Does smoothie take a special kind of blender to make? (organic, coffee)

[ylisa7]

Here is an interesting article about "actual" wattage of blenders.

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-trut...od-processors/

[steiconi]

The trick is to put the ice in first, and just use a little liquid until the ice is ground. If you use too much liquid, the ice floats out of reach of the blades.

But I use frozen fruit instead of ice.

[livingsinglenyc]

Originally Posted by mainebrokerman

I’ve got a magic bullet. Used one on eBay
For 20 dollars

Used blender

Originally Posted by rhbj03

The other day my 2 kids wanted smoothie. A specialty oreo smoothie cost $5+. Yeah it tasted great but what is the world coming to?!?! Gotta start making it myself...

Thats not a smoothie, thats a shake.


Op I have a Nutri bullet and Magic Bullet.

[nc17]

When I used to make smoothies, I froze the fruit/vegetables instead of using ice cubes, while keeping the juice and yogurt refrigerated. I used a $30 hand blender. That gave me the same quality as Jamba Juice or other smoothie stores.

[Delahanty]

I have an old Osterizer, and smoothies come out great.

[Dirt Grinder]

Originally Posted by nc17

When I used to make smoothies, I froze the fruit/vegetables instead of using ice cubes, while keeping the juice and yogurt refrigerated. I used a $30 hand blender. That gave me the same quality as Jamba Juice or other smoothie stores.

Not if you toss kale into the mix.

[rhbj03]

Looks like I might have used my blender inadequately.... Will give it another try.

[hertfordshire]

Originally Posted by livingsinglenyc

Used blender .

What’s wrong with a used blender? They can be cleaned, you know.

[nc17]

Originally Posted by Dirt Grinder

Not if you toss kale into the mix.

I'm not really familiar with the kale craze. Why would it affect the frozen ingredients?

[ylisa7]

Originally Posted by nc17

I'm not really familiar with the kale craze. Why would it affect the frozen ingredients?

If someone drinks green smoothies on a regular basis they need to rotate the greens. Kale is one of the top ones that is used...although it is not the best tasting one, lol. It is a bear for blenders to tear up and pulverize.