Ninja and Nutri ?

EmmaMurray2016

The title says it all. Which is the better one or are they very alike !?

For smoothies in the morn zzz

Sorry if this should be in a diff section. Can't find the health section on my phone.

Manzoor14

Bought the Ninja about 1.5-2 years ago, use it every morning with no problems. It's 900W so it can handle nuts, ice cubes etc no problems. I think when I was looking the similarly priced Nutri was only 600W, so that's why I went Ninja. Got it in Argos on sale for around €85. Actually just checked there, and they're on sale for €77 (from €128) in Argos now as well...

EmmaMurray2016

Manzoor14 wrote: »

Bought the Ninja about 1.5-2 years ago, use it every morning with no problems. It's 900W so it can handle nuts, ice cubes etc no problems. I think when I was looking the similarly priced Nutri was only 600W, so that's why I went Ninja. Got it in Argos on sale for around €85. Actually just checked there, and they're on sale for €77 (from €128) in Argos now as well...

Yea I was more pulled towards the Ninja and thanks for looking it up I'll be into Argos on the way home tomorrow eve

cmyk

If you want to remain on friendly terms with your neighbours then go for the nutribullet. The ninja, though good, sounds more like you're building a small extension than making a smoothie.

rubadub

cmyk wrote: »

The ninja, though good, sounds more like you're building a small extension than making a smoothie.

True, I have even wrapped mine in a towel to drown it out!

the blades on the ninja are said to do ice better. WHile the bullet has ample power I think the ice is not sucked in well and ends up just spinning. I think it will still manage it but I know my ninja obliterates ice in a split second.

Zillah

Nutribullet can handle some ice, but I believe the instructions say to only put a small amount in, and it sounds like it's going to explode in your face.

EmmaMurray2016

Thanks everyone I went for the Ninja breakie smoothies here I come. Anyone have any good breakie recipe (losing weight so no crap in them ) no spinach either. Going to get vegan protein powder to put it in and hopefully it will get me through the morning.

Manzoor14

My base is usually almond milk, an avocado, chia seeds and some blueberries, and then I add oatmeal, frozen chunks of banana or pineapple, or beetroot and some peanut/almond butter occasionally. Work out what nutrition you want from it and then try different combinations of ingredients for a while and you'll get a couple of mixes that you like. I find it handy to keep a tray of chopped fruit in the freezer, pineapple, banana, some berries etc. Handy to throw in a few chunks on the morning rather than chopping up a pineapple while half asleep!

dastardly00

I second the use of almond milk. Nice subtle flavour and low on calories. Just make sure you get the unsweetened version!

Berries are great for smoothies. Great flavour, low sugar and low calories.

If you want to keep the calories down, don't add a banana.

If you want some good fats, try adding some flaxseed or chia seeds. Be careful how much you add though.

It might be worth checking out Nutri-Bullet's app for recipes:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.capitalbrands.android.bria.bria

Inspector Coptoor

We have a Salter one.
1000W and able for anything.

EmmaMurray2016

Ah nice one thanks a mil. I drink almond milk in my coffee so I'll give that a go. Thanks for the link. Can't wait to try a few recipes. I won't use banana all the time but didn't no I could freeze it. Brill idea I'll do up lil freezer bags

Dtp1979

EmmaMurray2016 wrote: »

Ah nice one thanks a mil. I drink almond milk in my coffee so I'll give that a go. Thanks for the link. Can't wait to try a few recipes. I won't use banana all the time but didn't no I could freeze it. Brill idea I'll do up lil freezer bags

Maybe I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure you're not supposed to freeze banana

dastardly00

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Maybe I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure you're not supposed to freeze banana

I think you're wrong
There are no real negatives to freezing bananas!

Blended frozen bananas have a creamy type of texture and consistency that almost make you think you are eating ice-cream

Dtp1979

dastardly00 wrote: »

I think you're wrong
There are no real negatives to freezing bananas!

Blended frozen bananas have a creamy type of texture and consistency that almost make you think you are eating ice-cream

You're absolutely right.
I Definatley remember only recently reading in a baby food making book that you can't freeze them. But after googling it and it most Definatley says you can.

yosser hughes

Has anyone tried this blender?It's 1200w which is more powerful than most.I'm In two minds whether to get this or the ones in Aldi/Lidl. The Tower is only a tenner more.
http://www.homestoreandmore.ie/blenders+mixers/tower-vita-blend-pro-red-6-piece-multi-blender/invt/063380