

Many people do throw away the pulp.

I personally opted to buy the Nutribullet, which just blends foods (they claim it has some magic power to liquify things, which I haven't noticed, but it's pretty good), so the pulp is retained. For me, kale is $0.89 USD per lb, so it is certainly affordable for me if I throw a few frozen strawberries in and call that breakfast for a week.

I think ultimately, you're going to have to look at the cost of vegetables that you are planning to juice and decide from there.

u/viixx · 3 pointsr/Smoothies

I have this [NutriBullet] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007TIE0GQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and really like it. The taller cup it comes with has a 24oz capacity which I find makes 2 decent sized smoothies.

u/itchyd · 3 pointsr/BuyItForLife

I know you already made your purchase but I just wanted to point out this ninja is $130

http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-BL660-Professional-Blender-Single/dp/B00939FV8K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375320889&sr=8-1&keywords=ninja+blender

and it comes with the single serving blade and 2 smoothie cups which I use every day (frozen banana chunks + milk!!). I've only had it for a few weeks so I'm not sure how long it will last but it pulverizes ice in a heartbeat.

u/Pertinacious · 3 pointsr/santashelpers

Does he have an immersion blender? ($35) ($26) ($32)

There are a few different vendors on Etsy that will print your logo on flour sack towels for less than $30.

Digital kitchen scale.

Food seasonings (herbs/spices/rubs). They come in small bottles so you can get him a few to try out. You should see if you can find a local shop you can browse. I like Penzeys, myself.

You might also want to ask over on /r/Calligraphy for some ideas if you haven't.

u/[deleted] · 3 pointsr/ketorecipes

The others are just trying to help because a lot of misinformed people on here think keto is about eating a lot of fat. It can be, but not always for everyone.

Get a hand blender, like this.

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-75BC-Blender-Brushed-Chrome/dp/B00ARQVM5O/ref=asc_df_B00ARQVM5O/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167155690034&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17907049679365908739&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031180&hvtargid=pla-273692484646&psc=1

It will emulsify fats into liquids. If you want it to stay emulsified for a long period of time you will need some form of stabilizer. I'll do a quick search for a keto friendly stabilizer.

Edit.

I would use gum Arabic, also known as acacia gum. You can order it online and it's not expensive. It will add fiber to your diet as well. Its completely indigestible so no calories or carbs. I'm not sure how much to add, I imagine it will take some experimentation. You should add a small amount and blend it in while emulsifying and let the item sit for a few hours and see if it's still emulsified. You'll find the sweet spot. It will vary depending on the type of fat, type of liquid, and amount of both.

Good luck. Hope that was helpful.

u/MindintoMatter · 3 pointsr/Cooking

ooh ooh finally something I can give insight on. I am a hot chocolate lover as well.

I would buy an immersion/hand blender. Here is an amazon link to the one I use and its awesome. The hand blender will blend mexican hot chocolate and chocolate bars into milk you heat in the microwave or blend right in a pot and froth it nicely. Try to use a big glass jar. Don't add chocolate to a pan that is on the burner, if you burn the chocolate it tastes really bad and you don't need that much heat to blend chocolate.
amazon link

When you heat milk it needs to be hotter than you can drink because when you use the hand blender it will cool it down. Also be careful with it boiling over.

I'm Hispanic so I was accustomed to Abuelita and Ibarra and I realized over time the flavor changed, recently I looked at the ingredients and they were made cheaper. You have to be careful with some Mexican groceries because they will substitute cheap ingredients.

I suggest Tazo hot chocolate if you want that Mexican Style Hot Chocolate, they sell them at whole foods or at their website but their shipping is ridiculous.

Another hot chocolate I like is called Wicked Hot Chocolate
here is the link to the website

Godiva serves hot chocolate and I love it from there.

What I do normally though is buy a huge quality bar of chocolate like at Trader Joes and chop it and put it in a jar. I dust it with some cocoa powder so it won't melt to the jar. If you ever see a good flavored chocolate bar get it and use it in hot chocolate. Remember to look at the ingredients and make sure it has cacao butter not palm oil substitute. Also be careful when buying things with "flavor" in the end. Like Cinnamon "flavor" means there is no cinnamon in it, just something with that flavor.

For sweeteners I prefer raw sugar or maple syrup. But normal sugar is fine. I like to add sugar and keep tasting and add more as I go in teaspoons. I've found 1 Tablespoon of sugar to 3 Tablespoons of chopped Chocolate to be my favorite. If you measure the milk, chocolate and sugar and have the measurements down you can make them really quick.

Also I like to add a pinch of sea salt to finish the chocolate. And I also eat it with Hawaiian bread, when you dip the Hawaiian bread in the chocolate it coats it and is delicious.

u/repoman · 3 pointsr/vandwellers

For heating water, fire is better than electricity so just get a good camp kettle and forage for dry wood while you're out enjoying nature. If you want hot water right when you wake up and are stealthing, go heat it over a campfire somewhere the day before and throw it in a thermos. Adjusting your lifestyle a bit is part of becoming a vandweller after all...

For blending, I'd suggest one of these since it only uses 200W, is easy to clean and takes up little space. I use it to make delicious smoothies using a frozen banana (plus blueberries, yogurt & whey protein - yum). A frozen banana is a lot tougher to puree than most raw veggies, and 2-3 minutes of blending with that is all it takes. My guess is a blender that can turn bricks into sand is probably overkill for most of what you eat.

u/fwowit · 3 pointsr/BuyItForLife

Cusinart is terrible. I'm on my second.

Here's why: I was looking for the same thing as you. After a long search, I decided that a BIFL stick blender simply wasn't worth the money it was going to cost for something genuinely commercial.

Not when I can buy a Cuisinart that will last for five years of light duty.

It'll die when the plastic gears strip, as you pointed out. But it does serve its very occasional purpose and for about 1/10th cost of a seriously good one.

If I used a stick blender more than once every two weeks, I'd probably consider a more serious machine. As it is, the Cuisinart is a dead stick blending, but for the price of a decent dinner, I can live with that.

u/swbooking · 3 pointsr/BuyItForLife

Yup! I have the same one as well and it has been great. OP, I use it for exactly that, blending big pots of soup.

edit: Here's a little nicer of a link: http://amzn.com/B00ARQVM5O

u/aresfour · 3 pointsr/soapmaking

If you pay yourself minimum wage for the time it takes you to mix a couple pounds to trace by hand, you can buy a stick blender.

An entry level one (which works fine) is less than $15.

https://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-59738A-Proctor-Silex-Blender/dp/B00TJTASYG/

u/Rapph · 3 pointsr/AskCulinary
u/Snuffvieh · 3 pointsr/vegangifrecipes

This blender: www.amazon.com/dp/B00NGV4506/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KEJMxbXNXEQF6 is great if you're on a budget! We got it at target and used their price match policy with Amazon to save $30 :)
It blends great, crushes ice and is very easy to clean.

u/CrunchyPoem · 3 pointsr/kratom

Two other possible methods:

Alternative #1: Get a magic-bullet (not a nutri-bullet, magic is cheaper.) You can get one for about 30$

Here’s a link for amazon: Magic Bullet Blender https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012T634SM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pMR5AbWEC5HKX

Just add however much kratom you want to some milk, and then add chocolate accordingly. I have been doing this for the past year and I can say I basically don’t remember what kratom taste like, and I take around 8 g’s a dose. I used to toss and wash when I first started and now I giggle when someone says they T&W.

Alternative #2: Rice gum papers. I have never used these but am thinking of trying them. Heard about them recently on this sub. Apparently you just wrap it up and swallow, but this may be similar to what I have been doing, not sure, just figured I’d put it here anyways. You can get around 100 papers for about 9$.

Here’s a link:

Three Ladies Spring Roll Rice Paper Wrappers (Round 22cm 3pks) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00437EN2C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HUR5AbM9TP0CS

u/JackPAnderson · 3 pointsr/AskMen

> Is the magic bullet an immersion/stick blender

No, it is not. It's a gadget where the blender "bowl" is also the cup that you drink out of. It's really meant to be a smoothie machine, since it only dirties one vessel per smoothie, whereas a standard blender dirties the drinking cup plus the blender jar itself.

u/RandomGerman · 2 pointsr/wls

You need a blender. Shaking the stuff does not mix enough and leaves clumps like you described. Get a cheap Magic bullet. Those are often on sale. Not a terribly great blender but for protein drinks it works and the cleaning up after is so easy. Bought a real blender first and cleaning it ruined the thing for me and I only need one cup every time and it was just too big.

The Protein powder I am using (after many tries) is Isopure - Low carb - Dutch Chocolate. and I mix it with almond milk due to the less calories. But that is just me and everybody's tastes are different.

u/fingerofchicken · 2 pointsr/Cooking

Well the fork ain't workin' neither now, is it Bub? Your mayo didn't de-emulsify, it failed to emulsify in the first place. Kind of like how if you shake up a vinaigrette, it'll look like one substance for a while but after a while the oil and water separate again.

I lived in Germany for 8 years, where it's impossible to buy mayo that isn't so sweet it's more like a dessert. So I had to learn how to make the stuff. It ain't easy, but there's a lot of websites and recipes out there that make it sound like it is. Any number of things can do wrong. Ingredients too cold? Won't emulsify. Barometric pressure. Look out your window, do you see storm clouds comin'? You're not makin' mayo today. Mayo is a fickle mistress; each day that she allows your mixture to emulsify is a gift. The first thing to learn about mayo is that you have to approach mayo with an air of humility, and you, pal, with your I-shouldn't-have-to-do-that attitude, have got a lot to learn. Damn millennials.

So let me tell you everything I know about mayo. I can make it 100% of the time with a stick blender. I can make it 100% of the time in the food processor. I can make it 50% of the time in the blender, following the exact same steps each time. Forget this fork business. It's never gonna happen. I know you saw someone do it on YouTube but that person isn't you. It's never going to happen. Say it out loud. It's never going to happen. It's never going to happen. Meanwhile, look at this video of someone doing it with an immersion blender:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CECEW1aE5ls

So easy, even a paleo dieter can do it. And look at this, here's one for $12: https://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-59738A-Proctor-Silex-Blender/dp/B00TJTASYG/ref=sr_1_7?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1480862126&sr=1-7&keywords=immersion+blender

Just imagine all the delicious mayo you can make, easy as pie, for a $12 investment. Not buying it from the store, you'll recoup that cost in savings before too long.

The oil. Forget olive oil. I know we love it and it's healthy etc etc but it doesn't emulsify well. Go with canola, or sunflower, or whatever vegetable oil the supermarket's got. If you must have some olive oil flavor, you could do a 25% mixture of olive/vegetable oil and it'll probably come out OK. And more than that, and your mayo is going to get less fluffy and more gloppy. (I'm assuming a one-cup-of-oil recipe here.)

Egg. You need two egg yolks. Read some recipe that said just one? I DON'T GIVE A SHIT. Two yolks greatly increases the chances of your mayo coming together successfully. (Just the yolk. Keep the white for mixing into tomorrow morning's eggs or, if you're feeling adventurous: meringue! (Souffle?)).

Mustard. It'll also greatly raise the chances of your mixture emulsifying if you put in two teaspoons of mustard. I'm sure there's a reason but I don't know what it is. It does impart a flavor to the mayo so pick one you like. I know you were trying this without mustard. You're playing with fire.

Citrus. One tablespoon of lemon juice'll do ya. Many recipes say two, but I find the mayo tastes overpoweringly lemony then, and I've never had problems lowering it to one tablespoon. But it does seem like some kind of acid is necessary. In a pinch you could use a neutral white vinegar, even the kind from the big jug under the kitchen sink that you use to clean the counter. I see you were going for lime juice. I've done this before with success, but be warned that the lime has a stronger flavor in the final product. (This can be great if that's what you're going for though; chop up some cilantro and a little chili in your mayo with it.)

Salt. 1/4 teaspoon of whatever kind.

Garlic. If you want. (And when I make mayo, I want.) I usually go 2 cloves, sometimes 3. But I love garlic.

THAT IS THE BLANK CANVAS UPON WHICH YOU SHALL PAINT YOUR MAYO.

Immersion blender. Put it all in a cup and let the oil float to the top and the other things sink to the bottom. Put the immersion blender all the way to the bottom and pulse it several times. VOOM. VOOM. VOOM. VOOM. Is the noise it will make as you pulse it. You'll notice that milky-colored oil will be ejected from the end of the blender with each pulse. Keep going, but now it's OK to make the pulses a bit longer. VOOOOM. VOOOOM. VOOOOM. Keep increasing the duration of the pulses and eventually it'll look like you're not making progress anymore, with the end of the blender down at the bottom of the cup, so start slowly drawing it up while still pulsing. When you get to the of the cup, it'll mostly look like mayo with some loose oil floating around here and there. At this point, you may hold down the button on the blender and just go to town, working it up and down in the mayo, until it's all lookin' proper.

Food processor: Put all the non-oil ingredients into a cup and mix them together into one consistent slurry. Turn on the food processor and pour them in, watching them hit the whirling blades below and spatter onto the inside sides of the food processor. Put the oil into some kind of cup that you can easily pour from. (I have measuring cups with little spouts on them.) Pour the oil into the food processor slowly. The stream of pouring oil should be about as thick as a hay. (You know, a hay? Hay, the stuff horses eat? What is a single one of those called anyway? Just a hay? A straw of hay? You know what I mean.) Because pouring this slowly means you can only tilt the cup a little bit, the oil will probably stop pouring out directly and begin clinging to the outside of the cup, trickling down to the lowest point before dripping off from there. So, watch out for that. Don't make an oil-mess. As you pour, it won't begin to really look like mayo until you've added maybe 80% of the oil.

Blender is basically the same as the food processor, except half the time it mysteriously just doesn't work.

OK, at this point you can add some fancy aromatics to your mayo. I usually like chopped rosemary, though cilantro and parsley are also favorites. This is also the point at which you'll want to stir in some coarse black pepper (FRESHLY GROUND, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD) so you can easily judge visually when you've got enough. Dash of cayenne? Don't mind if I do! You get the picture.

And finally, a warning. No, I'm not talking salmonella from raw eggs! The danger is that once you realize the difference between home made mayo and store-bought mayo, YOU MIGHT JUST NEVER GO BACK.



u/Caprica_Number_Six · 2 pointsr/xxfitness

Invest in a small blender (I got this one http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-51101BA-Personal-Blender/dp/B00KVZ27UA/ref=sr_1_5?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1451500433&sr=1-5&keywords=Blender) and grab easily blendable stuff like bananas and spinach to make smoothies! I'm not sure about your dining hall but ours had orange juice and I'd fill a mason jar with it to take back to my room.
This is also awesome for pre-made breakfasts because let's be honest waking up for class is hard enough. I hope this helps!!

u/catfield · 2 pointsr/Fitness

Yep! This is the blender Ive been using every day for a few years now - https://www.amazon.com/SharkNinja-BL610-Ninja-Professional-Blender/dp/B00NGV4506/ref=sr_1_5?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1518027366&sr=1-5&keywords=ninja+blender

Like you said, go to a BB&B with a 20% coupon and you could prob find a better one for a similar price or even less.

Just dont cheap out and get a shitty $30 blender, if you plan to use it daily that thing will wear out within months. It is worth it to spend a little bit extra on a nicer one that will last years. I prob wouldnt spend less than $70 but no more than $110

u/s9er80 · 2 pointsr/Fitness

Base: Protein powder, milk, rolled oats

optionals: frozen blueberries, spoonfuls of peanut butter, bananas...dont be afraid to experiement.

Also, it helps that Syntha-6 tastes amazing all by itself...

Also, use a hand blender. Something like this It's my most used appliance.

u/ToadLord · 2 pointsr/Cooking

Good point, sparxout. Everyone needs an Immersion Blender, especially a college student. They are cheap and very handy!

u/Healplz · 2 pointsr/fatpeoplestories

I like my Cuisinart (I have the older version of this one)

u/charles1028 · 2 pointsr/daddit

I’m going to be that guy and give you an answer that doesn’t actually address your question. We did the research too when moving to solids and found that nothing really replaced the price and peace of mind of making our own food at home.

I’d steam some peas, carrots, broccoli, whatever vegetable and mix it with a little bit of apple sauce or avocado and blitz the whole this with a hand blender like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-76BC-SmartStick-200-Watt-Immersion/dp/B000EGA6QI

Doesn’t take any time at all and you can make a couple of batches that will keep for about 5-days. Little dude loved it and it didn’t break the bank.

EDIT to add we also would do chicken or beans/lentils in the purée to make sure everything was balanced.

u/PasgettiMonster · 2 pointsr/EatCheapAndHealthy

Unless you have reason to specifically want a blender, I'd opt for an immersionn blender. This is the one I have and other than being crap at smoothies (it doesn't do so well with ice) it's powered through everything I've put it to.

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-76BC-SmartStick-200-Watt-Immersion/dp/B000EGA6QI

One big advantage of a stick blender over a blender is that you can just stick it into the pot you're making the soup in and blend. Then to clean it just repeat in a bowl of soapy water. No dealing with having to blend hot liquids in a blender jug - that never goes well for me.

u/HonkyTonkHero · 2 pointsr/Supplements

best thing I have found is an immersion/hand blender.

Then mix it with whatever you want.

  • Crystal light
  • Instant Coffee
  • Gatorade mix
u/blackbodyradiation · 2 pointsr/Cooking

I was looking into getting one for myself.
Consumer Search seems to think highly of the Cuisinart. Amazon Link.
I haven't bought it yet, so I can't tell you much about it.

u/MagneticCowboy · 2 pointsr/Cooking

I've had this since the beginning of June and use it at least a couple times a week without issue.

u/charliealphabravo · 2 pointsr/Fitness

I've been using this for almost 2 years now
http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-51101B-Personal-Blender/dp/B0017XHSAE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1404787665&sr=8-4&keywords=blender

cheap, off amazon, has never had issues, small and portable, and works on the go too.

disclaimer: I only use this to mix milk, protein powder, and creatine.

I cannot comment on its success in mixing ice cubes, fruit, veggies, etc. but I'm sure in the thousands of reviews someone has an opinion.

u/waterqueen1994 · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I like to eat. XD I know, I know. But I'm trying to eat healthy in college. SO This blender can help me do just that!

u/HopelessSemantic · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

ZOMG We Need this! Really, we need it for smoothies. Me because my blender is evil and it hurts my hands, you because smoothies are delicious.

Edit: I looked quickly since the time was approaching, but I looked again and I really do need this. I didn't even know it was a thing. Geez, I can't look at kitchen things without finding something I need.

u/brundleflied · 2 pointsr/fitmeals

You should check out something like this since it's small, cheap (but has good reviews), and doubles as a cup. Since you're a student, you're eligible for free Amazon prime if you're not already signed up for it.

u/D4venport · 2 pointsr/gainit
u/carissalf · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Woohoo, congratulations to you! Start packing anything you don't need, it's super helpful. Also, maybe I'm just OCD but I label all the boxes for what room they're supposed to go in: bathroom/kitchen/BR1/BR2 etc...it helps, a lot!

I would love this personal blender. Helps me eat healthy on the run!

Home Sweet Home

Thanks for the contest!

u/jojewels92 · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I have a "Getting Healthy" wishlist!

The personal blender and infuser bottle would probably be the most help for me in the immediate future. :) Great contest!

u/ImmaSmangIt · 2 pointsr/gainit

I have this blender and have to say it rocks! I never wanted to do shakes because I just had a normal blender here, and they're too annoying to clean. With that thing I just put some soapy water in it right after I'm done and pulse it for a little.

As for cooking, it really isn't hard. Just get your protein in and stick with it. I've been eating 6 eggs scrambled with ham and cheese with 4 pieces of toast everyday for 2 weeks now, and equally large lunches and dinners but I still weigh the same. So just stick with it, and eat a lot of peanut butter.

u/Linton58 · 2 pointsr/dating_advice

I firmly feel that when I'm on the actual date, I should pay for everything. It's just a personal satisfaction that I get knowing she doesn't need to worry about spending her money to have a good time with me.

However, if I had a girlfriend that had a source of money (hell, even if she didn't), then I would make her buy stuff that she wants on her own.

Like I said, if we were on a date or shopping together and she found something she liked, I would probably buy it for her. But I would not just hand her a wad of cash so she can go splurge out in Von Mar with her friends, and I sure as hell wouldn't like it if she expected me to buy her something just because she needed it. Like a blender on Amazon, for example.

It's a little shitty that she doesn't buy you any little gifts too. Even though guys won't ever admit it, we like those little gifts coming from a girl we really like. Even if we won't ever use it, it's still a nice thought.

From what you're saying, it doesn't seem to be a deal-breaker issue, but more of an annoyance (and a potential money problem). I would just tell her that you don't mind spending money on her, but you only have so much. Tell her that you love to buy her lunches and dinners and stuff like that, but you can't continue to buy her mundane stuff like blenders and microwaves just because yours broke. Say that you don't mind finding her a good deal, but it's going to have to be her cash that buys it, simply because you don't have it.

Also, about the blender. I don't know how exquisite it needs to be, but this one looks pretty good, and you can get it for under ten bucks. It even travel sized!

u/samsterk911 · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Your'e gonna want some awesome new knives.

this to keep all your cords in place.

this so you don't have trouble plugging in all your stuff.

this can be used to keep track of all the tiny pieces (e.g. batteries, screws, etc.).

I personally use this everyday, it's the best.

these to keep you clean.

everyone needs one of these.

gotta put all the shoes somewhere.

something like this will come in handy.

It's the small details that count.

this could help when moving everything in.

And then get one of these bad boys for you!

okay I think I put enough for now, hope it helps.

u/OiMooi · 2 pointsr/AskReddit

I strongly suggest getting the Magic Bullet. I had jaw repositioning surgery about a year ago so I also went through several weeks on a no-solids diet and this thing was awesome. As for food, my doctos gave me this booklet of high protein blended recipes.

Here are two of my own mixes that I enjoyed pretty often.

  • Vanilla Ensure + chocolate ice cream + couple spoonfuls of peanut butter

  • Cream of chicken soup + 1 cup of mixed veggies like broccoli, carrots, cauliflower. Strain before eating.

u/TexasMojo · 2 pointsr/Breadit

A Danish dough whisk. Great for mixing, easy to scrape the sides of the bowl as you mix, and they clean up in a few seconds.

A Progressive silicon bowl scraper. Stiff o one side, flexible on the other.

Covermate stretch to fit food covers. Great for covering bowls while the dough rises. You don't have to mess with plastic wrap, and they're reusable. I found mine at Albertson's.

A large ceramic bowl. I got mine at Kohl's for about 20 bucks.

An Anchor Measuring Glass. I use these to test for my dough doubling in volume. Just tear off a pinch, push it into the glass, and its easy to tell when the volume's doubled.

A Maverick Oven Thermometer. Unless you're entirely sure your oven is near 100% accurate.

A Magic Bullet mixer is great for chopping small amounts of herbs and zests without a lot of cleanup.

I've just started using silicone bread pans I got on line at 13deals for stupid cheap, 5 bucks apiece i think. Keep watching, they show up fairly regularly.

Scotch-Brite Stay Clean scrubbers. They claim they'll clean up eggs and melted cheese without fouling up.. I figured they'd also clean up dough without gunking up on the first use, and I was right. They're great for cleaning out your bowls.

Parchment paper. A good dutch oven. baking stones.

That's about it. Some of my favorite things for making things easier.

u/nutrition_guy · 2 pointsr/soylent

Nice comprehensive review but sorry to hear about your preparation woes.

As a longterm Hol Food user, I've found what I consider to be the single best preparation method that is super easy, but also creates a texture that is just about as smooth as chocolate milk:

  • Mix 1.5 scoops of Hol Food with 1.5 cups of water or milk in a small blender (e.g., a Magic Bullet) for about 30 seconds. The resulting mixture will be super smooth, and as you stated in your review, tastes amazing.

    You can almost always find Magic Bullets on sale somewhere (I think I got mine at Canadian Tire for around 20 dollars) and I now have one at the office and one at home for this exact purpose.

    As for the stomach/bloating issues, I have to admit that I've never experienced them nor have a I heard of such issues from any of my friends who I've convinced to try (several people at my office also use Hol Food). However, as was the case for a lot of DIY recipes back in the day, I find that if you have it for a couple more days, you will become used to it and the bloating will stop. For the record, if you are sensitive to lactose, that could cause the bloating and gas. But again, it will probably subside in a couple days of use.

u/russkhan · 2 pointsr/IndianFood

This is the set I got. Good idea about buying the grinding blade separately, not sure why I didn't think of that.

u/doingthedo · 2 pointsr/BuyItForLife

How about a new Osterizer? The reviews on this model seem very promising:

Oster BVCB07-Z Counterforms 6-Cup Glass Jar 7-Speed Blender, Brushed Stainless/Black

u/philosophallus · 2 pointsr/AskWomen

I had a personal blender (this one) and I loved it. I was able to get crunchy things like cacao nibs to be almost imperceptible by blending them for a minute with just milk, then adding the fruit. The best part about it was that I bought it for $5 at my local thrift store.

That said, I recently got a Vitamix for my birthday, and it's a total game changer. It blends things down to a perfect consistency. I make fresh almond milk that is so good I don't even put it in smoothies, I just drink it plain. It truly is the Porsche of blenders.

I don't think it's a really necessary piece of kitchen equipment, though it is sexy and works really well. I'd rather have a KitchenAid mixer or food processor. You can't really make salsa in the Vitamix.

u/Cat_Cam · 2 pointsr/vegan

Here is a newer model of the one that was given to me ( I am also a poor college student)

But if you are looking to make nut butters, maybe a magic bullet?

u/Too_many_pets · 2 pointsr/Smoothies

I have a Ninja blender, and my only complaint is that the blades are so sharp that I sometimes cut myself washing it. It has blended everything really well. Ice, cashews, almonds, smoothies, even Science Diet dry cat food, which is possibly the hardest substance that has ever been in my kitchen. My brother has a Vitamix and loves it, but you can't beat the Ninja price.

u/ffloridastatee · 2 pointsr/CasualConversation

If you ever want to replace, I have a ninja food prep system which is a blender pitcher and a food processor bowl thing that uses the same motor on the top. Think like a magic bullet but full blender sized. I use it allllll the time from everything from frozen margs to homemade salsa. I think this is the same one $35

Ninja 400-Watt Blender/Food Processor for Frozen Blending, Chopping and Food Prep with 48-Ounce Pitcher and 16-Ounce Chopper Bowl (QB900B), Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XU3C7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gs5tDb6BY0N7A

u/Mama_JXG · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Probably this Garmin. I'm getting more serious about running, and racing, and feel that this will help with tracking my pace, gauging my distance, and keeping track of calories burned. I can also upload my runs to my laptop to keep records of distance/pace, which will help even more as I'm training for a race. It is pricey though :/

Second most-wanted item would probably be this Ninja Master Prep, so that I can start making smoothies for myself and the boys, plus use it as a food processor that doesn't smell like onion - protein pancakes with an onion aftertaste really aren't all that yummy.

Third would be Winter's Heart. book 9 in the series that I'm currently reading.

Fourth? This foam roller to help soothe my sore muscles after the numerous workouts I do throughout the week.

Last is Yoshi's New Island because Yoshi is awesome, and it's the perfect game to sit and relax with :)

Thanks for the discussion/maybesupersecretcontest!

*Edit - totally didn't see the whole "highest priority on each of your lists" part :/

u/jesterguy · 2 pointsr/gainit

I was using a Ninja blender as well (this one https://www.amazon.com/SharkNinja-QB900B-Ninja-Master-Prep/dp/B003XU3C7M/ref=sr_1_8?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1500088390&sr=1-8&keywords=ninja+blender) and actually ran into the same problem, the gasket on the lid was bad and just the way the lid itself was designed meant I could never really clean it properly. I used to soak it to try and get the places a brush wouldn't touch, such a hassle every time. Plus it just wasn't powerful enough when I started making my own protein bars, it would struggle to move the blades when the ingredients got to be more dough-like.

Now I'm using a Vitamix. Was turned off by the price initially but the thing is rock solid, comes with a 5 year warranty, super easy to clean and blends the hell out of everything. I will say it sounds like a jet engine taking off but I usually make my shakes in advance anyway so I'll just blend once everyone is awake because it will 100% wake up the house. Only real gripe I have is with the protein bars. It mixes fine but since the blades aren't detachable I gotta use a spatula to get as much as I can from the bottom since the consistency is too thick to pour so I end up not getting EVERYTHING out that I'd like but it's really not a deal breaker at all..

I bought a certified reconditioned one

https://www.vitamix.com/shop/certified-reconditioned-series

and also put it on a no interest payment plan so I didn't come out of pocket all at once.

https://www.vitamix.com/payment-plans

u/FarleyToPitt · 2 pointsr/loseit

Great question because I have my smoothie game down to a science. First of all, my blender is this blender.

You don't want water and ice because they just water down your flavors. I cut up my fruit and portion it on Sunday so I have 7 zip lock bags with 4 oz strawberries, 4 oz banana, and 4 oz cantaloupe and then I put these in the freezer. Frozen fruit gives you the smoothie consistency of ice without the watering down affect. Then, in the morning empty the bag in the blender and add 1.5 cups milk and 0.25 cup plain yogurt and blend it all for 2 minutes or so. Drink half for breakfast and put the other half in a tumbler or something airtight (to keep the consistency) for lunch. I like it just like that but you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract if you'd like (though you're adding unnecessary calories, though admittedly minimal).

On cleaning, firstly as described above, I only use/clean it once a day, but I just rinse it in water as soon as I use it. Rinse thoroughly, let it dry then use it the next day. Then once a week run it through the dishwasher.

u/poster_nutbag_ · 2 pointsr/EatCheapAndHealthy

Get a smaller Ninja - $35, makes great smoothies and it fairly compact, convenient and lightweight.

I've had mine for about 3 years. The main issue seems to be durability but as long as you are careful and smart about what you toss in there, you shouldn't have any problems.

u/SecretSass · 2 pointsr/DecemberBumpers2017

Love that advice! Thanks for making me feel a little less guilty about my food aversion! :)

As for blenders, I bought this Ninja: https://www.amazon.com/SharkNinja-QB900B-Ninja-Master-Prep/dp/B003XU3C7M/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1501778136&sr=8-7&keywords=ninja+blender, over four years ago and it's still going strong (best $35 I've ever spent). We may upgrade to a different model because we plan on making baby food too.

u/horry_shit · 2 pointsr/Fitness

Amazon.ca does carry ninja blenders depending on which options you prefer.

Here is a good one for smoothies that is reasonably priced. Not fancy but gets the job done.

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B003XU3C7M/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1404828607&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40

u/kairiserene · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I have two items in my kitchen that I cant live without. My kitchenaide stand mixer which I use my meat grinder attachment for all the time and love baking cookies in it. Some girl I met got it for Christmas and said she hated it because it was the wrong shade of pink. So she sold it to me basically new for 100 dollars!!!!!!


The other item is my ninja! Never have to cut veggies again or stir up scrambled eggs. Also perfect for fresh fruit smoothies. These two items make my life healthier and better!!!!!

Let's do it in the kitchen.

u/Jill-a-Roe · 2 pointsr/EatCheapAndHealthy

IDK what your budget for one would be, but I got this one a little over two years ago that's currently at $35. I use it a lot, pretty much daily for the past 6 months (ever since discovering banana ice cream lol). Also I boil the vegetables for a really long time so they are super mushy and easier to blend, because althought it's pretty good, it's no Vitamix.

u/carsontl · 2 pointsr/keto

ah ok, that sounds awesome! What kind of blender do you have? I don't have one currently but i've been eyeballing this one

u/hungrybikenerd · 2 pointsr/femalefashionadvice

When my old Kitchenaid blender broke (I don't think they make the exact model anymore), I got this pricey Breville one and I love it so much. It tackles any job beautifully, and I also end up using the small food processor attachment quite frequently for stuff like summer pestos. It is really expensive though, and for 1/3 the price, this Cuisinart model, which I was also considering, gets just as high reviews.

u/serene_Ansley · 2 pointsr/sexover30

Applesauce is a good start, so is jam. Just follow the recipe on the pectin jar or in the Blue Book to get started. (I too can not call it the Blue Ball Book without guffawing.) I'm a read and follow directions learner and there's a lot of Getting Started information, so that worked best for me.

I don't use a food mill though. I have a Breville Immersion Blender, which if used on the highest setting takes care of the peels pretty well and is also fantastic for tomatoes and whipped potatoes and I haven't killed it yet after a couple of years of use.

u/bobs727 · 2 pointsr/SalsaSnobs

Thanks!!

I have an older model of this ninja

It doesn’t have a pulse button so I manually pulse it.

u/FurriusMaximus · 2 pointsr/vegan

As a vegan getting a food processor really helped. I really like the Ninga because it felt like a good blend of price/practicality and I love it. I've only had it 6 months or so but it does a good job. http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-Master-Prep-Professional-QB1004/dp/B004XK4N9C?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

I did the professional because I wanted them all, but I use the 400 watt the most if you are on a budget. There are also good threads you can search for in /r/vegan about the different types of options.

u/lexxi109 · 2 pointsr/FIREyFemmes

I love my Ninja. I bought the set with 3 different sizes and use the little one 90% of the time. It's a bit pricey but absolutely worth it.

Edit: Mine is the Food Processor/Blender. This is what I bought (not a referral link or anything). All 3 are great, but the little one is amazing and wonderful

u/bomphenom · 2 pointsr/xxketo

If you blend it, it will take it to the next level! I use an immersion blender with a removable head, like this one. Makes clean up super easy.

u/whitehouses · 2 pointsr/Cooking

I love my Kitchen Aid immersion blender. It doesn't disassemble besides the part with the power button and then the actual blade part, but I find it very easy to clean and have never had any issues.

https://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-KHB1231-2-Speed-Blender-Electric/dp/B005GFXK1K/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1481480436&sr=1-3&keywords=immersion+mixers

u/mattressgiant · 2 pointsr/keto

A lot of bad reviews on it. Spend $7 more bucks on this KitchenAid brand one.

u/kajitox · 2 pointsr/Austin

Like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MMNBBQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MzNjDbTPD75VV

They sell them with attachments that basically act like mini food processors.

Re: expensive ingredients...I agree. Have you tried substituting walnuts instead of pine nuts? That cuts down the cost significantly and I promise it makes almost no difference in taste. I wouldn’t skimp on the Parmesan though.

u/EricandtheLegion · 2 pointsr/Cooking

I have this Kitchenaid 3 Speed and I absolutely love it.

u/pocketMagician · 2 pointsr/GifRecipes

This Is a newer model than the one I use, looks totally different same idea same accessories. Reliable, has never ever given me trouble. Be careful when using it in a non-stick or scratch-prone pot. I mostly use stainless so thats fine.

Use it in place of a blender, for everything but crushing ice. The whisk attachment is a lifesaver when you don't have a stand mixer and need to cream some butter or make some foam.

u/DreamOfKittehs · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Fear cuts deeper than swords

OOH I LOVE SCAVENGER HUNTS. Placeholder. I'm working on this. Goodbye sunday night productivity.

EDIT Aug 11, 11:44pm PST

1.) something that is gray.

2.) Something reminiscent of rain. It rains so much in my city and on those days I like to have my tea and soup and all the yummy hot homecooked food at school in the library while I study. I already have a great thermos for my tea and hot cocoa but not for my soups/food.

3.) Something food related that is unusual. I don't know if this is necessarily food related but WOOOO TEA. MANA-TEA. Seriously this is awesome.

4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. A wii for my mom because she has been wanting a wii or ipad for a long time. My bro and i think the wii would be better because at least we could all play it together when we go home to visit.

5.) I will recommend this book to anyone and everyone. It's the book I just finished reading and I feel like it has helped me a lot. I am so much more motivated and driven and it is helping me make some tough choices in my life. I am a senior in college but this book can help anyone who is at any place in their life I think. I currently have this on my wishlist which is like a supplement to the book. Seriously though, read it, share it with everyone you know. Let's make the world a happier place.

6.) An item that is less than a dollar. Awww yeee. They always seem to have one of these on the coffee table at my brother's house. Wherever he lives. Even though it's never his. But yeah, they're cool but I don't actually want one.

7.) Something related to cats. THIS IS SO AWESOME. I have another mug with the disappearing thing on my wishlist too. But yeah, I love cats, I just don't have much cat stuff on my wishlist. I do need a real cat though... hint hint nudge nudge

EDIT Aug 12, 12:15am PST

8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it. Okay it's not Amazon but it is beautiful and I have had my eye on it for a year. Despite that fact that I do not plan on having children for at least 8 years. Dem hormones are a'ragin.

9.) I know it's not REALLY a movie but... A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why? Because it is so beautiful and awe inspiring. It really brings me a sense of peace every time I watch it.

10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain. I can put on my holy strainer hat and pray to The Flying Spaghetti Monster to save me from the zombies.

11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals. I know I used this for another one but really, I think doing these exercises would help me in all areas of life.

12.) One of those pesky Add-On items. These beauties, even though I doubt I can grow them without a yard...

13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why? My little acer hand me down freezes a lot, can't do multiple things at once, doesn't have a cd drive, has a screen too tiny to edit photos or edit my website. Basically everything is frustrating. And I'm a college student. So I use the computer for basically everything... and everything the little laptop CAN do takes forever.

EDIT Aug 12, 1:51am PST

14.) Something bigger than a bread box. If you don't think that is big enough, then here, but it's newly added.

15.) Something smaller than a golf ball. Well, I'm pretty sure this is smaller than a golf ball. If it wasn't, I'd be disappointed.

16.) Something that smells wonderful. Mmm imagine the ginger lemon grass!

17.) A (SFW) toy. And here's another one because I couldn't decide which one looks more fun...

18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school.

19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be. Currently obsessed with learning all kinds of new jewelry techniques! Also obsessed with tea because it's the one thing my boyfriend and I developed an interest in together. It didn't start out as either of our interests.

20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand. THIS IS SO PRETTY AND USEFUL AT THE SAME TIME. Seriously so cute, has lovely details, 8gb, and you can wear it as a pendant. Whaaaat!

EDIT: this lovely is made in oregon!

u/MamaDaddy · 2 pointsr/GoodValue

Since I don't usually need a full-scale food processor, I like having the Kitchenaid immersion blender with a food processor attachment. The immersion blender is helpful for all sorts of things. I have had mine for years.

u/autumnfalln · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Okay, I gotta say, that cheese grater looks pretty awesome! My mom really likes grating fresh cheese for stuff, so I'm definitely going to let her know about that! Thank you!

I don't know if this is the exact one my mom has, but she can't live without her weighted rolling pin. My mom loves baking pies, especially during the summer when we have lots of fresh fruit around! She purchased a weighted rolling pin last summer, and it's probably her favorite darn thing in the kitchen! She loves it because she doesn't have to press down really hard on her dough anymore. The pin does the work for her! Another family favorite is the NutriBullet, which we received this Christmas. Ever since we got it, we've hardly stopped making smoothies. My mom even came up with a bunch of delicious health recipes because she's awesome like that. I like using it for super quick breakfast smoothies on the go- I'm a college student, and I'm always in a rush in the morning and usually skip eating breakfast. I don't think we could imagine our lives without it now!

I found this adorable bunny honey jar a while back and I fell in love! I LOVE honey and my family uses it in a lot of things. I personally love tea with honey and lemon! We also all love bunnies- we have a pet bunny who is the sweetest thing! I thought this bunny jar was just so so cute, and I know it would put a smile on my mom's face!

Thank you so much for this contest, and for letting me know about that cheese grater! I hope you're having a nice day =D Let's do it in the kitchen.

u/Angus007 · 2 pointsr/gainit

It's good for the natural water/ milk and protein powder, but not for any additional things. For example, oats are great for adding a lot of extra calories, but a blender bottle won't get the job done. I can list as many as 100 other things too.

My best bet would probably be a "Nutribullet because it's easy to blend things like bananas, peanut butter, oats, yogurt and other fruits. I got one from Amazon for $80 which includes tax/ shipping, but the black one is the cheapest.

link to amazon

u/alphabennettatwork · 2 pointsr/EatCheapAndHealthy

Can't speak for OP, but I make similar shakes and use a NutriBullet. Works real well for me, will turn oatmeal to flour and I've used it to make peanut butter from peanuts.

u/TheVeganFoundYou · 2 pointsr/vegan

I stumbled across this recipe for vegan parmesan on Pinterest and fell in love with it. I make it constantly... double the recipe because I use it so much.
Helpful hints: if you don't already have one, invest in a good blender (I have this Vitamix ... love it), make your own coconut butter, when the 'parmesan' has hardened, use a rotary grater or a shaver instead of doing it by hand... otherwise the coconut butter will make it prone to melt from the heat of your hands.

Also, buy these books immediately: Miyoko Schinner's Artisan Vegan Cheese and Miyoko's Homemade Vegan Pantry: The Art of Making Your Own Staples.

u/broke-in-dubai · 2 pointsr/dubai

You can grab a Vitamix from Tavola in-store or online. Straight from Amazon will save you about AED 800 after shipping. Amazon will deliver to your door, usually through Aramex.

u/BookishBug · 2 pointsr/WholeFoodsPlantBased

Mine are so old I have no idea if the models are even relevant! My food processor is a plastic model. I think it looks like this one:Cuisinart DLC-10SY Pro Classic 7-Cup Food Processor, White

And this is my blender. vitamix 5200

The blender was an unasked for wedding gift that I had no idea how much I’d rely on. I use it a few times per week at the very least, and it still works perfectly.

There are so many new models out for both- I would check reviews to make sure what you end up finding is still well-made.

u/simplythere · 2 pointsr/xxfitness

I upgraded from a Ninja blender to the Oster Versa and it's so much better. It's definitely a lot quieter. I use low speed to crush and break up the materials before going up to the high-speed to smooth. It blends smoother and froths up the protein shake to have some more volume, although there is a chance for small chunks if stuff gets stuck in the corners.

u/lula83 · 2 pointsr/blogsnark
u/PM_me_your_kitty_pix · 2 pointsr/xxfitness

My Ninja blender's not quiet but I've had it for 2+ years and it's been great so far. I have an [older model of this one I think] (https://smile.amazon.com/Ninja-Professional-Blender-Nutri-BL660/dp/B00939FV8K/ref=sr_1_4?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1506536502&sr=1-4&keywords=ninja+blender)The multiblades for the main blender can be annoying to clean, but it's worth it. Also the single-serve blender/cups that came with it is equally powerful. I use that more often when I make smoothies or other things like hollandaise sauce, salsa, etc

u/sHockz · 2 pointsr/ketogains
u/a_retired_lady · 2 pointsr/ketorecipes

I have a full sized food processor, but seldom use it because I have this. It can be used as an electric whisk (I rarely use that), an immersion blender or a food processor.

I make LOTS of cauliflower recipes and this thing gets used almost every day. I make whipped cauliflower, sauces, and soups with the immersion blender. I make cauliflower pizza crust, cauliflower rice, salsa, and chopped veggies with the food processor attachment. It's just a great investment.

I found mine on sale at Kohl's and had on of those $10 coupons they send out for free. I think I paid like $25 for it.

u/JulietteR · 2 pointsr/Cooking

I love my stick blender; it's great for blending soups, sauces, even smoothies. I have one that also has a small food processor part to it (like this one https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-Smart-Blender-Brushed-Stainless/dp/B00AN9UJ68 but without the whisk attachment, although I wish I had it) and it's all around very practical without taking up a huge amount of space (or money). Although of course, if you think you might need/want a regular size food processor in the future, it might not be worth it.

I'd also suggest a good microplane (box grater is useful, but for grating things like parmesan a microplane is much handier); and a small baking dish (in addition the bigger one mentioned, for things like vegetable sides). But then again, it all depends on what you like to make! If you're consistently slicing potatoes for gratins, for example, then a mandolin is a god-send ... otherwise it can be one of those things that collects dust in a cupboard.

u/tsdguy · 2 pointsr/Cooking

I have a Cuisinart which I got refurbished from Woot for $30. Here's the Amazon link for a new one. It includes a blender cup, small processor attachment and a whip attachment. Easy to clean and never stops working.

Cuisinart Smart Stick 2 Speed Hand Blender, Brushed Stainless Steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AN9UJ68/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_F2Etyb3VDZDJF

u/alienwrkshop51 · 2 pointsr/AskCulinary

I just got this one for Christmas and I couldn't be happier with it. It's pretty powerful, and comes with some awesome attachments.

It even comes with a little measuring cup that the head of the blender fits perfectly into, I've used it to make Kenji Lopez's 2 minute mayo a few times now!! Also, a mini food processor for salsa or making marinade pastes, and a whisk for making whipped cream the easy way!

u/JDawgSabronas · 2 pointsr/100DaysofKeto

Yeah! Let the cream cheese sit out for a bit to get to room temp.

If I could do it again, I'd buy this guy:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AN9UJ68

u/HypercubeCake · 2 pointsr/Cooking

I recently got This Cuisinart and so far I love it. I've used it to make soup and chop fruit/veggies/nuts with no issues.

u/PenPenGuin · 2 pointsr/texas

Buy one of these and make your own. It will taste a lot better, and be better for you. Tomato, garlic, red onion, lime juice, salt. That'll get you started. Buy a jalapeno or two, strip out all the seeds and ribs on the inside - that'll take away most of the heat. Still too hot? Drop down to a Anaheim or poblano (handy, dandy, chart).

u/paosnes · 2 pointsr/AskCulinary

Try making your own mayo. I didn't like it before, but after learning that the ingredients in mayo aren't actually that offensive, and that home-made mayo is much tastier, I add it to salads I wouldn't have added it to before. An immersion blender really helps this.

u/ChefM53 · 2 pointsr/Cooking

I don't know if this is Better than your old berville, but I can say it does a better job on my cashew sauce than my $200 + dollar KA food processor. I use it to puree my soups, make homemade dressings, and mayonnaise, and mix marinades etc. Mine does not have whisk attachment but you can buy models that do I have a 200 watt Cuisinart Smart Stick I have this one. I have had this blender for about 7 years so far it's still running Great. I don't use it every week, but some weeks It gets a work out. when I batch cook and am making stuffing for the month or week stuffing to freeze etc.

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-75BC-Blender-Brushed-Chrome/dp/B00ARQVM5O/ref=sr_1_3?

this one looks nice

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-85FR-Speed-Blender-Renewed/dp/B01DYXUQLM/ref=sr_1_6?

u/Cutoffjeanshortz37 · 2 pointsr/Cooking

I've been lucky, my immersion blender fits perfectly into some glass working jars we got from Crate and Barrel. Then can just slap the lid on and call it good. Items below for reference, i think the jars are sold all over the place.

Jars - https://www.crateandbarrel.com/set-of-12-large-working-glasses/s643663

IB - https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-75BC-Blender-Brushed-Chrome/dp/B00ARQVM5O/

u/Dark_Saint · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Here is one on Amazon. Mine is like 20 years old lol, so I don't have a link to it. It's basically a hand held blender

u/mentalorigami · 2 pointsr/Fitness

That or an immersion blender. They're cheaper than their bigger cousins and almost as good for tough stuff like ice or frozen bananas. We have this one in my kitchen and it works great. Spend the remaining $60 on protein and peanut butter and you have a bulker's dream.

Plus when you're not using it for shakes you can make some kickass soups! What's not to love?

u/Phoenixrisingla · 2 pointsr/Fitness

> Recommended blenders? Preferably one I can make smoothies with.

Best thing I ever did was get a stick blender for my protein shakes. I make the shake right in the cup that I want to drink from and don't dirty another blender container. Cleanup of the stick blender takes about 15 seconds.

This is the one I got. It is also bad ass for making homemade soups. :) http://www.amazon.com/Conair-Cuisinart-CSB-75BC-Blender-Brushed/dp/B00ARQVM5O/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1456868940&sr=8-8&keywords=kitchenaid+hand+blender

u/incogginito · 2 pointsr/Cooking

I have made banana ice cream with an immersion blender plenty of times! You can make pesto in it but I prefer a mortar and pestle, You can make pico in it, but I generally think pico gets ruined if you use any sort of blending/processing. If you want easy clean up, I'd get an immersion blender- it's great for soups and blending directly on the stove top! Theres a cup you can use to make the banana ice cream. If you want to do bigger batches, I'd get a cheap processor - great for making things like hummus, grating cheese and veggies, dough, etc.

This is the $45 processor I have and I like it.

This is the $30 immersion blender I have and also like.

u/groatt86 · 2 pointsr/europe

You can make Greek Island style Frappe in around 45-60 seconds, maybe less.

All you need to do is put 2-4 spoons of the coffee mix in a cup(Note that is the exact brand/mix you need)

Put in 2-4 spoons of sugar and a splash of milk and then grind it up using this

Then you just add a bit more milk, 4-10 ice cubes and top it off with some water and done.

u/CluckMcDuck · 2 pointsr/BabyBumps

Vacuum: Shark Rotator (https://www.amazon.com/Rotator-Powered-Lift-Away-TruePet-NV752/dp/B00X7R1FZ2/ref=sr_1_5)

Blender: Immersion blender - blends well, does ice - less to clean since you make whatever you want in the container you're drinking it from! https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-75BC-Blender-Brushed-Chrome/dp/B00ARQVM5O/ref=sr_1_4

u/storunner13 · 2 pointsr/BuyItForLife

I'd just get the Cuisinart immersion blender. Unless you plan on running it into the ground.

u/KeepInKitchen · 2 pointsr/beyondthebump

Motha fuckin' immersion blender. We got one (not this one) as a baby shower present to make homemade baby food and have used it at least once a week since we opened it over 2 years ago.

You can puree darn near any vegetable and slip it into sauces, soups, smoothies, etc. You can hide quite a few things in BBQ sauce.

And once you puree you can add food coloring to make it fun! We did a parsnip puree and made it red and blue (my kid's favorite colors) and drizzled it over his mashed potatoes. He ate every bite.

Can he handle hummus? It's a hit-or-miss texture, but if he likes it there are a hundred ways to dress it up and sneak in vegetables.

u/exi_dot_exe · 2 pointsr/Frugal

I'm a big fan of a basic tomato basil soup. An immersion blender is a great investment for things like this, since you don't have to wait for the liquid to cool before blending.

  • 1 big (28oz) can whole tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Chicken or vegetable bouillon powder/paste, or home-made chicken stock
  • Dried basil, onion powder, salt/pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

  1. Add the tomatoes to a pan, and crush them with a spoon or potato masher.
  2. Fill half the can with water and dissolve the bouillon powder or paste, or use the equivalent amount of stock. Add to the pan.
  3. Bring to a boil, add seasonings, and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Blend the soup, finish with the whipping cream and butter.

    1 can makes about 3 or 4 portions of soup. Goes great with a sandwich or grilled cheese.
u/fatangaboo · 1 pointr/ECE

"Immersion blenders" such as THIS model , intended for kitchen use, brag about having 200 Watt motors. Here is ANOTHER one that lets you

> Choose from five variable speed settings, from 7,000 rpm to 15,000 rpm, plus a 17,500 rpm TurboPulse setting

However, they are probably designed to stir more than 1 liter of liquid, of much higher viscosity than water (think: pureed chickpeas), at much faster velocity than you are interested in. You can probably treat these as an upper bound.

u/pickleeater · 1 pointr/Paleo

I recommend this.

u/hushnowquietnow · 1 pointr/keto

Whipped cream makes a fantastic (and super easy) keto dessert. You can sugar-free flavored syrups for flavor - they're usually next to the coffee at supermarkets. Get yourself one of these and you can whip up cream in less than a minute.

u/bjs3171 · 1 pointr/AskReddit

boil water in a large pot, 60% full, and cook spaghetti. Cooking time will be on box.

take a large-ish teflon pan, put a silver-dollar's worth of E.V. Olive Oil, and some chopped garlic (you can buy it in a jar in olive oil), heat it in the pan for a minute, coating surface.

throw in some chicken, cut into bite-size pieces (sausage works too), fresh greenbeans (or any veggi), cook until browned medium-low heat, add some salt, and basil while cooking, mix in pan with a plastic spatula (always use plastic on teflon. it scratches)
add fresh baby spinach at the end for a minute and a half (it cooks down A LOT so add way more than you think you need)

add some heated tomato or vodka sauce OR, a nice alternative:
put 2 tablespoons of olive oil, spoonful of chopped garlic, and a spoonful of tomato sauce in a bowl. Chop with a wand mixer, and mix in very well into pasta. You may want to add more or less of this.

The whole thing takes 20 minutes, and it's delicious.

u/drmctoddenstein · 1 pointr/lifehacks

How has nobody mentioned an immersion blender yet?

Shove it in, pulse trigger, enjoy.

u/Choiboy525 · 1 pointr/cookingforbeginners

You may need to either let the tomatoes cook out a bit longer for more juice or add water. Another option is to use an immersion blender (a blender on a stick). For example: http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-76BC-SmartStick-200-Watt-Immersion/dp/B000EGA6QI

u/QuietPersonality · 1 pointr/FoodPorn

Caramelizing onions definitely help, but it depends on what type of curry. Indian Curry is much different than Thai Curry. The Thai Curry I made doesn't use onions at all.

Here's the recipe:

Crockpot Thai Chicken Curry


Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 5 minutes 3 hours | Servings: 4 people | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:


  • 1 (14 oz) can full fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless/skinless

    Toppings/Extras

  • Red bell peppers, sautéed (optional, but recommended)
  • Chopped Cilantro for topping
  • Nuts for topping (roasted but unsalted if possible)
  • Sliced green onions for topping

    Directions:


    Whisk together sauce ingredients: coconut milk, almond butter, red curry paste, fish sauce, lime juice, honey, garlic, chicken stock, ground ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes directly in the crockpot.

    Cut chicken into large, bite sized chunks and add to crockpot.

    Spoon sauce over the chicken, so it's fully submerged.

    Cook in crockpot on LOW for 3 hours.

    Serve immediately with sautéed bell peppers over rice. Top with chopped cilantro, nuts (e.g., cashews/peanuts), and sliced green onions.

    Notes: Generally, I double this at least. I quadruple this for a large crockpot. This can be cooked on the stove in less time if the chicken is already cooked.

    Recipe based on the one here, but modified: http://showmetheyummy.com/crockpot-thai-chicken-curry/

    ----------

    I used lemon juice instead of lime and green curry past instead of red but it still had that same wonderful taste. I also added in cauliflower to the crockpot to help extend it and add in another veggie. You pour the sauce on rice or other veggies (I used green beans instead of rice this time). I also diced the bell peppers and placed in the crockpot instead of sauteing them to place on the rice later.

    Also of note, instead of whisking, I use an immersion blender such as this to make things easier.

    Hope you enjoy this recipe!!

u/bwr · 1 pointr/Fitness

I use an immersion blender like this: http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-76BC-SmartStick-200-Watt-Immersion/dp/B000EGA6QI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291916788&sr=8-1 except I don't think mine is as nice. Very handy because there are no extra dishes and the immersion blender cleans much easier than the pieces of my blender.

u/SomethingNicer · 1 pointr/Soap

Hi! Welcome!

Well you probably don't need cold process AND melt and pour samplers. If you're a hands on kinda person (like me), you're gonna love cold process soap making, and (IMO) melt and pour almost feels like cheating at that point :).

You didn't mention equipment, so I'll go over that

  1. you'll need a stainless (preferably) pot with high enough sides to not splash. Something like this although you could probably go smaller (depending on how large of batches you want to make. I prefer my pots on the large side because it gives me more room to be sloppy when I mix.

  2. Pick up a hand mixer like this. This isn't 100% necessary, but sooooo worth it. I picked mine up at a flea market for 5 bucks. Check goodwill or salvation army. Having one of these turns 30-40 minutes of stirring into 3 minutes of blending.

  3. For cold process, pick yourself up a couple of good wine and beer thermometers. These are nice because they measure in 2 degree increments. You can use any other food thermometer, this is just my preference.

  4. Make sure you go to the grocery and pick up some good thick gloves and some safety goggles. Lye is an amazing chemical, but can burn the hell out of you if you're not careful. better safe than sorry.

  5. When you get ready to pour your soap into the mold, you're gonna want to have it lined with some freezer paper. Don't use wax paper. If you use wax paper, you're gonna have a bad time.

  6. It is very important to pick up a scale. Everything in soap-making is measured in weight, not volume. I'll repeat that, EVERYTHING IS MEASURED IN WEIGHT. If you find a scaled that weighs in lbs and oz, you'll have to a lot fewer conversions in your head.


    That being said, don't let that list scare you, like I said, I picked up most of my gear from thrift stores and flea markets. Soap making is fascinating and well worth the effort. Enjoy!
u/justsayno2carbs · 1 pointr/keto

I've only been drinking bulletproof coffee for a week but I love it. It gives me the energy I desperately need. I use 1 Tablespoon regular salted butter, 1 Tablespoon Virgin Coconut Oil, 12 oz black coffee, 1 packet Splenda. I blend mine with a stick blender I received as a gift. If you're on a budget, and I'm assuming you are because you're in college, get a small personal blender like This One. I've read a lot of posts on bulletproof coffee and it seems Kerrygold butter is best. And the MCT oil, Coconut oil contains MCT so I just use that. It works for me, I love it.

u/Garthim · 1 pointr/gainit

I make a couple days worth of shakes at a time (so, 4-5). I dump everything into a pitcher, and go at it with an immersion blender like this. It's cheap, and when you're done you just have to clean the wand and you're finished. No extra parts or dishes to wash.

u/sismit · 1 pointr/Cooking

I got an immersion blender three years ago and I've never looked back. I use it about once a month to blend soups or make pudding; I consider it an invaluable, if infrequently used, part of my kitchen.

u/apollorockit · 1 pointr/Cooking

I bought the Cuisinart CSB-76 from Amazon. I've only used it once but it seems to work great.

u/amazinggracee · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon
  1. My defining moment was when I went with my sister to a college and realized that I actually want a future, that I actually want to do something with my life. I shouldn't keep staying in the past.

    I_Define_me

    I really need and want this blender.
u/MermaidPassion · 1 pointr/Paleo

I have one of those small individual blenders this one. It is a to go cup and blender in one. It works great for bulletproof coffee.

u/kittykissess · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I could definitely use this blender for my first apartment I'm moving into in August. I'm on a mission to change my eating habits and lifestyle and it would DEFINITELY come in handy! Goodbye Eleven :(

u/free-bum-rubs · 1 pointr/Frugal

Well, it certainly isn't a great blender, but for my dorm the [Hamilton Beach personal blender] (http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-51101B-Personal-Blender/dp/B0017XHSAE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409171086&sr=8-1&keywords=hamilton+beach+blender) works for me. It is extremely convenient because you can drink right from the blender cup. It doesn't blend up veggies at all though. It is very cheap and also pretty easy to clean.

u/Hail_Zeus · 1 pointr/Fitness

Hamilton Beach Blender

This thing makes the smoothest dang protein shakes

u/cassk2393 · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Activity: Singing

Movie: Mean Girls I have watched that movie too many times to count :)

Book: Fever 1793 (After reading it a million times in school I finally got my own copy thanks to the redditgifts books exchange)

I just went to a lake that is french for little potato :)

New ideal gift :)

u/keepfighting · 1 pointr/xxfitness

I used an actual blender (this one to be precise). If you have a blender, can you give it a try and report back? Since I kind of did this on accident, I'm not exactly sure how else to troubleshoot. What kind of protein powder did you use?

u/purpleit11 · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

What a fun contest!

  1. What's a birthday without cards? Pretty ones even:) Added to my Cave of Wonders wishlist on July 10.

  2. I've got nothin :/

  3. Ooh... I've got probably close to 60 of those to choose from. How about [this one] (http://www.amazon.com/DramaContemporary-Hungary-Books-Eugene-Brogyanyi/dp/1555540546/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1143OIB90TSSU&coliid=IGO9DFBZKV5ZA) about Hungarian plays? It's on my Booked with bargains list because used copies start at a penny. It's also on my Geeking out list, added July 12.

  4. H'mm, I have something that's so awesome [it doesn't need an eating utensil to use!] (http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-51101B-Personal-Blender/dp/B0017XHSAE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=16Q1M9X9GOLAF&coliid=IBCF1BBG8UQ5H) A blender that transforms into a travel mug is nothing short of magical. And this one was added to my geeking out list on July 12.

  5. An animal that serves as a tea companion is the [best sort of animal] (http://www.amazon.com/Kikkerland-Monkey-Infuser-Drip-Tray/dp/B005SQ4BJW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=16Q1M9X9GOLAF&coliid=I3UICS49GSTJLJ). This monkey tea infuser was added to my geeking out list on July 6.


  6. SQUEE. Best color ever. Take [that] (http://www.amazon.com/Tovolo-80-6100PL-Purple-Tea-Infuser/dp/B000G34EXA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1R9P80O1URJSU&coliid=I3PE33RG7P10TP) (purple tea infuser June 3 cave of wonders) and [that] (http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Mate-Retractable-Ballpoint-35830/dp/B001B0DCSU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1R9P80O1URJSU&coliid=I3AM1W644F6QCA) (purple ink pens Cave of Wonders July 10) and [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Amethyst-Gemstone-Beads-Purple-Inches/dp/B002696YHG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2AWRGPWU7U5BD&coliid=I34UR3X5LMFOLE) (purple beads July 26 fun sized list) and [POW] (http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Rollerball-Retractable-Purple-PIL26071/dp/B0013CKDVK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2AWRGPWU7U5BD&coliid=I15QGVSYNUVTKR) (another purple pen fun sized July 10) and [WOW] (http://www.amazon.com/TopCase-Metallic-PURPLE-Macbook-Unibody/dp/B0040BLOZU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=16Q1M9X9GOLAF&coliid=I3AAZB1THZQHKZ) (purple computer case geeking out added July 7).


  7. A little game I like to call [sorting neat facts in a world that makes sense] (http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Posh-Logic-100-Puzzles/dp/0740778609/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=QIOVI9G7K472&coliid=I2IGINW5WZS3K1), otherwise known as logic puzzles! Added May 30 to Puzzled and Poetic

  8. My guilty pleasure would be good deals on shoes. This isn't necessarily a good deal but [they're cute!] (http://www.amazon.com/Military-Combat-Fold-over-Multiple-natural/dp/B00BFMCN98/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2KZTB0H1P6VLH&coliid=IBK6GKPEQ9ZHX&psc=1)

  9. This would be a [tool for learning] (http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Basic-Skills-Board/dp/B000NVBE10/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2SXK6EXO51EGC&coliid=I1JUL7SJ6EWSH1) added June 26 to Student Resources.

  10. I don't know about you, but my childhood coincided with the BOOM in gel pens [similar to these] (http://www.amazon.com/Sakura-58350-10-Piece-Assorted-3-Dimensional/dp/B000LR4ZDA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=16Q1M9X9GOLAF&coliid=I2DY1WDG2BV378) added to my geeking out list July 12.

  11. These [handy cards] (http://www.amazon.com/Fancy-Pants-Designs-Collection-Journaling/dp/B009EEF36O/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=16Q1M9X9GOLAF&coliid=I164DKZ2CB4CV3) are to help organize my journal entries- added to geeking out on July 12.

  12. One of my hobbies is jewelry making, and [this is a chain] (http://www.amazon.com/shipping-16-Vintage-Antique-Twisted-Chains-Jewelry/dp/B00AIKTSX2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=16Q1M9X9GOLAF&coliid=I172SEPLDWH9I5) to incorporate in said hobby- added to geeking out July 13

  13. All right, how's research on [another country's textbooks] (http://www.amazon.com/Textbook-Reds-Schoolbooks-Ideology-Post-Communist/dp/0271058560/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2KZTB0H1P6VLH&coliid=I2M3GLH2G3KYAA) for nerdy? Added to Booked with bucks on July 9.

  14. Ain't nothing more natural than me and [my tea] (http://www.amazon.com/Organic-Decaf-Spiced-Peach-Tea/dp/B00081H3BA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=16Q1M9X9GOLAF&coliid=IDESGPH15UE82) (ignoring the fact that I don't actually own this kind of tea) added to Geeking out July 12

  15. Speaking of [tea and green] (http://www.amazon.com/Harney-Sons-Coconut-Vanilla-Sachets/dp/B00796KNHS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1R9P80O1URJSU&coliid=I2UWULYHAV7V4Y) here's something added to cave of wonders just yesterday

  16. If [this hat] (http://www.amazon.com/Womens-Cloche-Bucket-128SH-Brown/dp/B00AAVT7XA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=16Q1M9X9GOLAF&coliid=I5GBSKLYUIN0H&psc=1) were mine, it would indeed be worn! Added to geeking out July 12.

  17. Funny? (stares blankly and humorlessly) Oh wait! [There's this] (http://www.amazon.com/How-Survived-Communism-Even-Laughed/dp/0393030768/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1143OIB90TSSU&coliid=I2BSGBOA78R0S0) Added July 26 to booked with bargains

  18. [More purple beads!] (http://www.amazon.com/Glass-Pearls-Czech-Round-Purples/dp/B00B5DBYCE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2AWRGPWU7U5BD&coliid=I3122TPXZTZMMI) added to fun sized list back in March.

  19. Gardening? [My flowers] (http://www.amazon.com/Lucite-Cabochons-Ivory-Yellow-Flower/dp/B002UGWX5C/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2AWRGPWU7U5BD&coliid=I13QBBKH7U4RRU) happen to be more of the glue on variety ;) Added in March to fun sized list.

  20. SIGH. I'm terrible with "favorites" questions. This one no this one no this one should be my motto. Or that one or that one or that one. Can't decide.

    Edit: after almost an hour of hunting down this list, I forgot to include the raffle phrase! Happy happy cake day! :) Hope it was a good one!
u/ForeverAGnome12 · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

This might be sort of random but I would pamper myself with this. I absolutely LOVE fruit smoothies. Kitten mittens =)

u/budgiebum · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Final Fantasy 14: A realm Reborn, these pieces of shit, and this other piece of shit.

so much regret. The game sucked, the silicone Popsicle molds were almost impossible to get off, and the blender was just shitty.

Also apparently I purchased nothing in 2014. wat

u/Apereyr3 · 1 pointr/Fitness
u/ireallylovefood · 1 pointr/EatCheapAndHealthy

Save up man, it's a totally worthy appliance. I did lots of research before getting mine, and I love my blender! Also, magic bullets work well, live long, and are relatively inexpensive too.

u/PennyPriddy · 1 pointr/podcasting

This comment will not be helpful, but I'll admit, when I first read your title, this was my first thought: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Bullet-MBR-1701-17-Piece-Express/dp/B001WAKFDY

u/FairyPoeline · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Defs the Magic Bullet I've been lusting after ever since I saw the infomercial at 3am when it first came out. We don't own an actual blender and I freaking love smoothies and milkshakes. Plus, holy shit, how great was the Magic Bullet infomercial?!

u/call_me_cthulhu_ · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

First of all I just want to say that, that strainer looks amazing.

I'm going to guess that you'll have $43.24

here is an item under $10, here is one under $25, and here is one under $50

u/Checkers10160 · 1 pointr/Fitness

I love the Magic Bullet. It's the perfect size for making a shake or smoothie (Unless you want a huge one) and since it's small, you don't have to worry about dirtying a big blender pitcher or whatever they're called. Plus there's a few so if you're lazy and one is dirty, you can use another one. They're also good because you can seal them and take them wherever you want to go

Also good if multiple people want a drink/shake/smoothie/whatever but don't want the same thing.

u/Xeniox · 1 pointr/Juicing

I have a Magic Bullet that works pretty well. Comes with lids and such, also good for blending in spinach for some added weight to the juice.

u/rapey_tree_salesman · 1 pointr/ketorecipes

I use a ninja bullet. Scoop some coconut oil, kerrygold, and mct oil. Then I put the cap on and place it by the coffepot. Morning comes, I make coffee, pour it in the prescooped cup, blend it, then put the drink top on and go. Never been better. I have a giant ninja kit with blender and everything but This bullet can be had on amazon for under 50. I used that before I had the ninja.

u/donkeyrocket · 1 pointr/Cooking

Interesting that the model I got isn't available anymore. This one is closest. Doesn't look too much different other than being $15 more and the lights look a little fancier.

u/xXx_DarkAngel_xXx · 1 pointr/Vitamix

Thanks for the tip!

I got a refurbished 7500 ("Creations Elite") and I agree about the noise level. It's a tiny bit louder than the Oster it replaced but the quality difference is out of this world. The Oster was never able to blend things like apples and spinach into anything smaller than fine chunks but the Vitamix has blown through everything I've thrown at it and turned it into a smooth, uniform consistency within seconds.

u/Recov_cat · 1 pointr/loseit

I have an Oster It works well but most times I prefer to use my immersion blender I'm not sure if it would work with ice, but it gets things way smoother than a standing blender does.

u/cyadowsetzer · 1 pointr/Cooking

Try this Oster We've had it for a few months and really like the results. Enganeer is absolutely correct about going for a metal drive but just be aware that it will be louder than normal during operation. Costco used to have this same model but I'm not sure if they still carry it. Good luck!

u/jcraig3k · 1 pointr/soylent

This is the blender I bought. 12 ounces of water, 2 scoops of powder, and about 10 or 12 frozen cherries. The scoop was engraved saying 1 scoop was 1/2 a serving. If the entire bag is 5 meals then 2 scoops per meal seems about right.

u/btmbod · 1 pointr/gaybros

veggies, fruits, nuts and my secret weapon, YOGURT! if lactose is a problem, drink/eat kefir instead. if you buy one of those fage greek yogurt tubes from costco, just eat a spoonful when you feel hungry. it won't be satisfying, but it'll make the hunger go away. it does for me anyway.

my ultimate hunger satisfier is a smoothie. it's easy to make and so fast with healthy ingredients. i just add 6-7 frozen strawberries, half handful of frozen blueberries, some kefir, put a bam! of flaxseed, protein powder (chocolate), and organic milk. then i just use one of these bad boys i bought from amazon to mix everything up and it's ready in 30 seconds. the whole process takes less than a minute. of course you can substitute or add/take out any ingredients for example, you can add juice, nuts, ice, skim milk, mangoes, apples, carrots, veggies, etc etc. but seriously, whenever i get hungry this does the trick. i usually just drink this for dinner sometimes cuz it's so yummy.

u/mayortito · 1 pointr/Fitness
u/wyldeyez · 1 pointr/keto
u/RunningPath · 1 pointr/running

I have one of these (the 450 watt version) and kind of rely on it a lot, all the time. For nut butters I throw nuts into the smaller of the containers and blend them up. Sometimes it needs a little water, depending on the nut.

u/JakeLifts · 1 pointr/bodybuilding

I bought this one a few months ago and it hasn't failed me yet:

Ninja Master Prep (QB900B) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XU3C7M/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_wY4Hxb4J5BE8G

u/bhy2pencil · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon
  1. Wow, this took forever. I tried to put them in order of date, but around the last row, I had to go back to older photos, because I didn't have any recent ones leading to the last two. Had a fun time putting this together, though.
  2. It's all me in the photos. I promise.
  3. The hairbrush is in the last photo.
  4. Your health-related items reminded me of this blender that would be used to make healthy smoothies.
  5. Surprises are fun.
  6. I'm ready for my closeup!
  7. Thanks for the contest!
u/charmed2 · 1 pointr/Fitness

If you want carrots, kale, etc. blended to drinkability you can do it with a Ninja. The older model does just as good as job as the new one (I've had both) and its cheaper. You can buy at Bed Bath and Beyond or check out amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Ninja-QB900B-Master-Revolutionary-Drink/dp/B003XU3C7M/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1312909649&sr=8-7

u/Zorbotron · 1 pointr/Cooking

Ninja makes 2 lines of blenders one is a cheapy Magic Bullet competitor which works well when compared to other machines in the segment and cost ~$50 but are no substitute for a real blender.

My SO bought her Ninja at Costco for $130 and has been using it to make frozen fruit smoothies and crushing ice every morning. I haven't used it myself but according to her it's lightyears better than our old Oster blender.

u/PurpleViolettron · 1 pointr/Cooking

Do you have a blender already? Or are you opposed to buying a food processor/blender type of thing? Because my personal love of a food processor is actually this set from Ninja. If you want something a bit more, this is the next step up. And if you just want the food processor part try this.

u/Sonicjosh · 1 pointr/Cooking

I have a small Ninja chopper which I thought I would use more, but it's become just a smoothie machine for me. As a smoothie machine it's nice, but with the size of it there's a whole bunch I can't that I could do with a normal size food processor, anything involving dough or making more than a very small batch of something like hummus. I've done peanuts in mine before, along with ice and frozen fruit.

Unless it's the things I mentioned, I just use my knife, it's just easier to clean up and I hate doing dishes. Decide what you need for yourself.

This is the one I have, although if you can afford just a little more space than that, this is probably better. It'd be a tough sell to get me to buy the second one today as the food processor I've been looking at is $40 and I already have a blender, it's a weird product that's kind of a blender and kind of a food processor.

u/ixjctx · 1 pointr/Kombucha

I personally use this one for blending smoothies and it does a very good job of pureeing everything. Also, it's a very good price for the quality.

u/SylkoZakurra · 1 pointr/OnionLovers

Use a food processor. I have a small one where I can chop a small amount at a time.

I have this one. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XU3C7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_FBfYDb7CW7N78

You won’t get even pieces. You will still need to cut of ends and peel.

u/wannabeasupermodel · 1 pointr/keto

I think this looks good.

Anyone have a ninja?

u/pvsa · 1 pointr/Smoothies

I've had this one for a couple years. Works great.

u/SchnibbleofAzimuth · 1 pointr/ADHD

You can always add in a tablespoon or two of nut butter, honey, whole milk, full fat (greek) yogurt, whey powder, banana, chia seeds (if you can stand the texture), flax powder, and/or cocoa powder to increase the calories in your smoothie. Consider some sort of green smoothie too, my go-to recipe is 1 banana, 1c chocolate almond milk, 1 giant handful of spinach, 1 Tbsp peanut butter, and 1 Tbsp chia seeds.

From the sound of it texture is an issue with your ability to get stuff down, so you could ease into it by starting out with mostly juice or milk and each time you can start blending in more and more stuff until you have the thicker smoothie consistency.

Also, if you don't already have one, I would definitely recommend a Magic Bullet style blender for ease of use/cleanup. My personal favorite is the Cuisinart version, but there are tons of great models out there that perform the same function.

u/MikeyTheDinosaur · 1 pointr/food

I drink the same smoothie everyday for breakfast:

1/2 Bottle of Coconut water (11.2fl oz bottle)
1 Banana
1-2 Tbsp of Flax seed meal
1 Tbsp of Coconut Oil
1 Tbsp of Almond Butter
1 Tsp Raw Honey
1 Tbsp Super green powder (Healthforce Vitamineral Earth) You could forgo this for taste to start
Handful of kale or spinach
Ice

I make it in one of these. Try it!

u/pomegranatelover · 1 pointr/BuyItForLife

I bought this Breville one almost 5 years ago and use it at least 3 times a week.

u/v3rtex · 1 pointr/Cooking

If between your choices, I would go with the immersion blender. It's a lot more versatile. I have this one that can double as a mini food processor.

u/gobbliegoop · 1 pointr/AskCulinary

Looks like your question about differences has been answered so I will just give a suggestion. I use the small one of this for salsa and hummus. Then I use the larger one for sauces. Works great for the price.

https://www.amazon.com/Blender-Processor-450-Watt-Smoothies-QB1004/dp/B004XK4N9C/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?keywords=ninja&qid=1563312301&s=gateway&sr=8-11

u/Nyrin · 1 pointr/nutrition

Blendtec and Vitamix are the kings of the high-price market, and after more than 600 cycles in less than a year I don't regret my $300-something Blendtec purchase a bit.

That said, if you're not addicted to the blender quite as much as I am, I've heard good things about the "Ninja" brand at a lower price point. I believe this model received some top honors on Consumer Reports and even at $60 has a lot of good feedback in general; the only negatives might be the lowish capacity (likely not an issue coming from Nutribullet) and potential longevity issues (perhaps not an issue at all).

u/BillyBulin · 1 pointr/gainit

I have this $50 Ninja. It works great. Consumer Reports best buy, I think.

u/OlivettiFourtyFour · 1 pointr/Cooking

This sounds like a very good list of essentials. However, I would eliminate the blender and food processor, and instead get a handheld immersion blender (this is mine). I find it to be MUCH more versatile and convenient. It does lack a bit of the functionality that a food processor has, but there are ways to make up for that, and food processors that do their job well anyway end up being very expensive.


If you have a normal oven, I've never seen the need for a toaster oven, and a mixer is only worth the money (IMO) if you're a bigtime baker. If you're baking bread once a week or something, I don't think it's worth it to cut out the kneading by buying a machine, especially if there are ways to reduce kneading like making pre-ferments.


One somewhat expensive item (potentially) that I would hate to be short of is my LeCreuset dutch oven. They don't HAVE to be expensive, though. You can quite frequently find them at TJ-Maxx or similar stores for ~$50, especially if you can identify some unimportant paint imperfection. From what I hear, though, Lodge dutch ovens perform just as well and are a lot cheaper right off the production line.


Quick addition: Get a metric shit-ton of 1-pint Ball Jars (canning jars). They're one of the most useful kitchen additions I've come upon in my bachelorhood. If you make soup, stew, curry, whatever, you can quickly steam a few jars in the microwave, fill them, and leave them out to seal. You'll hear the tops pop. While these might not be perfectly canned, I've had them sit in the refrigerator for over a month without any problem. You can then just open the fridge and grab one for lunch when you leave for work. This might be a little bit more ...nuanced, but they're also very useful for making yogurt, and steaming them, as mentioned above, means that the enormous amount of yogurt you make will be able to last in the fridge long after you're sick and tired of yogurt.

u/iconfree · 1 pointr/keto

Yeah, i use an immersion blender. I have this one. Makes a huge difference

u/ExpensiveProfessor · 1 pointr/Cooking

If you need an immersion blender too, you can get one that has a chopper attachment like this:

https://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-KHB2351CU-3-Speed-Hand-Blender/dp/B005MMNBBQ

There are a bunch of different brands and I don't know which are the best so the KA may not be the best, I am just pointing out that these are another option for chopping. No slicing or shredding though but immersion blenders are great to have in the kitchen. I use mine all of the time.

u/chunkyice · 1 pointr/Cooking

I grabbed mine at tuesday morning for 20 bucks. I got the chefman 2 speed stick blend, it does the job. But if you want something comes with extra attachment you can go with the KitchenAid KHB2351CU

u/ChiefJusticeJ · 1 pointr/keto

I got a handheld one which isn't too bad. I don't know what BPC stands for...

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005MMNBBQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/Frogblaster77 · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

There's really only one thing, this.

I've wanted one ever since I used one at a friend's house. Whenever I make smoothies in a normal blender, I always end up making too much. Reducing the amount of stuff I put in makes it not worth cleaning the whole thing for the amount of smoothie I get out of it. This finds the balance between easy to clean and right amount of smoothie for one person. Also, the blender itself is a cup, so there's even less cleaning. Awesome.

Thanks for doing this contest!

u/eggs-benedict · 1 pointr/vandwellers

I agree with not bothering with 12v, but what about a 600w blender through an inverter? Nutribullet

I currently run everything 12v, so no inverter, but I feel like i regularly read of people with 600+ watt inverters.

u/Kahne_Fan · 1 pointr/loseit

A couple of things that (might) help. Daily I take a "live" probiotic which I really like. I tell my kids they are "body bugs" that live in our guts and help us digest stuff. Here is the one I take.. And, one thing that made me flow like a faucet was adding Chia seed to my morning shakes. My buddy warned me to start slow - did I listen... nope... did I feel the effects, you bet! This is the Chia that I use. When I blend it into my morning shake using a NutriBullet blender and I can't taste them at all. However, when I only use my shaker bottle to make my shake, you can definitely detect the texture - I'm OK with it, but others can't stand bits in their drink.

u/volabimus · 1 pointr/learnpython

Here's a set for pulling the info from the Amazon page source:

!/usr/bin/env python3

<br />
import sys<br />
import re<br />
import html<br />
<br />
data = sys.stdin.read()<br />
<br />
patterns = [<br />
    ('Title', r'id=&quot;productTitle&quot;[^&amp;gt;]*&amp;gt;\s*([^&amp;lt;]*?)\s*&amp;lt;'),<br />
    ('Seller', r'id=&quot;bylineInfo&quot;[^&amp;gt;]*&amp;gt;\s*([^&amp;lt;]*?)\s*&amp;lt;'),<br />
    ('Availability', r'id=&quot;availability&quot;(?:[^&amp;gt;]*&amp;gt;){2}\s*([^&amp;lt;]*?)\s*&amp;lt;'),<br />
    ('Sale', r'id=&quot;regularprice_savings&quot;(?:[^&amp;gt;]*&amp;gt;){4}\s*([^&amp;lt;]*?)\s*&amp;lt;'),<br />
    ('Price', r'id=&quot;priceblock_ourprice&quot;[^&amp;gt;]*&amp;gt;\s*([^&amp;lt;]*?)\s*&amp;lt;'),<br />
]<br />
for name, pattern in patterns:<br />
    match = re.search(pattern, data)<br />
    value = html.unescape(match.group(1)) if match else 'None'<br />
    print(name, value, sep=': ')<br />


Example:

$ wget -qO - 'https://www.amazon.com/Vitamix-Blender-Professional-Grade-Container-Black/dp/B008H4SLV6' | ./amazonregex.py
Title: Vitamix 5200 Blender, Professional-Grade, 64 oz. Container, Black
Seller: Vitamix
Availability: In Stock.
Sale: $113.04 (21%)
Price: $436.95

edit: added the html.unescape

u/LibertyVanguard · 1 pointr/Frugal
u/Aloof_pooch · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

867-5309

Vitamix. She will love it, you will love it and your daughter will love it. Seriously.

u/-lovewillwin- · 1 pointr/INTP

Step 1: Baby Spinach + Pears + Bananas (All Organic) + Water + Blender + Drink Everyday

Step 2: Diamond Push-Ups (put your knees down at first if you need to), Regular Push-Ups, Wide Push-Ups, Sit Ups, Lunges, Squats

  • Steady
  • Slow
  • In Control
  • Start with only 1 rep
  • Max out at 10 (all you need to build muscle)
  • It will hurt at first (the day after) but feel AWESOME within a month.
  • Do this every other day (to rest).

    Your life is now at least 25% better, and you didn't spend much time or effort on anything yet.

    Step 3: Hypnotist. The best ones seem to be actual Dr.s. Don't fall for scam artists. A hypnotist with find the limiting beliefs in your sub-conscious ("I'm 97% introverted"), and switch them around to positive beliefs. (Consult your Dr. or whatever)

    Step 4: Understand and respect emotion. You have some failing to do in regards to social interaction. You will have to fail in front of people. As you get older and remain unskilled, these failures seem more serious. They aren't. There are millions of people around. People really just want to feel good. People feel good when you feel good. See steps 1-3. Meetup.com is a good place to meet like minded people.

    Step 5: Profit.
u/Beepeepoe · 1 pointr/primedaydeals

This website doesn't have up-to-date info, though. It's saying that Amazon is selling their Ninja blender at 119.99, but with the Prime Day deal the blender 69.99. This site says don't buy it, since 119.99 is the average price, but the actual Amazon deal is $50 cheaper than that. So if this website can't track deal info properly... wtf does it do?

u/Gimme_sushi · 1 pointr/BabyBumps
u/DothrakAndRoll · 1 pointr/amazonprime

There was a Ninja blender on there for a minute (gone now) that was for 60/70.00. Camelcamelcamel shows it's lowest price ever on Amazon being 82.00. I was strongly considering it but didn't think I'd actually do enough blending.

https://camelcamelcamel.com/Ninja-Professional-Blender-Nutri-BL660/product/B00939FV8K

u/trotalong · 1 pointr/beyondthebump

One more vote for an immersion blender. I have this one, which has a little bowl attachment with a food processor-type blade. I’ve been very happy with it for both baby and nonbaby uses. https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-79-Blender-Brushed-Stainless/dp/B00AN9UJ68

u/Hilaryspimple · 1 pointr/budgetfood

You could go three ways:
cheapest:

  1. crock pot
  2. gallon zip lock plastic bags
  3. glad ware or other plastic tipper ware
  4. optional but handy - cheap food processor

  • almost all food processors come with a slicing/shredding dis. I use the food processor to dice onion, shred cheese, cut tomatoes, generally speed up my cooking, especially when doing batch cooking like this: http://whoneedsacape.com/2012/11/crockpot-freezer-cooking/

    zero waste, environmentally and healthfully aware:
  1. cast iron or stainless steel skillet - this would basically meet all your needs: http://www.costco.ca/Lodge®-5-pc.-Logic-Cast-Iron-Cookware-Set.product.10395556.html
  2. glass lid lock or WIDE mouth mason jars
  3. hand blender or food processor

    again, for versatility, its not absolutely necessary but certainly speeds things along - hand blenders now come with chopper attachments and aren't cost prohibitive http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-79-200-watt-Immersion-Attachments/dp/B00AN9UJ68/ref=lp_289916_1_2?s=kitchen&amp;amp;ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1393751066&amp;amp;sr=1-2


    more expensive but complete list would look like this:
  4. cast iron skillet set above
  5. food processor
  6. at least two baking sheets, or you can buy a baking set that includes muffin tins so you can pre make things like egg muffin cups
  7. roasting pan (cooking at turkey is not hard and makes you feel like a king. Also, roasting veggies is one of the easiest and most delicious sides - any veg, oil, salt, pepper, and 45 minutes in a 375 degree oven. done)
  8. pyrex glass lock set (at least two - you can bake in them as well)
  9. a good chef's knife, a paring knife, and a long serrated knife


    I will say that however you store it, the trick to avoiding freezer burn is avoiding air exposure. For example, if you have a tupperware container half full of chill and you want to freeze it, put a sheet of wax or parchment paper on top before freezing - it will help prevent freezer burn.

    This got too long. Hope it helps!
u/officer_nofun · 1 pointr/Cooking

I have this immersion blender set and I use it for a ton of different things, since I can chop, whisk, and immersion blend stuff. It makes spending the money a bit more "worth it". Of the three, I think I use the chopping attachment the most, I can make pesto or chop stuff quick to go into meals.

u/cooking_SS · 1 pointr/SubredditSimulator

I have this immersion blender set and I use them to make easter decoration (was easter already?).

u/kiraella · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Morthy:

  1. Tea of course! under $10 list.

  2. I wouldn't wear a Totoro outfit in public. Clothes wishlist (but currently unavailable in my size).

  3. Immersion blender phallic. For the New House wishlist.

    Akeleie:

  4. I had a hard time with this one, there are many kinds of geek. I would be the most excited if I got this Tachikoma so I went with it. Default Wishlist.

  5. This bonsai wire would let me wire some of my smaller trees. Bonsai/gardening wishlist.

  6. A good saw is a good thing to bring on a deserted island. Bonsai/gardening wishlist.
u/momentomary · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Since you're in Peds ICU, I expect you'll already know to have one, but a decent first aid kit is one thing you don't want to be without. Also, a fire extinguisher. Hopefully you'll never need them!

Finally, I use this blender/chopper/whisk, in some form nearly every day, and this little slow cooker at least once a week :)

you're a big girl now!

u/ked_man · 1 pointr/Cooking

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AN9UJ68/ref=psdcmw_289916_t3_B00ARQVM5O

I have this thing, and it's amazing. I can blend soups I can whisk eggs, I can make whipped cream, I can make a smoothie, etc...

But it doesn't beat cake batter. So I have a second tool because this one doesn't have the attachment for batters. If it was a simple universal gear with two affixed beaters that would pop on to the motor unit I would be so happy.

Ergonomically, I think it's better because it's a natural hand grip. If you're short, using traditional beaters can be difficult because holding something like that above your elbow is awkward. These have a more normal hand grip.

And beaters don't need 17 speeds. High and low is all that is needed, on my stick blender, I wouldn't mind a step lower, so three max.

u/shiro_raion · 1 pointr/recipegifs



A quick and creamy Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie recipe to kick off your day with a boost of Vitamin C and happiness (and with just 5 easy ingredients!)

&amp;#x200B;



Prep: 5 mins | Total: 5 mins | Servings: 1

INGREDIENTS


  • 4 mandarin oranges (peeled)
  • 1 banana (sliced and frozen, if possible)
  • ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt (142 g, or non-dairy alternative)
  • ¼ cup coconut water (60 mL)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract ( 5 mL )
  • 5 ice cubes

    INSTRUCTIONS


  1. Blend all ingredients well, adding more ice as necessary to reach a consistency of your liking.

    NUTRITION


    Serving: 1smoothie | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 60.2g | Protein: 17.2g | Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 105mg | Fiber: 4.8g

    source : https://liffe-healthy.com/2019/10/healthy-orange-dreamsicle-smoothie/

u/pinky33 · 1 pointr/soylent

This. I still hand stir to start just to make sure nothing is clinging to the bottom or sides of the container. 1 minute with that running gets it pretty smooth.

u/aliengerm1 · 1 pointr/beyondthebump

A blender works just fine. Something like this is easy cleanup, which means you are more likely to use it!

http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-75BC-2-Speed-Immersion-Blender/dp/B00ARQVM5O/ref=sr_1_4?s=kitchen&amp;amp;ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1405087525

u/MostlyAngry · 1 pointr/Fitness

I add Creatine, but it's only a spoonful. I use 2 scoops of ON gold standard. Right now it's chocolate, but vanilla is my usual, I screwed up this order. TBH both are acceptable. I mix with about 8-12 OZ water. It's really not that much liquid.

BCAA's are pointless if you eat enough protein.

Pro tip: Use a hand blender like this

u/wakawakamoose · 1 pointr/xxketo

First, I would recommend these tasty protein bars. They have two flavors (cookie dough and cookies and cream!) that are net 3 carbs for a bar. I find them to be very filling, and they'd be awesome with a morning coffee.

If you want to do coffee and can handle some fat in the morning I love BPC, and it keeps me full until lunch time.

Everyone seems to have their own take on it, so here's my recipe:

  • 12 oz hot coffee
  • 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 - 2 tsp of coconut oil
  • a few splashes of vanilla extract (the fake stuff)
  • cinnamon to taste
  • 1 - 3 Tbsp heavy whipping cream depending on how much cream you prefer in your coffee. I find more makes it creamier!

    I use a cuisinart stick blender (but mine only has 1 speed unlike the one I linked), to blend it all together. The more you blend it and the more heavy whipping cream you have, the more deliciously frothy it gets.

    It tastes like baked goods! I've found I need to be careful with how much coconut oil I put in, when I put in too much it gets this weird oily texture that I hate. But with the right amount its awesome.
u/Thundercruncher · 1 pointr/bodybuilding

If you get a hand mixer and whip the curds to a creamy consistency, it's delicious and completely different. The macros are pretty good as far as protein/carbs ratio too. Add some PB2 or some cinnamon or cocoa powder and some artificial sweetener and you've got a plethora of flavors.

u/Maximus_Sillius · 1 pointr/Cooking

&gt; the results aren't worth the extra dishes to clean

An immersion blender is the only "extra" thing I have to clean when making mayo. I use the jar that will eventually hold the excess mayo for the mixing.

Still have a small jar of Hellman's in my fridge, as some of my friends actually prefer that taste on some sandwiches, but for everything else ... some seconds with my trusty "stick"

u/ginger_binge · 1 pointr/keto

I use a stick blender. Works like a charm, cleans up easily.

u/Some_Complete_Nobody · 1 pointr/soylent

Use an immersion blender ( https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-75BC-Blender-Brushed-Chrome/dp/B00ARQVM5O/ ) and a big cup. No need to let it sit overnight.

Just be sure to rinse off the blender head after each use.

u/Goldving · 1 pointr/soylent

Pick up one of these when you can. It makes a big difference in consistency. Then add half a banana! You could try banana extract, but I have always just used actual banana. Hopefully somebody else has suggestions based on experience.

u/Puzzledtraveler · 1 pointr/kratom

I use a hand blender and it mixes well with any liquid and soft fruits like banana. I use it for all my powdered mixes, protein shakes, plant meals. It is similar in design to the frother.;)
http://www.amazon.com/Conair-Cuisinart-CSB-75BC-Blender-Brushed/dp/B00ARQVM5O/ref=lp_289916_1_1?s=kitchen&amp;amp;ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1452808900&amp;amp;sr=1-1

u/impossibly · 1 pointr/fitmeals
u/fluttercat · 1 pointr/ketorecipes

Two things that I use all the time that I don't see mentioned:

Stovetop Smoker. With all the meat I cook, being able to smoke it gives it a whole new depth of flavors without adding any carbs and makes even simple dishes special. Very inexpensive too once you buy the initial smoker. I bough a bunch of different types of wood chips and they've lasted me about half a year now. Even in my small apartment there's hardly any smoke leak (although I do crimp foil around the edges to help keep it in) and I've never set off the smoke detector with it. If you do have an big outdoor smoker this one is nice for doing smaller portions or if the weather's not great outside. Highly recommend it if you like smoked foods.

Vacuum sealer is the other item I use all the time. I like buying certain staples from Costco in bulk (chicken/beef/pork/etc) and being able to portion it out and freeze it has helped cut down on the cost of keto a lot. It's also useful as a good timesaver or to keep food fresh for longer even if you don't freeze it. For example, I often only use about a quarter of an onion in a lot of recipes, but I'll chop the whole thing and seal the rest so it stays fresh for the next few days. I'll then take however much onion I need out the next day and re-seal the bag.

I don't have a brand I recommend over another, I personally have a Rival that I got for Christmas. A lot of people really like Foodsavers and I see them at Costco all the time. They can be inexpensive (~$40) for a basic one or more costly if you want extra features like canning or automatic sealing or different speeds. I do recommend not using whatever brand of bags they tell you to use however. What I do is buy cheap bulk bags such as these and use them instead. Zero problems with them and much cheaper than the brand name ones. I do keep a roll of 'cut your own' around in case I need something bigger, but I find for about 90% of what I do the smaller bulk bags work fine.

If you keep an eye out on meat sales and buy in bulk or buy a lot of meat that's about to expire for cheap, I think the vacuum sealer will pretty quickly pay for itself.

And tossing it out there, one item that's not necessary but in the 'nice to have' category is the immersion blender. Great for thickening soups since we don't add cornstarch or other traditional thickeners, and it's nice for other things like making your own mayonnaise. I also use it for making my own marinara sauce - mine has zucchini and cheese blended in. Again, not necessary and you can probably use a regular blender for this, but the immersion blender is really nice and convenient.

u/pombe · 1 pointr/sousvide

Make sure you get one that comes with a container that fits the head tightly. Like this: https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-75BC-Blender-Brushed-Chrome/dp/B00ARQVM5O/

u/Pinky_Swear · 1 pointr/Cooking

I don't know about buying cookware. It's a pretty personal decision. The most useful gift when I moved out was an immersion blender like this: http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-75BC-2-Speed-Immersion-Blender/dp/B00ARQVM5O/ref=lp_289916_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1375294914&amp;amp;sr=1-1

u/Somerandomlog · 1 pointr/cookingforbeginners

I personally would get the following way sooner if I was building my kitchen all over again.

Also if there is a place you can get bulk spices near by I would go there for your spices, because if you havent already noticed spices are pricey at your local megamart.

Lavatools Thermowand - Same form factor as the much more expensive thermopen but at 1/3 the price.

Lodge cast iron skillet - great for searing meats or as a good starting pan.

OXO Bench Scraper - Makes prep work much easier and safer as you don't use your knife to scrape your food off the cutting board.

Immersion Blenders - When you dont want to use your big blender or want to blend something in your pot or pan.

Stainless Steel Cookware - Has a little bit of a learning curve but is great after the fact.

Aeropress - Life is too short to make shitty coffee.

Edit: added a thermometer/spelling


u/silverjenn · 1 pointr/beyondthebump

I am actually in love with my stick blender - it's super fast and effective, and waaaaay cheaper than the Vitamix. It makes really smooth baby purees and can do smoothies too, and it can also be used for larger volumes like whole pots of soup (so it's versatile too). I swear I don't work for this company, I just really love the hand blender. :-)

u/synodone · 1 pointr/cookingforbeginners

I just cannot afford to pay someone to whip eggs and butter at about $15 a go. I mean I can afford it but,,, I won't anymore. Mines better.

I add Cholula, fresh ground BP and a lot of salt.
My Parents will sit at the same table to get this at a Sunday brunch.
It's so good, and on Palio, Atkins, Keto diets this 100% on program.

The mixer pays for its self after one use.

https://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-59738A-Proctor-Silex-Blender/dp/B00TJTASYG/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1510707055&amp;amp;sr=8-9&amp;amp;keywords=immersion+blender

u/TheLittleDeath · 1 pointr/1200isplenty

If you are looking for a cheap blender, this personal blender is only $15 on Amazon. I have it and it works fine for smoothies so it shouldn't have a problem with banana ice cream.

u/way2funni · 1 pointr/ketorecipes

Something like this is perfect and is much lower in volume. About as loud as running a sink faucet. If you are in the kitchen and hit the button a few times, I doubt it's going to wake the house. Or, as another poster suggested, throw a big heavy towel over to muffle.

http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-51101BA-Personal-Blender/dp/B00KVZ27UA/ref=pd_sim_k_4?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;refRID=0JS6P2V0K16ET5ZETNJZ

u/wickedpoppies · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I understand if I'm too new for this, but thank you for being so generous with the contest!

  1. This wafflemaker - I've been dying to have some waffles that aren't the frozen kind.

  2. This personal blender - Because I want to make my own milkshakes and smoothies.

  3. This desk lamp - I don't have one and the lighting where my home desk is located is awful.

  4. This face mask - Because I've heard it's really good!


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u/ashtan · 1 pointr/Huel

get a bullet, it changes the game

u/nechalo · 1 pointr/nutrition

I agree smoothies would be a good way to go, you could make protein shakes, vitamin shakes, green smoothies, blended coffee, all very quickly and cheaply. The Nutribullet is more powerful, but if you just want something portable for travelling, an alternative is the Hamilton Beach personal blender

The Hamilton Beach probably won't last you for many years but it is super cheap and small.

u/badashley · 1 pointr/Gastroparesis

I got this Ninja Professional blender from amazon and it is amazing! None of my purées are ever chunky.

And it’s $45 for prime day!


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NGV4506?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

u/razorbraces · 1 pointr/soapmaking

You can get them pretty cheap, there is not much reason to use one that is also used for food. I use this one and there are some more new ones even cheaper on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TJTASYG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;psc=1

u/p_qrs · 1 pointr/xxfitness

I have this one and like it! My smoothies come out great, and it was $75 on sale.

u/theangrybison · 1 pointr/AskMen

Ooooo I got you.

Standard House Salad: FROM SCRATCH!!!

I did this last weekend. The gist of the recipe is to make your own homemade mayo for use in homemade ranch. That's right mother fucker, H-O-M-E-M-A-D-E mayonnaise

So for the salad we're looking at:

Romaine Lettuce
Bacon
Cherry Tomatoes
Green Onions
Mushrooms
Ranch Dressing
Optional: Croutons(Don't need the extra calories)

So for the mayo, follow this recipe:
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/10/two-minute-mayonnaise.html

If you don't have an immersion blender go buy this one
https://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-59738A-Proctor-Silex-Blender/dp/B00TJTASYG/ref=sxts_k2p_hero3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;amp;pf_rd_p=2668835662&amp;amp;pd_rd_wg=lkRxs&amp;amp;pf_rd_r=9C1KR80K3BKBC0WEFPEH&amp;amp;pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-top-slot&amp;amp;pf_rd_t=301&amp;amp;pd_rd_i=B00TJTASYG&amp;amp;pd_rd_w=qDmqo&amp;amp;pf_rd_i=immersion+blender&amp;amp;pd_rd_r=Q7TSNQ1YF5Q8QTDYZMX1&amp;amp;ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1478648440&amp;amp;sr=3

I'll see you in two days.

Next up after you've got that homemade mayo made, make a turkey sandwich. Homemade mayo turns shitty 1.99/lb lunch meat into a fancy fucking snack.

I based mine off of this:
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/homemade-ranch-dressing/



Next up it's time for the ranch.

  • 1 clove (to 2 Cloves) Garlic
  • Salt To Taste
  • 1/4 cup Italian Flat-leaf Parsley
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Chives
  • 1 cup (Real) Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • Buttermilk (as Needed To Desired Consistency)
  • 1 tbs lemon juice
  • Worcestershire Sauce, To Taste (optional)
  • Fresh Dill (optional, To Taste)
  • Cayenne Pepper (optional, To Taste)
  • Paprika, To Taste (optional)
  • Fresh Oregano (optional, To Taste)
  • Tabasco (optional, To Taste)
  • 1/2 Tsp of MSG

    Mix everything together real good and then slowly add the buttermilk to get the consistency the way you want it. Some like it thin, others thick. I'm not your fucking mother so your choices don't matter to me.

    Mix it up, place in jar or whatever and chill for at least a half hour. Mix it up again and add more buttermilk if it thickened too much.

    Side note: Add the fucking MSG. Its brand is Accent and you can find it in the spice aisle. It makes savory things more delicious. Dumb fucks think that MSG is bad for you. They are wrong and continue to be tricked by propaganda designed by douchebags to get people to spend an extra $2.50 on a can of soup. Seriously. Google it. MSG was the Gluten of the 70s....and 90s.

    So anyway.

    Fry that bacon crispy and chop up your veg how you want. If your lettuce is a little old, run it under some cold water for a bit to crisp it up. Throw it all together and top with 2 TBS of Ranch and you got yourself a tasty fucking salad. All in all it's probably about 600 calories, delicious as fuck and pretty easy.

u/Suspendedskinnykid · 1 pointr/gainit

Get the chocolate whey, peanut butter, whole milk. this will make it taste like a shake, and not coagulated powder balls. Also greek yogurt + whey = chocolate pudding.

u/BrachiumPontis · 1 pointr/news

this is the one we have. Not sure if it’s big enough for your needs, but it works for us! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NGV4506/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_S1uYBb5C9JP4W

u/aleatoric · 1 pointr/gainit

Might need a better blender. Good ones can be a little expensive $100-200 but blend way better than the average $20 blender. I got this Ninja blender on sale for $90 and it does really well. The only thing it doesn't blend well are cut oats, but I don't really see how any blender can work with small flakey bits like that.

u/muirmoffatt · 0 pointsr/news

As I recall the magic bullet theory was proven to be bunk after the correct seating arrangements of the JFK and the governor were accounted for.

Unless you mean this. In that case I'm completely satisfied.

u/SuspiciousChicken · 0 pointsr/BuyItForLife

I've had this Cuisinart one for 4 years, and it is still going strong. Love it. Almost never use the chopper attachment or the wisk though.

Also discovered that after use should be washed very soon so the batter or whatever doesn't dry on the blender head - it started to make a complaining sound. Soaked the blending end in warm water for a bit, washed it, and back to normal.

u/vincethered · -1 pointsr/LifeProTips

From Amazon.com,

Oster 6-Cup 8-Speed Blender $39.00 (US)

Magic Bullet MBR-1701 17-Piece Express Mixing Set $48 (US)

The Oster blender is higher rated by consumers (4.2 stars Vs. 3.6 stars for the bullet)

Smaller and underpowered does NOT mean cheaper, and it certainly doesn't mean better.

u/jelder · -2 pointsr/soylent
u/christhelpme · -5 pointsr/pics

I found a better travel jar, it's designed to be mobile: http://amzn.com/B0017XHSAE