Which blender for a liquid diet?

cython

Hopefully this is in the right place, but if not, or not appropriate, mods please feel free to move/lock/delete as necessary.

Anyway, unfortunately my GF was involved in a cycling accident a week ago with the net result being a broken jaw among her injuries. She has been put on a liquid diet for the next 6 weeks as her jaw is tied shut, and so is looking for a decent blender for smoothies, soups, etc.

She has a budget of around €100, and at the moment is between the Nutri Ninja BL480 and the Nutribullet Pro 900. As far as I can see the main differences between the two are:

• Price, approx 15 quid cheaper for the Ninja
• 1000W motor in the ninja vs 900W in the Nutribullet
• Larger blending cups with the Nutribullet
• Some automated functions on the Ninja that may or may not be used, and arguably are another point of failure?

So, has anyone any particular recommendations or experiences of these two (or indeed alternatives in a similar vein/price range)? The only criteria are the price in or around €100, will produce very thoroughly blended results, and that it should be available in Currys, as she has ordered vouchers for them through a reward scheme, unless there's a very compelling reason/good value for an alternative elsewhere?

Any and all help and advice gratefully appreciated, as we've obviously had this thrust upon us at short notice, and can do limited research before purchase!

Tar.Aldarion

They are both pretty similar and will have similar results, we have 2x nutribullets, nice mid range blender.

cython

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

They are both pretty similar and will have similar results, we have 2x nutribullets, nice mid range blender.

Thanks for the endorsement, she went with the Nutribullet 900 Pro in the end. Mainly as the footprint of the Ninja on the counter was probably more than the Nutribullet, and for smaller included containers. Plus the extra electronic features on the Ninja were not something she saw herself using/seemed a bit gimmicky. So far it's been a big improvement on the old blender, in getting much smoother blends in much shorter cycles. Doesn't too much to alleviate the monotony of the diet, unfortunately!

colm_c

Be aware (if you aren't already), nutribullet can only be used on cold foods.

If you try it with hot foods it can explode with the sealed nature of the blending!

For soups, you may need a different blender, possibly a handheld one.

Hope she gets better soon.

cython

colm_c wrote: »

Be aware (if you aren't already), nutribullet can only be used on cold foods.

If you try it with hot foods it can explode with the sealed nature of the blending!

For soups, you may need a different blender, possibly a handheld one.

Hope she gets better soon.

We're aware of that alright, and any soupy stuff being done is being put in cold or at room temperature or only slightly above! As it happens she's off the liquid diet and on to soft diet sooner than expected, as they removed the bands from her jaws today (for now, at least, they may be put back depending on how healing goes). So while the need for the blender is arguably less, it'll still see use to thoroughly soften up food even now!

Dizzyblonde

I can't add any blender advice, but I'm glad your girlfriend is on the mend. If she's not able to eat much at a time and is worried about nutrition, she might try a supplement like like Complan. It's not a "diet" food, it's been around for decades and is great for people who aren't able to eat normal meals.

https://www.tesco.ie/groceries/product/search/default.aspx?searchBox=complan

Tar.Aldarion

I have no issue making sauces/soups etc in mine btw, just short blasts and don't fill it all the way, do a couple smaller batches.